‘The Commune’: Not Quite Here Nor There

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig May 20, 2017 Good performances can’t rescue the half-baked screenplay in Danish filmmaker Thomas Vinterberg’s re-creation of the freewheeling ’70s. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

NATO Preps ‘Biggest Military Buildup on Russia’s Borders Since Cold War’

By Nika Knight / Common Dreams Oct 26, 2016 Playing "a dangerous game," NATO pushes allies to send more troops and military equipment to Eastern Europe. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Denmark Is One of the Biggest Victims of Wall Street Tax Avoidance Deals

Staff / Truthdig Jul 14, 2016 The complex transactions add up to a major loss of revenue from dividend taxes. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

One Child’s Harrowing Journey From Afghanistan to Sweden

Staff / Truthdig May 20, 2016 She was only 14 when her mother decided that Nasima’s best hope for a future meant leaving her home, her family and everything she knew to make a grueling trek to Europe. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Denmark to Refugees: Want In? Hand Over Those Valuables

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jan 27, 2016 Those seeking asylum in Denmark will have to pay to stay, following a referendum Tuesday that established new guidelines for refugees, including stipulations about handing over certain personal belongings upon arrival. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

How Denmark Dumped Medical Malpractice and Improved Patient Safety

Staff / Truthdig Jan 3, 2016 In the U.S., patients harmed during medical care have few avenues for redress. The Danes chose to forget about fault and focus on what’s fair. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Denmark Wants to Seize Jewelry and Cash From Refugees

Staff / Truthdig Dec 18, 2015 The Danish government's harsh stance on the refugee crisis has hit a new low, with its Folketing -- or parliament -- considering a law that would allow authorities to confiscate valuables such as jewelry from those trying to claim asylum when entering the country. The proposal would also apply to refugees already in the country. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Why Are We Hearing So Much About Those Damn Danes?

Staff / Truthdig Oct 29, 2015 Bernie Sanders’ presidential bid is putting Denmark on the map -- specifically, its brand of democratic socialism. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Do You Live in One of the Most—or Least—Happy Places in America?

By April M. Short, AlterNet Sep 17, 2015 A new poll measures contentment around the country and the world. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

FBI Pressured Scandinavian Countries to Arrest and Extradite Edward Snowden

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Aug 28, 2015 The FBI repeatedly asked Scandinavian countries to detain and deport whistleblower Edward Snowden if he attempted to enter their territories, recently released official documents reveal. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Nordic Countries Pledge to Strengthen Military Alliance Against Russia

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Apr 11, 2015 Ministers of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland have declared their intent to cooperate militarily against Russia, which they described as “the biggest challenge to European security.” Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Just How ‘Socially Advanced’ Is the U.S.? You Might Be Surprised

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Apr 10, 2015 The Social Progress Index has published the latest global data on quality of life, and America's "We're No. 1" crowd isn't left with much to shout about. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )