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L’Oréal accused of hiding hair product cancer risk
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-12/global/loreal-accused-of-hiding-hair-product-cancer-risk/
Published: September 12, 2026 06:37
The US state of Arizona has sued L’Oréal for concealing that the French beauty manufacturer’s products for hair straightening can cause cancer. The news agency Reuters reports. In the lawsuit, L’Oréal is accused of violating Arizona’s consumer protection…
OpenAI AI agents were already at play in May
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-12/global/openai-ai-agents-were-already-at-play-in-may/
Published: September 12, 2026 06:37
Multiple artificial intelligence agents from the American company OpenAI uploaded hundreds of malicious software packages to the software service RubyGems in May. A group of unnamed artificial intelligence researchers tells the newspaper the Wall Street…
Saudi shuts oil pipeline after drone attack from Iraq
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-12/global/saudi-shuts-oil-pipeline-after-drone-attack-from-iraq/
Published: September 12, 2026 06:37
Saudi Arabia has shut down a major oil pipeline after several drone attacks on Friday carried out from Iraq. Reuters news agency reports. The Saudi Ministry of Energy states that the East-West pipeline, which runs 1,200 kilometers across the Arabian…
South Korea: North Korea fires ballistic missiles
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-12/global/south-korea-north-korea-fires-ballistic-missiles/
Published: September 12, 2026 06:37
North Korea has on Saturday local time fired a series of ballistic missiles towards the sea off the country’s east coast. This is reported by South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, JCS, in a statement overnight into Saturday Danish time, according to the…
Brazilian presidential candidate probed for corruption
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-12/global/brazilian-presidential-candidate-probed-for-corruption/
Published: September 12, 2026 06:37
Flavio Bolsonaro, who is a candidate for the presidential election in Brazil next month and the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, is being investigated for corruption. The news agency Reuters reports this. Brazil’s Supreme Court launched an…
New Dolly Parton song released two weeks after death
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-12/global/new-dolly-parton-song-released-two-weeks-after-death/
Published: September 12, 2026 06:21
Four years ago, country singer Dolly Parton recorded the song “Bound to Ride”. Until now, the recording has remained hidden in a recording studio. Now the track is finally being released. This happens as part of a tribute album for the bluegrass group The…
Denmark prepares to send foreign prisoners to Kosovo from 2027
Published: September 12, 2026 06:21
Foreign nationals convicted of crimes in Denmark and sentenced to deportation are expected to begin serving their prison sentences in Kosovo from 2027. A Zealand police district has now been given responsibility for transferring the prisoners. Mid- and…
Background checks halted – delaying new hires at Danish schools and daycare centres
Published: September 12, 2026 06:21
Background checks halted – delaying new hires at Danish schools and daycare centres People starting new jobs in Danish schools, daycare centres and other workplaces involving children may face delays because police have temporarily stopped issuing…
Denmark changes citizenship practice after Supreme Court rulings
Published: September 12, 2026 06:21
People who were told they are not Danish citizens may now be able to have their cases reopened, after two Supreme Court rulings forced the Immigration Ministry to change its practice. Denmark’s Ministry of Immigration and Integration has changed the way it…
Cold cuts and salami recalled over labeling error
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-12/news/round-up/cold-cuts-and-salami-recalled-over-labeling-error/
Published: September 12, 2026 06:21
Cured sausages and cold cuts of the brand Møllevangs Limousine og Kødkvæg are being recalled following a lack of allergen labeling. This is because the products’ ingredient list is incomplete. The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration states this in a…
Expert Insights: The summerhouse invite beats rugbrød and Matador
Published: September 12, 2026 04:00
I have chewed rugbrød until my jaw filed a formal complaint. I have quoted Mads Skjern from Matador at strangers just to watch their faces soften. Neither got me as close to the Danes as one weekend with a friend’s grandmother, the beach, and a game of…
Danish Foreign Minister cautiously optimistic on US-Greenland deal
Published: September 11, 2026 13:36
Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen says he is “cautiously optimistic” that Denmark, Greenland and the United States could reach an agreement following months of talks between the three sides. Løkke, from Moderaterne, the Moderates, spoke Friday after…
Vance calls Democrats ‘party of hate’ at convention
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-11/global/vance-calls-democrats-party-of-hate-at-convention/
Published: September 11, 2026 13:36
US Vice President J.D. Vance called the Democrats the “party of hate” during a Republican Party meeting in Dallas on Thursday night. “This fall, the Democrats are fielding candidates who will tell your children what they are allowed to say, how they are…
How the ECB rate affects Denmark
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-11/news/round-up/how-the-ecb-rate-affects-denmark/
Published: September 11, 2026 13:36
The European Central Bank only sets monetary policy for countries using the euro, but its interest rate decisions also affect Denmark. On Thursday, the ECB decided to raise its deposit rate to 2.50 percent. Because Denmark keeps the krone closely tied to…
Teen girl suspected of planning sword attack in Sweden
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-11/global/teen-girl-suspected-of-planning-sword-attack-in-sweden/
Published: September 11, 2026 13:36
Swedish prosecutors have opened an investigation into a 15-year-old girl suspected of helping prepare a deadly sword attack at a high school in Fagersta on August 21. The girl is not suspected of taking part in the attack itself, but prosecutors say she…
Medical cannabis pilot use rises by 64 percent
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-11/news/round-up/medical-cannabis-pilot-use-rises-by-64-percent/
Published: September 11, 2026 13:36
**Medical cannabis prescriptions rose 64 percent in Denmark in 2025** The use of medical cannabis in Denmark increased sharply in 2025, with the number of redeemed prescriptions rising by 64 percent compared with the previous year, according to the Danish…
Son of Brazilian former president Bolsonaro probed for corruption
Published: September 11, 2026 13:36
Flavio Bolsonaro, a candidate in Brazil’s presidential election next month and the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, is being investigated for corruption and money laundering. Brazil’s Supreme Court opened the investigation in July following a…
Five municipalities allowed to raise taxes next year
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-11/news/round-up/five-municipalities-allowed-to-raise-taxes-next-year/
Published: September 11, 2026 13:36
Residents in Hørsholm, Holstebro, Odder, Morsø and Hjørring could face higher municipal taxes next year after the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Interior approved their requests to raise rates. Together, the increases could amount to around 194…
Why Denmark gets better health outcomes than the UK despite spending a smaller share of its economy on healthcare
Published: September 11, 2026 11:03
Denmark spends a smaller share of its economy on healthcare than the UK, but more per person. Its better health outcomes also point to the role of prevention, welfare and social policy.
Child checks still blocked
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-11/news/round-up/child-checks-still-blocked/
Published: September 11, 2026 10:20
Danish municipalities are facing growing problems hiring staff for schools and daycare institutions because mandatory child certificates have been unavailable for more than a week. The suspension follows a case involving deletion errors in the Central…
Youth psychiatry wait times still lag significantly
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-11/news/round-up/youth-psychiatry-wait-times-still-lag-significantly/
Published: September 11, 2026 10:20
Only 23 percent of children and young people referred to child and adolescent psychiatry were assessed within 60 days in the second quarter of this year, according to figures from the Danish Health Data Authority. The data covers 3,652 patient courses.…
Car tax could cost the state millions
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-11/news/round-up/car-tax-could-cost-the-state-millions/
Published: September 11, 2026 10:20
Denmark’s vehicle registration tax could turn from a source of revenue into a cost for the state by 2028 if the current system remains unchanged, according to a new forecast from Mobility Denmark. The industry organization estimates that the state will…
Legs cut off Randers bronze statue in theft attempt
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-11/news/round-up/legs-cut-off-randers-bronze-statue-in-theft-attempt/
Published: September 11, 2026 10:20
An attempt was made to steal a bronze sculpture from a park in Randers during the night leading up to Thursday, according to Randers Municipality. The sculpture, “En stående Eva” by Danish sculptor Johan Galster, was almost cut free from its base. One leg…
From Bishkek to New Delhi, Xi advocates Global South cooperation
Published: September 11, 2026 07:13
Chinese President Xi Jinping is heading to New Delhi for this year's BRICS gathering just over a week after he took part in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek.
Mix of sun and rain marks a true autumn weekend
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-11/news/round-up/mix-of-sun-and-rain-marks-a-true-autumn-weekend/
Published: September 11, 2026 04:36
Denmark is heading into a mixed weekend of rain, clouds and periods of sunshine, with temperatures remaining below 20 degrees for much of the country. Klaus Larsen, duty officer at DMI, the Danish Meteorological Institute, said Friday morning that the…
EU will present new measures to protect children from social media algorithms
Published: September 11, 2026 04:30
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will present new measures aimed at protecting children from social media algorithms when she delivers her annual State of the Union speech on Wednesday, September 16. “We do not need to accept that…
Controversial AI film debuts at Venice Film Festival
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-11/global/controversial-ai-film-debuts-at-venice-film-festival/
Published: September 11, 2026 04:30
A documentary using artificial intelligence to recreate parts of the childhood of Diesel founder Renzo Rosso premiered Thursday at the Venice International Film Festival. “Be Brave,” directed by Italian filmmaker Francesco Carrozzini, is one of the first…
Sweden goes to the polls
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-11/global/sweden-goes-to-the-polls/
Published: September 11, 2026 04:30
Sweden will elect a new parliament on Sunday after a long election campaign, with voters also choosing representatives for municipal and regional councils. The election to the Riksdag, Sweden’s parliament, will take place on September 13, 2026. Sweden has…
Greenland’s economy is expected to grow at a faster pace
Published: September 11, 2026 04:29
Greenland’s economy is expected to grow at a faster pace over the next two years, helped by stronger cod fishing and easing inflation. After three years of economic growth below 1 percent, Greenland’s Economic Council expects the economy to grow by 1.3…
Denmark’s central bank has raised its key interest rate
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-11/news/round-up/denmarks-central-bank-has-raised-its-key-interest-rate/
Published: September 11, 2026 04:29
Denmark’s central bank has raised its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, following a similar move by the European Central Bank. Danmarks Nationalbank, Denmark’s central bank, said Thursday that its certificates of deposit rate will increase to…
Great Belt Bridge traffic hit by changes next week
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-11/news/round-up/great-belt-bridge-traffic-hit-by-changes-next-week/
Published: September 11, 2026 04:29
Drivers crossing the Great Belt Bridge next week should expect traffic changes and possible delays due to maintenance work. From Monday, September 14, to Friday, September 18, traffic will be reorganized each evening from 7 p.m. until 5:45 a.m., according…
Minister wants to end advance electricity billing
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-11/news/round-up/minister-wants-to-end-advance-electricity-billing/
Published: September 11, 2026 04:29
Denmark’s climate and energy minister wants to investigate whether electricity companies can be banned from charging customers in advance, following a series of bankruptcies that left some consumers struggling to recover their money. Minister for Climate,…
Danes complained about noisy neighbors, unpaid wages and problems at home hundreds of years ago
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-11/news/round-up/danes-also-complained-about-everything-300-years-ago/
Published: September 11, 2026 04:29
Copenhagen residents were complaining about noisy neighbors, unpaid wages and problems at home hundreds of years ago, according to a new research project examining around 44,000 complaints from the 18th century. The complaints, filed by citizens in…
“I felt really homesick because I couldn’t recreate the flavors”: A search for a taste of home in Denmark
Published: September 11, 2026 04:00
After 10 years in Denmark, Joey is baking the breads she grew up with in Singapore and sharing a taste of home with others around Copenhagen,
Danish Foreign Affairs Minister: Deal on Syria reconstruction tied to cooperation on forced deportations
Published: September 10, 2026 13:54
If Denmark is to enter into an agreement with Syria that will strengthen the reconstruction of Syria and promote trade policy between the countries, Denmark demands that “progress is made” within migration cooperation, so that Denmark can forcibly deport…
ECB raises key rate as expected
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-10/news/round-up/ecb-raises-key-rate-as-expected/
Published: September 10, 2026 13:53
Christine Lagarde, who is head of the European Central Bank (ECB), brought no unexpected surprises when the bank announced on Thursday what had been decided at Thursday’s interest rate meeting. Fully in line with market expectations, the ECB’s key interest…
More suicides after psychiatric discharge despite plan
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-10/news/round-up/more-suicides-after-psychiatric-discharge-despite-plan/
Published: September 10, 2026 13:53
Despite action plans and extra funds, an increase is seen in the number of people who commit suicide in the first week after discharge from psychiatry. This is stated in a press release from the Danish Health Authority. In the period 2021 to 2023, 7.3…
EU asylum applications drop to five-year low
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-10/news/round-up/eu-asylum-applications-drop-to-five-year-low/
Published: September 10, 2026 13:53
The number of asylum seekers in the EU has in the first half of 2026 fallen to the lowest level in five years. This continues the downward trend, which is partly due to a stricter migration policy. The European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) stated this on…
Danish government announces total ban on mobile phones in schools after record-low PISA results
Published: September 10, 2026 13:43
The proposed ban would apply to both public schools and independent primary and lower secondary schools. In other words, all the folkeskoler, all the schools before gymnasiums/technic schools.
Copenhagen’s last big summer weekend: free festivals, outdoor music and events across the city. Your weekend guide
Published: September 10, 2026 11:35
From street parties and electronic music by the water to African culture, independent books and outdoor art, Copenhagen has a packed programme from September 11 to 13 as the summer season begins to wind down.
EU asylum applications fall to five-year low
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-10/news/politics/eu-asylum-applications-fall-to-five-year-low/
Published: September 10, 2026 09:56
The number of asylum seekers in the EU fell to the lowest level in five years in the first half of 2026. This continues the downward trend, which is partly due to a stricter migration policy, reports the EU Agency for Asylum (EUAA) on Thursday according to…
Summer 2026 was the 8th warmest in Denmark since 1874
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-10/news/round-up/summer-2026-was-the-8th-warmest-in-denmark-since-1874/
Published: September 10, 2026 09:56
The summer of 2026 was unusually sunny and dry and ends as the 8th warmest summer recorded in Denmark since 1874. This appears from a status report for the three summer months – June, July, and August – on DMI’s website. The summer featured a heat record,…
E-scooters in nearly 700 accidents in six years
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-10/news/round-up/e-scooters-in-nearly-700-accidents-in-six-years/
Published: September 10, 2026 09:56
E-scooters have been involved in 692 recorded accidents in Denmark since 2020. According to figures from the Danish Road Directorate obtained by insurance company Alm. Brand, 121 people have been seriously injured, and one person has died. The number of…
AI cheating is widespread in schools, survey shows
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-10/news/round-up/ai-cheating-is-widespread-in-schools-survey-shows/
Published: September 10, 2026 09:56
Nearly half of Danish school students in 6th and 9th grade have used an AI chatbot in a way they themselves consider cheating, according to a report by Børns Vilkår. Furthermore, one in three students is often or sometimes in doubt about when their AI use…
Queen Margrethe discharged from Rigshospitalet
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-10/news/round-up/queen-margrethe-discharged-from-rigshospitalet/
Published: September 10, 2026 09:56
Queen Margrethe was discharged from Rigshospitalet on Thursday morning. She is now back at Fredensborg Palace. The Royal House writes this in a press release. Queen Margrethe “is doing well” and must take it easy in the coming time, the press release…
Houthis closer to controlling key strait
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-10/global/houthis-closer-to-controlling-key-strait/
Published: September 10, 2026 09:56
On Thursday, Yemen’s Houthi movement moved closer to gaining control of the Bab el-Mandeb strait, one of the world’s most critical commercial shipping routes, according to Yemeni military sources. The Iran-backed Houthis are close to achieving full control…
Five killed in Russian airstrikes in northeast Ukraine
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-10/global/five-killed-in-russian-airstrikes-in-northeast-ukraine/
Published: September 10, 2026 09:56
Five people have been killed and 24 injured during Russian airstrikes in the city of Sumy in northeastern Ukraine, Ukrainian police reported Thursday morning. In the southern Ukrainian port city of Mykolayiv, four people were killed and 19 injured…
Danish Originals Media Package: S12E6. Chris Minh Doky
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-10/podcast/danish-originals-media-package-s12e6-chris-minh-doky/
Published: September 10, 2026 07:02
In this episode, Copenhagen-born French-Vietnamese-Danish jazz bassist, composer, and band leader Chris Minh Doky shares his journey
Norway PM: Zelenskyy’s plane nearly hit by drone
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-10/global/norway-pm-zelenskyys-plane-nearly-hit-by-drone/
Published: September 10, 2026 04:24
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s plane was nearly hit by a drone while taking off from Moldova for Oslo, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre told NRK. The Prime Minister’s Office clarified that a drone threat in Moldovan airspace delayed the…
Prices of owner-occupied flats in Copenhagen are falling
Published: September 10, 2026 04:24
New figures from Boligsiden show that average owner-occupied apartment prices in Copenhagen fell by 0.5 percent from July to August. Prices also fell in Frederiksberg (0.5 percent) and Aalborg (2.7 percent), while rising two percent in Aarhus. Boligsiden’s…
Trump promises $5,000 to all Americans if he wins mid-term elections
Published: September 10, 2026 04:24
US President Donald Trump intends to pay out $5,000 – just over 32,000 Danish kroner – to every adult American if the Republicans secure a majority in both houses of Congress in the mid-term elections. Speaking in Dallas, Texas, Trump added that the only…
August ties global heat record
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-10/global/august-ties-global-heat-record/
Published: September 10, 2026 04:24
According to the EU’s climate service Copernicus, August tied the record for the hottest month ever measured. The global average temperature reached 1.65 degrees above pre-industrial levels, matching the previous heat record from July 2023. Sea surface…
Apple launches its first foldable iPhone
Published: September 10, 2026 04:24
Apple has launched its first foldable mobile phone, named iPhone Duo, presented by new CEO John Ternus. The passport-sized phone features rounded edges, a full exterior screen when closed, a larger interior screen when open, and multiple camera lenses.…
Lord Mayor: No Copenhagen re-election after Siddique housing case
Published: September 10, 2026 04:24
There will be no re-election in Copenhagen Municipality, even though Sikandar Siddique has lost his housing case and faces removal from the City Council. Lord Mayor Sisse Marie Welling confirmed that the election has been approved, rejecting claims from a…
Trump threatens attack on Iran mountain at Republican convention
Published: September 10, 2026 04:24
During a Republican meeting in Dallas, Texas, US President Donald Trump stated that the US may attack Iran’s Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La, often called Pickaxe Mountain, urging Iran to exercise caution. Citing observed activity at Pickaxe, Trump advised Iran “not…
IMF warns Denmark against lower food VAT
Published: September 10, 2026 04:24
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) does not recommend that the Danish government cut VAT on food. In its report, the IMF notes that lowering VAT would be difficult to roll back, costly for the state, and would primarily benefit high-income earners.…
EU blocks state aid, delaying mink compensation
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-10/news/round-up/eu-blocks-state-aid-delaying-mink-compensation/
Published: September 10, 2026 04:24
The finalisation of the remaining compensation claims for the mink industry is being delayed because an EU Commission state aid approval cannot be extended when it expires on April 1 next year. Therefore, partial decisions regarding compensation…
Researchers: Regulation and continuing professional development can fix digital learning crisis
Published: September 10, 2026 04:24
Young people’s use of screens, social media, and phone distractions contributes to a learning crisis, according to researcher Aida Bikic following the release of the PISA survey. The study showed that the proportion of low-performing Danish public school…
Intel sounded alarm day before Ceuta mass migration
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-10/global/intel-sounded-alarm-day-before-ceuta-mass-migration/
Published: September 10, 2026 04:24
Previously secret documents released by Spain’s government show that Spain’s intelligence service warned Moroccan intelligence and the Spanish government that thousands of migrants would attempt to reach Ceuta in July. The warning came the day before more…
Oil prices rise after new US strikes on Iran
Published: September 10, 2026 04:24
Oil prices rose on Wednesday after the US military bombed five Iranian oil tankers in the Persian Gulf. Consequently, the price of Brent crude crossed $100 per barrel for the first time since July 24. According to US Central Command (Centcom), the…
Denmark helps NATO make the Arctic a hard target
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-09/news/round-up/denmark-helps-nato-make-the-arctic-a-hard-target/
Published: September 9, 2026 13:59
Currently, 400 soldiers from ten NATO countries are training in Greenland as part of NATO’s Arctic Sentry mission. According to the head of Arctic Command, Søren Andersen, training in the region is essential to turn NATO’s northern flank into a “hard…
Controversial pesticide ban bill sent for consultation
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-09/news/round-up/controversial-pesticide-ban-bill-sent-for-consultation/
Published: September 9, 2026 13:59
On Wednesday, the government submitted a bill for consultation regarding a national spraying ban in vulnerable groundwater-forming areas. If passed, it will prohibit commercial pesticide use, the deposition of contaminated soil, and the application of…
Copenhagen majority wants to strip Sikandar Siddique’s seat on city council
Published: September 9, 2026 13:58
A majority of parties at Copenhagen City Hall will vote to strip Sikandar Siddique, political leader of the Independent Greens, of his seat on the Copenhagen City Council. Siddique lost a long-running housing dispute after an appeal to the Ministry of…
Danish Netflix thriller tops global charts
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-09/news/round-up/danish-netflix-thriller-tops-global-charts/
Published: September 9, 2026 13:58
The new Danish Netflix thriller “Den hemmelige kvinde” tops the streaming service’s list of most-watched non-English films with 19.3 million views over the past week, charting in the top 10 across 88 countries. Directed by Barbara Topsøe-Rothenborg, the…
Here are the most important things you need to remember when moving to a new home in Denmark
Published: September 9, 2026 13:09
Moving to a new apartment in Copenhagen involves more than packing boxes. From registering your address to checking your rental documents, these eight steps can help avoid problems later.
Merchant ships fired on in Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-09/global/merchant-ships-fired-on-in-persian-gulf-gulf-of-oman/
Published: September 9, 2026 09:58
Several commercial ships in the northern Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman have been disabled after coming under fire during military activity on the night leading up to Wednesday, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). UKMTO…
Frie Grønne’s Sikandar Siddique loses housing case, faces Copenhagen exit
Published: September 9, 2026 09:58
The long-standing housing dispute between the political leader of Frie Grønne, Sikandar Siddique, and the Municipality of Copenhagen appears to have reached its conclusion. Sikandar Siddique has lost the much-publicized residency case, and he is…
Billion DKK deal to add 2,000 student homes in Copenhagen
Published: September 9, 2026 09:58
AkademikerPension and housing developer CPH Village have agreed on an investment of one billion DKK to finance up to 2,000 student homes in Copenhagen. The ambition is for the homes to be ready for move-in before 2030, and they are reserved for students.…
Train drivers see far more danger at level crossings
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-09/news/round-up/train-drivers-see-far-more-danger-at-level-crossings/
Published: September 9, 2026 09:58
Last year, 549 near-collision situations were registered at railway crossings, representing a 75 percent increase from 313 situations in 2024, Banedanmark reports. In the vast majority of cases, cyclists and pedestrians crossed despite ringing warning…
Queen Margrethe in hospital 4th day after falling ill
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-09/news/round-up/queen-margrethe-in-hospital-4th-day-after-falling-ill/
Published: September 9, 2026 09:58
Queen Margrethe remains hospitalized at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen on the fourth day after falling ill on Sunday. The Royal House announced that a new hematoma in the hip region and mild dehydration had been detected. The queen is “in good spirits” and…
More conscripts remain employed in the military
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-09/news/round-up/more-conscripts-remain-employed-in-the-military/
Published: September 9, 2026 09:57
In recent years, more male conscripts have stayed in the Armed Forces after their service ended, a new analysis from Statistics Denmark concludes. Examining employment two years after conscription, the analysis found that 28 percent of the 2022 cohort were…
Denmark backs joint statement on Israel trade curbs
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-09/news/politics/denmark-backs-joint-statement-on-israel-trade-curbs/
Published: September 9, 2026 04:29
A group of 12 Western countries, including Denmark, issued a statement on Tuesday in which they put pressure on Israel. The statement indicates that the 12 countries support restrictions on trade in goods from Israeli settlements – an issue that has long…
1.3 million Danes invited for flu and COVID-19 vaccines
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-09/news/round-up/1-3-million-danes-invited-for-flu-and-covid-19-vaccines/
Published: September 9, 2026 04:29
The Danish Health Authority and Statens Serum Institut are inviting all Danes aged 65 and older to be vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19. Around 1.3 million citizens can expect an automatic invitation, which will be sent from today through the rest…
US bans import of more Canadian goods
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-09/global/us-bans-import-of-more-canadian-goods/
Published: September 9, 2026 04:29
The US is banning the import of certain Canadian goods, including alcohol, dairy products, and heavy motorcycles, taking effect on September 29. In orders signed by President Donald Trump, the US accuses Canada of discriminating against American trade…
Israel to close UK consulate over trade sanctions
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-09/global/israel-to-close-uk-consulate-over-trade-sanctions/
Published: September 9, 2026 04:29
On Tuesday, Israel ordered the British consulate in Jerusalem closed, according to Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. This follows Britain’s announcement of sanctions against goods from Israeli settlements, supported by 12 Western countries, including Denmark.…
Government to spend more to boost students’ academic skills
Published: September 9, 2026 04:29
The government and Minister of Education Magnus Heunicke are prepared to invest more money to raise Danish school pupils’ academic levels. Heunicke stated this following a meeting with various stakeholders, called after the latest PISA study was published.…
Danish institutions unite to halve drowning-related deaths
Published: September 9, 2026 04:29
Several Danish actors want to reduce the number of fatal drownings and are meeting today at The Black Diamond in Copenhagen for a conference on drowning prevention. Among these are TrygFonden, the Prehospital Center (Region Zealand) and the Danish…
Putin to Trump: Russia has no hostile plans for Europe
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-09/global/putin-to-trump-russia-has-no-hostile-plans-for-europe/
Published: September 9, 2026 04:28
In an hour-long phone call, Russian President Vladimir Putin assured Donald Trump that Russia has no hostile plans against Europe, according to presidential advisor Yuri Ushakov. During the call, Putin provided his assessment of the battlefield in Ukraine,…
Research suggests paracetamol use during pregnancy affects children’s genitals
Published: September 9, 2026 04:28
New research from Rigshospitalet indicates that maternal paracetamol use during pregnancy may affect the size of children’s internal reproductive organs. Girls whose mothers took the painkiller had on average 41 percent smaller ovaries, fewer eggs, and a…
US military bombs five Iranian oil tankers
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-09/global/us-military-bombs-five-iranian-oil-tankers/
Published: September 9, 2026 04:28
The US military has destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in response to ballistic missile attacks on an American warship, according to U.S. Central Command (Centcom). Four tankers were destroyed in the Gulf of Oman and a fifth near Kharg Island. In…
The layoffs you don’t hear about: Denmark is creating jobs while more people lose theirs
Published: September 9, 2026 04:00
There are 34,000 more employees than a year ago, yet unemployment is rising. Income protection schemes are raising prices as more members lose their jobs. Many of these layoffs never show up in official redundancy figures.
Police work at Copenhagen South affects train traffic
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-08/news/round-up/police-work-at-copenhagen-south-affects-train-traffic/
Published: September 8, 2026 13:55
On Tuesday afternoon, the police are working at København Syd Station and have halted S-train traffic, Copenhagen Police reported on the messaging service Politi Update. DSB stated to Ritzau that Copenhagen Police asked them to suspend traffic. According…
Denmark to help Greenland modernize rental housing
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-08/news/round-up/denmark-to-help-greenland-modernize-rental-housing/
Published: September 8, 2026 13:55
On Monday, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland’s head of government, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, signed a letter of intent in Nuuk to develop Greenland’s housing sector. The agreement establishes a joint Greenlandic-Danish working group tasked with…
PM Frederiksen calls press conference as pupil levels drop
Published: September 8, 2026 13:55
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen calls the latest PISA study deeply concerning, pointing to a major decline in children’s ability to read, do math, and learn. The study showed that the share of low-performing Danish students has doubled over ten years,…
Danish civilian wounded in attack in Ukraine on Friday
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-08/news/round-up/danish-civilian-wounded-in-attack-in-ukraine-on-friday/
Published: September 8, 2026 13:55
The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that a Danish citizen was injured in an attack in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, on Friday. According to TV 2, the individual is a 33-year-old civilian man who was subsequently medically evacuated to Denmark…
“The biggest problem now is for entry-level workers. And if you come from another country, the gap can be very big”: How to build a career in Denmark’s creative industry
Published: September 8, 2026 13:37
At TechBBQ, The Copenhagen Post spoke with Kristina May, CEO of AM Copenhagen, about how AI, hiring practices and workplace culture are transforming careers in Denmark’s creative industry.
Norwegian and Swedish students also drop in PISA test
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-08/global/norwegian-and-swedish-students-also-drop-in-pisa-test/
Published: September 8, 2026 10:00
Like Denmark, Sweden and Norway are experiencing declines in the international PISA study among youth, causing great political disappointment. Among Swedish students, a decline of 21 points in reading comprehension, 18 points in mathematics, and 8 points…
Exports reached new heights in July
Published: September 8, 2026 10:00
Danish exports of goods and services are performing better than ever. On Tuesday, Statistics Denmark reported seasonally adjusted July exports at 202.7 billion DKK – the highest figure ever for a single month – with total exports rising 6.4 percent over…
Danish students hit historic low in PISA test
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-08/news/round-up/danish-students-hit-historic-low-in-pisa-test/
Published: September 8, 2026 09:59
The academic level among Danish school students is once again declining, particularly in reading, but also in mathematics and science, according to the latest PISA study published Tuesday. With this decline, Danish students achieved their lowest results in…
Government to make temporary rent subsidy permanent
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-08/news/round-up/government-to-make-temporary-rent-subsidy-permanent/
Published: September 8, 2026 09:59
To reduce homelessness in Denmark, the government wants to double the rent subsidy pool from 15 to 30 million DKK for the most vulnerable citizens and make it permanent. On Tuesday, the government is sending a bill regarding the subsidy out for public…
MobilePay opens for children as young as seven
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-08/news/round-up/mobilepay-opens-for-children-as-young-as-seven/
Published: September 8, 2026 09:59
MobilePay has launched a new restricted version allowing children down to seven years old to use the payment app. Parents can monitor their child’s spending and control feature access from their own app. To set up an account, parents must verify their…
Stevie Wonder to play first Danish concert in 12 years
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-08/news/round-up/stevie-wonder-to-play-first-danish-concert-in-12-years/
Published: September 8, 2026 09:59
Next month, American singer and musician Stevie Wonder will visit Royal Arena in Copenhagen for a concert on October 18, according to Live Nation Denmark. The concert will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his 1976 album “Songs In The Key of Life,” which…
Expert insights: Who notices the (Danish) elephant in the room?
Published: September 8, 2026 09:50
In the Danish cultural imagination, our culture is not one possible way of organising society and working life, weighed against many others and found preferable to us. It is simply the way things are done. This is where things get complicated for…
Citizenship cases halted after criminal record error
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-08/news/round-up/citizenship-cases-halted-after-criminal-record-error/
Published: September 8, 2026 04:35
The processing of certain pending citizenship cases has been put on hold following errors in the Central Criminal Register, the Ministry of Immigration and Integration announced on Monday. The error affects cases where register information is used to…
Greenland rejects EU membership despite billions in investment
Published: September 8, 2026 04:34
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Greenland and presented 1.5 billion DKK (200 million euros) for investments in areas including better internet, housing, energy, and critical raw materials. However, Greenland’s head of government,…
2,500 citizens mistakenly got access to others’ data
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-08/news/round-up/2500-citizens-mistakenly-got-access-to-others-data/
Published: September 8, 2026 04:34
Kolding Municipality mistakenly gave 2,500 citizens access to other people’s personal information. The error occurred on Monday morning when the company Carelink sent an SMS survey to the wrong recipients on behalf of the municipality. The questionnaire…
Helsingør City Council bans mosque construction
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-08/news/round-up/helsingor-city-council-bans-mosque-construction/
Published: September 8, 2026 04:34
On Monday evening, a broad majority in Helsingør City Council voted to ban the construction of a mosque, preventing the Helsingør Islamic Congregation from building a 1,200-square-meter mosque. The ban was justified by existing traffic challenges, which…
200 km Finland-Russia barbed wire fence completed
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-08/global/200-km-finland-russia-barbed-wire-fence-completed/
Published: September 8, 2026 04:34
On Monday, Finland inaugurated a 200-kilometer-long border fence along its eastern border with Russia. The fence is intended to prevent immigration from Russia. It is 4.5 meters high, covered with barbed wire, equipped with cameras and sensors, and cost…
Russia and North Korea open first border road bridge
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-08/global/russia-and-north-korea-open-first-border-road-bridge/
Published: September 8, 2026 04:34
On Monday, North Korea and Russia opened the first road bridge between the two countries across the Tumen River. An agreement for the one-kilometer-long, two-lane bridge was reached when Russian President Vladimir Putin visited North Korea in 2024. Russian…
Trump shares image of Greenland covered in US flag
https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-08/global/trump-shares-image-of-greenland-covered-in-us-flag/
Published: September 8, 2026 04:34
On the day the EU announced a major investment in Greenland, US President Donald Trump posted an image on Truth Social showing Greenland, Canada, and Mexico covered by the American flag. Visiting Greenland, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen rejected…
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