Denmark's parliament has voted to abolish a springtime public holiday to boost spending on the military. Lawmakers voted 95-68 to scrap Great Prayer Day, a religious holiday observed since the ...

Workers in Denmark currently have up to 11 public holidays; the figure is lower in years where Christmas and New Year fall on weekends. The loss of the holiday - created more than 300 years ago ...

The controversial bill passed on Tuesday with 95 votes in favor in Denmark's 179-seat parliament following hours of debate. "Great Prayer Day" will stop being a public holiday in 2024. Shops and ...

Workers in Denmark currently have up to 11 public holidays; the figure is lower in years where Christmas and New Years fall on weekends. A bill proposing the abolition of the Store Bededag holiday ...

On the fourth Friday after Easter, Denmark typically observes a religious festival known as Store Bededag, or Great Prayer Day. The national holiday has existed for over three centuries ...

Denmark's new coalition government is set to scrap a bank holiday to boost defence spending. It is one of the first measures agreed by the unusual coalition between centre-left and centre-right ...

COPENHAGEN, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Denmark's parliament on Tuesday passed a much-debated bill put forward by the new government to scrap a public holiday to help finance increased defence spending.

Denmark has scrapped a public holiday in order to help pay for its NATO defence spending commitments. The newly formed government says the move will help raise tax revenues for money to boost the ...

If you're looking for a unique travel experience in Europe, consider a holiday in Denmark. This Scandinavian country is known for its stunning natural landscapes, rich culture, and innovative ...

Denmark itself is a little fuzzy on the origins ... making handcrafted ornaments to hang on trees and decorate homes remains a beloved holiday tradition. Any Dane will tell you about their country ...