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The Copenhagen Post – your Danish Connection
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EU sends firefighting planes to Spain and France
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-24/global/eu-sends-firefighting-planes-to-spain-and-france/
Published: July 24, 2026 13:54
Several areas in Spain and France are hit by violent wildfires, prompting the EU Commission to step in with help for the firefighting efforts. On Friday, the EU decided to send four firefighting planes to Spain and three to France to assist in…
Several US states hit by lettuce parasite outbreak
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-24/global/several-us-states-hit-by-lettuce-parasite-outbreak/
Published: July 24, 2026 13:54
Several US states are affected by an outbreak of cyclosporiasis caused by the cyclospora parasite. US health authorities have linked the outbreak to iceberg lettuce served at the Taco Bell restaurant chain. The CDC previously reported over 1,644 people…
New taxi firm now offers rides in Copenhagen
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-24/news/round-up/new-taxi-firm-now-offers-rides-in-copenhagen/
Published: July 24, 2026 13:54
A new taxi firm now is active in the Danish capital city. The Vietnamese company Green SM now offers taxi rides in Copenhagen, making Denmark its first European market. Owned by the founder of the Vietnamese car brand VinFast, the company uses electric,…
Over 900 signal faults hit Danish railways in a month
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-24/news/round-up/over-900-signal-faults-hit-danish-railways-in-a-month/
Published: July 24, 2026 13:54
In March, 950 signal errors were registered on the Danish railway network, according to a freedom of information request obtained by TV 2 from Banedanmark. Banedanmark states this represents an average level and notes that a signal error does not…
Dangerous knife attack at center for Ukrainians
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-24/news/round-up/dangerous-knife-attack-at-center-for-ukrainians/
Published: July 24, 2026 13:54
A man was stabbed with a knife on Friday morning at a reception center for Ukrainians in Copenhagen. The attack occurred at approximately 07:30 at the Welcome House center on Amager Strandvej 3. A 23-year-old man from Ukraine has been charged with…
Rainy cold front to hit Denmark in cool summer weekend
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-24/news/round-up/rainy-cold-front-to-hit-denmark-in-cool-summer-weekend/
Published: July 24, 2026 09:56
Clouds will dominate much of the weather in Denmark this weekend, alongside a risk of showers. On Friday, temperatures will be around 20 degrees before falling slightly on Saturday and Sunday as a cold front passes through the country. Friday night will…
Copenhagen Zoo is preparing for the possibility that the female panda is pregnant
Published: July 24, 2026 09:55
Copenhagen Zoo is preparing for the possibility that the female panda Mao Sun is pregnant. This year, the zoo chose to inseminate her for the first time following six attempts to get Mao Sun and Xing Er to mate naturally. However, it is difficult to…
St. Petersburg warehouse on fire after drone attack
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-24/global/st-petersburg-warehouse-on-fire-after-drone-attack/
Published: July 24, 2026 09:55
According to Russian authorities, a warehouse belonging to the Russian e-commerce platform Wildberries in Saint Petersburg caught fire Friday morning following a Ukrainian drone attack. Leningrad Region Governor Aleksander Drozdenko reported that three…
Volkswagen under pressure from Chinese competitors
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-24/global/volkswagen-under-pressure-from-chinese-competitors/
Published: July 24, 2026 09:55
The Volkswagen Group published its half-year report on Friday and lowered its sales expectations for the year. Where the forecast previously predicted sales growth of between zero and three percent, expectations now point to a decline of between zero and…
Thousands evacuated in France due to wildfire
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-24/global/thousands-evacuated-in-france-due-to-wildfire/
Published: July 24, 2026 09:55
Thousands of people have been evacuated in southwestern France due to a wildfire that has ravaged over 10,000 hectares. French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez stated that 40,000 people have been or are gradually being evacuated, with no reported deaths so…
Official: JĂĽrgen Klopp to rebuild the German team
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-24/global/official-jurgen-klopp-to-rebuild-the-german-team/
Published: July 24, 2026 09:55
Jürgen Klopp has been presented as the new German national team coach at a press conference on Friday morning. According to DFB President Bernd Neuendorf, Klopp signed a contract running through the 2030 World Cup. The former Liverpool manager is tasked…
Cinema series in Copenhagen brings international films to international audiences
Published: July 24, 2026 05:00
The programme features films from around the world, including Japan, South Korea, Spain, Germany, Brazil, Morocco, Denmark and Norway. The selection includes both new releases and older films, with titles changing regularly.
Odense deploys over 20 special teams to remove larvae
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-24/news/round-up/odense-deploys-over-20-special-teams-to-remove-larvae/
Published: July 24, 2026 04:32
Odense Municipality is launching an increased effort to combat the oak processionary moth caterpillar. Over the weekend, ten special teams will work to reduce caterpillar nests, with the total rising to over 20 teams next week. The effort will take place…
New UK leader eyes close migration ties with Denmark
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-24/news/round-up/new-uk-leader-eyes-close-migration-ties-with-denmark/
Published: July 24, 2026 04:32
Following a conversation on Thursday between British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Burnham’s office stated that Britain has learned much from Denmark’s approach to migration and looks forward to continued close…
Politiken
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-24/news/politiken/
Published: July 24, 2026 04:31
Lawyer Flemming Jensen is attempting to force through a quick sale of the customers in the Velkommen group to another criticized electricity company. He says it was the only bid.
Kristeligt Dagblad
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-24/news/kristeligt-dagblad/
Published: July 24, 2026 04:31
New research from Aalborg University shows that the number of co-housing communities in Denmark has increased explosively in recent years. The researcher behind the report sees only good things in this development.
Jyllands-Posten
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-24/news/jyllands-posten/
Published: July 24, 2026 04:31
Is there food on the table if the crisis hits? Right now, we do not know if the milk reaches Copenhagen. Arla director lacks a plan.
Information
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-24/news/information/
Published: July 24, 2026 04:31
Politically, Elise Sydendal, who is a climate activist from Alternativet, and her stepfather Benny Damgaard, who is from Danmarksdemokraterne, could not be further apart, and yet.
Ekstra Bladet
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-24/news/ekstra-bladet/
Published: July 24, 2026 04:31
Thousands of Danes are missing out on large sums in state pension and housing benefit because they continue to save up in the wrong way. But a switch seven years before retirement can make a significant difference.
Børsen
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-24/news/borsen/
Published: July 24, 2026 04:31
A number of Novo investors see the pharmaceutical giant’s lawsuit against Eli Lilly as a sign of a more offensive approach to the battle for the weight loss market.
Berlingske
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-24/news/berlingske/
Published: July 24, 2026 04:31
Future naval warfare is to be won with large, autonomous drones in the Atlantic, according to a vision from the British naval chief. The British want Denmark at the forefront, but an expert warns of the risks of new technology.
Avisen Danmark
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-24/news/avisen-danmark/
Published: July 24, 2026 04:31
A PhD in the human encounter with AI gave her the unofficial title of Denmark’s first “technopsychologist”. Astrid Galsgaard brings four messages about the new technology to the country’s leaders.
Politiken: Britain’s Next Hope
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-24/news/politiken-britains-next-hope/
Published: July 24, 2026 04:31
As is well known, hope is not a strategy, but by now, that is what the British must place their trust in with Andy Burnham as prime minister. The British and Europe need a strong prime minister at a time when all countries must stand together against a…
ECB holds rates despite global uncertainty
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-23/global/ecb-holds-rates-despite-global-uncertainty/
Published: July 23, 2026 13:52
The European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to maintain its interest rate at 2.25 percent. The decision was expected after inflation in the eurozone slowed to 2.8 percent in June from 3.2 percent in May, closer to the ECB’s target of 2.0 percent. However,…
Google fined billions for breaking EU competition rules
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-23/global/google-fined-billions-for-breaking-eu-competition-rules/
Published: July 23, 2026 13:52
On Thursday, US tech giant Google was penalized with two fines totaling 890 million euros for breaching EU digital competition rules. Google was fined 460 million euros for illegally favoring its own services in search results, and 430 million euros for…
230,000 have downloaded the new digital ID app
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-23/news/round-up/230000-have-downloaded-the-new-digital-id-app/
Published: July 23, 2026 13:51
Since early June, more than 230,000 people have downloaded Digitaliseringsstyrelsen’s app AltID, Denmark’s first official app for ID and credentials. The app allows anyone over 13 with a CPR number to document their age and identity directly from a mobile…
Danish film in prestigious festival’s main competition
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-23/news/round-up/danish-film-in-prestigious-festivals-main-competition/
Published: July 23, 2026 13:51
The Danish film “Kvinde ukendt,” directed and written by May el-Toukhy, has been selected for the main competition at the Venice International Film Festival. Starring Mathilde Arcel and Carsten Bjørnlund, the film will have its world premiere at the…
Shelters took in 38 animals a day in a single month
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-23/news/round-up/shelters-took-in-38-animals-a-day-in-a-single-month/
Published: July 23, 2026 09:51
In June alone, 1,144 animals were brought to Dyrenes Beskyttelse’s seven animal shelters, 905 of which were cats. Karina Fisker, shelter manager at Dyrenes Beskyttelse, explains that many owners do not spay or neuter their cats, resulting in many unwanted…
Skateboarder hit by car and killed
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-23/news/round-up/skateboarder-hit-by-car-and-killed/
Published: July 23, 2026 09:51
A 19-year-old man on a skateboard lost his life during the night into Thursday in Jyllinge, north of Roskilde, when he was hit by a car. The accident was reported shortly before 1:30 and happened on Grønningen in Jyllinge. The driver of the car, an…
Rail replacement buses extended Odense to Fredericia
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-23/news/round-up/rail-replacement-buses-extended-odense-to-fredericia/
Published: July 23, 2026 09:51
Instead of 47 days, regional trains between Odense and Fredericia will face 51 days with rail replacement buses. Track work was originally scheduled to end on July 27, but the bus period has been extended until July 31 at 04:00, according to a press…
Lavrov warns US’s foreign minister against more arms to Ukraine
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-23/global/lavrov-warns-uss-foreign-minister-against-more-arms-to-ukraine/
Published: July 23, 2026 09:50
On Thursday in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, the foreign ministers of the US and Russia, Marco Rubio and Sergei Lavrov, discussed the war in Ukraine. During the meeting, Lavrov warned against the US supplying weapons to the Ukrainians, stating…
Rubio doubts Iran ready for lasting peace deal with US
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-23/global/rubio-doubts-iran-ready-for-lasting-peace-deal-with-us/
Published: July 23, 2026 09:50
Iran is clearly not ready to enter into an agreement with the US—at least not one it will keep—according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a press conference in Manila. In June, the US and Iran entered into a ceasefire agreement intended to form the…
Even camels succumb when extreme heat hits Africa
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-23/global/even-camels-succumb-when-extreme-heat-hits-africa/
Published: July 23, 2026 09:50
Camels are increasingly affected by the high temperatures brought by climate change in Africa. Recent research from Ethiopia indicates that heat stress results in more diseases, poorer reproduction, and higher mortality in camels. North Africa and the Horn…
EU agrees on 21st sanctions package against Russia
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-23/global/eu-agrees-on-21st-sanctions-package-against-russia/
Published: July 23, 2026 09:50
On Thursday morning, EU countries agreed on a new sanctions package targeting banks, cryptocurrency, and oil trading platforms in Russia. This is the EU’s 21st sanctions package against Russia since the country invaded Ukraine in February 2022, as…
Danish Originals, S12E2: Josefine Opsahl
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-23/podcast/danish-originals-s12e2-josefine-opsahl/
Published: July 23, 2026 06:35
From her studio in Copenhagen, Lyngby-born Danish composer and cellist Josefine Opsahl talks about her dual roles as a classical music composer and a cellist who performs with live electronics and sound design. She elaborates on performativity, the forces…
Expert Insights: How Carlsberg turned a wine lover into a beer drinker
Published: July 23, 2026 05:00
A couple of anecdotes from modern history may help you understand why beer is so important in Denmark, writes Vivienne McKee.
Greenland begins process to take over criminal justice
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-23/news/round-up/greenland-begins-process-to-take-over-criminal-justice/
Published: July 23, 2026 04:46
The Greenlandic government, Naalakkersuisut, is initiating the process of taking over criminal law after receiving broad political support. An expert group has been established to support the work. Alongside the expert group’s efforts, the Greenlandic…
Young minority women are an educational success
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-23/news/round-up/young-minority-women-are-an-educational-success/
Published: July 23, 2026 04:46
Over the past 20 years, the education gap between 25-year-old descendants of non-Western immigrants and youth of Danish origin has shrunk from 22 to four percentage points, according to an analysis by the Economic Council of the Labour Movement. Female…
Suspect arrested after Copenhagen Station stabbing
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-23/news/round-up/suspect-arrested-after-copenhagen-station-stabbing/
Published: July 23, 2026 04:46
On Wednesday, Copenhagen Police were present at Copenhagen Central Station following a stabbing where a 41-year-old man was stabbed in the stomach. He is out of danger, and his condition is stable. Police received the report at 17:16, and less than an hour…
US and Saudi Arabia sign nuclear deal
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-23/global/us-and-saudi-arabia-sign-nuclear-deal/
Published: July 23, 2026 04:46
The USA and Saudi Arabia have signed a nuclear cooperation agreement, according to the US Department of Energy. The deal, signed by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, gives American companies…
Norway discourages travel to Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-23/global/norway-discourages-travel-to-kuwait-bahrain-and-jordan/
Published: July 23, 2026 04:46
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against all non-essential travel to Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan because new attacks in the Middle East have worsened the security situation. The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs lacks its own travel…
Teenager drops Meta social media addiction lawsuit
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-23/global/teenager-drops-meta-social-media-addiction-lawsuit/
Published: July 23, 2026 04:46
Just days before a trial against Meta was set to begin, a 15-year-old teenager from Florida dropped his social media addiction lawsuit against the company. The teenager originally sued YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, claiming he became addicted…
Hotel project accused of destroying Albanian wetland
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-23/global/hotel-project-accused-of-destroying-albanian-wetland/
Published: July 23, 2026 04:46
According to researchers and environmental activists, preparatory work for the construction of a luxury hotel has caused irreversible damage in a nature reserve on Albania’s coast. Satellite images show that a road was built, a forest area was cleared, and…
DSV stock drops over 14 procent after earnings report
Published: July 23, 2026 04:46
Transport company DSV delivered largely as expected in its second-quarter financial results on Wednesday. Nevertheless, the stock closed with a 14.2 percent drop, corresponding to a market value decline of 57 billion kroner. According to senior analyst…
Tesla delivers disappointing profit – stock falls
Published: July 23, 2026 04:46
Tesla’s second-quarter financial results failed to meet analysts’ expectations. The EV maker generated second-quarter revenue of $28.2 billion, which is 26 percent higher than the same period last year. However, Tesla reported an adjusted net profit of…
The AI boom is pushing the growth of Google’s owner in the second quarter
Published: July 23, 2026 04:45
Google Cloud grew by 82 percent to $24.8 billion in the second quarter of 2026, exceeding analyst expectations of 64 percent. This was shown in the quarterly report published Wednesday evening by Google’s parent company, Alphabet. In total, Alphabet…
Danish passport still among the world’s strongest
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-22/news/round-up/danish-passport-still-among-the-worlds-strongest/
Published: July 22, 2026 13:48
According to the Henley Passport Index, the Danish passport remains one of the world’s strongest, sharing fourth place with ten other European countries. Danes can travel to 186 destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival. Singapore tops the list with…
Ebola death toll passes 1,000 in DR Congo and Uganda
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-22/global/ebola-death-toll-passes-1000-in-dr-congo-and-uganda/
Published: July 22, 2026 13:48
The number of deaths in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo and Uganda has passed 1,000, according to WHO. A total of 999 people are confirmed dead in the DR Congo and two in Uganda, out of nearly 2,500 total confirmed cases. The outbreak is driven…
Samsung launches several new foldable phones
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-22/news/round-up/samsung-launches-several-new-foldable-phones/
Published: July 22, 2026 13:48
Although foldable smartphones first became available nearly eight years ago, the phenomenon has not yet truly caught on. Nevertheless, Samsung remains ready to bet on this phone type. On Wednesday, Samsung announced it is expanding its foldable portfolio…
Louvre gallery reopens 9 months after major jewel heist
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-22/global/louvre-gallery-reopens-9-months-after-major-jewel-heist/
Published: July 22, 2026 13:48
For the first time since a major jewel theft in October, the Apollo Gallery at the Louvre museum in Paris reopened to the public on Wednesday. Eight precious items valued at 102 million euros were stolen during the heist, where thieves used a furniture…
Pest firm removed 368 caterpillar nests on Amager
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-22/news/round-up/pest-firm-removed-368-caterpillar-nests-on-amager/
Published: July 22, 2026 13:48
Over the past week, pest control workers have removed 368 oak processionary moth nests from trees on Amager Fælled. According to Claus Schultz, technical manager at Rentokil Pest Control, 28 identified nests remain that cannot be reached yet due to…
Trump threatens to bomb Iran over Hormuz ship attacks
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-22/global/trump-threatens-to-bomb-iran-over-hormuz-ship-attacks/
Published: July 22, 2026 13:48
On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social, that every time Iran fires at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz—whether with a missile, rocket, or drone—the US will bomb and destroy a bridge or a power plant in Iran.…
Several hurt in attack on Russian e-commerce warehouses
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-22/global/several-hurt-in-attack-on-russian-e-commerce-warehouses/
Published: July 22, 2026 09:54
New air strikes against warehouses belonging to the Russian e-commerce platform Wildberries have injured eight people in southwestern Russia, according to company director Tatyana Kim and Russian authorities. The hit warehouses are located in Krasnodar and…
New police station opens in Hitler’s birthplace
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-22/global/new-police-station-opens-in-hitlers-birthplace/
Published: July 22, 2026 09:54
On Wednesday, Austrian police will open a new police station at Salzburger Vorstadt 15 in Braunau am Inn, where Nazi leader Adolf Hitler was born on April 20, 1889. The controversial site had been empty since 2011 and was frequently visited by neo-Nazis.…
Orbán confirms raid on his party’s data servers
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-22/general/orban-confirms-raid-on-his-partys-data-servers/
Published: July 22, 2026 09:53
Data servers belonging to the former ruling party Fidesz were seized on Tuesday by Hungarian authorities, according to Hungary’s former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. A spokesperson for the prosecution service in Bacs-Kiskun county stated that authorities…
Fraudsters are contacting citizens pretending to be from ATP or Udbetaling Danmark
Published: July 22, 2026 09:53
Fraudsters are currently contacting citizens pretending to be from ATP or Udbetaling Danmark, ATP writes in a press release. They contact citizens via phone, text message, or email, asking for account numbers, MitID information, or other personal details.…
Scammers targeted people with disabilities by phone
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-22/news/round-up/scammers-targeted-people-with-disabilities-by-phone/
Published: July 22, 2026 09:53
Copenhagen Police believe a group of fraudsters targeted people with developmental disabilities in a major contact fraud case. From a call center, victims living across the country were called, told that the police were calling them, and convinced to…
DSV shares fall 8% after earnings report
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-22/news/round-up/dsv-shares-fall-8-after-earnings-report/
Published: July 22, 2026 09:53
When DSV presented its second-quarter financial results on Wednesday morning, it delivered as expected on most points. Nevertheless, the stock fell eight percent after the first hour of trading. According to senior analyst Mikkel Jensen from AL Sydbank,…
Danish Military Gets Remote-Controlled Demining Robots
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-22/news/round-up/danish-military-gets-remote-controlled-demining-robots/
Published: July 22, 2026 09:53
The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (FMI) has signed a contract with the supplier Cefa for a new mechanical mine clearance system. The system consists of an unspecified number of remotely controlled robots, allowing soldiers to clear…
What are you doing in Denmark? Thinking to have kids
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-22/podcast/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-thinking-to-have-kids/
Published: July 22, 2026 06:35
This week, Derek and Brooke are again by Ilana Buhl, who shares what it was really like to go through pregnancy, give birth, and recover as an international in Denmark
Hyper-local events are the antidote to the year’s sleepiest weekend: you summer event guide
Published: July 22, 2026 05:00
We are now reaching one of the quietest periods of the Danish summer. There are still events worth travelling for, but this is also the time of year when local festivals and community celebrations take centre stage.
3F points to new loophole for foreign labor
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-22/news/round-up/3f-points-to-new-loophole-for-foreign-labor/
Published: July 22, 2026 04:44
According to an analysis from the trade union 3F, an increasing number of people from Nepal and Argentina have come to Denmark with EU passports to work. Over two years, the number of Nepalese with Portuguese passports rose by 79 percent to around 1,200…
CBS censors warn of AI influence
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-22/news/round-up/cbs-censors-warn-of-ai-influence/
Published: July 22, 2026 04:44
According to access to public records obtained by Berlingske, several external examiners believe there may be a need to change how Copenhagen Business School (CBS) students take exams. Based on summer exams, examiners point out that challenges arise when…
Zelensky dismisses defense chief after criticism
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-22/global/zelensky-dismisses-defense-chief-after-criticism/
Published: July 22, 2026 04:43
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Ukraine’s chief of defence, Oleksandr Syrskyi. Zelenskyy has named Mykhailo Drapatyi, commander of Ukraine’s joint forces, to take over the post. The dismissal follows several demonstrations in Ukraine,…
Hegseth estimates Iran war cost at 246 billion kroner
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-22/global/hegseth-estimates-iran-war-cost-at-246-billion-kroner/
Published: July 22, 2026 04:43
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth estimated on Tuesday that the US war against Iran has so far cost $37.5 billion. During a Senate hearing regarding a $95 billion budget package proposal, Hegseth called the extra war funding an “urgent and necessary”…
Trump to impose tariffs on generic drugs in two years
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-22/global/trump-to-impose-tariffs-on-generic-drugs-in-two-years/
Published: July 22, 2026 04:43
**Summary:** US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that pharmaceutical companies are being given two years to build production facilities for generic medicine in the US before tariffs are imposed. From August 1, tariffs on generic drugs…
France’s parliament bans social media for children under 15
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-22/global/frances-parliament-bans-social-media-for-children-under-15/
Published: July 22, 2026 04:43
On Tuesday, the French parliament approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the first country in Europe to exclude children from apps like TikTok and Instagram. According to President Emmanuel Macron, France is…
Novo sues competitor for misleading marketing
Published: July 22, 2026 04:43
Novo Nordisk has announced that it has filed a lawsuit against its competitor Eli Lilly. Novo believes Eli Lilly misled patients in the US by omitting relevant information in its marketing of weight-loss drugs Zepbound and Mounjaro. According to Novo, Eli…
Novo wants rival to stop ads within 48 hours
Published: July 22, 2026 04:43
Pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk demands that competitor Eli Lilly stop marketing that, according to Novo, is misleading. Novo has filed a lawsuit, stating that if the US competitor does not stop the ads within 48 hours, Novo will ask the court to compel…
A 28-year-old has been charged with the murder of former British junior minister Ann Widdecombe
Published: July 21, 2026 14:08
Former British junior minister Ann Widdecombe was hit in the head 21 times with a hammer during a deadly assault in her home earlier in June, the prosecution said on Tuesday. A 28-year-old Briton from northern England has been charged with her murder. On…
Record French forest areas burned in first seven months
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-21/global/record-french-forest-areas-burned-in-first-seven-months/
Published: July 21, 2026 14:08
More than 42,000 hectares of nature have burned in France this year up to mid-July, surpassing the previous record set in 2022. According to data from Effis, Europe’s forest fire information authority, nearly 15,000 hectares burned in the first two weeks…
UN accuses Israel of sneaking more control over Gaza
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-21/global/un-accuses-israel-of-sneaking-more-control-over-gaza/
Published: July 21, 2026 14:08
According to Thameen al-Kheetan, spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR), Palestinians in Gaza are trapped in shrinking areas because Israel constantly moves the “yellow line” dividing Gaza into Palestinian and Israeli-controlled zones.…
Danish retirees’ lifespan still lags Norway and Sweden
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-21/news/round-up/danish-retirees-lifespan-still-lags-norway-and-sweden/
Published: July 21, 2026 14:08
According to an annual report by the pension company ATP, the remaining life expectancy for 67-year-old Danes has increased for the third consecutive year. A 67-year-old Danish woman is now expected to live to 86.9 years, while a 67-year-old man is…
Novo sues competitor for misleading marketing
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-21/news/round-up/novo-sues-competitor-for-misleading-marketing/
Published: July 21, 2026 14:07
Novo Nordisk has filed a lawsuit against its competitor Eli Lilly, accusing it of misleading US patients in its marketing of the weight-loss drugs Zepbound and Mounjaro. According to Novo, Eli Lilly used “outdated studies” to compare the maximum dose of…
Fixed-rate mortgages make a comeback with homeowners
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-21/news/round-up/fixed-rate-mortgages-make-a-comeback-with-homeowners/
Published: July 21, 2026 09:59
Most people still choose variable-rate mortgages, but fixed-rate loans are making a comeback. According to second-quarter lending statistics from Finans Danmark, fixed-rate loans showed progress for the second consecutive quarter. However, about six out of…
Odense-Fredericia trains resume after problems
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-21/news/round-up/odense-fredericia-trains-resume-after-problems/
Published: July 21, 2026 09:59
Tuesday morning’s train problems between Odense and Fredericia have ended, and trains are running again. The Danish Road Directorate corrected a fault in the overhead contact line system found during the night, which had delayed the reopening of the route.…
New PM cuts tax on British electricity bills
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-21/global/new-pm-cuts-tax-on-british-electricity-bills/
Published: July 21, 2026 09:59
The UK’s new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, who replaced Keir Starmer, will lower the tax on Britons’ electricity bills starting this October. This is Burnham’s first initiative since being sworn in on Monday. The measure will be funded for the current…
Indian protesters halt parliament march after clashes
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-21/global/indian-protesters-halt-parliament-march-after-clashes/
Published: July 21, 2026 09:59
The Indian protest movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will no longer march toward the parliament in New Delhi following clashes with police on Monday, which injured nearly 180 people. However, protests continue, according to CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke.…
Major Norway fire under control after four days
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-21/global/major-norway-fire-under-control-after-four-days/
Published: July 21, 2026 09:59
After four days of firefighting, a fire in the Norwegian town of Krokstadelva, near Drammen in southern Norway, is now under control. More than 100 houses burned down, and around 400 people were evacuated, but no one died. Authorities believe a combination…
Russian strike damages child aid warehouse in Ukraine
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-21/global/russian-strike-damages-child-aid-warehouse-in-ukraine/
Published: July 21, 2026 09:59
A warehouse containing aid for children and families near Kyiv was damaged in a Russian attack on July 19, Unicef announced. Located in the town of Bilohorodka, the warehouse held over 106,000 aid items worth approximately $3.9 million. Large parts of the…
DSB urges travel delay due to replacement bus shortage
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-21/news/round-up/dsb-urges-travel-delay-due-to-replacement-bus-shortage/
Published: July 21, 2026 06:35
On Tuesday morning, DSB is urging travelers to postpone their journeys until later in the day if possible. This is because it has been extremely difficult to secure replacement buses to run between Odense and Fredericia. The suspended train service is due…
27-year-old man hospitalized after stabbing in Nørrebro, Copenhagen
Published: July 21, 2026 06:35
Late Monday evening, a 27-year-old man was taken to the hospital after a stabbing at Mimers Plads in Nørrebro, Copenhagen. Copenhagen Police received the report at 23:15. A 43-year-old man who was at the crime scene was arrested. The victim is moderately…
Sharp rise in Danish flights passengers complaining about delayed flights
Published: July 21, 2026 06:35
The number of Danish flight passengers complaining about delayed flights has risen significantly in 2026, according to data compiled by the Danish Transport Authority (Trafikstyrelsen) for Gjensidige, a Nordic non-life insurance company. While the total…
Denmark warns Danes after new Middle East attacks
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-21/news/round-up/denmark-warns-danes-after-new-middle-east-attacks/
Published: July 21, 2026 05:03
Following renewed attacks in several Middle Eastern countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated its travel advice for Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The ministry stated on X that the attacks make the security situation…
US imposes 50 procent tariffs on more goods from Canada
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-21/global/us-imposes-50-procent-tariffs-on-more-goods-from-canada/
Published: July 21, 2026 05:03
The US is introducing a 50 percent tariff on several Canadian products due to “discriminatory treatment” regarding trade in American cars, dairy products, and alcohol. US President Donald Trump signed three decrees introducing these tariffs, which will…
World’s best female chess player declines presidency
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-21/global/worlds-best-female-chess-player-declines-presidency/
Published: July 21, 2026 05:03
Judit Polgar, considered one of history’s best female chess players, has rejected an offer to become Hungary’s next president, Reuters reports. Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar had urged the 49-year-old to accept the mostly symbolic post. On social…
Iran’s Guard: Two ships on fire in Strait of Hormuz
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-21/global/irans-guard-two-ships-on-fire-in-strait-of-hormuz/
Published: July 21, 2026 05:02
According to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), two oil tankers caught fire on Tuesday night following explosions in the southern Strait of Hormuz. The UKMTO reported that a ship was hit by a projectile eight nautical miles northeast of Limah, Oman, and…
Yemen: Fuel shortage hikes food prices & hunger crisis
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-21/global/yemen-fuel-shortage-hikes-food-prices-hunger-crisis/
Published: July 21, 2026 05:02
According to Save the Children, more children in Yemen are struggling with hunger and malnutrition due to the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. A sharp rise in food and fuel prices means that families who were previously self-sufficient are seeking…
Australian army adopts Danish-made command system
Published: July 21, 2026 05:02
Following a five-year trial period, the Australian government has signed a contract with the Danish software company Systematic to use its Sitaware command-and-control system in the Australian army. The contract is part of an effort to modernize the army’s…
Where young people live affects their chances of getting an after-school job, survey finds
Published: July 21, 2026 05:00
The survey also found that one in four companies that do not currently employ young people would like to do so
Bakken ride gets immediate order after accident
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-20/news/round-up/bakken-ride-gets-immediate-order-after-accident/
Published: July 20, 2026 13:55
After a 19-year-old man in training was hit by the ride “Den Skøre Bus” at the Bakken amusement park on July 8, the Danish Working Environment Authority issued an immediate improvement notice. The notice was given for accident risks to the owner,…
EU fines Chinese web giant billions for unsafe goods
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-20/global/eu-fines-chinese-web-giant-billions-for-unsafe-goods/
Published: July 20, 2026 13:54
The Chinese shopping platform AliExpress faces a fine of 550 million euros for allowing the sale of illegal products, including dangerous toys and cosmetics. According to an announcement from the EU’s Commissioner for Technological Sovereignty, Henna…
Burnham promises economic relief in first No 10 speech
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-20/global/burnham-promises-economic-relief-in-first-no-10-speech/
Published: July 20, 2026 13:54
Andy Burnham has been sworn in by King Charles as the UK’s new Prime Minister, succeeding Keir Starmer as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party. In his first speech outside 10 Downing Street, Burnham stated that the British people need greater…
President gets five more years in African island state
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-20/global/president-gets-five-more-years-in-african-island-state/
Published: July 20, 2026 13:54
The small West African island nation of SĂŁo TomĂ© and PrĂncipe has re-elected Carlos Vila Nova as president. Vila Nova won 55 percent of the votes, while his closest opponent, Nito Viegas D’Abreu, received 41 percent. Vila Nova ran as an independent…
Hamas chooses chief negotiator as new top leader
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-20/global/hamas-chooses-chief-negotiator-as-new-top-leader/
Published: July 20, 2026 13:54
The militant Palestinian movement Hamas has elected 65-year-old Khalil al-Hayya as its new overall leader. According to a high-ranking member, al-Hayya was elected by an “overwhelming majority” and is expected to formally take office in the coming week. He…
At least one reported killed in new US strikes on Iran
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-20/global/at-least-one-reported-killed-in-new-us-strikes-on-iran/
Published: July 20, 2026 09:51
On Monday morning, US attacks hit several locations in the port city of Bushehr in southern Iran, as well as an area near Tabriz in northwestern Iran, killing at least one person and injuring several others. Bushehr contains Iran’s only civilian nuclear…
Norway blaze: Firefighting expected to last ten days
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-20/global/norway-blaze-firefighting-expected-to-last-ten-days/
Published: July 20, 2026 09:51
The fire department expects to continue firefighting efforts in the Norwegian town of Krokstadelva for another ten days. Over 100 homes burned down in the unusually violent fire that broke out on Friday, which has also burned surrounding forest areas.…
Delayed track work extends replacement buses on Zealand
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-20/news/round-up/delayed-track-work-extends-replacement-buses-on-zealand/
Published: July 20, 2026 09:51
Delayed track work due to bad weather has forced DSB to continue running rail buses between Ringsted and Slagelse on Zealand until at least 17:00 on Monday. Additionally, delayed track work on western Funen has resulted in rail buses running between Odense…
Ryanair’s profit fell by 34 percent
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-20/news/round-up/ryanairs-profit-fell-by-34-percent/
Published: July 20, 2026 09:50
Despite a six percent increase in passenger numbers in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026/27, Ryanair’s profit fell by 34 percent, dropping from 820 million euros to 538 million euros. This decline was largely driven by rising fuel prices stemming…
Pest firm to fight larvae in Copenhagen for two weeks
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-20/news/round-up/pest-firm-to-fight-larvae-in-copenhagen-for-two-weeks/
Published: July 20, 2026 09:50
Pest controllers are expected to continue removing the oak processionary moth from Amager Fælled this week and next week, according to Claus Schultz from Rentokil. Daily, two to four controllers will remove the larvae and their nests using a vacuum cleaner…
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