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The Copenhagen Post – your Danish Connection
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SpaceX rises nearly 20% on first trading day
Published: June 13, 2026 06:41
On its first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange, SpaceX stock closed at $161, nearly 20 percent higher than its $135 introductory price. This history-making IPO of over 555 million shares will bring the aerospace company $75 billion, surpassing…
Bureaucracy costs businesses 83,500 full-time jobs
Published: June 13, 2026 06:41
Small and medium-sized enterprises spend an average of 7.4 hours a week on bureaucracy. This corresponds to 83,500 full-time positions and an annual cost of 53 billion kroner. This is shown in a survey by the business organization SMVdanmark, based on…
Youth party distances itself from SF over rehired aide
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-13/news/politics/youth-party-distances-itself-from-sf-over-rehired-aide/
Published: June 13, 2026 06:41
SF Ungdom is distancing itself from The Socialist People’s Party (Socialistisk Folkeparti / SF) in response to the party’s chairperson, Pia Olsen Dyhr, rehiring Thomas Nystrøm as a special advisor. The youth party writes this in an open letter. “We do not…
Ex-aide contradicts Pia Olsen Dyhr in harassment case
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-13/news/politics/ex-aide-contradicts-pia-olsen-dyhr-in-harassment-case/
Published: June 13, 2026 06:41
Søs Marie Serup, a political commentator and former special adviser to Lars Løkke Rasmussen, contradicts the leader og The Socialist People’s Party (Socialistisk Folkeparti / SF) Pia Olsen Dyhr in the case of the party leader’s hiring of Thomas Nystrøm as…
Spokesperson: Agreement on many negotiation topics
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-13/global/spokesperson-agreement-on-many-negotiation-topics/
Published: June 13, 2026 06:41
A spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Esmail Baghaei, stated that the US and Iran have agreed on “a large part of the issues in the negotiations” and are in the “final phase of internal conclusions.” However, Baghaei could not confirm details of a…
Iran’s Foreign Minister: Nuclear talks postponed
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-13/global/irans-foreign-minister-nuclear-talks-postponed/
Published: June 13, 2026 06:40
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, signaled on Friday that a peace agreement between the US and Iran is approaching. Araghchi stated that the unsigned text shows Iran won the war, though nuclear negotiations will occur later. The agreement includes…
Trump: Venezuelan gang leader killed in US strike
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-13/global/trump-venezuelan-gang-leader-killed-in-us-strike/
Published: June 13, 2026 06:40
In a strike ordered by President Donald Trump, the US Southern Command has killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as Niño Guerrero, the leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Trump announced the operation on Truth Social, and US…
Judge upholds Trump name removal from Kennedy Center
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-13/global/judge-upholds-trump-name-removal-from-kennedy-center/
Published: June 13, 2026 06:40
A US federal judge has rejected a request to temporarily suspend a ruling that requires President Donald Trump’s name to be removed from the Kennedy Center. On May 29, Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that only Congress has the power to rename the cultural…
Ukraine EU accession talks to begin on Monday
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-13/global/ukraine-eu-accession-talks-to-begin-on-monday/
Published: June 13, 2026 06:40
On Friday, the EU’s 27 member states decided that initial EU accession negotiations for Ukraine and Moldova will begin on Monday, according to a joint statement by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU President António Costa. Although…
Judge indefinitely blocks controversial Trump fund
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-13/global/judge-indefinitely-blocks-controversial-trump-fund/
Published: June 13, 2026 06:40
A US district judge in Virginia, Leonie Brinkema, has indefinitely blocked a controversial $1.8 billion taxpayer-funded fund backed by President Donald Trump. The Trump administration stated the fund’s purpose was to compensate people suffering from…
Copenhagen Airport baggage handlers resume work
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-13/news/round-up/copenhagen-airport-baggage-handlers-resume-work/
Published: June 13, 2026 06:29
Baggage handlers from the handling company Aviator resumed work at Copenhagen Airport on Friday evening. The employees had stopped work around 17:00 to attend a meeting. The work stoppage caused delays of up to one and a half hours for flights where…
300,000 votes decide DR’s 100 best Danish songs
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-13/news/round-up/300000-votes-decide-drs-100-best-danish-songs/
Published: June 13, 2026 06:29
Based on 300,000 completed ballots, DR has compiled a list of the 100 best Danish songs of all time. Out of one million website visitors who began voting, 300,000 finished, casting a total of 1.5 million votes. The voting ran from June 1 to June 7,…
Huscompagniet’s record build: Workers owed millions
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-13/news/round-up/huscompagniets-record-build-workers-owed-millions/
Published: June 13, 2026 06:29
According to Fagbladet 3F, a group of around 20 workers are missing at least 3.5 million kroner in wages, pension, and supplements from the subcontractor Woodelementer at Huscompagniet’s townhouse project in Ringsted. On Thursday, the employees blocked…
Nicolai Wammen extends temporary German border control
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-13/news/round-up/nicolai-wammen-extends-temporary-german-border-control/
Published: June 13, 2026 06:28
Denmark’s new Minister of Justice, Nicolai Wammen, has informed the EU Commission that Denmark is extending its temporary border control with Germany by four months, starting July 12. According to Wammen, the security situation remains serious with an…
Expert insights: The most important Danish birthday tradition to respect
Published: June 13, 2026 03:00
Birthday is one of those moments when you realise Denmark runs on a different set of social equations. The Danish way of life runs on the principle of fællesskab — the idea that everyone contributes something to the common pool, writes Richard Steed.
Donald Trump’s eldest son spotted in Copenhagen
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-12/news/round-up/donald-trumps-eldest-son-spotted-in-copenhagen/
Published: June 12, 2026 13:47
On Thursday afternoon, Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., was seen in Copenhagen outside Hotel d’Angleterre, surrounded by what Ekstra Bladet reported were Secret Service agents. The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs told DR that his trip was a…
SF member: Leader’s aide put hand down my panties
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-12/news/round-up/sf-member-leaders-aide-put-hand-down-my-panties/
Published: June 12, 2026 13:47
SF’s Lotte Kofoed detailed on a radio program how she was violated by party leader Pia Olsen Dyhr’s special advisor, Thomas Nystrøm, at the party’s 2020 congress. On Facebook, Nystrøm admitted to violating several people in SF, including Kofoed, which led…
Several Danish pension funds steer clear of SpaceX
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-12/news/round-up/several-danish-pension-funds-steer-clear-of-spacex/
Published: June 12, 2026 13:47
Danish pension companies Velliv and PensionDanmark will not invest in SpaceX’s upcoming IPO, joining other Danish funds like PFA, Pædagogernes Pension, AkademikerPension, and Danica. Velliv cited concerns over SpaceX’s valuation and restrictive corporate…
Highest population growth expected around Copenhagen
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-12/news/round-up/highest-population-growth-expected-around-copenhagen/
Published: June 12, 2026 13:46
Projections published by Statistics Denmark on Friday show that 11 municipalities, including Brøndby and Høje-Taastrup, are expected to achieve a population growth of more than ten percent towards 2040. Most of the 11 municipalities are located in the…
Pia Olsen Dyhr stands by advisor hire after criticism
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-12/news/round-up/pia-olsen-dyhr-stands-by-advisor-hire-after-criticism/
Published: June 12, 2026 09:58
SF’s leader, Pia Olsen Dyhr, stands by her hiring of advisor Thomas Nystrøm, who left the party following accusations of inappropriate behavior and sexual harassment. Dyhr stated that six years after apologizing and changing behavior, one should be able to…
Police identify 14-year-old as shooter
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-12/news/round-up/police-identify-14-year-old-as-shooter/
Published: June 12, 2026 09:56
According to Copenhagen Police, an allegedly 14-year-old boy fired three shots at a ground-floor apartment on Finsensvej in Frederiksberg on the night of June 3. The 14-year-old Somali citizen is under the age of criminal responsibility and cannot be…
Advisor apologizes for misconduct to several from SF
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-12/news/round-up/advisor-apologizes-for-misconduct-to-several-from-sf/
Published: June 12, 2026 09:56
Special adviser Thomas Nystrøm has admitted to behaving “completely unacceptably” on several occasions, which led to his dismissal from SF in 2020. His behavior included unacceptable touching of SF alderman Lotte Kofoed on a dance floor, sending an…
Hotels see a marked rise in overnight stays
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-12/news/round-up/hotels-see-a-marked-rise-in-overnight-stays/
Published: June 12, 2026 09:55
In the Easter months of March and April, Denmark recorded a total of 8.3 million tourist overnight stays, representing a two percent increase compared to the same period last year. This growth was solely driven by hotels and holiday centers, which saw…
S. Korea ex-president gets 30 years
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-12/global/s-korea-ex-president-gets-30-years/
Published: June 12, 2026 09:19
South Korea’s former president, Yoon Suk-yeol, was sentenced on Friday to 30 years in prison for ordering a secret drone operation into North Korea. Prosecutors argued he sent the drones to escalate tensions and justify a brief state of emergency he…
Sources: US to pull many jets and warships from Europe
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-12/global/sources-us-to-pull-many-jets-and-warships-from-europe/
Published: June 12, 2026 09:18
According to two high-ranking European officials, the US plans to significantly reduce the fighter jets and warships it provides for NATO operations in Europe. The plan reduces F-16 and F-15E jets from around 150 to 100, maritime surveillance planes from…
Iran news agency: Deal endgame is about nuclear issues
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-12/global/iran-news-agency-deal-endgame-is-about-nuclear-issues/
Published: June 12, 2026 09:18
According to the Iranian news agency Mehr, final negotiations for an agreement between the US and Iran will address the nuclear issue, but not Iran’s missile program. Mehr reports that the draft includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, lifting oil…
Iran has not yet decided on a deal with the US
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-12/global/iran-has-not-yet-decided-on-a-deal-with-the-us/
Published: June 12, 2026 05:04
Iran has not yet made a final decision on whether to enter into an agreement with the US, according to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei. He emphasized that Iran will not compromise on its “red lines” and stated that reports regarding…
SpaceX prices stock for largest IPO ever
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-12/global/spacex-prices-stock-for-largest-ipo-ever/
Published: June 12, 2026 05:03
The space and tech company SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, is going public on Friday at $135 per share. With more than 555 million shares for sale, the listing will bring in $75 billion, making it the largest IPO ever and surpassing Saudi Aramco’s 2019 debut…
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spreads to new areas
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-12/global/ebola-outbreak-in-dr-congo-spreads-to-new-areas/
Published: June 12, 2026 05:03
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, confirmed Ebola cases have risen to 676, including 136 deaths, according to government figures released Thursday. This is an increase from Wednesday’s 635 cases and 127 deaths. Health Minister Roger Kamba announced that…
Three children killed on school bike trip in Holland
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-12/global/three-children-killed-on-school-bike-trip-in-holland/
Published: June 12, 2026 05:03
Three children and one adult died after a car hit a group of cyclists in the Netherlands on Thursday. Two children and an adult were killed at the scene, and another child died Thursday evening at a hospital in Rotterdam. Four other children were seriously…
First European country approves Novo’s Wegovy pill
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-12/news/round-up/first-european-country-approves-novos-wegovy-pill/
Published: June 12, 2026 04:45
The UK has become the first European country to approve Novo Nordisk’s weight loss drug Wegovy in pill form. The daily pill offers a GLP-1 treatment option to support long-term weight management. The pill serves as an alternative to the Wegovy injection,…
Novo Nordisk’s IT systems had an unwelcome guest
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-12/news/round-up/novo-nordisks-it-systems-had-an-unwelcome-guest/
Published: June 12, 2026 04:45
An unwelcome guest has had access to internal IT systems at the Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, the company announced late Thursday afternoon. In response, Novo Nordisk launched an investigation with external cybersecurity experts, contacted…
Think tank: Under 1% chance of reaching climate goals
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-12/news/round-up/think-tank-under-1-chance-of-reaching-climate-goals/
Published: June 12, 2026 04:45
According to an analysis by the think tank Concito, Denmark has less than a one percent probability of meeting its 2030 climate goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 70 percent compared to 1990 levels. A year ago, Concito estimated this probability at 20…
Danish homeowners face rising costs after rate hike
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-12/news/round-up/danish-homeowners-face-rising-costs-after-rate-hike/
Published: June 12, 2026 04:44
As expected, Nationalbanken is following the European Central Bank (ECB) by raising its interest rates by 0.25 percentage points. This brings the leading certificate of deposit rate to 1.85 percent, while the lending rate ends at 2.00 percent. This is the…
Wet summer weekend: brisk winds and low temperatures
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-12/news/round-up/wet-summer-weekend-brisk-winds-and-low-temperatures/
Published: June 12, 2026 04:44
The upcoming weekend will bring unstable weather, according to DMI. On Friday, a rain area will move across Denmark, with temperatures between 13 and 17 degrees and light to fresh winds. Saturday will be cloudy and windy with many showers nationwide, some…
“The housing crisis in Copenhagen is getting worse every month,” and internationals should know that “Danes are quite open if you respect their culture”: Interview with Copenhagen’s Lord Mayor
Published: June 12, 2026 03:00
Six months after taking office, Sisse Marie Welling discusses the housing crisis, the role of internationals, and the key directions she wants Copenhagen to take during her term, in an exclusive interview with The Copenhagen Post.
Danish government plans law to prioritize electricity grid projects as new connections face delays
Published: June 11, 2026 14:00
The Danish government plans to introduce a bill in the coming weeks to decide which projects should be given priority for connection to the country’s strained electricity grid, Business Minister Martin Lidegaard said Thursday. The issue has become a…
More than 80,000 apply for 35,000 places in Copenhagen Marathon 2027
Published: June 11, 2026 13:58
More than 80,000 people have applied for one of the 35,000 available places in the 2027 Copenhagen Marathon, organizers said Thursday. A total of 80,937 people submitted applications for the race, according to Sparta Atletik & Løb, a Danish athletics and…
European Central Bank raises interest rate to as inflation increases
Published: June 11, 2026 13:49
The European Central Bank raised its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 2.25% on Thursday, citing higher inflation driven by rising energy prices linked to the war in the Middle East. The rate increase had been expected by many economists and…
British defense minister resigns over funding row
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-11/global/british-defense-minister-resigns-over-funding-row/
Published: June 11, 2026 12:52
British Defense Minister John Healey is resigning due to disagreement over UK defense spending. In a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Healey stated that Starmer has been unable, and the Treasury unwilling, to allocate the necessary resources to…
Trump: US to take control of Iran’s oil and gas market
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-11/global/trump-us-to-take-control-of-irans-oil-and-gas-market/
Published: June 11, 2026 12:52
US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that the US will soon occupy the Iranian island of Kharg and take full control of Iran’s oil and gas markets. Trump compared this to how the US took control of Venezuela’s oil market after US forces…
Von der Leyen: New pact strengthen EU migration response
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-11/global/von-der-leyen-new-pact-strengthen-eu-migration-response/
Published: June 11, 2026 12:51
When the EU’s asylum and migration pact enters into force on Friday, it will significantly strengthen the EU’s ability to handle the challenge on a European level. Its central elements include more secure external borders with the screening of people…
Danish Prime Minister: Electricity tax to rise again in two years
Published: June 11, 2026 10:01
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has confirmed that the temporary electricity tax reduction will rise again when it expires in two years. Instead, the government will prioritize halving the VAT and completely removing it on fruit and vegetables. The…
Signal failure cancels several trains in Jutland
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-11/news/round-up/signal-failure-cancels-several-trains-in-jutland/
Published: June 11, 2026 10:01
GoCollective has had to cancel more than 20 departures in Jutland on Thursday morning due to a signaling error at Banedanmark. The cancellations include routes between Aarhus and Struer, and between Ribe and Esbjerg, with some of these departures being…
Veterinary prices have risen nearly 50% in six years
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-11/news/round-up/veterinary-prices-have-risen-nearly-50-in-six-years/
Published: June 11, 2026 10:01
According to an analysis by the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority, veterinary prices have risen by up to 50 percent since early 2020, twice as much as general consumer prices. The analysis was prompted by pet owners suspecting declining…
Government begins pesticide ban talks before summer
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-11/news/round-up/government-begins-pesticide-ban-talks-before-summer/
Published: June 11, 2026 10:00
In her opening speech at Folkemødet, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced that Danes must have a national spraying ban “before it is too late.” The government is inviting parliamentary parties to negotiations before the summer holidays. The new…
Denmark’s largest cycling event will take over Copenhagen and disrupt traffic. Then photography, design and Pokémon: your weekend guide.
Published: June 11, 2026 10:00
From Thursday to Sunday, and especially over the weekend, several major events will take place across Copenhagen. Your daily routine may be affected. On the plus side, there will be plenty of activities to choose from, many of them free of charge.
Police attacked with bricks, bottles in Belfast riots
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-11/global/police-attacked-with-bricks-bottles-in-belfast-riots/
Published: June 11, 2026 09:36
On Wednesday evening, police in Belfast, Northern Ireland, used a water cannon to disperse around 300 protesters. The demonstrators, protesting for a second consecutive night, set fire to a truck and threw bricks, bottles, and molotov cocktails. The…
Refugee numbers fall for first time in 10 years
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-11/global/refugee-numbers-fall-for-first-time-in-10-years/
Published: June 11, 2026 09:36
For the first time in over a decade, the number of people forced to flee war, violence, and persecution is falling, according to the UN refugee agency UNHCR’s annual report for 2025. At the end of 2025, 117.8 million people were displaced globally, which…
Danish government temporarily increases the commuting tax deduction: the average commuter would save 2,300 DKK
Published: June 11, 2026 08:13
The Danish government wants to temporarily increase the commuting tax deduction for the rest of 2026 to help workers affected by high gasoline and diesel prices. The proposal, announced Wednesday by the Ministry of Taxation, would increase the tax…
Danish Originals, S11E9: Lena Torslow Hansen
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-11/podcast/danish-originals-s11e9-lena-torslow-hansen/
Published: June 11, 2026 07:22
From her home in the Santa Monica mountains, Aarhus-born, Los Angeles-based Danish-Swedish ceramicist, curator, and bookseller Lena Torslow Hansen revisits her first passion with clay and her roles with some foundational exhibitions
US strikes Iran for second night in a row
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-11/global/us-strikes-iran-for-second-night-in-a-row/
Published: June 11, 2026 04:57
The US military has concluded a second consecutive night of strikes against Iran, which began Wednesday evening. According to Centcom, the self-defense strikes targeted Iranian military surveillance, communication, and air defense systems. While explosions…
Five officers shot dead in Mexico day before World Cup
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-11/global/five-officers-shot-dead-in-mexico-day-before-world-cup/
Published: June 11, 2026 04:57
On Wednesday, five police officers were killed by unknown perpetrators in western Mexico, in an area marked by cartel violence. An additional five people were injured in the shooting, which took place in the state of Michoacán. The attack occurred in the…
Iran reports attacks on US bases in the Middle East
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-11/global/iran-reports-attacks-on-us-bases-in-the-middle-east/
Published: June 11, 2026 04:57
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) claimed it targeted US military facilities at bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The IRGC asserted that 18 US targets at two Kuwaiti airbases were hit and a southern Bahraini airbase was destroyed. However, neither the…
Expected rate hike to raise costs for some homeowners
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-11/news/round-up/expected-rate-hike-to-raise-costs-for-some-homeowners/
Published: June 11, 2026 04:39
When the European Central Bank (ECB) likely raises its interest rate by 0.25 percentage points on Thursday, certain Danish homeowners will feel a direct impact. Specifically, those with F-kort or priority loans will face an increased interest payment of…
Lars Løkke open to sanctioning Israeli minister
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-11/news/round-up/lars-lokke-open-to-sanctioning-israeli-minister/
Published: June 11, 2026 04:39
According to Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, the Danish government is “open to” sanctioning Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to send a stronger signal to Israel. Rasmussen has reached out to EU foreign chief Kaja Kallas for concrete…
Noma Copenhagen reopens and Redzepi as creative director
Published: June 11, 2026 04:39
Noma will reopen as a permanent restaurant in Copenhagen on August 5, with former head chef René Redzepi becoming its creative director. Redzepi, who also retains majority ownership, stepped down in March following a New York Times article in which former…
Queen Mary met feminist and rape victim Gisèle Pelicot
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-11/news/round-up/queen-mary-met-feminist-and-rape-victim-gisele-pelicot/
Published: June 11, 2026 04:39
On Wednesday, Queen Mary met with Gisèle Pelicot, whose ex-husband was convicted in a case of mass rapes against the now 73-year-old French woman. According to a royal house Instagram post, Pelicot’s courage, stoic calm, and dignified voice made a deep…
Pia Olsen Dyhr’s new advisor left The Socialist People’s Party after MeToo case
Published: June 11, 2026 04:38
Pia Olsen Dyhr, Minister of Economic Affairs and the Interior for the Socialist People’s Party (SF), has hired a personal advisor who was dismissed from the party in 2020 following allegations of inappropriate behavior and sexual harassment. The decision…
Full list: The highest- and lowest-paying degrees in Denmark, according to official figures
Published: June 11, 2026 03:00
A new analysis by a Danish think tank shows how much graduates from 242 different degree programs earn a few years after leaving university.
EU migration pact takes effect, but several countries keep border controls
Published: June 10, 2026 14:00
The European Union’s new asylum and migration pact takes effect on Friday after eight years of negotiations and preparation. The agreement is designed to strengthen controls at the bloc’s external borders and improve the management of migration. However,…
Survey finds most Europeans do not expect the United States to defend them and prefer European weapons
Published: June 10, 2026 13:59
Only one in 10 Europeans considers the United States an ally, while majorities across 15 European countries do not believe Washington would come to their defense if their country were attacked, according to a new survey. The survey was conducted in May for…
Danish government open to sanctions against extremist Israeli minister
Published: June 10, 2026 13:58
Denmark is open to sanctioning Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and wants the European Union to take a stronger position on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said Wednesday. Speaking…
More than 7,000 passengers seek compensation after major rail disruption in Denmark
Published: June 10, 2026 13:56
More than 7,000 passengers have applied for compensation after train traffic between Ringsted and Slagelse was shut down for nearly 17 hours on Sunday following damage to overhead power lines. The state-owned rail operator DSB said Wednesday that it had so…
The guide to surviving work meetings with your Danish colleagues
Published: June 10, 2026 12:16
No, you cannot avoid meetings in Denmark. They are simply part of the work culture. But at least you can learn a few rules that will spare you and your colleagues frustration and bad impressions
What are you doing in Denmark? Understanding the new government
Published: June 10, 2026 10:41
In this episode, Copenhagen Post editor-in-chief, Bernardo Basilici Menini, joins Derek to explain what happened behind the scenes, why Danish politics may be entering a new era, and what internationals should watch for regarding immigration, housing,…
Holidays, schools closing and party trucks: here’s what happens in Denmark over the next few weeks
Published: June 10, 2026 09:59
Summer holidays begin at the end of June, while graduating students take to the streets in one of Denmark's loudest annual traditions.
Despite rain, many areas are still drier than normal
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-10/news/round-up/despite-rain-many-areas-are-still-drier-than-normal/
Published: June 10, 2026 09:58
According to the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS), large parts of Denmark are drier than normal for this season, despite recent rain. Central and North Jutland, East Zealand, Lolland, Falster, and Bornholm have dry, very dry, or extremely…
Government drops demand to ease youth citizenship rule
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-10/news/round-up/government-drops-demand-to-ease-youth-citizenship-rule/
Published: June 10, 2026 09:58
Before the election, three government parties advocated making it easier for young people born and raised in Denmark to obtain citizenship. However, SF, De Radikale, and Moderaterne did not succeed in securing this during government negotiations.…
Inflation rises again despite slight food price drop
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-10/news/round-up/inflation-rises-again-despite-slight-food-price-drop/
Published: June 10, 2026 09:58
According to Statistics Denmark, inflation rose in May for the third consecutive month, with the consumer price index increasing by 1.9 percent compared to the same month last year, up from 1.4 percent in April. In May, price increases for hotel stays and…
Police: Illegal cigarette factory cheated state of 62m
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-10/news/round-up/police-illegal-cigarette-factory-cheated-state-of-62m/
Published: June 10, 2026 09:57
According to the National Special Crime Unit (NSK), five people have been charged in a case of illegal cigarette production, where the tax authorities were allegedly defrauded of approximately 62 million kroner. Two of the charged men, aged 56 and 40,…
Afghan spokesperson: 13 killed in Pakistan attack
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-10/global/afghan-spokesperson-13-killed-in-pakistan-attack/
Published: June 10, 2026 09:52
Pakistan has carried out airstrikes against Afghanistan, which have killed 13 people and injured 14 others. This was written on the social media platform X by Zabihullah Mujahid, a spokesperson for the Taliban government. According to Mujahid, the attacks…
Russia builds up military at Baltic Sea borders
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-10/global/russia-builds-up-military-at-baltic-sea-borders/
Published: June 10, 2026 09:52
Russia has recently built new military bases along its borders with Finland, the Baltic countries, and the Baltic Sea, increasing its presence near Denmark. Nordic intelligence sources agree that the Russian threat has grown, with several seeing the…
Starmer calls Belfast riots after stabbing shocking
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-10/global/starmer-calls-belfast-riots-after-stabbing-shocking/
Published: June 10, 2026 09:52
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated on X that Tuesday night’s riots in Belfast, Northern Ireland, were “appalling and completely unacceptable.” He noted that the unrest clearly targeted people due to their background, warning that those responsible will…
Live theatre matters
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-10/opinion/live-theatre-matters/
Published: June 10, 2026 06:51
I laughed and I cried, I was shocked and surprised. Curious, critical , perplexed and inspired . And that was only on Day 2 of the CPH Stage International Theatre Festival 2026 . It was a 10 day blast ! This year’s festival was the platform for 60 shows…
Masked youths hit Belfast streets after knife attack
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-10/global/masked-youths-hit-belfast-streets-after-knife-attack/
Published: June 10, 2026 04:57
On Tuesday, hundreds of anti-immigration protesters took to the streets in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where vehicles were set on fire. The protests erupted after police charged a 30-year-old Sudanese man with a stabbing on Monday evening that left a man in…
US attacks Iran after helicopter downing
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-10/global/us-attacks-iran-after-helicopter-downing/
Published: June 10, 2026 04:57
The US military has concluded attacks against Iran that were initiated on Tuesday evening. According to U.S. Central Command, the precision strikes were conducted in self-defense following the shootdown of a US military helicopter on Monday near the Strait…
Iran announces attacks on several US military bases
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-10/global/iran-announces-attacks-on-several-us-military-bases/
Published: June 10, 2026 04:57
On Wednesday night, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) announced drone and missile attacks against US military bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain, targeting a naval base and two airbases. The IRGC warned of a “more serious reaction” if what it calls US…
Exports point slightly upward again
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-10/news/round-up/exports-point-slightly-upward-again/
Published: June 10, 2026 04:38
Danish exports of goods and services held ground and improved slightly in April. Figures from Statistics Denmark show that seasonally adjusted exports of Danish goods and services totaled 188.9 billion kroner, representing a 0.4 percent increase compared…
Aalborg Portland can get over 16 billion for CO2 storage
Published: June 10, 2026 04:38
Cement producer Aalborg Portland will receive up to 16.4 billion kroner over a 15-year period to capture CO2 from the air and store it, the Danish Energy Agency announced in a press release. The contract has now been signed after Aalborg Portland won a…
Tesla’s driver assist can now be used in Denmark
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-10/news/round-up/teslas-driver-assist-can-now-be-used-in-denmark/
Published: June 10, 2026 04:38
Tesla’s driver assistant system “FSD Supervised” has received provisional approval for use in Denmark, the Danish Road Safety and Transport Agency (Færdselsstyrelsen) announced. The system assists drivers with accelerating, braking, steering, and changing…
Neither Nyrup nor Thorning agreed to be interviewed for the Afghanistan inquiry
Published: June 10, 2026 04:37
Two former Social Democratic Prime Ministers, Helle Thorning-Schmidt and Poul Nyrup Rasmussen, declined to be interviewed by researchers investigating Denmark’s war effort in Afghanistan. Rasmussen excused himself due to a lack of time, while…
Mette Frederiksen after meeting with Zelensky: We must increase support
Published: June 10, 2026 04:37
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated on X that “We must increase support to Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia.” This message followed “important discussions” with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at an NB8 meeting of Nordic and…
Bike race and Pokémon hunt to affect weekend traffic
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-10/news/round-up/bike-race-and-pokemon-hunt-to-affect-weekend-traffic-2/
Published: June 10, 2026 04:37
Several major weekend events will affect traffic in Copenhagen, North Zealand, and the capital area. These events include the international cycling race Copenhagen Sprint and the Pokémon Go Fest in Fælledparken. According to the Danish Road Directorate,…
“My biggest goal is that people don’t go through their mental health challenges alone”: How one international turned his own experience of loneliness into a global wellbeing community
Published: June 10, 2026 03:00
From a volunteer-led NGO to an AI-powered startup, two Danish organisations are tackling loneliness, stress and burnout by helping people recognise mental health challenges before they reach a breaking point
Roskilde Festival sells out 3 weeks before opening
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-09/news/round-up/roskilde-festival-sells-out-3-weeks-before-opening/
Published: June 9, 2026 14:00
All tickets for this year’s Roskilde Festival – including full-festival, one-day, and two-day tickets – are completely sold out, as announced on the festival’s website on Tuesday. Running from June 27 to July 4, the festival features a total of 177 music…
More parents set limits on their children’s gaming
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-09/news/round-up/more-parents-set-limits-on-their-childrens-gaming/
Published: June 9, 2026 13:59
Two-thirds of Danish children between 9 and 15 years old sit in front of a screen to play games almost daily or more. However, more children experience that their parents set limits on how many hours they can spend gaming daily. According to a new study,…
Potent drugs on Europe’s streets raise overdose risk
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-09/news/round-up/potent-drugs-on-europes-streets-raise-overdose-risk/
Published: June 9, 2026 13:57
The EU Drugs Agency’s (EUDA) annual report shows a dangerous increase in strong, pure, and deadly drugs in Europe. EUDA Director Lorraine Nolan states that rapidly developing drug markets make street drugs increasingly unpredictable, risking people taking…
Social Democrats appoint new immigration spokesperson in party reshuffle
Published: June 9, 2026 13:56
Denmark’s governing Social Democrats have appointed a new immigration spokesperson as part of a broader reshuffle of key parliamentary roles following last week’s government formation. Thomas Skriver Jensen will replace Frederik Vad as the party’s…
UN report: Israeli soldiers protect violent settlers
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-09/global/un-report-israeli-soldiers-protect-violent-settlers/
Published: June 9, 2026 13:07
According to a UN report, Israeli soldiers regularly accompany and protect settlers committing violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. Since 2023, settler attacks on Palestinian villages or farmland have increased by 130 percent. The UN states that…
EU Commission wants to ban Russian soldiers from EU
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-09/global/eu-commission-wants-to-ban-russian-soldiers-from-eu/
Published: June 9, 2026 13:07
The European Commission has proposed an entry ban into the EU for Russian soldiers who have fought in the war against Ukraine, as part of its proposal for the EU’s 21st sanctions package. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that, for…
Trump claimed US close to Iran deal 37 times
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-09/global/trump-claimed-us-close-to-iran-deal-37-times/
Published: June 9, 2026 13:07
US President Donald Trump stated overnight into Tuesday that an agreement to end the war in Iran could be in place within two or three days. However, according to a CNN tally, Trump has made similar claims 37 times during the war. Trump described the…
Football fever? Here are some of the best places to watch the 2026 World Cup in Copenhagen
Published: June 9, 2026 13:04
Waterfront public viewing with crowds, at a pub with a pint, or with friends and family at home, this is where you can experience the world's largest sporting event in Copenhagen.
Bike race and Pokémon hunt to affect weekend traffic
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-09/news/round-up/bike-race-and-pokemon-hunt-to-affect-weekend-traffic/
Published: June 9, 2026 10:00
Several major events this weekend will affect traffic in Copenhagen, North Zealand, and the metropolitan area. These include the international cycling race, Copenhagen Sprint, which is expected to heavily impact traffic. The City of Copenhagen advises…
Electricity tax to rise after temporary cut, says Ministry of Business and Industry
Published: June 9, 2026 09:59
Electricity taxes are set to rise again when the temporary two-year reduction expires, as the government does not plan to make it permanent. This was confirmed by Minister of Business and Industry Martin Lidegaard (R) to Børsen. Seven billion DKK has been…
Plant-killing larva recorded in 80+ municipalities
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-09/news/round-up/plant-killing-larva-recorded-in-80-municipalities/
Published: June 9, 2026 09:58
Control agents against box tree moth larvae are reported sold out, and municipalities are warning citizens against discarding withered bushes as garden waste. According to an ongoing survey by Haveselskabet, a non-profit organization for garden owners, the…
PM Frederiksen and Zelenskyy attend Tuesday Nordic-Baltic defense meeting
Published: June 9, 2026 09:57
Closer defense cooperation in the Nordic and Baltic regions is crucial for Europe’s security. This is the message from Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen as she attends the Nordic-Baltic summit in Tallinn, Estonia. Frederiksen emphasizes that it is crucial…
Zelensky expects swift US aid to end war
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-09/general/zelensky-expects-swift-us-aid-to-end-war/
Published: June 9, 2026 05:02
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a “positive” conversation with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, praising their readiness to actively boost diplomacy to end the war. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy met in London with the leaders of France, Great…
China and North Korea share plans to boost cooperation
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-09/global/china-and-north-korea-share-plans-to-boost-cooperation/
Published: June 9, 2026 05:02
During a meeting in Pyongyang, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to expand cooperation between their countries, including in the economy and culture. Xi’s two-day visit is his first to North Korea in seven years. The…
Voter support for Trump is near a record low
https://cphpost.dk/2026-06-09/global/voter-support-for-trump-is-near-a-record-low/
Published: June 9, 2026 05:02
According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, support for US President Donald Trump is near his current term’s lowest level, at 35 percent. This follows voter dissatisfaction over the war against Iran, which caused gasoline prices to rise. Additionally, only 22…
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