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Expert Insights: When Moving Abroad Changes the Way Couples Communicate
Published: October 3, 2026 11:06
Relocating to another country can bring couples closer together. But it can also expose cracks in the relationship that were easier to overlook at home. For international couples, counselling can help them understand what has changed and find their way…
Latvia votes in election marked by drones, Ukraine war
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-03/global/latvia-votes-in-election-marked-by-drones-ukraine-war/
Published: October 3, 2026 06:16
On Saturday, Latvians are heading to the polls for a parliamentary election, where the pro-Ukraine Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs is expected to remain in power, even though political division may make it difficult to form a government. In the Baltic…
Judge blocks border wall in Texas national park
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-03/global/judge-blocks-border-wall-in-texas-national-park/
Published: October 3, 2026 06:16
A federal judge in the US on Friday issued a temporary injunction preventing President Donald Trump’s administration from constructing a border wall between the US and Mexico through Big Bend National Park in the state of Texas. The Reuters news agency…
NY Gov to Close Legal Loophole After Cornell Case
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-03/global/ny-gov-to-close-legal-loophole-after-cornell-case/
Published: October 3, 2026 06:16
The governor of the US state of New York, Kathy Hochul, said on Friday that she wants to close a legal loophole that makes it harder to prosecute rape cases if the victims were voluntarily intoxicated. The announcement comes after a case concerning an…
Two Iranians charged in terror plot on Manchester Jews
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-03/global/two-iranians-charged-in-terror-plot-on-manchester-jews/
Published: October 3, 2026 06:16
British police have charged two Iranian men with planning terror against Jews in the Manchester area. The police’s counter-terrorism unit states this in a press release. In connection with the terror plans, police believe they have been in contact with a…
Greenland municipality imposes temporary alcohol ban
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-03/news/round-up/greenland-municipality-imposes-temporary-alcohol-ban/
Published: October 3, 2026 06:09
The Greenlandic government, Naalakkersuisut, has introduced a temporary ban on the sale and serving of alcohol in the southern Greenlandic municipality of Kujalleq. Naalakkersuisut writes this on Friday, when the ban took effect, in a press release. The…
Professor: Old IT makes universities hacking targets
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-03/news/round-up/professor-old-it-makes-universities-hacking-targets/
Published: October 3, 2026 06:09
Danish universities hold vast amounts of personal data while some continue to rely on ageing IT systems that may not meet modern security standards, a cybersecurity professor warns following the major attack on DTU. Old IT systems combined with large…
G7 releases oil reserves – could it bring down Denmark’s record-high diesel prices?
Published: October 3, 2026 06:09
Diesel prices in Denmark have climbed to record levels. Now the G7 countries are releasing up to 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from emergency reserves in an attempt to ease pressure on global energy markets. Danish motorists could see some…
World Cup assault suspect convicted in separate case
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-03/news/round-up/world-cup-assault-suspect-convicted-in-separate-case/
Published: October 3, 2026 06:09
Next week, a 31-year-old man is to appear in court in a case concerning violence against a Swedish man, who later died, at a big-screen event at Islands Brygge. However, that is not the only case of violence the 31-year-old is involved in. On Friday, at…
Lidl to invest more than 100 million DKK renovating all Danish stores
Published: October 2, 2026 14:07
Lidl plans to renovate all its supermarkets in Denmark under a new store concept, investing more than 100 million DKK over the coming business years. The German-owned supermarket chain said the redesign would improve the use of space, create a consistent…
Suspected female wolf pup killed in traffic near Karup and sent for examination
Published: October 2, 2026 14:06
A suspected female wolf pup has been killed in traffic on Hessellundvej near Karup, Danish authorities said Friday. The Agency for Green Land Restructuring and Water Environment confirmed the incident to regional broadcaster TV Midtvest. The Danish Nature…
Old systems and extensive personal data make universities vulnerable to hackers, expert says
Published: October 2, 2026 14:06
Universities can be attractive and vulnerable targets for cyberattacks because they store large amounts of personal information and may rely on outdated computer systems, a Danish cybersecurity expert said. Jens Myrup Pedersen, a cybersecurity professor at…
Copenhagen parties seek investigation into possible police report over Sikandar Siddique’s residence case
Published: October 2, 2026 14:06
Four center-right parties in Copenhagen want officials to investigate whether Free Greens leader Sikandar Siddique should be reported to police over his residence registration. Venstre, the Conservative People’s Party, Liberal Alliance and the Danish…
Why so many international couples are choosing to get married in Denmark
Published: October 2, 2026 13:00
Simpler paperwork, shorter waiting times and fewer legal barriers are helping make Denmark an increasingly popular wedding destination for couples from abroad.
Denmark to see sunshine Saturday before clouds and rain return Sunday
Published: October 2, 2026 09:56
Denmark will have periods of rain and sunshine this weekend, with Saturday expected to bring the best weather, according to the Danish Meteorological Institute, the country’s national weather service. Friday began cloudy as a slow-moving front brought…
Copenhagen Airport records busiest September with 3.2 million passengers
Published: October 2, 2026 09:55
Copenhagen Airport handled 3.2 million passengers in September, its highest total for that month. The number was four percent higher than in September 2025, the airport said Friday. “The peak season no longer ends with the summer vacation,” commercial…
Petrol-only cars fall below half of Denmark’s passenger vehicle fleet
Published: October 2, 2026 09:55
Cars powered only by petrol now account for less than half of Denmark’s passenger vehicle fleet, according to figures from bilstatistik.dk. Petrol-only cars make up 49.98 percent of registered passenger cars, down from 65 percent at the end of 2020. The…
Lego Foundation invests 200 million DKK to strengthen Danish teacher training
Published: October 2, 2026 09:55
The Lego Foundation will invest 200 million DKK over five years in efforts to attract and retain more teachers and educators in Denmark. The funding expands a partnership with Danske Professionshøjskoler, the association representing Denmark’s six…
DTU data breach may affect personal information of 200,000 current and former users
Published: October 2, 2026 09:33
Hackers accessed a university database containing names, identification numbers and contact details for about 200,000 current and former DTU users.
Trump’s push to rename artificial intelligence may drive surge in Slovenian domains
Published: October 2, 2026 04:22
US President Donald Trump’s call to rename artificial intelligence as “superintelligence” may have caused a sharp increase in registrations of Slovenian internet domains, according to the country’s official domain registry. Superintelligence can be…
Danish justice minister wants prosecutors barred from wearing religious and political symbols in court
Published: October 2, 2026 04:22
Danish prosecutors should follow the same rules as judges and be barred from wearing visible religious or political symbols during court hearings, Justice Minister Nicolai Wammen said. “Neither Muslim nor other visible religious symbols must be allowed to…
Danish online banking fraud cases fall 51 percent from 2023 peak
Published: October 2, 2026 04:22
Reported online banking fraud in Denmark has fallen sharply as banks improve detection and customers become more aware of scams. Banks registered 2,571 cases during the first half of 2026, according to Finans Danmark, the main association representing…
EU countries to discuss coordinated response to rising fuel prices after US pressure
Published: October 2, 2026 04:22
European Union countries will meet Friday to discuss a coordinated response to rising fuel prices, a European Commission spokesperson said, according to AFP. The meeting follows pressure from the United States for Europe to help increase diesel supplies…
Denmark loses 4-2 to Portugal despite twice equalizing in Nations League match
Published: October 2, 2026 04:22
Denmark lost 4-2 to Portugal in the Nations League on Thursday after twice equalizing before 35,951 spectators at Parken in Copenhagen. Portugal played without Cristiano Ronaldo, who left the national team camp Wednesday and traveled to Madrid. Joao…
She moved to Denmark without fluent Danish. Then she built an acting career by refusing to stay invisible: “It wasn’t a possibility for me not to make it in Denmark”
Published: October 2, 2026 04:00
For many internationals, finding work in Denmark can be difficult even with years of experience. A German actress Lisa Riesner entered an industry where language, contacts and visibility matter enormously. Her approach was simple, if not always…
Nearly 189,000 people enter lottery for 45,000 Copenhagen Half Marathon places
Published: October 1, 2026 14:00
A total of 188,522 people have entered a lottery for 45,000 places in the 2027 Copenhagen Half Marathon, organizer Sparta Atletik & Løb said Thursday. “This shows how effectively Copenhagen and the city’s dedicated spectators draw in running enthusiasts…
Electric cars reach record 88.8 percent of Danish new-car registrations
Published: October 1, 2026 14:00
Denmark registered 20,206 new passenger cars during the past month, an increase of 13 percent from the same month last year, according to bilstatistik.dk. Electric vehicles accounted for a record 88.8 percent of registrations. Excluding commercial…
Danish woman fined 200,000 DKK and restricted from keeping dogs over animal mistreatment
Published: October 1, 2026 14:00
A 59-year-old woman from South Funen has been fined 200,000 DKK for irresponsible treatment of dogs and puppies. The Court in Svendborg also barred her from handling dogs in the future, with an exception allowing her to own and care for one dog.…
Halloween arrives early as events move into autumn: Your Copenhagen Weekend Guide
Published: October 1, 2026 13:30
From pumpkins and football to jewelry, cider and one of the season’s last flea markets, the city offers plenty to do from October 1 to 5.
Fund meant to protect foreign workers from wage exploitation has recovered only 1% of claims
Published: October 1, 2026 13:00
The fund was designed to help posted workers recover wages that their foreign employers failed to pay.
Legislation for departure centers outside the EU is now in place, says Immigration Minister Morten Bødskov
Published: October 1, 2026 10:07
European Union countries will adopt legislation Thursday allowing the creation of departure centers outside Europe, Danish Immigration Minister Morten Bødskov said. “Europe must strengthen the external borders,” Bødskov of the Social Democrats said before…
More than half of Danish school classes report student violence during school year
Published: October 1, 2026 10:07
More than half of Denmark’s school classes experienced physical violence between students during a school year, a government report found. Research firms Epinion and Als Research prepared the report for the Ministry of Children and Education. The problem…
Prosecutors seek prison sentence and nightlife ban for Danish man over fatal punch at World Cup event
Published: October 1, 2026 10:07
Danish prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence and temporary nightlife ban for a 31-year-old Danish man accused of punching a 32-year-old Swedish man who died three days later. The incident occurred around 8:45 p.m. on June 30 during a public screening…
Vietnamese president to visit Denmark for talks on green solutions, health and trade
Published: October 1, 2026 10:07
Vietnamese President To Lam and his spouse, Ngo Phuong Ly, will make a state visit to Denmark from October 19 to October 21. King Frederik and Queen Mary will host a gala dinner for the Vietnamese presidential couple at Christiansborg Palace on October 19.…
Danish Originals, S12E9: Kristoffer Hegnsvad
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-01/podcast/danish-originals-s12e9-kristoffer-hegnsvad/
Published: October 1, 2026 07:45
In this episode, Copenhagen-based Danish director of the National Film School of Denmark Kristoffer Hegnsvad shares his thoughts on the school's role in training students from its nine departments to achieve their artistic best and to work collaboratively.
What Are You Doing in Denmark? Being invited at a Dane’s place
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-01/podcast/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-being-invited-at-a-danes-place/
Published: October 1, 2026 07:13
Why building friendships in Denmark can sometimes require a little more intention
Italy extends border checks on travelers from Spain – again
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-01/global/italy-extends-border-checks-on-travelers-from-spain-again/
Published: October 1, 2026 04:41
Travelers flying or sailing between Italy and Spain will continue to face border controls after Italy extended its temporary suspension of Schengen rules with Spain. Italy’s Interior Ministry announced that the controls will remain in place for another 15…
Elon Musk joins U.S. government project examining future military technology
Published: October 1, 2026 04:41
Elon Musk will work alongside defense technology executive Palmer Luckey and former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich on a government project examining what the military will need on future battlefields. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Musk’s…
Flydubai pilot arrested after midair incident forces emergency landing in Saudi Arabia
Published: October 1, 2026 04:41
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Israel made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after an incident involving the plane’s two pilots. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said one pilot stabbed the other and apparently attempted to crash…
New rules guarantee young Danes mental health treatment within 30 days
Published: October 1, 2026 04:41
Denmark’s regions are taking responsibility for treating 18- to 24-year-olds with mild to moderate anxiety and depression under a new patient right taking effect today. Young people in the target group who are referred by their doctor must now have…
Pandora expands manufacturing footprint with new factory in Vietnam
Published: October 1, 2026 04:40
Danish jewelry company Pandora is expanding production beyond Thailand for the first time in decades with a new facility in Ho Chi Minh City. The factory opens Thursday following an investment of just under 1 billion DKK. Once fully operational, it is…
More Danes continue working after reaching state pension age
Published: October 1, 2026 04:40
A record 17.5 percent of Danes who reached the state pension age worked enough to qualify for the first senior bonus in 2025, according to ATP. ATP, Denmark’s statutory pension and labor market pension administrator, said 11,351 people received the first…
New organ donation method surpasses expectations three years after Danish rollout
Published: October 1, 2026 04:40
Denmark has reached 100 organ donors using a method introduced three years ago, exceeding initial expectations for the number of people who would donate this way. The method, known as donation after circulatory death, or DCD, allows organs to be retrieved…
Russia summons Danish ambassador after helicopter incident near Russian frigate
Published: October 1, 2026 04:40
A diplomatic dispute between Denmark and Russia has escalated after both countries called in each other’s ambassadors over an incident involving a Danish military helicopter and a Russian warship. Russia has summoned Danish Ambassador Rolf Holmboe for…
Danes work 300 fewer hours a year than Americans, but 67% of companies face skilled-worker shortages: How Denmark’s economy is doing
Published: October 1, 2026 04:00
A new Nordic competitiveness report shows Denmark remains highly productive and digitalised, while shortages of skilled workers, weak scale-up conditions and heavy reliance on exports pose growing challenges.
What we know about the Flydubai emergency landing in Saudi Arabia
Published: September 30, 2026 13:49
A Flydubai passenger plane travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday morning after transmitting emergency signals. Many details about what happened on board remain unclear. What we know Flight FZ1073 was diverted about two…
Swedish parties remain deadlocked over forming new government
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-30/global/swedish-parties-remain-deadlocked-over-forming-new-government/
Published: September 30, 2026 13:48
Sweden’s political parties remain unable to agree on who should try to form the country’s next government, despite a new round of talks led by the speaker of parliament on Wednesday. Andreas Norlén, speaker of the Riksdag, met party leaders in another…
Royal Run 2027 sells out more than 100,000 spots in under three hours
Published: September 30, 2026 13:48
All 102,500 spots for Royal Run 2027 have sold out less than three hours after ticket sales opened on Wednesday. The races in Vordingborg, Silkeborg, Thisted, Haderslev and Copenhagen/Frederiksberg will take place on Whit Monday in 2027. According to the…
Thousands of Home Guard soldiers to take part in major exercise across Jutland and Funen
Published: September 30, 2026 13:48
Military vehicles and armed Home Guard soldiers will be visible in several towns across Jutland and Funen from Thursday to Sunday as part of a large planned exercise. Police in South and Southern Jutland, Southeast Jutland and East Jutland said residents…
Green groups challenge government claim that 2035 climate target is on track
Published: September 30, 2026 13:48
Environmental groups and climate experts are challenging the Danish government’s claim that it has demonstrated a path to meeting its 2035 climate target. Climate Minister Samira Nawa has said the government considers the path to an 85% emissions reduction…
4 years on, Danish-Greenland history projects unveiled
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-30/news/round-up/4-years-on-danish-greenland-history-projects-unveiled/
Published: September 30, 2026 13:48
More than four years after Denmark and Greenland agreed to examine their historical relationship, researchers have presented the first four subprojects in the investigation. The projects will focus on adoptions, people who were legally registered without a…
Everything you need to know about Denmark debt registry
Published: September 30, 2026 13:46
RKI can affect access to credit, but registration has strict conditions. Here is how Denmark’s debt register works, who can see an entry, and how to challenge an incorrect entry.
Danish economy grew 0.9% in second quarter after sharp upward revision
Published: September 30, 2026 09:50
Denmark’s economy grew by 0.9% in the second quarter of the year, according to new figures from Statistics Denmark. The estimate was revised upward by 0.6 percentage points compared with the previous calculation for the quarter, published in August.…
Severed cable disrupts train traffic between Odense and Fredericia
Published: September 30, 2026 09:50
Several trains between Odense and Fredericia were cancelled Wednesday morning after a cable was severed on western Funen, causing delays and signal problems. The disruption affected regional train services, while other trains operating in the area could…
Danish prisons reach record overcrowding as inmate numbers exceed capacity
Published: September 30, 2026 09:50
Danish prisons are more overcrowded than ever, with 4,650 inmates currently held in facilities designed for 4,300 people, according to Fængselsforbundet, the Danish prison officers’ union. The average occupancy rate has reached a record 105.4%, up from…
Polish airports briefly suspend flights during Russian attacks on Ukraine
Published: September 30, 2026 09:49
Air traffic at two Polish airports was briefly suspended Wednesday morning as military aircraft operated in Polish airspace during Russian attacks on Ukraine. Poland’s aviation authority, PANSA, said flights at Lublin and Rzeszów airports were suspended…
Higher winter electricity tariffs set to take effect across Denmark
Published: September 30, 2026 04:28
Many households in Denmark will pay higher electricity grid tariffs during peak evening hours from Thursday as the country’s grid companies switch to winter rates. The higher tariffs apply between 5 PM and 9 PM, when demand puts the greatest strain on the…
EU energy commissioner warns of high energy prices this winter; calls for faster renewable transition
Published: September 30, 2026 04:28
EU countries should prepare for high energy prices this winter and move faster to reduce their dependence on imported fossil fuels, Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said Tuesday. Jørgensen spoke after meeting EU energy ministers in Dublin, where he said…
Denmark introduces new measures to crack down on phone scams
Published: September 30, 2026 04:28
Danish telecom companies will be required to block calls from abroad that falsely appear to come from Danish phone numbers under new rules expected to take effect in 2027. The Danish Agency for Digital Government announced the planned rules as part of…
U.S. import ban on Canadian goods takes effect after trade talks fail
Published: September 30, 2026 04:28
A U.S. ban on imports of several Canadian products took effect Tuesday after the two countries failed to reach a trade agreement in August. The ban covers Canadian beer, wine, cider, whisky, vodka and other spirits, according to White House announcements…
September records Denmark’s highest raw electricity prices since December 2022
Published: September 30, 2026 04:28
Low wind and limited sunshine combined with high gas prices pushed Denmark’s raw electricity prices to their highest monthly level in nearly four years, according to energy company OK. The average raw electricity price in September was 1.07 DKK per…
Morocco gets its first female prime minister in Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri
Published: September 30, 2026 04:28
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has asked Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri to form a new government after her party won the most seats in the country’s parliamentary election. The appointment makes the 50-year-old El Mansouri the first woman to serve as prime…
Trump backs AI industry self-regulation after agreement with major U.S. tech companies
Published: September 30, 2026 04:27
U.S. President Donald Trump said technology companies should largely regulate their own artificial intelligence systems after meeting executives from several major AI companies Tuesday. Trump and the executives signed an agreement calling on companies to…
Danish People’s Party ready to give its party leader a salary increase
Published: September 30, 2026 04:27
Morten Messerschmidt is set to receive additional pay from his party after its executive committee unanimously approved a chairman’s fee Friday. Messerschmidt has led DF, Dansk Folkeparti, the Danish People’s Party, since 2022. The party said the fee is…
Living with disability in Denmark: “If we go anywhere, we have to plan everything,” says international mother
Published: September 30, 2026 04:00
For Lyndsay and her son, living with disability in Denmark means planning outings around bathrooms; her "Changing Places" campaign reveals wider barriers to everyday life.
Denmark plans new animal welfare agency, more inspections and tougher penalties
Published: September 29, 2026 13:53
Denmark’s government will establish a new animal welfare inspection agency and increase inspections by 50% under an emergency package presented Tuesday, following criticism of enforcement failures and a backlog of about 1,500 follow-up visits. The package…
Denmark adds 5.6 billion kroner in support for hydrogen pipeline to Germany
Published: September 29, 2026 13:53
Denmark’s government and several parties in parliament have agreed to provide an additional 5.6 billion kroner in operating support for a planned hydrogen pipeline from Jutland to Germany, while easing financial requirements for producers. The funding…
World’s largest ship by gross tonnage passed under Denmark’s Great Belt Bridge
Published: September 29, 2026 13:52
Pioneering Spirit, the world’s largest ship by gross tonnage, passed under Denmark’s Great Belt Bridge at 12:55 p.m. Tuesday, nearly three hours later than planned as it waited for a required gap in other southbound traffic. The construction vessel…
Estonia accuses Russian intelligence of ordering arson attack on defense company
Published: September 29, 2026 13:52
Estonia accused Russia on Tuesday of ordering an arson attack on Estonian defense company Milrem Robotics in mid-August. Russia denied the accusation. In a post on X, Estonian minister Margus Tsahkna said authorities could conclude with certainty that the…
Teacher killed in Slovakia school knife attack
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-29/global/teacher-killed-in-slovakia-school-knife-attack/
Published: September 29, 2026 13:52
A knife attack at a school in northwestern Slovakia killed a 61-year-old woman and injured an adult and a child Tuesday. The suspected attacker is an eighth-grade student at the school. A spokesperson for Slovakia’s health service confirmed the death and…
5 steps to help you bounce back from defeat after a layoff
Published: September 29, 2026 13:14
Trying to get back into the job market after a layoff can be confusing and exhausting. An expert shared her advice on the steps you can take to make it easier.
Government plans DKK 22 billion extra for defense in 2027
Published: September 29, 2026 09:58
The Danish government plans to allocate an additional DKK 22 billion to the Armed Forces in 2027 as part of its upcoming budget proposal, according to Berlingske. Defense investment is then expected to increase to around DKK 40 billion in 2030. The…
Train services return to normal after fallen overhead wire near Sorø
Published: September 29, 2026 09:58
Train services between Zealand and Jutland are expected to return to normal Tuesday morning after Banedanmark repaired a fallen overhead wire near Sorø. The damage had caused cancellations, fewer departures and longer travel times since Monday afternoon.…
Gender pay gap in Denmark narrows for first time in three years
Published: September 29, 2026 09:58
The pay gap between men and women in Denmark narrowed last year for the first time in three years, according to new figures from Statistics Denmark. In 2025, women earned on average 12.3 percent less than men, compared with 12.9 percent in 2024. Statistics…
German military drone makes first test flight of its kind over Denmark
Published: September 29, 2026 09:58
A German military surveillance drone is flying over Jutland on Tuesday in what the Danish Defence says is the first test flight in Danish airspace involving an unmanned military aircraft of its size. The German Heron TP weighs more than five tons, is 13…
Government plans to remove SU from 81,000 students
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-29/news/politics/government-plans-to-remove-su-from-81000-students/
Published: September 29, 2026 09:15
The measure is expected to form part of the government’s updated 2027 budget proposal.
Copenhagen district nears ban to petrol cars
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-29/news/round-up/copenhagen-district-nears-ban-to-petrol-cars/
Published: September 29, 2026 04:20
A majority in the Climate, Environment and Technology Committee at Copenhagen Municipality approved a new plan Monday afternoon. According to it, the city has moved a step closer to introducing a zero-emission zone in part of Vesterbro, where petrol and…
Trump’s import ban on Canadian goods takes effect
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-29/global/trumps-import-ban-on-canadian-goods-takes-effect/
Published: September 29, 2026 04:20
An American import ban on Canadian dairy products, spirits and other goods has entered into force Tuesday morning Danish time. The news agency AFP writes. The import ban was announced three weeks ago, after the two North American neighboring countries had…
OpenAI delays GPT-6.1 Astra launch over safety concerns found during testing
Published: September 29, 2026 04:20
OpenAI has postponed the planned October launch of its new GPT-6.1 Astra model after safety problems were found during internal testing. Saachi Jain, head of safety systems at OpenAI, confirmed the delay to The Wall Street Journal. “We want to ensure that…
US says Greenland interest is about national security, not territorial conquest
Published: September 29, 2026 04:20
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington’s interest in Greenland is about national security rather than territorial expansion. “Our president has made it clear that the question of Greenland is not about territorial conquest, but about national…
Putin orders 15,500 more active soldiers as Zelenskyy warns of new North Korean deployment
Published: September 29, 2026 04:20
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the country’s armed forces to add 15,500 active soldiers, according to a presidential decree reported by Reuters. The expansion will bring the Russian military to around 2.44 million personnel, including 1.55…
Fewer trains between Copenhagen and western Denmark until Tuesday morning
Published: September 29, 2026 04:20
Fewer trains will run between parts of Denmark until at least 10 a.m. Tuesday after an overhead wire fell between Sorø and Slagelse. Banedanmark, the state-owned company responsible for Denmark’s railway infrastructure, said Monday afternoon that repairs…
Electric cars above DKK 366,000 could become more expensive in Denmark from 2027
Published: September 29, 2026 04:20
Electric cars costing more than DKK 366,000 could become more expensive in Denmark from 2027 if the government allows a current registration tax exemption to expire. The proposal is part of the financing for the government’s upcoming budget bill, four…
Study finds young women more likely than young men to cross sexual boundaries due to pressure to perform
Published: September 29, 2026 04:20
Young women are more likely than young men to take part in sexual acts they do not want because of pressure to perform, according to a new Danish study. Sex & Samfund, the Danish Family Planning Association, conducted the study with polling company…
She grew up in Denmark, but people still tell her she is not Danish: “Either they see you as the angry immigrant, or they see you as the grateful immigrant, but you must be rooted in yourself.”
Published: September 29, 2026 04:00
Lena arrived in Denmark as a 9-year-old refugee from Kosovo, attended Danish schools and built a career at some of the country’s biggest companies. She says racist slurs and comments questioning whether she belongs have followed her into adult life. Now…
Downed wire disrupts many trains in Sjælland
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-28/news/round-up/downed-wire-disrupts-many-trains-in-sjaelland/
Published: September 28, 2026 13:55
Fewer trains are running between Ringsted and Slagelse until 8 p.m. Monday after an overhead wire fell near Sorø Station, according to DSB, Denmark’s national rail operator. Passengers may also face longer travel times between the two stations. DSB told…
Øresund Bridge to close for 3 hours Thursday evening
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-28/news/round-up/oresund-bridge-to-close-for-3-hours-thursday-evening/
Published: September 28, 2026 13:55
The Øresund Bridge will close to all car traffic in both directions Thursday evening as Danish and Swedish authorities carry out a major emergency response exercise, Copenhagen Police said. The closure will last from 8 p.m. until 11:15 p.m. on October 1.…
Five British citizens arrested near RAF Fairford suspected of preparing terror attack
Published: September 28, 2026 13:55
Five men arrested Sunday morning near the RAF Fairford airbase are all British citizens from London and are in their early or mid-20s, British counter-terrorism police said Monday. Police have previously said the five are suspected of preparing a terrorist…
EU foreign policy chief: EU struggles to reach 2030 defense goal
Published: September 28, 2026 13:55
Europe must sharply increase the pace of its military buildup if it is to meet its goal of being able to defend itself by 2030, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Monday. “Europe needs to rearm faster and more effectively if we are to achieve the…
Man sets himself on fire at Copenhagen immigration agency – SIRI is closed for the day
Published: September 28, 2026 09:55
A man set himself on fire Monday at the Agency for International Recruitment and Integration in Copenhagen, according to Copenhagen police. The man was inside the agency when he set fire to himself. An employee quickly extinguished the flames, but the man…
Øresund Bridge to close to car traffic for emergency exercise
Published: September 28, 2026 09:55
The Øresund Bridge will be closed to all car traffic in both directions on Thursday, 1 October, from 8 p.m. to 11:15 p.m., Copenhagen police said. The closure is part of a major emergency preparedness exercise involving authorities from Denmark and Sweden.…
Eight Danish municipalities fail kindergarten staffing requirements
Published: September 28, 2026 09:55
Eight Danish municipalities did not meet the required staffing ratio in kindergartens in 2025, according to figures published Monday by Statistics Denmark. The municipalities are Ringsted, Odder, Holstebro, Ikast-Brande, Struer, Brønderslev, Rebild and…
Rod Stewart to bring final tour to Copenhagen in June 2027
Published: September 28, 2026 09:55
British singer Rod Stewart will perform at Royal Arena in Copenhagen on 6 June 2027 as part of his “The Final Encore” tour, concert promoter Live Nation Denmark said in a press release. The 81-year-old singer said the time has come to end his career on the…
Around 800,000 gather in Paris for outdoor Mass with Pope Leo
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Published: September 28, 2026 04:27
Around 800,000 people gathered in Paris on Saturday for an outdoor Mass led by Pope Leo, according to an estimate from the Vatican reported by AFP. The crowd stretched for more than two kilometers from Place de la Concorde and past the Arc de Triomphe. The…
Machado supporters rally across Venezuela demanding her return and new presidential election
Published: September 28, 2026 04:27
Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado took to the streets across the country Sunday to demand her safe return and a new presidential election. In the capital, Caracas, hundreds of activists traveled through the city’s main streets…
Denmark to roll out stun guns nationwide and allocate nearly 800 million DKK from 2027 to expand the police and PET
Published: September 28, 2026 04:27
Denmark plans to introduce stun guns across all police districts after a nearly two-year trial involving around 230 officers. The trial began in December 2024 in North Jutland Police, South Zealand and Lolland-Falster Police, and Copenhagen Western Suburbs…
Serbia’s President Steps Down Early
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-28/global/serbias-president-steps-down-early/
Published: September 28, 2026 04:27
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigned Sunday, ending his second and final term several months early and paving the way for an early presidential election. “This is the last evening for me in this building,” Vucic told supporters outside the…
Government wants to abolish middle tax and give around 619,000 Danes a tax cut
Published: September 28, 2026 04:26
Around 619,000 people in Denmark could receive a tax cut if the government abolishes the middle tax, a 7.5 percent state income tax paid on earnings above a certain threshold, a proposal it hopes to introduce as early as 2027. Minister for Taxation and…
NYT names Breaking Bad series of the century
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-28/global/nyt-names-breaking-bad-series-of-the-century/
Published: September 28, 2026 04:26
“Breaking Bad” has been named the best television series of the 21st century in a ranking compiled by The New York Times. The newspaper created a list of the top 100 series based on votes from 516 people working in the television industry, including…
All trains on Svendborgbanen cancelled for two weeks in October
Published: September 28, 2026 04:26
All train departures on Svendborgbanen will be cancelled between Oct. 3 and 18 because of track work, according to DSB. The railway line connects Odense and Svendborg and is operated by DSB. Replacement buses will run along the route throughout the…
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