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Roskilde Festival is more than music - it’s a city built on community and sustainability. ♻️ Waste sorting & reuse 🥦 Plant-based, organic food ⚡ Lower CO₂ from energy, food, transport Proof that big events can inspire better ways to live

Danish people love potatoes in all forms, and classic potato salad is no exception 🥔 It’s a great summer side dish and a must-have for a traditional Nordic barbecue party ☀️Find the recipe via link: Classic Potato Salad

Today marks 25 years of the Øresund Bridge 🇩🇰🇸🇪 Spanning 15.9 km of bridge, tunnel & island, it’s united Denmark & Sweden since 2000 🌉 To celebrate, 40,000 ran a half-marathon across it on June 15 – from Denmark to Sweden via Peberholm 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Denmark is officially taking over the EU Presidency as of today, 1 July ⏳ The next six months Denmark will among other things be chairing the meetings of the Council of the European Union and will be serving as an honest broker between the Member States of the EU 🇩🇰 🇪🇺

Copenhagen Sprint hit the streets last week as Denmark arranged its first-ever UCI World Tour race 🚴‍♀️ Riders launched from Roskilde, raced past North Zealand’s castles and lakes, and finished at the National Gallery in Copenhagen - bridges, landmarks, and all🥇

Copenhagen has been named the world’s most liveable city in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index 2025 🏆 Denmark’s capital earned a perfect score of 100 in key areas like stability, education, and infrastructure 🌍

Today is Sankt Hans Eve. The evening is a celebration of Saint John the Baptist and the heathen celebration of chasing away all evilness and malice on the shortest night of the year🔥 June 23 is the longest day and Danes celebrate the evening at their local bonfire venue 🎉🇩🇰

🎉🇬🇱​ Inuiattut ullorsiornissinni pilluaritsi, Kalaallit Nunaat / Congratulations on the National Day, Greenland🇬🇱🎉 The National Day was introduced in 1983 and is one of several ways to express and celebrate Greenland’s national identity, culture, and traditions.

Last weekend, Denmark’s democracy festival, Folkemødet, kicked off on Bornholm 🇩🇰 Since 2011, it’s brought 100,000+ people together for open debate, community, and connection🤝 In Allinge, conversations happen everywhere - in tents, on boats, cafés, cliffs, and under the sky ⛵

Yesterday, the Michelin Guide announced, which Nordic restaurants received the prestigious stars⭐🍽️ In total, 38 restaurants in Denmark and the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴 were collectively honored with 52 Michelin stars. Among them, three restaurants retained their three-star status ✨

Today is ‘Valdemarsdag’ in Denmark – marking the day in 1219 when the Danish flag, Dannebrog, is said to have fallen from the sky 🇩🇰 It’s considered the world’s oldest national flag still in use - and remains a strong symbol in both official and everyday celebrations🎉🇩🇰

June 5 is Constitution Day in Denmark 🇩🇰 We celebrate our democracy and the duty to pass it on 📜 Marked with flags, speeches, and community spirit🤝

Today is World Bicycle Day🚴‍♂️ We’re facing global challenges from decades of car-centered planning: air pollution, noise, inactivity, and CO2 emissions🌍 In Denmark, biking is part of the solution🚲 Bike-friendly infrastructure helps Danes ride CO2-free from A to B💚

Copenhagen has just been named the happiest city in the world by the Happy City Index! 🇩🇰🥇 Top marks for education, innovation, healthcare, and quality of life plus world-class work-life balance 🌍 What makes your hometown special? Foto: Christina Tan

Today, HM King Frederik of Denmark turns 57 🎂🇩🇰🎊 It is his second birthday as King after he ascended the Danish throne following HM Queen Margrethe’s abdication on 14 January, 2024. Foto: Steen Evald, Kongehuset ©

Wondering why so many Danes are collecting waste this week? It’s the annual waste collection week. In 2024, 188,000 kids helped clean up Denmark while learning about sustainability💚 Organized by Denmark's Nature Conservation Association, the goal: a waste-free Denmark by 2050🌍

Inspired by Denmark's People’s Meeting, Folkemødet, People Dialogue Festival in Kenya fosters democratic collaboration🤝 Last week politicians & civil society gathered to tackle societal challenges. Danish & Kenyan culinary students teamed up raising food security awareness 🌍

Recycling with a royal touch👑Her Majesty Queen Mary’s vision for the Fredensborg Palace workshop renovation centered on sustainability🌱 Dating back to 1890, it now honors Danish craftsmanship through recycling and reusing♻️ Denmark continues to pioneer in green design🌍

Today is #InternationalWomensDay! 💪 Since 1915, women in Denmark have had full voting rights and now hold nearly half of Parliament’s seats. To honor their impact, a portrait of 30 impactful female politicians by Mie Mørkeberg was recently unveiled at Christiansborg 🎨

Najib leads the youth council in the Danish municipality of Faaborg-Midtfyn. #DanishDemocracy