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Employment is rising for immigrants in Denmark, but the gap still remains
Published: December 18, 2025 04:00
New figures from Statistics Denmark show steady gains for immigrants since 2015, while exposing deep differences by origin, gender, and generation
This is how I failed my PD3 exam (and what was wrong with it)
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-18/opinion-2/this-is-how-i-failed-my-pd3-exam/
Published: December 18, 2025 04:00
Danish language teaching for foreigners is being re-examined, as reported recently in the Copenhagen Post, so perhaps it’s time to consider whether the Prøve i Dansk 3 (PD3) actually is a language test. Is it not, instead, an integration test by stealth,…
What are you doing in Denmark? Surviving a Danish winter
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-18/podcast/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-surviving-a-danish-winter/
Published: December 18, 2025 04:00
In this episode of What Are You Doing in Denmark, Derek and Conrad are joined by comedians Jeff Bond and Jacob Taarnhøj to break down how to actually survive a Danish winter.
A lot of traditions to choose from: These are the most popular Danish Christmas dishes
Published: December 18, 2025 04:00
Christmas time in Denmark is full of traditions. A lot of those traditions involve food. Here is what to eat to feel as Danish as possible during the festive season.
For years, SIRI has made a huge mistake in rules for granting some residence permits
Published: December 17, 2025 15:01
The Danish Immigration Service (SIRI) has admitted it applied the wrong self-sufficiency rules for people seeking residence permits to work with professional authorization. Since September 2019, SIRI set the financial requirement too low. The mistake…
Restaurant evacuated after fire at Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens
Published: December 17, 2025 15:00
A restaurant in Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens was evacuated Wednesday after a small fire broke out at the amusement park, police said. The fire was reported shortly before noon and involved the Pantomime Theatre and the nearby restaurant Grøften. Guests at…
Employers could face jail under new Danish asbestos safety bill
Published: December 17, 2025 14:59
The Danish government has introduced a bill that would allow prison sentences for employers who commit serious violations of asbestos rules at workplaces, particularly on construction sites. The proposal amends the Working Environment Act and would make…
Apple will make iPhone repairs easier and cheaper in Denmark
Published: December 17, 2025 14:59
Apple has promised to make it easier and cheaper to repair iPhones in Denmark, the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority said. The authority had been concerned that Apple was making it hard to use unauthorized parts or repair services. With Apple’s…
Lex Dorph: What Supreme Court’s Danish decision means for the intersection of #MeToo and the rule of law
Published: December 17, 2025 12:32
The Copenhagen Post seems to have forgotten to report and discuss this year’s arguably most talked about court outcome with the December 9 Supreme Court ruling in the case of former TV host Jes Dorph-Petersen vs. attorney Yvonne Frederiksen of law firm…
🎉 You’re invited to The Copenhagen Post’s New Year’s Reception! 🎉
Published: December 17, 2025 12:21
Join us for a festive New Year’s reception at Café Funke! Before the new year gets fully underway, we’d love to gather with you for an evening of good conversation and celebration. We’ll be serving a complimentary glass of champagne and traditional…
Government proposes face-covering ban for schools and universities
Published: December 17, 2025 12:13
The bill is expected to be submitted in February 2026. In addition to extending the face-covering ban, it would criminalize mediation councils and increase penalties for honor-related crimes.
Denmark raises cap on public housing to create up to 25,000 units over 10 years
Published: December 17, 2025 11:00
The Danish government and three parties have agreed to raise the maximum amount that can be spent on public housing projects, a move expected to create 20,000 to 25,000 new units over the next decade. The agreement, reached by the government (S, V and M),…
Denmark and 18 EU countries call on EU to fund deportation centers
Published: December 17, 2025 10:59
Denmark and 18 other EU countries have called on the European Commission to ensure that EU funds can be used to finance return centres in third countries outside the EU. Read also: Denmark secures EU deal to transfer asylum seekers to “safe countries”…
Adults will receive money for the dentist
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-17/news/round-up/adults-will-receive-money-for-the-dentist/
Published: December 17, 2025 10:59
A new political agreement will provide all adults over 21 with a fixed annual amount in a dental account, which can be used for services such as a dental checkup. The amount deposited will depend on age. People aged 22 to 25 will receive about 600 DKK per…
One in five Danish students absent more than 10 percent of the school year
Published: December 17, 2025 10:58
Slightly more than one in five students in Denmark’s primary schools were absent for more than 10 percent of school days in the 2024/25 school year, according to new figures from the Ministry of Children and Education. The ministry reports that 21.4…
Danish Putin Doc Closer to an Oscar
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-17/news/round-up/danish-putin-doc-closer-to-an-oscar/
Published: December 17, 2025 05:22
The Danish documentary “Mr. Nobody vs Putin” has been shortlisted for an Oscar in the Best Documentary category, as announced by the Oscar academy on its website. Being shortlisted does not mean the film is nominated for the award, with final nominations…
Hospital project short of 240 workers after bankruptcy
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-17/news/round-up/hospital-project-short-of-240-workers-after-bankruptcy/
Published: December 17, 2025 05:22
The construction of the new super hospital in Odense is short 240 workers because the subcontractor, the Albanian company Tekno Fire, has filed for bankruptcy. Regionsrådsformand Bo Libergren hopes this will not cause further delays, although it cannot be…
Nordic-Baltic cyber cooperation in Denmark
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-17/news/round-up/nordic-baltic-cyber-cooperation-in-denmark/
Published: December 17, 2025 05:22
Denmark will play a central role in a new Nordic-Baltic cyber collaboration involving seven countries to enhance efforts against cross-border cyberattacks. The Nordic-Baltic Cyber Consortium, anchored in Denmark and led by the Agency for Public Safety,…
Municipal staff want three paid sick days for ill children
Published: December 17, 2025 05:22
Municipal employees with children should have better conditions, such as the right to paid leave on their child’s first, second, and third sick days. This is a demand from the negotiating entity representing the employees. Mona Striib, head of the FOA…
DF demands a right-wing government to appoint Troels Lund Poulsen
Published: December 17, 2025 05:22
Dansk Folkeparti, led by Morten Messerschmidt, will only support a royal investigator who guarantees excluding Mette Frederiksen (S) and Lars Løkke Rasmussen (M) from the government at the upcoming election. If Troels Lund Poulsen from Venstre cannot…
More than 200 international women have been reskilled in IT for free, and they are now entering the labor market
Published: December 17, 2025 04:00
A group of 237 women has completed training in AI, JavaScript, Python, cybersecurity, and cloud computing through a school that helps women and non-binary people with international backgrounds gain digital skills and enter the Danish labor market
A quarter of Denmark’s population will be international by 2070, despite internationals having fewer children than Danes
Published: December 17, 2025 04:00
Statistics Denmark’s 2025 immigration report shows immigrants and descendants will make up a quarter of the population by 2070, driven by immigration rather than higher new birth rates.
This is the app Danes use to know what to gift
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-17/life-in-denmark/this-is-the-app-danes-use-to-know-what-to-gift/
Published: December 17, 2025 04:00
How a digital wish list helps Danes finding gifts for their loved ones and appears to be a groundbreaking in Danish tech
Tech giants earn hundreds of millions in Denmark from showing advertisements to children
Published: December 16, 2025 15:00
Danish children spent the most time on TikTok in 2024, according to a report presented by the Ministry of Digitalisation. The report estimates that Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube generated 327 million DKK by showing ads to Danish…
Abuse victims in crisis centers exempt from benefits quarantine
Published: December 16, 2025 15:00
Starting February next year, individuals who leave their jobs to move to crisis centers will retain their right to unemployment benefits, following a change announced by the Ministry of Employment. Currently, the rules are quite strict: quitting a job to…
Denmark donates 1.7 billion to Ukraine’s drones
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-16/news/round-up/denmark-donates-1-7-billion-to-ukraines-drones/
Published: December 16, 2025 15:00
Denmark is donating a contribution to the Ukrainian air force valued at 1.7 billion kroner. This contribution will support air defense and drones, but no further specifications are provided. According to a press release on Tuesday, Defense Minister Troels…
Dolphins seen in Copenhagen Harbor
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-16/news/round-up/dolphins-seen-in-copenhagen-harbor/
Published: December 16, 2025 15:00
Dolphins have been spotted in Copenhagen Harbor on Monday, according to TV 2 Kosmopol. Initially thought to be bottlenose dolphins by the Øresund Aquarium, it was confirmed on Tuesday by whale specialist Carl Kinze from the Natural History Museum of…
DOT Tickets close after six years of public transport
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-16/news/round-up/dot-tickets-close-after-six-years-of-public-transport/
Published: December 16, 2025 11:00
DOT Billetter will shut down on Tuesday after six years, as travelers with public transport have been able to purchase tickets and commuter cards via the app, according to a press release by Din Offentlige Transport (DOT). Digital tickets for buses,…
New direct route from Copenhagen to Vietnam
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-16/news/round-up/new-direct-route-from-copenhagen-to-vietnam/
Published: December 16, 2025 10:59
Vietnam Airlines opened a new direct route between Copenhagen Airport and Ho Chi Minh City today. This will be the first-ever direct flight connection between Denmark and Vietnam. With the opening of this route, Vietnam Airlines is expanding its European…
Digital assistants to help Denmark’s public sector employees
Published: December 16, 2025 10:59
The Danish government, Kommunernes Landsforening (KL), and Danske Regioner have agreed to increase the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the public sector to reduce administrative workload and free up time for employees. The initiative involves three…
NATO fighter jets to fly in formation over Copenhagen today
Published: December 16, 2025 10:58
Fighter jets in a Christmas tree formation will fly over Copenhagen and the Øresund region today, according to the Danish Armed Forces. According to the Danish Armed Forces, the formation will arrive from Køge Bay and is expected to pass over Copenhagen at…
More than 200 international women have been reskilled in IT for free, and they are now entering the labor market
Published: December 16, 2025 08:47
A group of 237 women has completed training in AI, JavaScript, Python, cybersecurity, and cloud computing through a school that helps women and non-binary people with international backgrounds gain digital skills and enter the Danish labor market
What are you doing in Denmark? Navigating healthcare
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-16/podcast/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-navigating-healthcare/
Published: December 16, 2025 08:18
Navigating Denmark’s healthcare system as an international can feel confusing, surprising, and occasionally hilarious, but it doesn’t have to.
Region seeks new 0.5 billion loan for Fyn super hospital
Published: December 16, 2025 05:17
Region Syddanmark will apply to the Ministry of the Interior and Health for an additional loan of 517.5 million DKK to build the new super hospital in Odense. This comes after delays in construction. The new loan amount is in addition to a nearly one…
Online and mobile banking working again after issues
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-16/news/round-up/online-and-mobile-banking-working-again-after-issues/
Published: December 16, 2025 05:17
On Monday evening, several Danish banks experienced technical issues, which were resolved by 11:05 PM, as confirmed by service provider JN Data. Services such as credit cards, online banking, and mobile banking were operational from that time. JN Data and…
VPN ban dropped from bill
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-16/news/round-up/vpn-ban-dropped-from-bill/
Published: December 16, 2025 05:17
Following criticism, Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt has removed the section of a proposed law concerning VPN connections. Originally, the law proposed banning the use of VPNs to access media content not available in Denmark or to bypass blocks on…
Board strengthens anonymous opioid advice for youth
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-16/news/round-up/board-strengthens-anonymous-opioid-advice-for-youth/
Published: December 16, 2025 05:17
It should be easier for young people to receive anonymous advice on drug addiction. The Danish Health Authority has partnered with the advice platform netstof.dk to enhance its content and website. The improvement will focus particularly on opioids due to…
Wammen calls soldier pay raise a crucial contract demand
Published: December 16, 2025 05:17
The Danish government, led by Finance Minister Nicolai Wammen, considers it crucial that soldiers receive a pay “boost” in the upcoming 2026 agreement for state employees to aid recruitment and retention. During a preliminary meeting, Wammen exchanged main…
Old red mailboxes sold out after three hours
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-16/news/round-up/old-red-mailboxes-sold-out-after-three-hours/
Published: December 16, 2025 05:17
After three hours and some technical issues, all the well-known red mailboxes, offered for sale, were sold out. PostNord Denmark announced this to Ritzau. On Monday at 10 AM, sales of 1000 mailboxes began on Føtex’s website, which crashed due to high…
Most municipalities report few or no public prayer calls, but the minister plans to move forward with a ban
Published: December 16, 2025 04:00
Even though most municipalities reported no complaints about public prayer calls, the minister wants to establish a ban: "Even one is one too many."
Internationals have higher education but also higher unemployment, and in the Copenhagen area they make up a quarter of the population
Published: December 16, 2025 04:00
The report "Immigration in 2025" depicts a large and complex situation for internationals in Denmark. While they are doing better than ever before, they still do not have the same employment rates or wages as Danes. They also have a lower fertility rate…
“Politicians profit from keeping the story alive that integration has failed” – Why even record employment among internationals isn’t shifting integration discourse
Published: December 16, 2025 04:00
New data reviewed by Mandag Morgen shows record immigrant employment, yet political messaging continues to frame integration as failing. Expert Hans Lassen explains why this narrative persists.
Did you know London has hosted a Danish Christmas market for 80 years?
Published: December 16, 2025 04:00
Annual bazaar in Hampstead, London continues to draw volunteers and visitors from across the UK and Denmark
After headwinds: No VPN ban
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-15/news/round-up/after-headwinds-no-vpn-ban/
Published: December 15, 2025 15:18
The government wants to ban viewing sports or films that are not available, but the bill is being amended.
PostNord’s 1,000 red mailboxes sell out today
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-15/news/round-up/1000-postnord-red-mailboxes-sold-out/
Published: December 15, 2025 15:00
The iconic red PostNord mailboxes disappeared from online shelves almost as soon as they appeared this morning. According to the føtex.dk website, both available categories – “used with few signs of wear” and “used with more visible signs of wear” – were…
Fighter jets in Christmas tree formation to fly over Copenhagen on Tuesday
Published: December 15, 2025 15:00
Fighter jets in a Christmas tree formation are scheduled to fly over Copenhagen and the Øresund region on Tuesday. The Danish Defence said the jets are expected over Copenhagen at 2:08 p.m. The formation is a yearly tradition in the Swedish armed forces…
Denmark to invest 250 million DKK to help young people into work and education
Published: December 15, 2025 14:58
All municipalities in Denmark will receive financial support over the next three years to help vulnerable young people move into work or education, the Ministry of Employment said. The funding will focus particularly on young people with mental health…
1,700 people risk losing income under Denmark’s employment reform
Published: December 15, 2025 11:01
About 1,700 people who would previously have been in a welfare program may lose their income when the program is abolished under Denmark’s employment reform, which takes effect on Feb. 1, 2026. The reform replaces the resource program with social…
For the first time, over 100,000 seniors are actively working
Published: December 15, 2025 11:00
The number of seniors in employment continues to rise, surpassing 100,000 for the first time as of October. According to Jobindsats.dk, 100,498 seniors had wage-earner jobs despite being above the state pension age, a six percent increase from the previous…
From today you can buy fireworks – but you have to wait to light the fuse until December 31st
Published: December 15, 2025 11:00
Fireworks have gone on sale across Denmark from December 15, but consumers are being reminded that they must wait before lighting the fuse. According to the Danish Safety Technology Authority, private individuals are only allowed to set off fireworks from…
Løkke sees no alternative: EU must agree on Ukraine loan
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-15/news/round-up/lokke-sees-no-alternative-eu-must-agree-on-ukraine-loan/
Published: December 15, 2025 11:00
EU foreign ministers, including Denmark’s Lars Løkke Rasmussen, aim to agree on compensation loans to Ukraine this week. The loans are essential for Ukraine to maintain societal stability and negotiate effectively against Russia. Rasmussen states no…
København Syd station expands with new platforms and direct airport links
Published: December 15, 2025 08:15
The new platforms, known as the Øresund platforms, allow a direct route between Copenhagen Airport and Odense without passing through København H.
One in four workers in Copenhagen is international
Published: December 15, 2025 05:24
The analysis shows that the share of foreign nationals in Denmark’s workforce has more than doubled from 6.8 percent in 2008 to 14.8 percent today. Foreign workers accounted for 79.2 percent of all job growth in the country during that period.
More men on paternity leave after three years of earmarking
Published: December 15, 2025 05:24
The number of men on parental leave has increased significantly since new rules for earmarked leave came into effect. According to the Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment (Star), 24,144 men were on parental leave benefits in July 2025, a nearly…
State administration staff increase despite austerity plan
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-15/news/round-up/state-admin-staff-increase-despite-austerity-plan/
Published: December 15, 2025 05:23
A report from the think tank Cepos reveals a rise in full-time state administrative and management employees by 661 in the first three quarters of the year, contradicting the government’s goal of reducing bureaucracy. Last year, Finance Minister Nicolai…
Moderates’ secretary steps down
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-15/news/round-up/britt-bager-steps-down-as-moderates-secretary/
Published: December 15, 2025 05:22
Moderaterne’s party secretary, Britt Bager, resigns due to medical leave following a hospital admission for an illness, as advised by her doctors. Bager notes it is a difficult but necessary decision to focus on recovery. She became party secretary on…
Prime Minister calls Sydney attacks shocking
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-15/news/round-up/prime-minister-calls-sydney-attacks-shocking/
Published: December 15, 2025 05:21
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed her horror at Sunday’s shooting in Sydney, calling it a “shocking terrorist attack” at Bondi Beach. At least 12 people died and 29 were injured during a celebration of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah. The…
Prime Minister’s Office found phone backup in Mink Case
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-15/news/round-up/prime-ministers-office-found-phone-backup-in-mink-case/
Published: December 15, 2025 05:19
In 2021, the Danish Prime Minister’s Office found a backup of a phone on a computer during the investigation of deleted text messages in the Mink case but did not forward it to the police, according to Berlingske and B.T. The office examined the backup…
Meet the teenager who travelled to Copenhagen to build Rosenborg in LEGO
Published: December 15, 2025 04:00
A 16-year-old from Bavaria travelled to Copenhagen to study Rosenborg Castle in person, with plans to recreate the historic building in LEGO.
What to expect for Christmas week in Denmark and Copenhagen?
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-15/life-in-denmark/the-quietest-time-of-the-year/
Published: December 15, 2025 04:00
When winter darkness falls over Denmark, Danes retreat indoors. Many dream of a white Christmas, but it rarely happens. During this time, Copenhagen slows down and experiences its calmest season of the year.
No wealth and welfare without immigration
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-15/opinion-2/no-wealth-and-welfare-without-immigration/
Published: December 15, 2025 04:00
Denmark is currently the most competitive economy in the EU according to the 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking. As the capital and home to some of the most important and strategic industries, included but not limited to my own industry, life science,…
Pokémon GO Fest is coming to Copenhagen in Summer 2026
Published: December 13, 2025 04:00
Copenhagen is set to host one of three Pokémon GO Fest events worldwide in June 2026 for the game's 10 year anniversary.
Rent tribunals can enforce decisions immediately
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-12/news/round-up/rent-tribunals-can-enforce-decisions-immediately/
Published: December 12, 2025 15:00
The government and four political parties have agreed on new rules for Denmark’s rent tribunals. The goal is to make decisions faster and more accurate, the Ministry of Construction and Housing said Friday. The deal was made by the government (S, V, and…
This is the Danish word of the year in 2025
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-12/news/round-up/this-is-the-danish-word-of-the-year-in-2025/
Published: December 12, 2025 15:00
DR, in collaboration with the Danish Language Council, has been selecting the Word of the Year since 2008. This year, “jernmarker” has been chosen as the Word of the Year. The Word of the Year is an annual selection of a word or expression that has had…
The Copenhagen music festival AiaSound goes bankrupt
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-12/art-culture/the-copenhagen-music-festival-aiasound-goes-bankrupt/
Published: December 12, 2025 15:00
AiaSound has been held at Tiøren on Amager and in recent years featured international and Danish artists, including Wizkid, Skepta, Sivas, Mas and Icekiid.
Record logins for preliminary tax assessment
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-12/news/round-up/record-logins-for-preliminary-tax-assessment/
Published: December 12, 2025 14:59
Citizens in Denmark have logged in 3.6 million times to check their 2026 preliminary tax assessments since it opened on November 11, 2025, the Danish Tax Agency said Friday. The number of logins is 500,000 higher than during the same period last year. Most…
Man charged in case of 10-year-old rape of 89-year-old
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-12/news/round-up/man-charged-in-case-of-10-year-old-rape-of-89-year-old/
Published: December 12, 2025 14:58
A 50-year-old man has been charged in a 2015 rape case involving an 89-year-old woman in Over Fussing near Randers, the East Jutland Police said Friday. The man was arrested in February after investigators used a new DNA method called familial DNA…
2025 will be the fourth warmest year in Denmark’s history
Published: December 12, 2025 11:00
2025 has not yet ended, but it is already clear that it will be the fourth warmest year since 1874, according to the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI). The average temperature for the year is expected to reach between 9.6 and 9.7 degrees Celsius.…
Eurovision winner returns trophy to protest Israel’s entry
Published: December 12, 2025 11:00
Swiss singer Nemo, who won last year’s international Eurovision Song Contest with “The Code,” is returning his trophy to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). He sees a conflict between Israel’s participation and EBU’s ideals of inclusion and dignity.…
Citizen proposal for tax-free exercise hits 50,000 signatures
Published: December 12, 2025 10:59
A citizens’ proposal to maintain VAT exemption for education in movement, health, and well-being, broadly encompassing exercise, has surpassed 50,000 signatures, according to borgerforslag.dk. This means the proposal will be raised in the Danish…
Municipality cancels Frie Grønne Sikandar Siddique’s residency registration (and he may lose his seat in Copenhagen)
Published: December 12, 2025 10:58
Copenhagen Municipality has decided to annul the residency registration of Sikandar Siddique, the political leader of Frie Grønne, who was elected to the city’s Citizens’ Representation in the November municipal election. His seat depends on having legal…
Mette Frederiksen met Sisse Marie Welling
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-12/news/round-up/pm-criticized-sfs-mayor-now-theyve-met/
Published: December 12, 2025 05:32
In the recent months leading up to the local election, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and other prominent Social Democratic ministers criticized SF’s Sisse Marie Welling for not being honest and playing “hide-and-seek”. Despite this, Frederiksen…
Research explains major cause of wage gap between men and women
Published: December 12, 2025 05:32
A study supported by the Rockwool Foundation shows that mothers prefer family-friendly jobs over high-paying ones, explaining about 40% of the gender pay gap, according to research reported by Politiken. While mothers adjust their job preferences for…
Partner’s death hits harder if finances falter too
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-12/news/round-up/partners-death-hits-harder-if-finances-falter-too/
Published: December 12, 2025 05:32
The sudden death of a partner can significantly affect the surviving partner’s mental health, often leading to the use of sedative or antidepressant medication, especially if the deceased was the household’s primary earner, according to a study by the…
Tomorrow, the “night parade” with kayaks will take place in the canals of Copenhagen
Published: December 12, 2025 04:00
The parade follows the Danish Lucia tradition, held every year on December 13 to mark Saint Lucia. Choir members and participants usually wear white and carry candles while singing traditional songs.
5 habits that helped me understand Denmark
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-12/opinion-2/5-habits-that-helped-me-understand-denmark/
Published: December 12, 2025 04:00
Integration is a word I have mixed feelings about, and belonging is one I am still learning to understand, yet both appear often in the conversations I have. To help others understand integration in Denmark, instead of theories or frameworks, I prefer to…
Sperm bank reported to police over use of semen containing gene that raises cancer risk
Published: December 11, 2025 15:00
The European Sperm Bank in Copenhagen has been reported to the police by the Danish Patient Safety Authority. From 2006 to 2022, the bank sold donor sperm containing a serious mutation in the TP53 gene, increasing cancer risk in children who inherit it.…
Denmark’s National Public Health Institute warns of norovirus surge during christmas lunch season
Published: December 11, 2025 14:59
As Christmas lunches bring together families, friends and colleagues, health authorities warn of a seasonal rise in norovirus – commonly known as Roskilde disease. Several thousands fall ill in Denmark each year, often after buffets where many people…
Denmark restores the name “school library” in primary schools
Published: December 11, 2025 14:58
A unanimous parliament has agreed to restore the name “school library” to what have since 2014 been called pedagogical learning centres (PLC) in Denmark’s primary schools. The government says the shift is meant to make the system easier to understand for…
Bandidos leader arrested for breaking ban
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-11/news/round-up/bandidos-leader-arrested-for-breaking-ban/
Published: December 11, 2025 14:57
A prominent figure in the biker group Bandidos has been arrested and will appear Thursday in a preliminary court hearing in Glostrup. The case involves the continuation of a banned association. Bandidos MC Denmark was dissolved by a court ruling in…
Skat will access data from foreign digital banks
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-11/life-in-denmark/skat-will-access-data-from-foreign-digital-banks/
Published: December 11, 2025 12:18
The Danish Tax Agency has received permission to access data from foreign digital banks from January 2022 to November 2025. Data from a previous round led to tax assessments of about 34 million DKK and one suspended prison sentence.
Parliament passes bill to reduce electricity tax and remove sugar tax
Published: December 11, 2025 11:00
A majority in the Danish Parliament passed the 2026 financial bill, agreed upon by the government and the Conservative Party, the only opposition party involved. The bill introduces a two-year reduction in electricity taxes, removes VAT on books and taxes…
German company to buy Danish Nilfisk for 3.8 billion DKK and Danish company working for NATO doubled profits
Published: December 11, 2025 10:59
The Danish company Nilfisk, a producer of cleaning machines, might soon be acquired by the German group Freudenberg. Freudenberg has made a purchase offer of 140 kroner per share, 36 percent above the previous closing price, valuing Nilfisk at nearly 3.8…
Microsoft to build three more data centers in Denmark
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-11/news/round-up/microsoft-to-build-three-more-data-centers-in-denmark/
Published: December 11, 2025 10:58
Microsoft plans to establish a new data center region in Western Denmark, building data centers in Varde and Esbjerg municipalities. The investment is a multi-billion dollar project, the largest in Microsoft Denmark’s history. Although the exact amount is…
Half of Christmas aid recipients do not feel part of Danish society
Published: December 11, 2025 10:57
A new study by Dansk Folkehjælp shows that many low-income families in Denmark feel socially excluded and face severe financial pressure. The survey, conducted among 9,588 people who applied for financial aid, found that one in three live with both…
Danish Originals, S9E5: David Heinemeier Hansen
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Published: December 11, 2025 09:13
In this episode, Danish entrepreneur, author, podcaster, investor, and racing driver David Heinemeier Hansen talks about his recent move back home after the fires in Los Angeles.
🎄 You’re invited to The Copenhagen Post’s Christmas Get-Together! 🎄
Published: December 11, 2025 09:12
Celebrate the holiday season in true Danish style with The Copenhagen Post! Let’s wrap up the year in true holiday spirit! 📍 Location: Café Funke, Blegdamsvej 2, 2200 København N (At Sankt Hans Torv)📅 Date: Thursday, 18. december🕠 Time: 17:00 – 19:00 ?📞…
US Embassy: we are allies
Published: December 11, 2025 05:35
The USA’s embassy in Denmark responded to a new report by Denmark’s Defense Intelligence Service that identifies the USA as a threat to Denmark. The report suggests the USA is using its economic and technological strength as a leverage, even against…
Over 700 parking permits for disabled stolen in 2 years
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Published: December 11, 2025 05:34
In less than two years, 762 disability parking permits have been reported stolen to Danske Handicaporganisationer. The organization has raised concerns about a large number of these permits ending up in the wrong hands, potentially undermining the system…
Danish immigration minister expects court to change practice after statement
Published: December 11, 2025 05:33
Danish Minister for Foreigners and Integration, Rasmus Stoklund, expects the European Court of Human Rights to respond to 27 member countries’ support for easing the deportation of criminal foreigners. At a ministerial meeting in Strasbourg, these…
US Fed cuts rates for third time this year
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Published: December 11, 2025 05:33
The U.S. Federal Reserve has lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points for the third consecutive time, placing the rate between 3.50 and 3.75 percent. This decision aligns with market expectations and is aimed at addressing the slowed…
House prices rise more than they have in years
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-11/news/round-up/house-prices-rise-more-than-they-have-in-years/
Published: December 11, 2025 05:32
Currently, housing prices are on the rise, with November data from Boligsiden showing significant increases in house, apartment, and holiday home prices across Denmark, not just in the capital area. This trend marks the largest rise since the COVID-19…
Alternativet messages on Frederiksen & Løkke spark thoughts at Alternativet
Published: December 11, 2025 05:30
Alternativet’s political spokesperson, Torsten Gejl, stated that they, like the Red-Green Alliance, do not rule out cooperating with the Moderates on forming a left-wing government. Gejl acknowledges that Lars Løkke Rasmussen is still a potential partner.…
It will be allowed to bring medicine to Denmark from any country starting in 2026
Published: December 11, 2025 04:00
Due to a change in the rules, private individuals in Denmark will be allowed to bring medicine from any country for personal use, as long as it is sold legally. There will be some exceptions.
Santa Lucia – Why Denmark lights up on December 13
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-11/art-culture/santa-lucia-why-denmark-lights-up-on-december-13/
Published: December 11, 2025 04:00
Each year on 13 December, candlelit processions fill schools, churches and care homes across Denmark, offering a moment of light and community during the darkest month.
Copenhagen Airport ranked among world’s best
Published: December 11, 2025 04:00
The airport was ranked ninth among the ten airports. Other airports on the list include Singapore, Istanbul and Doha. More than 1,000 international airports operate worldwide.