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Denmark – The Second Most Peaceful Country In the World

As of the last ranking released for Global Peace Index, Denmark continues to show that there is much advantage in living in it, being the second most peaceful country in ther world after Iceland. This is quite an impressive rank in a list that includes at least 162 countries. Since this listing started in 2007, the lowest ranking attained by Denmark is 6th place which by any standards is still impressive.
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The Danish Youth on Family Issues

Based on a survey conducted by the Council of Europe/ European Commission, there are some interesting conclusions that can be obtained about the attitude of Danish youth on family issues. There are very strong messages that pertain to marriage, family, and children’s qualities. While some appear to agree with each other in principle, there are points that seemingly conflict with each other. […]

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The Index Award of Denmark: Recognizing Designs that Improve Life

The Index Award which is given biennially, is an offshoot of the works of a non-profit organization called Index that seeks to promote designs that improve quality of life. It is commendable that the products of this initiative is not only meant for local consumption in Denmark but also to serve the needs of other countries, whether developed or developing. This initiative does not come as a surprise since Danish design has long been recognized around the world for its simplicity and functionality. […]

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New Year in Denmark

With the New Year fast approaching, it is anybody’s guess what the Queen’s New Year speech will be about. Queen Margrethe II’s speech is much awaited every December 31st at 6 pm. It occupies one of the highest importance in Danish commmemoration of New Year, the other being the striking at midnight of the Town Hall clock in Copenhagen. […]

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Business as Usual All Over Denmark with the Super Storm Gone

Danes can now go out and resume their usual activities after the hurricane-force storm that has been hailed as one of the most powerful storms in recent memory has been declared as officially over. In fact, the storm broke records in Denmark as it registered peak wind strengths of up to 54 metres per second (or 194km/h) in Kegnes in southern Jutland. […]

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Danish Fashion Designer Spotlight: Malene Birger

In some of our previous posts, we’ve covered a number of note-worthy Danish visual artists. Today, we’ll focus on a Danish fashion designer who understands a woman’s body like no other – Malene Birger.

Malene Birger studied and earned her degree at the Danish Design school in Copenhagen. She first worked as a fashion designer at Jackpot by Carli Gry, and she next became the head designer for women’s clothing at Marc O’Polo in Stockholm. She moved on and established her business, Day Birger et Mikkelsen, for which she won the Danish Design Award. […]

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Hjørring Library: Reading is FUNdamental

Many libraries all over the world are certainly noteworthy for their fun, eye-popping facades, beautiful interiors, elaborate corridors and walkways, and more. Today, we’ll take a look at one of the libraries where design resonates with its thrust and vision.
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Steampunk in Denmark

Imagine a world were technology in the age of industry is a reality. Where 1912 sees the dawn of the Internet, and electricity is shared with the Universe by the work of Nikola Tesla, electricity that is democratic and free of charge. Imagine a world where steam and gears hold both the promise of a better tomorrow, or even the unspeakable horrors of man-made destruction. It is a world of mechanical walkers that thunder on the plains and zeppelins that hum overhead, of explorations into the great beyond, and of adventure beyond your wildest imaginings. […]