Denmark is second in the World Press Freedom Index 2024, an annual ranking by Reporters Without Borders on media independence, journalist safety and freedom of expression in 180 countries; 2023 top countries are experiencing growing political issues

Around one million students in primary and secondary education started their school year across Denmark; Most are primary and lower secondary school students 6-16 years old and the exact starting date can vary town by town

The majority of Danish technical companies would hire the right candidate despite a criminal record; a survey found that most companies consider a candidate’s skills and motivation more important than whether they have a criminal record

The Danish Climate Forest Fund, a public foundation that supports afforestation projects, has approved funding for 44 new forests across Denmark: 44 owners will convert their land into a mix of broadleaf trees, conifers and forest edges

A list of the highest- and lowest-paying degrees in Denmark has been published by a Danish think tank on the basis of official figures; the analysis shows how much graduates from 242 different degree programs earn a few years after leaving university