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Government allocates 15 million kroner to fight homelessness
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-03/news/round-up/government-allocates-15-million-kroner-to-fight-homelessness/
Published: November 3, 2025 05:22
The Danish government has allocated 15 million kroner to mitigate the risk of homelessness resulting from its own welfare reform, according to Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt. The reform, effective July 1, reduces monthly benefits for single welfare…
Nine municipalities to cut taxes next year
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-03/news/round-up/nine-municipalities-to-cut-taxes-next-year/
Published: November 3, 2025 05:22
On January 1, 2026, citizens in nine Danish municipalities will pay lower taxes. As stated by the Interior and Health Ministry, these municipalities collectively reduced taxes by 356.5 million kroner. The Interior and Health Minister, Sophie Løhde,…
Over 300 local politicians have switched parties since last election
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-03/news/round-up/over-300-local-politicians-have-switched-parties-since-last-election/
Published: November 3, 2025 05:22
Since the last local elections, over 300 municipal politicians have switched parties, according to a TV 2 report. The count shows that at least 305 politicians are now in different parties than they were post-2021 elections, despite having collectively…
Pfizer sues Novo after biotech company bid
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-03/news/round-up/pfizer-sues-novo-after-biotech-company-bid/
Published: November 3, 2025 05:22
American pharmaceutical company Pfizer has filed a lawsuit against Novo Nordisk and biotech company Metsera, accusing them of breaching a purchase agreement between Metsera and Pfizer, according to Reuters. Metsera gave Pfizer a four-day deadline to…
Doctors’ negotiations for a new agreement have collapsed
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-03/news/round-up/doctors-negotiations-for-a-new-agreement-have-collapsed/
Published: November 3, 2025 05:22
Negotiations between the General Practitioners’ Organization (PLO) and the Danish Regions for a new economic agreement for 2026 have broken down. PLO chairman Jørgen Skadborg stated that they could not agree on the financial framework for the volume of…
Germany to enhance soldier care with Danish IT solution
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-03/news/round-up/germany-to-enhance-soldier-care-with-danish-it-solution/
Published: November 3, 2025 05:22
Germany has become the first country to purchase a Danish-developed software solution, SitaWare Battlefield Health, aimed at ensuring the proper treatment of injured soldiers on the battlefield. The Danish IT company Systematic developed the platform.…
Many events about elections for internationals are taking place over the next few weeks
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-03/life-in-denmark/many-events-about-elections-for-internationals-are-taking-place-over-the-next-few-weeks/
Published: November 3, 2025 04:00
Starting this week, several events will help internationals orient themselves in the upcoming local elections. All events are free to attend.
The Danish influencer who’s turning likes into burgers
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-03/life-in-denmark/the-danish-influencer-whos-turning-likes-into-burgers/
Published: November 3, 2025 04:00
Known for his candid food reviews and massive online following, Casper Drømme has become one of Denmark’s most recognizable digital personalities. Now, he’s stepping out from behind the camera and into the kitchen with the opening of his first restaurant,…
Writing on the walls: Inside Copenhagen’s MACA Museum
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-01/art-culture/writing-on-the-walls-inside-copenhagens-maca-museum/
Published: November 1, 2025 04:00
At MACA Museum, owner Nigel Mead merges rebellion and refinement - from Banksy’s graffiti roots to the gothic surrealism of American Weird
Frederiksberg “Forum” to be transformed into sports hall and renamed
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-31/news/round-up/frederiksberg-forum-to-be-transformed-into-sports-hall-and-renamed/
Published: October 31, 2025 14:50
The Forum in Frederiksberg is set to be renovated and transformed into a multi-purpose hall, according to a unanimous decision by a municipal council, as reported by Frederiksberg Kommune. Future plans include renaming the building to Sportsforum. Mayor…
This is where Danes look for election information
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-31/news/round-up/this-is-where-danes-look-for-election-information/
Published: October 31, 2025 14:43
With Denmark’s local elections approaching on 18 November, a new survey from Momentum shows that most voters plan to get information through online candidate tests and local media. According to the survey, 39 percent of respondents said they would use…
Normal now generates over 15 billion DKK a year
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-31/news/round-up/normal-now-generates-over-15-billion-dkk-a-year/
Published: October 31, 2025 14:40
Twelve years ago, the company started with one store in Silkeborg and has grown into an international chain with nearly 1000 stores. In the past year, Normal’s revenue exceeded 15 billion DKK, with an operating profit of 1.2 billion DKK and a workforce of…
New digital subscription to help poor people access prescription medicine
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-31/news/round-up/new-digital-subscription-to-help-poor-people-access-prescription-medicine/
Published: October 31, 2025 14:38
The Danish government will allocate 21.5 million DKK to a new digital subscription scheme to help people with tight finances access prescription medicine. The scheme will allow patients to pay a fixed monthly amount and collect their medicine at pharmacies…
Xi Jinping’s vision for an open, inclusive Asia-Pacific
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-31/opinion-2/xi-jinpings-vision-for-an-open-inclusive-asia-pacific/
Published: October 31, 2025 11:47
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Copenhagen metro hosts Halloween events at three underground stations
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-31/news/round-up/copenhange-metro-hosts-halloween-events-at-three-underground-stations/
Published: October 31, 2025 10:30
Today, Metroen will turn three underground stations into Halloween-themed areas with superheroes, supervillains, and monsters. The stations København H, Frederiksberg, and Kongens Nytorv will be open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the event. Sofie Karen…
U.S. ambassador-designate Kenneth Howery arrives in Denmark
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-31/news/round-up/u-s-ambassador-designate-kenneth-howery-arrives-in-denmark/
Published: October 31, 2025 10:30
Kenneth A. Howery, the United States’ ambassador-designate to Denmark, has arrived in the country, the U.S. Mission to Denmark announced. Howery was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as ambassador on 7 October 2025. He previously served as U.S. ambassador to…
The British rock band The Cure will play Roskilde for 7th time
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-31/news/round-up/the-british-rock-band-the-cure-will-play-roskilde-for-7th-time/
Published: October 31, 2025 10:30
The British rock band The Cure will play at Roskilde Festival for the seventh time, headlining with Robert Smith. The announcement came a day after ticket sales for the festival commenced. The Cure first performed in Denmark at Roskilde Festival in 1985…
Many reports of theft or vandalism of election posters
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-31/news/round-up/many-reports-of-theft-or-vandalism-of-election-posters/
Published: October 31, 2025 10:30
Election posters for the municipal and regional elections in Denmark have been vandalized or stolen 67 times as of Wednesday, just a week after being installed on October 25. According to data from the Danish National Police obtained by Ritzau, most…
What are you doing in Denmark? Making friends
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-31/podcast/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-making-friends/
Published: October 31, 2025 08:28
Is making friends in Denmark really that hard?
Meet the Mayors: Peter Rahbæk Juel (the current Mayor or Odense), Local elections special
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-31/news/politics/meet-the-mayors-peter-rahbaek-juel-socialdemokratiet-local-elections-special/
Published: October 31, 2025 06:56
For this feature in our ‘Meet the Mayors’ series, featuring mayoral candidates from across Denmark, we hear from the Social Democrats’ mayoral candidate for the Municipality of Odense.
Apple sees billion-dollar revenue, but disappointing iPhone sales
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-31/news/round-up/apple-sees-billion-dollar-revenue-but-disappointing-iphone-sales/
Published: October 31, 2025 05:28
In the past fiscal year, Apple achieved a revenue of $416 billion compared to $391 billion the previous year, described as a record year by CFO Kevan Parekh. Apple’s fiscal year is staggered. In the fourth quarter, Apple earned $102.5 billion, an eight…
British investment boosts Carlsberg revenue by 18%
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-31/news/round-up/british-investment-boosts-carlsberg-revenue-by-18/
Published: October 31, 2025 05:28
Carlsberg’s revenue increased by 17.8% in the third quarter, primarily due to the acquisition of Britvic, a British juice and soft drink company. Without the Britvic acquisition, sales would have remained level compared to the same period last year.…
Rasmussen disappointed by Europe’s leaders, calls them weak
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-31/news/round-up/rasmussen-disappointed-by-europes-leaders-calls-them-weak/
Published: October 31, 2025 05:28
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former NATO Secretary General and Danish Prime Minister, criticized European leaders for not taking the security situation with Russia seriously enough. He highlighted the internal pressure from advancing right-wing parties in…
Latvia withdraws from convention on violence against women
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-31/news/round-up/latvia-withdraws-from-convention-on-violence-against-women/
Published: October 31, 2025 05:27
Latvia’s parliament voted to leave the Istanbul Convention on violence against women, according to Reuters. The proposal passed after one of the three ruling parties broke away and voted in favor, opposing the Latvian president and prime minister. In Riga,…
Most Danes believe immigrants fare worse than they actually do, study finds
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-31/news/politics/most-danes-believe-immigrants-fare-worse-than-they-actually-do-study-finds/
Published: October 31, 2025 04:00
Aalborg University research shows Danes consistently underestimate the success of non-Western immigrants and their descendants in employment, education, and crime. Misconceptions exist across political lines, including among left-leaning citizens and those…
Government to present a housing plan for more public housing in larger cities
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-30/news/round-up/government-to-present-a-housing-plan-for-more-public-housing-in-larger-cities/
Published: October 30, 2025 15:05
The Danish government will soon present a housing plan to build more public housing in larger cities, Social and Housing Minister Sophie Hæstorp Andersen (S) said to TV2. “We need to make sure that housing is both affordable and actually built. Right now,…
Denmark drops plan to make tech firms scan messages for child abuse material
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-30/news/round-up/denmark-drops-plan-to-make-tech-firms-scan-messages-for-child-abuse-material/
Published: October 30, 2025 14:54
The Danish government will no longer force tech companies to scan citizens’ messages for child sexual abuse material. The Danish EU Presidency has withdrawn its proposal after Germany, and later the Moderates (who are one of the parties in the Danish…
European Central Bank has kept deposit rate at 2.0 percent
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-30/news/round-up/european-central-bank-has-kept-deposit-rate-at-2-0-percent/
Published: October 30, 2025 14:46
The European Central Bank has kept its deposit rate at 2.0 percent for the third consecutive time following a rate meeting on Thursday. The central bank said inflation in the eurozone is slightly above the 2.0 percent target and that the European economy…
Mette Frederiksen announces further immigration restrictions
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-30/news/politics/mette-frederiksen-announces-further-immigration-restrictions/
Published: October 30, 2025 14:30
"Will stop the heavy flow of foreign students who have not come to study, but rather to work in the service sector," said the Prime Minister, presenting some of the new measures. "If you want to live in Denmark, you have an obligation to accept our core…
China-Denmark Relations: Dialogue highlights shared opportunities and global governance vision
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-30/opinion-2/china-denmark-relations-dialogue-highlights-shared-opportunities-and-global-governance-vision/
Published: October 30, 2025 13:06
Copenhagen, October 29 – The long-standing partnership between Denmark and China took center stage at “China-Denmark Relations: Opportunities for Shared Development – Dialogue on China’s Fourth Plenary Session and the Global Governance Initiative,” held at…
Two-thirds now know how they will vote in municipal elections
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-30/news/round-up/two-thirds-now-know-how-they-will-vote-in-municipal-elections/
Published: October 30, 2025 10:51
According to a new survey, more than 67 percent of voters know which party they will choose in the municipal elections on November 18. Voters will not go to the polls for another three weeks, but most say they have already made a decision. In a new poll…
Roskilde ticket sales open with world-famous band
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-30/news/round-up/roskilde-ticket-sales-open-with-world-famous-band/
Published: October 30, 2025 10:44
Roskilde Festival has unveiled the first names for its lineup, highlighting the British band Gorillaz as a prominent feature, promising a “musical and visual total experience.” Gorillaz previously performed at the festival in 2018. Additional names include…
Novo aims to overtake rival with buyout offer
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-30/news/round-up/novo-aims-to-overtake-rival-with-buyout-offer/
Published: October 30, 2025 10:40
Novo Nordisk has confirmed media reports that it has made an offer for the biotech company Metsera. Novo Nordisk has not given up the fight to acquire Metsera, which was otherwise on its way into the hands of pharmaceutical company Pfizer. The company said…
Tivoli raises outlook despite slight drop in revenue and visitors. Carlsberg buys Britvic
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-30/news/round-up/tivoli-raises-outlook-despite-slight-drop-in-revenue-and-visitors-carlsberg-buys-britvic/
Published: October 30, 2025 10:39
Tivoli in Copenhagen has raised its full-year revenue and profit expectations despite a small decline in revenue and visitor numbers during the first three quarters of the year. The amusement park reported revenue of 886.5 million DKK for the period, one…
SAS strengthens Copenhagen hub with new routes and expanded winter program
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-30/life-in-denmark/sas-strengthens-copenhagen-hub-with-new-routes-and-expanded-winter-program/
Published: October 30, 2025 10:13
The airline said it will have 40 percent more winter seats than last year, allowing passengers to reach 55 percent more destinations and have 75 percent more connection options through Copenhagen.
Danish Originals, S8E10: Marie Brock
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-30/podcast/danish-originals-s8e10-marie-brock/
Published: October 30, 2025 08:25
This is the last episode of Season 8 of Danish Originals. The podcast will take a week off, and then return for Season 9!
Queen Mary handles rifle during defense training in Latvia
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-30/news/round-up/queen-mary-handles-rifle-during-defense-training-in-latvia/
Published: October 30, 2025 05:33
Queen Mary of Denmark gained insight into Latvia’s mandatory national defense education during a visit to Adazi Gymnasium as part of the royal couple’s state visit. The gymnasium’s students demonstrated their shooting training in civil defense, a required…
Trade meeting drives Chinese stocks to highest level in ten years
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-30/news/round-up/trade-meeting-drives-chinese-stocks-to-highest-level-in-ten-years/
Published: October 30, 2025 05:33
The Shanghai Composite Index reached its highest level in 10 years on Thursday, rising to 4025.39, the highest since 2015. This coincided with a meeting between China’s President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump in South Korea, where they…
Minister warns of long fight against biker gangs after dissolution
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-30/news/round-up/minister-warns-of-long-fight-against-biker-gangs-after-dissolution/
Published: October 30, 2025 05:33
Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard announced a prolonged battle against gangs, welcoming the court ruling dissolving Bandidos in Denmark. He aims to dissolve more biker gangs to hinder their establishment in Denmark, emphasizing that criminal groups cannot…
Lars Løkke criticizes government’s welfare reform
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-30/news/round-up/lars-lokke-criticizes-governments-welfare-reform/
Published: October 30, 2025 05:33
The Danish government’s cash assistance reform faces sharp criticism from within the government itself. Lars Løkke Rasmussen, leader of the Moderates and Foreign Minister, expressed dissatisfaction, stating the reform might increase homelessness, as…
AI demand increases Microsoft’s revenue
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-30/news/round-up/ai-demand-increases-microsofts-revenue/
Published: October 30, 2025 05:33
Demand for Microsoft’s artificial intelligence offerings has increased the company’s revenue by 18 percent. Microsoft reported a rise in income to $77.7 billion, led by a 40 percent growth in Microsoft Azure, which provides technical infrastructure for…
Company behind Google earns 600 billion in three months
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-30/news/round-up/company-behind-google-earns-600-billion-in-three-months/
Published: October 30, 2025 05:32
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, reported a record revenue of over $100 billion in one quarter for the first time. This represented a 16% increase, reaching $102.3 billion for the third quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of about $99.8 billion.…
Raising multilingual kids in Denmark
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-30/life-in-denmark/raising-multilingual-kids-in-denmark/
Published: October 30, 2025 04:00
Multicultural families in Denmark are raising children who speak multiple languages, while navigating the challenges of preserving their cultural heritage and fitting into Danish society.
Meet the Mayors: Anders Winnerskjold (Socialdemokratiet in Aarhus) Local elections special
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-30/news/politics/meet-the-mayors-anders-winnerskjold-socialdemokratiet-in-aarhus-local-elections-special/
Published: October 30, 2025 04:00
In today’s feature of our “Meet the Mayor” series, covering mayoral candidates from across Denmark, we hear from the current mayor and Socialdemokratiet’s candidate for the Municipality of Aarhus
Court dissolves Bandidos biker gang
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-29/news/round-up/court-dissolves-bandidos-biker-gang/
Published: October 29, 2025 14:49
The Bandidos motorcycle club in Denmark has been declared illegal and dissolved by the Court in Helsingør. The decision was made unanimously by the judges. Bandidos has immediately appealed the ruling, seeking acquittal and the overturning of a temporary…
Children suspected in violent assault at Copenhagen metro station
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-29/news/round-up/children-suspected-in-violent-assault-at-copenhagen-metro-station/
Published: October 29, 2025 14:49
Five of the six people suspected of taking part in a violent assault at Rådhuspladsen metro station on 14 October have turned out to be children under the age of criminal responsibility, Copenhagen Police told Ekstra Bladet. The assault took place around…
Lars Løkke criticises government’s own social security reform
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-29/news/round-up/lars-lokke-criticises-governments-own-social-security-reform/
Published: October 29, 2025 14:47
The government’s social security reform could lead to homelessness and must be fixed, says Moderate Party leader and Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen. The reform is now facing sharp criticism from within the government itself. Løkke Rasmussen told DR…
Two Swedes charged with terrorism over Israeli embassy attack in 2024
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-29/news/round-up/two-swedes-charged-with-terrorism-over-israeli-embassy-attack-in-2024/
Published: October 29, 2025 10:57
Two Swedish citizens have been charged with terrorism and attempted terrorism for throwing hand grenades at Israel’s embassy in Hellerup in October 2024. The prosecution announced this in a press release. The prosecution states that the two Swedes, after…
Only 20 Greenlandic women seek compensation in spiral case
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-29/news/round-up/only-20-greenlandic-women-seek-compensation-in-spiral-case/
Published: October 29, 2025 10:51
In one and a half weeks, 20 Greenlandic women have applied for compensation for having contraceptives administered without consent after January 1992. Greenland’s Ministry of Justice and Equality reports that each woman could receive up to 300,000 DKK.…
Tourism in Faroe Islands faces local resistance
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-29/news/round-up/tourism-in-faroe-islands-faces-local-resistance/
Published: October 29, 2025 10:51
Tourism in the Faroe Islands is growing rapidly, generating more than one billion DKK in annual revenue. However, locals say the increase in visitors is putting pressure on the islands’ natural environment. A new PhD study from the University of Copenhagen…
Troels Lund Poulsen visits Danish troops in Latvia
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-29/news/round-up/troels-lund-poulsen-visits-danish-troops-in-latvia/
Published: October 29, 2025 05:30
Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen, along with the Danish royal couple and Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, arrived in Latvia on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the defense minister will visit Danish soldiers at Camp Valdemar in Adazi, where NATO’s…
“Mette Frederiksen to discuss hybrid threats with Nordic peers”
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-29/news/round-up/mette-frederiksen-to-discuss-hybrid-threats-with-nordic-peers/
Published: October 29, 2025 05:29
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will participate in the Nordic Council’s 77th session in Stockholm, discussing the expansion of Nordic cooperation amidst political tensions and war. Key topics include hybrid threats, increased preparedness,…
King Frederik receives military order on Latvia state visit
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-29/news/round-up/king-frederik-receives-military-order-on-latvia-state-visit/
Published: October 29, 2025 05:29
King Frederik and Queen Mary began a two-day state visit to Latvia on Tuesday, greeted by Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics. As part of the ceremony, King Frederik inspected a Latvian honor guard alongside the president. The royal couple exchanged orders…
Amazon cuts 14,000 jobs to streamline organization
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-29/business-education/business-business-education/amazon-cuts-14000-jobs-to-streamline-organization/
Published: October 29, 2025 05:29
Amazon plans to cut 14,000 office jobs, equal to a 4% reduction of its 350,000 office employees. This move is part of streamlining efforts despite the company recording a net profit of $35.3 billion in the first six months of the year, nearly a 50%…
Gold fever subsides this week after record streak
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-29/business-education/business-business-education/gold-fever-subsides-this-week-after-record-streak/
Published: October 29, 2025 05:29
The price of gold has declined over ten percent recently, dropping to around $3,900 per ounce after peaking at nearly $4,400. Jens Nærvig Pedersen, a commodity analyst at Danske Bank, attributes the drop to decreased international conflicts, particularly…
Danish car-sharing service revises up for 3rd time in 2025
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-29/business-education/business-business-education/danish-car-sharing-service-revises-up-for-3rd-time-in-2025/
Published: October 29, 2025 05:29
Danish car-sharing service GreenMobility continues its growth journey since its inception in 2016. The company has raised its revenue expectations for the third time this year, now anticipating a growth of 15-17%, up from previous projections by two…
Interview with Frie Grønne, the most controversial party in these elections
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-29/news/politics/meet-the-mayors-sikandar-siddique-frie-gronne-in-copenhagen-local-elections-special/
Published: October 29, 2025 04:00
“We want to be the party of minorities,” explained the founder of Frie Grønne, Sikandar Siddique, who has recently been accused of antisemitism. He is also the party’s lead candidate in Copenhagen. The Copenhagen Post interviewed him for the series "Meet…
How to get approval to start a business or startup in Denmark
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-29/business-education/business-business-education/how-to-get-approval-to-start-a-business-or-startup-in-denmark/
Published: October 29, 2025 04:00
Yesterday, we covered how starting a business in Denmark through the Startup Denmark program can be slow and complicated for non-EU citizens. Today, we share some advice on how to succeed.
The Lynch Interviews: Ian Burns
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-29/art-culture/the-lynch-interviews-ian-burns/
Published: October 29, 2025 04:00
English-Australian writer and theatre director Stuart Lynch contributes a monthly column titled “The Lynch Interviews.” In this series, he engages with prominent internationals residing in Denmark or with Danish individuals who have a global perspective.
The Danish Connection: minks, environment and discrimination
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-28/podcast/the-danish-connection-minks-environment-and-discrimination/
Published: October 28, 2025 13:52
A new twist in the mink scandal, government misleads EU on state of Danish nature and Muslim leader denied citizenship over values
Tårnby: The Green Transition – How Foreign Policy and Economics Shape Our Sustainable Future
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-28/connect-club/tarnby-the-green-transition-how-foreign-policy-and-economics-shape-our-sustainable-future/
Published: October 28, 2025 11:58
Practical Information RSVP or questions: Reach us at connectclub@cphpost.dk or call 71 74 93 94 This event is organized by The Copenhagen Post in collaboration with Inde and Basecamp by Xior. As the world accelerates its green transition, questions arise…
SIRI changes practice for issuing administrative CPR numbers
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-28/news/round-up/siri-changes-practice-for-issuing-administrative-cpr-numbers/
Published: October 28, 2025 10:45
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has changed its practice for issuing administrative CPR numbers to foreigners. SIRI will no longer provide administrative CPR numbers to foreigners who receive residence and work…
Capital Region leads Denmark in economic growth
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-28/news/round-up/capital-region-leads-denmark-in-economic-growth/
Published: October 28, 2025 10:45
The Capital Region recorded the highest economic growth in Denmark in 2024, with GDP rising 5.8 percent after adjusting for prices, according to a study from Danmarks Statistik. Region Zealand also grew, with a 3.8 percent increase. Growth west of the…
Denmark to get 11 new industrial parks
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-28/business-education/business-business-education/denmark-to-get-11-new-industrial-parks/
Published: October 28, 2025 09:16
The new political agreement on 11 state-designated industrial parks was presented Tuesday morning in the main hall at Christiansborg. The parks are targeted at different types of companies and focus on Danish and regional strengths, including green…
Wet, cool week ahead with risk of night frost
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-28/life-in-denmark/wet-cool-week-ahead-with-risk-of-night-frost/
Published: October 28, 2025 05:29
The coming week will bring genuine autumn weather in the form of rain and wind. The days will feature several showers, and night frost may also make an appearance. This is reported by Klaus Larsen, the on-duty meteorologist at the Danish Meteorological…
Frie Grønne reported for election poster on Zionism
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-28/life-in-denmark/frie-gronne-reported-for-election-poster-on-zionism/
Published: October 28, 2025 05:29
Frie Grønne was reported to the police on Monday for an election poster that the party put up in Copenhagen ahead of the municipal election on November 18, writes B.T. The poster in question reads: “Free Copenhagen from Zionism.” The party, led by Sikandar…
Archaeologists uncover 50 skeletons in Aarhus dig
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-28/life-in-denmark/archaeologists-uncover-50-skeletons-in-aarhus-dig/
Published: October 28, 2025 05:29
Archaeologists have discovered over 50 skeletons during an excavation on Sankt Olufs Gade in Aarhus. This was announced by the Moesgaard Museum in a press release. Some of these skeletons may be 900 years old and originate from a former cemetery that has…
It’s almost impossible for foreigners to start a startup in Denmark
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-28/business-education/business-business-education/its-almost-impossible-for-foreigners-to-start-a-startup-in-denmark/
Published: October 28, 2025 04:00
For non-EU citizens, starting a business in Denmark through the Startup Denmark program is slow and complicated. Applicants face multiple review steps, long waits, and strict criteria for innovation, scalability, and team. Only around 70 plans are approved…
Posters popping up all over? That’s just the start of the election campaign
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-28/news/politics/the-great-poster-rush-denmarks-three-week-campaign-sprint-hits-the-streets/
Published: October 28, 2025 04:00
Posters went up across the country on October 25, kicking off the three-week sprint to the municipal elections. Political scientist Kasper Møller Hansen explains the Danish campaigning season.
Bureaucrats, bondage and bicycles at the intelligence services – how Nordic Noir can it get?
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-28/opinion-2/bureaucrats-bondage-and-bicycles-at-the-intelligence-services-how-nordic-noir-can-it-get/
Published: October 28, 2025 04:00
Many non-Danish speakers have probably been wondering what has been going on in the legal showdown at Lyngby City Court last week between Lars Findsen, the former head of FE (the Danish military intelligence service) on one side, and -rather unusually- the…
Buses replace metro to Copenhagen Airport for 2 days
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-27/news/round-up/buses-replace-metro-to-copenhagen-airport-for-2-days/
Published: October 27, 2025 11:04
Due to renovation work, the metro station at Copenhagen Airport will be closed for two days from October 29 to October 30. Replacement bus services will run between Femøren Station and the airport’s train station. The closure will occur from Wednesday at…
Three Danish banks enter into merger agreement
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-27/news/round-up/three-danish-banks-enter-into-an-agreement-to-merge/
Published: October 27, 2025 10:45
Sydbank, Arbejdernes Landsbank and Vestjysk Bank announced Monday morning that they plan to merge and create one of Denmark’s five largest banks. The proposal will be presented to shareholders at general meetings in early December, where they will make the…
Lyngby: How to Engage in Participatory Democracy – From Voting Rights to Public Debate
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-27/connect-club/lyngby-how-to-engage-in-participatory-democracy-from-voting-rights-to-public-debate/
Published: October 27, 2025 09:13
This event is organized by The Copenhagen Post in collaboration with Inde, Basecamp by Xior and Science City Lyngby. The event is supported by EuropaNævnet. What does it mean to take part in democracy — beyond casting your vote? How can internationals in…
Roskilde: How to Engage in Participatory Democracy – From Voting Rights to Public Debate
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-27/connect-club/roskilde-how-to-engage-in-participatory-democracy-from-voting-rights-to-public-debate/
Published: October 27, 2025 09:02
Location: Roskilde Library, Dronning Margrethes Vej 14, 4000 RoskildeDate: Tuesday, 11. NovemberTime: 16:00–18:00RSVP or questions: Reach us at connectclub@cphpost.dk or call 71 74 93 94 This event is organized by The Copenhagen Post in collaboration with…
Possible racist vandalism on election posters
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-27/news/politics/possible-racist-vandalism-on-election-posters/
Published: October 27, 2025 07:56
Election campaigning began in Denmark with many posters; Kashif Ahmad’s were vandalized, possibly for racist reasons.
Over a thousand profiles offer drugs on social media
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-27/news/round-up/over-a-thousand-profiles-offer-drugs-on-social-media/
Published: October 27, 2025 05:32
Illegal nicotine products and substances such as cannabis, opioids, and cocaine are sold on several social media platforms popular among young people. A mapping by Analyse & Tal for advisory platform netstof.dk found 1,341 profiles on Snapchat, Reddit, and…
Charity show on TV 2 raises 137,606,333 kroner
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-27/news/round-up/charity-show-on-tv-2-raises-137606333-kroner/
Published: October 27, 2025 05:32
137,606,333 DKK were collected during TV 2’s charity show “Knæk cancer – et show for sagen,” marking the end of “Knæk cancer”-week. This year’s collection exceeded last year’s total of 132.7 million DKK, though it was shy of the 2021 record of 169.9…
The Copenhagen Post and Ritzau enter partnership. CPH Post launches new (and cheaper) subscription plans
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-27/business-education/business-business-education/the-copenhagen-post-and-ritzau-enter-partnership/
Published: October 27, 2025 04:00
The Copenhagen Post now produces Danish news in English for embassies and internationals, improving coverage and relaunching its website and daily newsletter. We have also launched a new, cheaper subscription plan that includes one free month.
Professor denied Danish citizenship after 13 years for travelling too much
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-27/life-in-denmark/professor-denied-danish-citizenship-after-13-years-for-travelling-too-much/
Published: October 27, 2025 04:00
Forskerforum reported that Hillebrand has lived and worked in Denmark since 2012, but when he applied for citizenship, the ministry counted all his short trips abroad and concluded that he had exceeded the allowed time outside the country.