Danish - English - NAATI translations

"Kyiv" has been named Word of the Year 2022 in Denmark. The previous spelling "Kiev" reflected the Russian name of the Ukraine's capital, and in March 2022, media and public agencies decided to change it to "Kyiv" to show respect for the Ukrainians.

Kyiv - er årets ord i 2022 Dansk Sprognævn har sammen med Klog på Sprog på DR P1 kåret 'Kyiv' som årets ord. Og om noget står Ukraines hovedstad som symbol for året 2022.

Denmark is set to become the first EU country to lift all of its COVID-19 restrictions despite record numbers of cases. This is the second attempt. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/denmark-to-lift-all-covid-19-restrictions-despite-record-number-of-cases/af9560a1-b8ef-4dd6-9770-28266b281e6b?fbclid=IwAR3kZk3aIUziwOhxsf_tcf72SqZJjw7o2OQZoF_5wrQ-kR4W8W-YC7HpypU

Denmark to lift all COVID-19 restrictions despite record numbers of cases It is the second time Denmark has tried to return to a pre-pandemic lifestyle, having lifted all restrictions on 10 September before bringing them back in two months later.

Denmark has an ambitious goal of making all domestic flights green by 2030. This can be a green breakthrough not only for Denmark but for the whole world. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/denmark-wants-to-make-all-its-domestic-flights-green-by-2030/3f480dd6-eafd-49b8-b348-705787192c6e?fbclid=IwAR1iFR2qr15xn2_2Nb1FRM92vAyWwAhhy9KVBNY5pI597ypjVW9NgEKV8sI

Denmark wants to make all its domestic flights green by 2030 The aviation industry is one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases.

Good news! From April 21, Denmark opens borders for arrivals from Australia!

Nye rejserestriktioner træder i kraft onsdag: Rejser fra Island og norske regioner åbnes I sidste uge blev et politisk flertal enige om en ny aftale, der skal lempe rejserestriktioner.

God Påske, allesammen!

Interesting observations about the Danish culture.

Why shouldn’t you think you are anything special… in Denmark?! An Expat Dilemma

If someone wonders how the Danish language sounds to speakers of other languages. A 29 year old Swede was stopped by the Swedish police. He was so drunk that the police at first thought that he was speaking Danish:). That, basically, sums it up.

Svensk politi troede at hønefuld og vrøvlende bilist var dansker 29-årig svensk mand havde drukket grogg hos en ven. Så huskede han ikke mere.

The Danish government thinks that Denmark can do a better job with waste recycling. Under the new rules, waste collection procedures will be unified in the whole country. Currently, Danes are required to sort their waste into three types, but soon they will need to use 10 different types of containers. The experts mean it will also help with CO2 emissions. https://www.altinget.dk/artikel/live-regeringens-bud-paa-en-mere-groen-affaldssektor

Regeringen: Danskerne skal sortere deres affald langt mere

It is great to read about the DKK 75 mln. package delivered by the Århus City Council and Salling Foundation to support the City's cultural life during COVID-19. It would be even better if Australian chains David Jones and Myer could follow the Salling's initiative and do something good for the cultural life in Australia!

Danes have already donated 700.000 DKK to fighting bushfires in Australia.

Danskerne samler stort ind til Australien: 'Har aldrig oplevet noget lignende' På få dage har danskerne doneret knap 700.000 kroner til hjælpearbejdet.

Danish firemen are ready to come and help their Australian colleagues, however they need a request from the Australian authorities.

Danske brandmænd klar til at hjælpe kollegaer i Australien Læs mere her