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The Copenhagen Post – your Danish Connection
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Hundreds of passengers rebooked after long queues at Copenhagen Airport
Published: October 23, 2026 13:31
At least 352 passengers booked on SAS flights have been rebooked after long queues at security control at Copenhagen Airport caused them to miss their departures. “We understand the frustration and inconvenience that the situation causes, and share our…
Around 21,300 Danish websites lack PHP security updates
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-23/news/round-up/around-21300-danish-websites-lack-php-security-updates/
Published: October 23, 2026 13:30
Around 21,300 Danish websites have not yet been updated following the discovery of two security vulnerabilities in PHP, one of the world’s most widely used programming languages for websites. New figures from the Confederation of Danish Industry (Dansk…
Jacob Harris receives three-year bankruptcy ban
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-23/news/round-up/jacob-harris-receives-three-year-bankruptcy-ban/
Published: October 23, 2026 13:30
Jacob Harris has been banned from managing or sitting on the board of a company for three years following a ruling by the probate court in Roskilde on Friday. TV 2 reported the decision, citing trustee and bankruptcy lawyer Morten Bjerregaard. The ban also…
France deploys 70,000 security personnel ahead of protests
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-23/global/france-deploys-70000-security-personnel-ahead-of-protests/
Published: October 23, 2026 13:30
France will deploy 70,000 security personnel across the country on Saturday as authorities prepare for another round of demonstrations following days of unrest last week. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced the deployment, according to Reuters. He…
Danish ATP pensions to rise by 2 percent in January 2027
Published: October 23, 2026 13:30
Danish pension provider ATP will increase lifelong pension payments by 2 percent from 1 January 2027, benefiting all 5.8 million members, including 1.1 million current pensioners. The increase is the fifth in 10 years. Since 2017, ATP pensions have risen…
Denmark turns clocks back October 25, and here’s how time differences with other countries will change
Published: October 23, 2026 13:00
Denmark is one of the countries that changes its clocks twice a year for daylight saving time. Here’s what happens when the clocks go back, and how it could affect the time difference with your home country.
Danish parliament to debate Greenland-US defense agreement in November
Published: October 23, 2026 10:07
Denmark’s parliament will begin debating a new security and defense agreement between Denmark, Greenland and the United States on 12 November, with a final vote scheduled for 19 November. Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen presented the agreement to the…
Netanyahu orders West Bank lockdown after shooting near Hebron
Published: October 23, 2026 10:05
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered an immediate closure of the city of Hebron and instructed the military to prepare to shut down the entire West Bank following a shooting that left at least five people injured. Netanyahu announced the…
Danish retail sales rose slightly in September
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-23/news/round-up/danish-retail-sales-rose-slightly-in-september/
Published: October 23, 2026 10:01
Retail sales in Denmark rose by 0.4 percent in September compared with August, despite growing pessimism among consumers, according to figures from Statistics Denmark. The increase is adjusted for seasonal fluctuations, price changes and the number of…
Danish military to fund four bus routes to attract and retain staff
Published: October 23, 2026 10:00
Denmark’s Armed Forces will fund four public bus routes connecting selected towns with military garrisons in an effort to recruit and retain more personnel. The initiative is outlined in a funding document approved by the Folketing’s Finance Committee, a…
At least 16 killed and 32 injured as magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes Tibet
Published: October 23, 2026 04:31
A powerful earthquake struck northern Tibet on Thursday evening, killing at least 16 people and injuring 32 others, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua. The earthquake, estimated at magnitude 7.0, occurred at 10:33 p.m. local time, or 4:33 p.m.…
DMI warns of storm-force gusts and rain on Sunday
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-23/news/round-up/dmi-warns-of-storm-force-gusts-and-rain-on-sunday/
Published: October 23, 2026 04:31
Strong winds, heavy rain and potentially elevated sea levels are forecast across parts of Denmark on Sunday, with the west coast of Jutland expected to experience the worst conditions. According to Danmarks Meteorologiske Institut (DMI), the Danish…
New security requirements disrupt travel at Copenhagen Airport
Published: October 23, 2026 04:31
Passengers at Copenhagen Airport face longer security queues through the weekend after regulators ordered additional checks, with some travelers already missing their flights. On Thursday evening, waiting times reached at least 45 minutes at both Terminal…
Trump orders trade talks over security concerns about imported wind turbines
Published: October 23, 2026 04:31
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered trade negotiations with foreign countries over concerns that imported wind turbines and their components could threaten American national security. The directive was issued Thursday in an executive order published on…
Denmark to end mink farming by August 2029 under EU ban
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-23/news/round-up/denmark-to-end-mink-farming-by-august-2029-under-eu-ban/
Published: October 23, 2026 04:31
Denmark’s remaining seven mink farms will have to close by August 7, 2029, after the government decided not to seek an exemption from an upcoming European Union ban. The Ministry for Nature and Animal Welfare announced the decision, citing animal welfare…
Hackers leak more than 421,000 emails from Germany’s AfD party
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-23/global/hackers-leak-more-than-421000-emails-from-germanys-afd-party/
Published: October 23, 2026 04:31
More than 421,000 emails linked to Germany’s right-wing Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), or Alternative for Germany, have been published online following a cyberattack on the party in September. German newspaper Bild reported that 421,179 emails were…
Protests demanding elections and political change erupt across Venezuela
Published: October 23, 2026 04:31
Thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets Thursday to demand elections, as the country’s opposition held its first nationwide demonstrations in nearly two years. Protests took place in the capital, Caracas, and several other cities, including Valencia,…
Politicians push to change rules for dogs suspected of being banned breeds
Published: October 23, 2026 04:30
Several Danish opposition politicians are calling for changes to the country’s dog laws after reports of legally owned dogs being kept in kennels for months while authorities investigate their breeds. Under Denmark’s Dog Act, 13 breeds are banned from…
Copenhagen to open new public waterfront landmark that has drawn worldwide attention in the city center. Here are the details
Published: October 23, 2026 04:00
Designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates, the new public swimming and cultural complex on Paper Island will open in a few week, with 10 pools, harbor bathing and spaces for community activities
Danish retail chains have their stores ransacked amid ongoing riots in France
Published: October 22, 2026 14:00
Several Danish retail chains, including Pandora, Normal and Flying Tiger, have reported damage to their stores as protests over living costs and school conditions escalate into riots across France. The companies confirmed the incidents to Danish business…
Lyon bans demonstrations after riots and widespread vandalism
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-22/global/lyon-bans-demonstrations-after-riots-and-widespread-vandalism/
Published: October 22, 2026 14:00
Authorities in Lyon, France’s third-largest city, have banned all demonstrations scheduled for Saturday following riots and widespread vandalism during protests last weekend. The French news agency AFP reported the decision. In a statement, the prefecture…
International Criminal Court wins EU human rights prize
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-22/global/international-criminal-court-wins-eu-human-rights-prize/
Published: October 22, 2026 14:00
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been awarded the Sakharov Prize, the European Parliament’s annual award recognizing individuals and organizations that defend human rights and freedom of thought. The European Parliament announced the award in a…
Danske Bank announces third round of layoffs this year
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-22/news/round-up/danske-bank-announces-third-round-of-layoffs-this-year/
Published: October 22, 2026 14:00
Danske Bank is cutting 106 jobs, around half of them in Denmark, in its third round of layoffs this year. The bank announced the cuts in a press release on Thursday, saying they are intended to help create a “more efficient and competitive bank”. The…
Danish krone loses value against major currencies in 2026
Published: October 22, 2026 14:00
The Danish krone has lost value in 2026, making Danish goods and services cheaper for customers in several foreign markets while making some holidays abroad more expensive. The krone’s effective exchange rate, a weighted average of its value against the…
Denmark to get 51 emergency supermarkets stocked for major crises
Published: October 22, 2026 14:00
Shoppers across Denmark will be able to buy essential groceries and household supplies during power outages, cyberattacks and other emergencies under a new initiative by Salling Group. The Danish retail giant, which operates Bilka, Føtex and Netto, plans…
Politicians across Danish political spectrum condemn MP’s meeting with Russian ambassador
Published: October 22, 2026 14:00
Politicians from both left and right have criticized independent Danish MP Jacob Harris for planning to meet Russia’s ambassador to Denmark, Vladimir Barbin, on 10 November. Venstre leader Troels Lund Poulsen, Denmark’s former defense minister, expressed…
Monsters, music and market finds: Your Copenhagen Weekend Guide
Published: October 22, 2026 13:50
From a free children’s Halloween party and Tivoli’s monster parade to arena pop, live jazz and more than 500 market stalls, Copenhagen offers plenty to do from October 23 to 25.
Danish People’s Party seeks to strike Pakistani man from citizenship bill
Published: October 22, 2026 10:00
Dansk Folkeparti (DF), the Danish People’s Party, wants a Pakistani man removed from a bill that would grant Danish citizenship to 2,055 foreign nationals next year. The party’s citizenship spokesperson, Mikkel Bjørn, cited a Facebook post from 2016 that…
Security flaws behind Danish website shutdowns were discovered two months earlier
Published: October 22, 2026 10:00
Critical vulnerabilities in the programming language PHP, which forced numerous websites offline Wednesday, were first discovered in August by cybersecurity firms Calif and Wiz. According to OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, Calif, used its artificial…
Police treatment of press at Copenhagen demonstrations prompts high-level talks
Published: October 22, 2026 10:00
Denmark’s national police commissioner, Lasse Boje, will meet representatives of two journalism organizations on Friday following incidents in which police officers struck two press photographers with batons during demonstrations in Copenhagen. The meeting…
Hacker attempts to compromise 1,700 accounts at Aarhus University
Published: October 22, 2026 10:00
A hacker gained access to a server at Aarhus University and attempted to access and change passwords belonging to approximately 1,700 users, the university has confirmed. The attempted password changes were unsuccessful after the intrusion was detected…
EU’s new Arctic strategy puts security and Greenland investment in focus
Published: October 22, 2026 10:00
Growing security concerns and economic opportunities are shaping the European Union’s proposed Arctic strategy, with Greenland playing a central role in its plans. The European Commission presented the proposal this week, following consultations with…
Iran reports attacks on seven ships amid renewed tensions in Persian Gulf
Published: October 22, 2026 10:00
oil transportation. It did not identify the ships, their owners or the precise timing of the attacks. The IRGC also reported that three additional vessels had struck mines west of the Strait of Hormuz. Alongside the announcement, Iran warned the U.S.…
Aula reopens as Danish authorities restore websites following security scare
Published: October 22, 2026 10:00
Aula, Denmark’s widely used school communication platform, reopened Thursday morning after being taken offline Wednesday afternoon because of a global cybersecurity vulnerability. Aalborg Municipality confirmed the reopening in a press release, saying the…
Denmark’s government has allocated 750,000 DKK annually through 2030 to cover property taxes and fees for Russia’s embassy in Copenhagen
Published: October 22, 2026 08:40
The funding appears in the government's budget proposal and stems from an agreement signed with the Soviet Union in 1982
Denmark plans multibillion-kroner purchase of long-range missiles to deter Russia
Published: October 22, 2026 08:40
The acquisition follows a decision announced in September last year by Denmark's then SVM coalition government
Russia to begin diesel shipments to U.S. under new agreement with Trump
Published: October 22, 2026 04:28
The first tanker carrying Russian diesel to the United States is scheduled to depart today following a new agreement between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak confirmed the…
Zelenskyy proposes freezing Ukraine’s front line as basis for ceasefire talks
Published: October 22, 2026 04:28
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested that a ceasefire could begin by freezing the current front line in the war with Russia. Speaking to Fox News on Wednesday, Zelenskyy said halting fighting along existing positions could provide a…
Security flaw in widely used software forces Danish websites offline
Published: October 22, 2026 04:28
Several Danish public websites were shut down Wednesday after security vulnerabilities were discovered in PHP, a programming language used by websites and online services worldwide. Minister for Societal Security and Preparedness Lisbeth Bech-Nielsen…
Fake meat ban email tricks 1,200 Danish regional employees in phishing test
Published: October 22, 2026 04:28
A warning about meat disappearing from workplace canteens prompted 1,200 employees in Denmark’s Capital Region to click a suspicious link in an internal cybersecurity test. The exercise, reported by TV 2 Kosmopol, was designed to assess how well employees…
Germany’s AfD proposes sweeping EU reforms while keeping euro and membership
Published: October 22, 2026 04:28
Germany’s right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party wants to remain in the European Union while substantially reducing the powers of its institutions. Party co-leader Alice Weidel presented the proposal Wednesday at the European Parliament in…
UAE nominates diplomat Lana Nusseibeh for UN secretary-general
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-22/global/uae-nominates-diplomat-lana-nusseibeh-for-un-secretary-general/
Published: October 22, 2026 04:28
The race to lead the United Nations now has seven candidates after the United Arab Emirates nominated diplomat Lana Nusseibeh to succeed Secretary-General António Guterres. The announcement was reported Wednesday evening by AFP. Guterres, a former…
Danish bishops consider moving Great Prayer Day to autumn when holiday returns
Published: October 22, 2026 04:28
Great Prayer Day could return to Denmark’s calendar in a different season, with most bishops of the Church of Denmark open to moving the public holiday from spring to autumn. The discussion follows the government’s announcement that Store Bededag, or Great…
Spotify removes millions of AI-generated songs from playlists and platform
Published: October 22, 2026 04:27
Spotify has removed 50 million AI-generated tracks from its playlists and recommendations this year as part of efforts to limit low-quality content on the streaming service. The company also announced that it had deleted more than 75 million tracks from…
Queen Mary to attend COP31 climate summit in Turkey
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-22/news/round-up/queen-mary-to-attend-cop31-climate-summit-in-turkey/
Published: October 22, 2026 04:27
Queen Mary to attend COP31 climate summit in Turkey with Danish minister Denmark’s Queen Mary will travel to Antalya, Turkey, from November 8 to 10 to participate in the United Nations climate summit COP31, the Danish Royal House has announced. She will be…
How Denmark’s deposit system puts money back in shoppers’ hands
Published: October 22, 2026 04:00
Denmark’s bottle deposit system makes grocery refunds, recycling and street collecting an inportant part of everyday life in Denmark.
Von der Leyen signals new EU trade measures against China
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-21/global/von-der-leyen-signals-new-eu-trade-measures-against-china/
Published: October 21, 2026 13:55
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced plans for new trade measures aimed at addressing what she describes as unfair competition from China. Speaking at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday, von der Leyen said…
Russia releases American jailed on mercenary charges after Trump’s request
Published: October 21, 2026 13:55
Russia has released American citizen Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired teacher from Michigan who had been detained for more than four years after Russian forces captured him in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the release on…
Former Hungarian central bank governor arrested on suspicion of financial fraud
Published: October 21, 2026 13:55
Hungary’s former central bank governor György Matolcsy was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of financial fraud linked to his time in office, according to news agency AFP. Matolcsy, 71, led the Hungarian National Bank from 2013 to 2025 and was a close ally…
Denmark guarantees 750 million kroner loan for Ukrainian rocket fuel factory in Vojens
Published: October 21, 2026 13:55
Denmark will guarantee a loan worth 750 million kroner ($110 million) for a Danish subsidiary of Ukrainian defense company Fire Point to establish a rocket fuel factory in southern Jutland. The Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs announced…
Severed network cable disrupts departure screens and train information apps across Denmark
Published: October 21, 2026 13:55
A severed network cable at Banedanmark disrupted departure and arrival information at many train stations across Denmark on Wednesday. The problem also affected the MitTog app, while users experienced difficulties getting updated information on…
New partnership aims to connect lonely patients with social activities through their GPs
Published: October 21, 2026 13:54
A new partnership in Denmark aims to help people experiencing loneliness and social isolation access community activities through referrals from their general practitioners. Many people visit their doctors because they feel lonely, but their needs cannot…
Venstre and other opposition parties expect to be left out of Denmark’s 2027 budget deal
Published: October 21, 2026 13:54
Venstre does not expect to be included in an agreement with the government on Denmark’s 2027 national budget, party chairman Troels Lund Poulsen said after an introductory meeting on Wednesday. “There is no willingness to listen to our views. It is a…
Danish municipalities shut down IT systems after potential security risk
Published: October 21, 2026 13:54
Kombit, the IT organization serving Denmark’s municipalities, has shut down several of its digital services, either fully or partially, after identifying a potential technical security risk. The shutdown began Wednesday afternoon and affects services…
How to eat at a Danish restaurant like a Dane
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-21/life-in-denmark/how-to-eat-at-a-danish-restaurant-like-a-dane/
Published: October 21, 2026 13:30
A practical guide to traditional Danish dining, from booking your table and understanding the menu to tipping, time limits and what to drink.
What Are You Doing in Denmark? What does it mean to grow up in Denmark and still be treated like a foreigner?
Published: October 21, 2026 10:47
In this episode, Derek sits down with Lena Rexhepi, who arrived in Denmark from Kosovo as a nine-year-old refugee in 1999. Now the author of But Where Are You Really From? Foreign There, Foreign Here: From Kosovo to Denmark, Lena shares her story of…
Magasin data breach exposes customer details
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-21/news/round-up/magasin-data-breach-exposes-customer-details/
Published: October 21, 2026 10:01
Unauthorized people have gained access to parts of the computer systems of the Danish department store chain. Magasin reported the incident in an email to DR, the Danish public broadcaster. Following the breach, Magasin warned members of its customer…
Witkoff arrives in Russia for Putin talks on Ukraine
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-21/global/witkoff-arrives-in-russia-for-putin-talks-on-ukraine/
Published: October 21, 2026 10:01
The United States special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in the Russian city of Saint Petersburg on Wednesday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the war in Ukraine. The state-run Russian news agency Tass reported the arrival. Witkoff is…
Foreign workers and older employees fuel Denmark’s job market growth
Published: October 21, 2026 10:01
The Danish labor market added 3,600 wage earners in August, according to a report published Wednesday morning by Danmarks Statistik, the national statistical authority of Denmark. The increase follows a July that showed signs of a small slowdown. The new…
Energinet to prioritize addressing public service queries as power grid capacity runs short
Published: October 21, 2026 10:01
Denmark’s power grid operator will answer hundreds of connection requests in November while big data centers face long delays. Energinet, the Danish state-owned electricity transmission company, has now mapped out the capacity needs on the country’s…
EU to press UK and Canada to boost Ukraine aid
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-21/global/eu-to-press-uk-and-canada-to-boost-ukraine-aid/
Published: October 21, 2026 10:01
The European Union is increasing pressure on Britain, Canada, and other international partners to give more financial support to Ukraine. In a speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday, European Council President António Costa said…
Nets loses case over abuse of market position
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-21/news/round-up/nets-loses-case-over-abuse-of-market-position/
Published: October 21, 2026 10:01
The payment company Nets has lost a court case against Konkurrencerådet, the Danish Competition Council, which serves as the public competition authority in Denmark. The ruling was delivered Wednesday by Sø- og Handelsretten, the Danish Maritime and…
UN report warns world is now certain to exceed 1.5-degree warming limit
Published: October 21, 2026 10:01
Decades of poor action on climate change mean global warming will unavoidably pass 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial times, according to a report from the United Nations Environment Programme, known as UNEP. The findings come from UNEP’s “Emission…
New EU Arctic strategy promises closer cooperation with Greenland
Published: October 21, 2026 04:18
The European Commission wants to strengthen ties with Greenland through increased investment and cooperation on energy, infrastructure and security. The plans are outlined in a new Arctic strategy presented Tuesday. “There is no doubt that this Arctic…
More than 300,000 U.S. visas revoked since Trump returned to office
Published: October 21, 2026 04:18
The Trump administration has revoked more than 300,000 U.S. visas since President Donald Trump began his second term in January 2025, according to the State Department. The figure marks a sharp increase from August 10, when the department reported more…
Share of 21-year-olds living at home in Denmark nearly doubles since 2011
Published: October 21, 2026 04:18
More young adults in Denmark are choosing to stay in their family homes, with the share of 21-year-olds living with their parents rising from 32 percent in 2011 to 57 percent in 2025. The figures come from Statistics Denmark and are highlighted in a new…
France tightens security measures ahead of another weekend of protests
Published: October 21, 2026 04:18
French authorities have temporarily banned people from carrying petrol, gas canisters and fireworks across the Paris region following a weekend of protests marked by vandalism and looting. The restrictions took effect Tuesday and will remain in place…
Denmark warns travelers in France to avoid protests as curfews continue
Published: October 21, 2026 04:18
Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised people in France to stay away from demonstrations and large gatherings because of the risk of violence. In updated travel advice on its website, the ministry warns that unrest and clashes between protesters…
Trump urges Zelenskyy to reach peace deal as U.S. envoy prepares for Russia talks
Published: October 21, 2026 04:17
U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reach an agreement with Russia, saying Ukraine’s population is growing tired of the war. “We want Zelenskyy to make a deal. He can make a deal,” Trump said Tuesday,…
Plans to tighten Denmark’s senior pension rules dropped after political opposition
Published: October 21, 2026 04:17
The government has abandoned proposed changes to Denmark’s senior pension scheme after failing to secure support from parties behind the existing agreement. Employment Minister Ane Halsboe-Jørgensen announced the decision Tuesday following a meeting with…
Nigeria confirms first Ebola case as outbreak spreads across Africa
Published: October 21, 2026 04:17
Nigerian health authorities have confirmed an Ebola infection in a woman who traveled from Uganda to the capital, Abuja, according to Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate. The case was confirmed Tuesday, AFP reports. The woman was admitted to a private…
Four Danish opposition parties demand broader tax cuts in government plan
Published: October 21, 2026 04:17
Denmark’s Liberal Party, Liberal Alliance, the Conservative People’s Party and Denmark’s Democrats say they will reject the government’s upcoming tax plan unless it includes cuts for people earning less than 58,000 DKK a month. The four opposition parties…
Internationals voted more in Denmark’s 2025 local elections, but turnout remained less than half that of Danish citizens
Published: October 21, 2026 03:55
A University of Copenhagen study shows rising foreign voter participation alongside differences by country of origin and across Danish municipalities.
Government plan would remove SU from 14,000 students living with parents
Published: October 20, 2026 13:51
About 14,000 higher education students living with their parents would lose their entire state education grant under the government’s proposed 2027 budget. Another 8,000 students in the same group would receive lower payments, Research, Education and…
Minister calls for talks after report finds major employment losses due to stress
Published: October 20, 2026 13:51
Economic and Interior Affairs Minister Pia Olsen Dyhr will convene labor unions, employer organizations and other groups for talks on preventing work-related stress. The first roundtable discussion will take place Friday following a new report from the…
EU puts security at center of new Arctic strategy
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-20/news/round-up/eu-puts-security-at-center-of-new-arctic-strategy/
Published: October 20, 2026 13:51
The European Commission has made security the main focus of its new Arctic strategy as Russia and China expand their activity in the region. The approach marks a significant shift from the European Union’s 2021 strategy, which concentrated primarily on…
Record trout catch in Varde River follows restoration efforts
Published: October 20, 2026 13:50
Anglers caught a record 1,400 large trout in Denmark’s Varde River during 2025, according to science news outlet Videnskab.dk. Researchers have also found trout fry at more locations in the river system than at any point during the past 40 years. “It is…
What Danes are talking about: The four “wise men” of Denmark and their economic forecasts
Published: October 20, 2026 13:31
Denmark’s economic wise men have assessed growth and food taxes. Here’s who they are and what their latest report says.
The Danish Connection: Police armed with stun guns, CPR records exposed in a historic breach, and warming seas push fish species out of Denmark
Published: October 20, 2026 12:45
This week on The Danish Connection: We break down a new plan to roll out stun guns across every police district after a two-year trial, alongside a nearly 800-million-kroner funding boost from 2027 to expand the police and PET. We look at how the trial…
Social Democrat warns foreign labor risks creating master-servant society
Published: October 20, 2026 10:01
Social Democratic finance spokesperson Kaare Dybvad Bek has warned that Denmark risks developing a society divided between those providing low-paid services and those becoming dependent on them. “What do we become as human beings if we slowly let low-paid…
Lego named Denmark’s most valuable brand at 114 billion DKK
Published: October 20, 2026 10:01
Lego has Denmark’s most valuable brand, with an estimated value of 114 billion DKK, according to a report by British consultancy Brand Finance. The Danish toy company’s brand value increased by 54 percent from the previous year, business newspaper Børsen…
MobilePay launches digital proof of age for use in Danish stores
Published: October 20, 2026 10:01
MobilePay’s nearly 4.8 million Danish users will be able to document their age through the payment app when shopping in physical stores. The feature will appear under the app’s “Wallet” menu in an update being gradually released from Tuesday, Vipps…
Pensioners occupy Aarhus rehabilitation center to protest closure
Published: October 20, 2026 10:01
Between 10 and 12 pensioners occupied Rehabiliteringshøjskolen in Risskov on Tuesday and locked staff outside to protest its planned closure. The demonstration began after the Aarhus City Council decided to close the residential rehabilitation center at…
Expert Insights: You can be trusted in Denmark – and still feel invisible
Published: October 20, 2026 10:00
An unanswered greeting at a supermarket checkout and a conversation that stays in Danish at the lunch table can leave the same impression: nobody notices that you are here. Understanding the cultural logic can help - but so can giving your Danish…
Danish home sales fall 12 percent as higher rates slow market
Published: October 20, 2026 04:54
Denmark’s housing market is showing signs of slowing after a strong start to 2026, according to transaction figures from property portal Boligsiden. A total of 7,709 homes were sold in September, 12 percent fewer than in the same month last year. Housing…
Copenhagen mayor disputes Frederiksen’s claims about meat in nursing homes
Published: October 20, 2026 04:54
Copenhagen Lord Mayor Sisse Marie Welling of the Socialist People’s Party has accused Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of presenting an inaccurate picture of food policies in the city’s nursing homes. Frederiksen wrote on Instagram that a Copenhagen…
More than half of surveyed Danish teachers feel stressed every week
Published: October 20, 2026 04:54
More than half of teachers in a new union survey said they experience stress daily or weekly, with most attributing it to their working conditions. The survey by Danmarks Lærerforening, the Danish Union of Teachers, included responses from 1,901 public…
Denmark and Vietnam to establish strategic partnership
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-20/news/round-up/denmark-and-vietnam-to-establish-strategic-partnership/
Published: October 20, 2026 04:54
Denmark and Vietnam will establish a strategic partnership during Vietnamese President Tô Lâm’s state visit to Denmark this week. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of the Social Democrats and Lâm are expected to formally enter into the agreement Tuesday,…
The ultimate safety net: why joining an a-Kasse could be your smartest career move
Published: October 20, 2026 04:49
For many international professionals, Denmark’s workplace culture is highly appealing, defined by flat hierarchies, high trust and an enviable work-life balance. But transitioning into this unique environment involves adapting to both unwritten social…
5 Danish autumn traditions to discover in Copenhagen
https://cphpost.dk/2026-10-19/art-culture/5-danish-autumn-traditions-to-discover-in-copenhagen/
Published: October 19, 2026 19:12
From chestnut crafts and mushroom walks to duck dinners, discover five Danish traditions that bring autumn to life in Copenhagen.
Independent authority to investigate police strikes against photographers
Published: October 19, 2026 13:57
The Independent Police Complaints Authority will investigate reports that police officers struck two press photographers with batons during demonstrations in Copenhagen on Saturday. The photographers worked for Danish newspapers Politiken and Ekstra Bladet…
Delayed UN climate reports could weaken action before COP33, Danish expert warns
Published: October 19, 2026 13:57
Global climate efforts could face serious setbacks if the UN climate panel does not publish its next assessment reports before the COP33 summit in 2028, a Danish climate expert has warned. “Without the reports, countries will stand on a basis that is less…
Copenhagen begins separate collection of used diapers for recycling
Published: October 19, 2026 13:57
The City of Copenhagen began installing separate waste bins for used diapers in residential courtyards and municipal day-care centers Monday. Diapers previously had to be placed with residual waste and were incinerated. They will now be processed at…
Study finds misogynistic TikTok content can appear within minutes
Published: October 19, 2026 13:57
Young male TikTok users can encounter misogynistic content within minutes, even when they do not actively search for it, according to a Danish study. Researchers from the Center for Digital Pedagogy and Analyse & Tal created eight fictional profiles…
Denmark is sunnier than you might think and sunnier than in the past: See how your municipality and region compare
Published: October 19, 2026 13:50
Sunshine has increased across Denmark, while recent years have also been among the warmest on record. Here is how the country’s municipalities and regions compare.
Austrian Airlines flight diverted to Sofia after possible bomb threat
Published: October 19, 2026 09:57
An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Sofia after the crew reported a possible bomb threat. The Airbus A320 landed safely in the Bulgarian capital at 11:25 p.m. Danish time, according to flight information cited…
Student protesters block entrances to Louvre Museum in Paris
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Published: October 19, 2026 09:57
Student protesters blocked the entrances to the Louvre Museum in Paris on Monday, preventing it from opening as scheduled. Students from École du Louvre, a higher education institution specializing in art history and archaeology, organized the protest,…
Putin proposes meeting with Trump and Xi on Ukraine, report says
Published: October 19, 2026 09:57
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed meeting US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping next month to discuss the war in Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal reported. Unnamed sources told the newspaper that Putin hopes to negotiate an…
Government wants employers to fund Danish lessons for foreign workers
Published: October 19, 2026 09:57
The Danish government wants employers to pay for Danish lessons for workers from countries outside the European Union before they arrive in Denmark. Social Democratic finance spokesperson Kaare Dybvad Bek announced the proposal Monday during the…
Regional trains suspended between Odense and Fredericia after cable damage
Published: October 19, 2026 09:57
Regional train services between Odense and Fredericia have been suspended until at least 2 p.m. Monday because of a severed cable. DSB, Denmark’s national rail operator, has ordered rail replacement buses and updated its journey planner. InterCity and…
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