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Penalty slump costs Denmark and Italy World Cup qualification

Denmark did not join Norway and Sweden at the World Cup. Denmark lost a heartbreaking penalty shootout to the Czech Republic away from home. Italy will also miss the World Cup.

Danish concern about Swedish food VAT calls it bad style

Sweden lowering food VAT could cost Denmark jobs, warns the Danish trade organization De Samvirkende Købmænd.

Asllani injured her cruciate ligament, started to cry

Kosovare Asllani twisted her left leg and was carried off on a stretcher. Now her club, London City Lionesses, has confirmed a cruciate ligament injury. "My heart was broken," the star wrote on Instagram.

Elected to the Folketing, expelled by the party

Cecilie Liv Hansen took a seat in parliament for the Liberal Alliance after Tuesday's election. But now she is being expelled from the party, which accuses her of providing "incorrect information of a significant nature."

Løkke Rasmussen does not support Frederiksen's choice

Mette Frederiksen's (S) initial soundings to form a new government in Denmark have been completed. But the outgoing prime minister's proposal does not initially appear to have sufficient support.

Austria set to introduce age limit for social media

Austria is set to introduce an age limit for social media.

Egg crisis in Finland - this is the situation in Sweden before Easter

In Finland, egg shelves are starting to empty ahead of Easter. However, Swedish consumers do not need to worry about an egg shortage, Kronägg's CEO says. One explanation is that the US has been denied access to eggs.

Denmark's World Cup dream lives on: Job not done

Denmark's World Cup hopes remain alive. After a 4–0 home win over North Macedonia, the Danes' fate will be decided in an away playoff against the Czech Republic.

Mette Frederiksen invites seven parties, Venstre skeptical

Former coalition partner Venstre is skeptical about the invitation from the sitting Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen (S), to talks about forming a Danish government.

Election question: Should the Faroe Islands leave Denmark?

The question of Greenland's independence has been raised over the past year, but the discussion has progressed further in another part of Denmark.

Swedish teenage girl sentenced to six years for attempted murder in Denmark

A Swedish teenage girl has been sentenced to six years in prison in Denmark after she traveled there to kill a man when she was 15.

The politician with nine lives - how Lars Løkke Rasmussen became a master of political waves

His party, the Moderates, looked set to leave the Danish parliament. But the "politician with nine lives" got an unexpected boost in public opinion and is now in a golden position. "There is no crazier story in Danish politics than Lars Løkke Rasmussen (M)," writes Berlingske’s political correspondent.

Historic decision after US half marathon chaos allows seven women at World Road Championships

Extraordinary events require extraordinary decisions. The International Association of Athletics Federations has therefore allowed the United States to field seven women in the World Road Championships in Copenhagen.

Mette Frederiksen may try to form a new government in Denmark

Incumbent Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) will have the first opportunity to try to form a new government after the election in Denmark, the Danish royal house said, according to Ritzau.

Tough negotiations in Denmark will take weeks

It will be a while before Denmark gets a new government, believes election expert Rune Stubager. He thinks it will take weeks - at least. The unclear election results will lead to tough negotiations.

Mette Frederiksen says of course I am disappointed after Social Democrats' historically poor result, but is ready to lead Denmark again

Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats have suffered a historically bad result. But the party is still the largest in Denmark - and Frederiksen wants to lead Denmark again. "I am ready to take on the responsibility as Denmark's prime minister for the next four years," she says to cheers at the party's election vigil in Copenhagen.

Lars Løkke Rasmussen set to be kingmaker after Danish election

The government parties are losing ground in the Danish election, and Lars Løkke Rasmussen's Moderates once again look set to be the leading force.

Frederiksen's final sprint ahead of polls closing in Denmark - very important

Just hours before polls close in Denmark, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) is making a final campaign push with election posters, red roses and a selfie party. "This election is very important for Denmark and Europe," she says.

Delete public opinion and Mette Frederiksen can still govern

She has been named one of Europe's most powerful, but at home, Mette Frederiksen's Social Democratic party has taken a beating in public opinion. "Why should I become a member of the party today when you have left out some of the substantive issues that get my blood pumping?" asks a voter.

Record year for Tivoli in Copenhagen as turnover hits 1.345 billion Danish kroner

Ukrainian fans die every week, says journalist ahead of World Cup playoff against Sweden

The war in Ukraine has been raging for over four years. A World Cup spot won at Sweden's expense means more than ever. With the championship to be decided in the USA, it is even more urgent given the geopolitical context, says journalist Andrew Todos.

Loop: Who should answer the phone if Trump calls?

The Greenland crisis is not over, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen warns. That is why he is going to the polls to consolidate centrist power and strengthen the EU. "I usually say that you cannot be a winning nation in a losing region," he tells TT.