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Troels Lund Poulsen visits Danish troops in Latvia
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-29/news/round-up/troels-lund-poulsen-visits-danish-troops-in-latvia/
Published: October 29, 2025 05:30
Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen, along with the Danish royal couple and Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, arrived in Latvia on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the defense minister will visit Danish soldiers at Camp Valdemar in Adazi, where NATO’s…
“Mette Frederiksen to discuss hybrid threats with Nordic peers”
Published: October 29, 2025 05:29
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will participate in the Nordic Council’s 77th session in Stockholm, discussing the expansion of Nordic cooperation amidst political tensions and war. Key topics include hybrid threats, increased preparedness,…
King Frederik receives military order on Latvia state visit
Published: October 29, 2025 05:29
King Frederik and Queen Mary began a two-day state visit to Latvia on Tuesday, greeted by Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics. As part of the ceremony, King Frederik inspected a Latvian honor guard alongside the president. The royal couple exchanged orders…
Amazon cuts 14,000 jobs to streamline organization
Published: October 29, 2025 05:29
Amazon plans to cut 14,000 office jobs, equal to a 4% reduction of its 350,000 office employees. This move is part of streamlining efforts despite the company recording a net profit of $35.3 billion in the first six months of the year, nearly a 50%…
Gold fever subsides this week after record streak
Published: October 29, 2025 05:29
The price of gold has declined over ten percent recently, dropping to around $3,900 per ounce after peaking at nearly $4,400. Jens Nærvig Pedersen, a commodity analyst at Danske Bank, attributes the drop to decreased international conflicts, particularly…
Danish car-sharing service revises up for 3rd time in 2025
Published: October 29, 2025 05:29
Danish car-sharing service GreenMobility continues its growth journey since its inception in 2016. The company has raised its revenue expectations for the third time this year, now anticipating a growth of 15-17%, up from previous projections by two…
Interview with Frie Grønne, the most controversial party in these elections
Published: October 29, 2025 04:00
“We want to be the party of minorities,” explained the founder of Frie Grønne, Sikandar Siddique, who has recently been accused of antisemitism. He is also the party’s lead candidate in Copenhagen. The Copenhagen Post interviewed him for the series "Meet…
How to get approval to start a business or startup in Denmark
Published: October 29, 2025 04:00
Yesterday, we covered how starting a business in Denmark through the Startup Denmark program can be slow and complicated for non-EU citizens. Today, we share some advice on how to succeed.
The Lynch Interviews: Ian Burns
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-29/art-culture/the-lynch-interviews-ian-burns/
Published: October 29, 2025 04:00
English-Australian writer and theatre director Stuart Lynch contributes a monthly column titled “The Lynch Interviews.” In this series, he engages with prominent internationals residing in Denmark or with Danish individuals who have a global perspective.
The Danish Connection: minks, environment and discrimination
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-28/podcast/the-danish-connection-minks-environment-and-discrimination/
Published: October 28, 2025 13:52
A new twist in the mink scandal, government misleads EU on state of Danish nature and Muslim leader denied citizenship over values
Tårnby: The Green Transition – How Foreign Policy and Economics Shape Our Sustainable Future
Published: October 28, 2025 11:58
Practical Information RSVP or questions: Reach us at connectclub@cphpost.dk or call 71 74 93 94 This event is organized by The Copenhagen Post in collaboration with Inde and Basecamp by Xior. As the world accelerates its green transition, questions arise…
SIRI changes practice for issuing administrative CPR numbers
Published: October 28, 2025 10:45
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has changed its practice for issuing administrative CPR numbers to foreigners. SIRI will no longer provide administrative CPR numbers to foreigners who receive residence and work…
Capital Region leads Denmark in economic growth
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-28/news/round-up/capital-region-leads-denmark-in-economic-growth/
Published: October 28, 2025 10:45
The Capital Region recorded the highest economic growth in Denmark in 2024, with GDP rising 5.8 percent after adjusting for prices, according to a study from Danmarks Statistik. Region Zealand also grew, with a 3.8 percent increase. Growth west of the…
Denmark to get 11 new industrial parks
Published: October 28, 2025 09:16
The new political agreement on 11 state-designated industrial parks was presented Tuesday morning in the main hall at Christiansborg. The parks are targeted at different types of companies and focus on Danish and regional strengths, including green…
Wet, cool week ahead with risk of night frost
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-28/life-in-denmark/wet-cool-week-ahead-with-risk-of-night-frost/
Published: October 28, 2025 05:29
The coming week will bring genuine autumn weather in the form of rain and wind. The days will feature several showers, and night frost may also make an appearance. This is reported by Klaus Larsen, the on-duty meteorologist at the Danish Meteorological…
Frie Grønne reported for election poster on Zionism
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-28/life-in-denmark/frie-gronne-reported-for-election-poster-on-zionism/
Published: October 28, 2025 05:29
Frie Grønne was reported to the police on Monday for an election poster that the party put up in Copenhagen ahead of the municipal election on November 18, writes B.T. The poster in question reads: “Free Copenhagen from Zionism.” The party, led by Sikandar…
Archaeologists uncover 50 skeletons in Aarhus dig
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-28/life-in-denmark/archaeologists-uncover-50-skeletons-in-aarhus-dig/
Published: October 28, 2025 05:29
Archaeologists have discovered over 50 skeletons during an excavation on Sankt Olufs Gade in Aarhus. This was announced by the Moesgaard Museum in a press release. Some of these skeletons may be 900 years old and originate from a former cemetery that has…
It’s almost impossible for foreigners to start a startup in Denmark
Published: October 28, 2025 04:00
For non-EU citizens, starting a business in Denmark through the Startup Denmark program is slow and complicated. Applicants face multiple review steps, long waits, and strict criteria for innovation, scalability, and team. Only around 70 plans are approved…
Posters popping up all over? That’s just the start of the election campaign
Published: October 28, 2025 04:00
Posters went up across the country on October 25, kicking off the three-week sprint to the municipal elections. Political scientist Kasper Møller Hansen explains the Danish campaigning season.
Bureaucrats, bondage and bicycles at the intelligence services – how Nordic Noir can it get?
Published: October 28, 2025 04:00
Many non-Danish speakers have probably been wondering what has been going on in the legal showdown at Lyngby City Court last week between Lars Findsen, the former head of FE (the Danish military intelligence service) on one side, and -rather unusually- the…
Buses replace metro to Copenhagen Airport for 2 days
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-27/news/round-up/buses-replace-metro-to-copenhagen-airport-for-2-days/
Published: October 27, 2025 11:04
Due to renovation work, the metro station at Copenhagen Airport will be closed for two days from October 29 to October 30. Replacement bus services will run between Femøren Station and the airport’s train station. The closure will occur from Wednesday at…
Three Danish banks enter into merger agreement
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-27/news/round-up/three-danish-banks-enter-into-an-agreement-to-merge/
Published: October 27, 2025 10:45
Sydbank, Arbejdernes Landsbank and Vestjysk Bank announced Monday morning that they plan to merge and create one of Denmark’s five largest banks. The proposal will be presented to shareholders at general meetings in early December, where they will make the…
Lyngby: How to Engage in Participatory Democracy – From Voting Rights to Public Debate
Published: October 27, 2025 09:13
This event is organized by The Copenhagen Post in collaboration with Inde, Basecamp by Xior and Science City Lyngby. The event is supported by EuropaNævnet. What does it mean to take part in democracy — beyond casting your vote? How can internationals in…
Roskilde: How to Engage in Participatory Democracy – From Voting Rights to Public Debate
Published: October 27, 2025 09:02
Location: Roskilde Library, Dronning Margrethes Vej 14, 4000 RoskildeDate: Tuesday, 11. NovemberTime: 16:00–18:00RSVP or questions: Reach us at connectclub@cphpost.dk or call 71 74 93 94 This event is organized by The Copenhagen Post in collaboration with…
Possible racist vandalism on election posters
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-27/news/politics/possible-racist-vandalism-on-election-posters/
Published: October 27, 2025 07:56
Election campaigning began in Denmark with many posters; Kashif Ahmad’s were vandalized, possibly for racist reasons.
Over a thousand profiles offer drugs on social media
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-27/news/round-up/over-a-thousand-profiles-offer-drugs-on-social-media/
Published: October 27, 2025 05:32
Illegal nicotine products and substances such as cannabis, opioids, and cocaine are sold on several social media platforms popular among young people. A mapping by Analyse & Tal for advisory platform netstof.dk found 1,341 profiles on Snapchat, Reddit, and…
Charity show on TV 2 raises 137,606,333 kroner
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-27/news/round-up/charity-show-on-tv-2-raises-137606333-kroner/
Published: October 27, 2025 05:32
137,606,333 DKK were collected during TV 2’s charity show “Knæk cancer – et show for sagen,” marking the end of “Knæk cancer”-week. This year’s collection exceeded last year’s total of 132.7 million DKK, though it was shy of the 2021 record of 169.9…
The Copenhagen Post and Ritzau enter partnership. CPH Post launches new (and cheaper) subscription plans
Published: October 27, 2025 04:00
The Copenhagen Post now produces Danish news in English for embassies and internationals, improving coverage and relaunching its website and daily newsletter. We have also launched a new, cheaper subscription plan that includes one free month.
Professor denied Danish citizenship after 13 years for travelling too much
Published: October 27, 2025 04:00
Forskerforum reported that Hillebrand has lived and worked in Denmark since 2012, but when he applied for citizenship, the ministry counted all his short trips abroad and concluded that he had exceeded the allowed time outside the country.
Government proposes tighter rules for foreigners without legal residence
Published: October 24, 2025 13:30
The Danish government has proposed new rules requiring foreigners without legal residence to report daily to the authorities. If the bill is adopted, 223 people who currently report three times a week will have to do so every day at the departure centres…
An extra hour of sleep: Daylight savings time ends this week
Published: October 24, 2025 12:33
Denmark is turning the clocks back one hour in the early hours of Sunday, October 26th, switching from summer time (sommertid) to winter time (vintertid). At 3:00 in the morning on Sunday clocks will suddenly show 2:00 again, giving everyone an additional…
CPC plenum concludes, adopting recommendations for China’s 15th Five-Year Plan
Published: October 24, 2025 10:47
BEIJING, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) — The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) convened its fourth plenary session in Beijing from Monday to Thursday. Participants at the session deliberated over and adopted the Recommendations of the CPC…
Agreement bans TV commercials for gambling during sports events
Published: October 24, 2025 07:04
A broad majority in the Danish Parliament has reached a new agreement to address gambling addiction and protect young people from exposure to betting. The deal introduces a “whistle-to-whistle” ban on gambling advertisements during live sports broadcasts.…
Denmark’s electric cars exceed half a million
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-24/news/round-up/denmarks-electric-cars-exceed-half-a-million/
Published: October 24, 2025 06:56
According to Mobility Denmark, the number of electric cars in Denmark has grown by 200,000 in over a year, now totaling half a million. Mads Rørvig, CEO of Mobility Denmark, notes this trend reflects political and consumer interest in green transformation.…
HK chairman resigns after revelations about dangerous work
Published: October 24, 2025 06:55
Anja C. Jensen, the chair of the Danish trade union HK Danmark, is stepping down following revelations of hazardous work conditions at her private residence. She acknowledged that if the union deemed her resignation best for HK, she would comply. The…
Free Danish conversation clubs bring locals and internationals together
Published: October 24, 2025 03:00
Copenhagen libraries host free conversation clubs where locals and internationals can practice Danish and connect.
Radikale Venstre will run its election campaign in 10 languages
Published: October 24, 2025 03:00
In an exclusive interview with The Copenhagen Post, the national leader of Radikale Venstre, Martin Lidegaard, announced that the election campaign will not be conducted only in Danish.
The Copenhagen Post and Ritzau enter partnership
Published: October 24, 2025 03:00
The Copenhagen Post now produces Danish News in English for embassies and internationals, improving coverage and relaunching its website and daily newsletter.
Meet the mayors: Ellen Emilie (Moderaterne) Local elections special
Published: October 24, 2025 03:00
For this feature in our “Meet the Mayors” series, featuring mayoral candidates from across Denmark, we hear from Moderaterne’s mayoral candidate for the Municipality of Copenhagen.
Flying Tiger to close 18 stores in Denmark amid ‘”consolidation” push
Published: October 23, 2025 14:26
Danish retail chain Flying Tiger Copenhagen plans to shut down more than a third of its stores in Denmark next year as part of what it calls a “strategic consolidation” of its home market operations. The company said Thursday it will close 18 of its 50…
Tax cuts are coming next year, as government agrees on finance bill
Published: October 23, 2025 13:09
Working families stand to save up to 8,500 DKK a year as the government and Conservatives reach agreement ahead of elections
Water consumption hits record low for the first time in decades
Published: October 23, 2025 09:30
Since the introduction of the Water Environment Plan 1 in 1987, water consumption in Denmark has been steadily declining. In 2024, the average water use in Danish households was recorded at 97 liters per person per day, the lowest level since 1987,…
Denmark to reallocate 13 billion DKK for defense boost
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-23/news/round-up/denmark-to-reallocate-13-billion-dkk-for-defense-boost/
Published: October 23, 2025 09:30
The Danish military will contribute to a substantial defense budget increase through reallocations and savings of 13 billion DKK by 2033, as agreed by a political majority. Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen emphasized the need for optimal resource use…
Mette Frederiksen: It’s genius to make Russia pay Ukraine
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-23/news/round-up/mette-frederiksen-its-genius-to-make-russia-pay-ukraine/
Published: October 23, 2025 09:30
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen describes the idea of using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia as nearly ingenious. Ahead of an EU summit in Brussels, there is no agreement yet, but a significant step could be taken…
European Tuesdays: Spotlight on Spain – Culture, Cooperation & the Road Ahead
Published: October 23, 2025 08:28
What role does Spain play in Europe today – and how does it see the future of European cooperation?
European Tuesdays: Spotlight on Germany – Industry, Vision & the Road Ahead
Published: October 23, 2025 08:25
What defines Germany’s role in Europe today – and how is Europe’s largest economy preparing for the challenges and opportunities ahead?
Danish Originals, S8E9: Marie Foegh
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-23/podcast/danish-originals-s8e9-marie-foegh/
Published: October 23, 2025 07:33
From her new apartment in Miami, Florida, Sønderborg-born and recent New Yorker Danish scientist and gynecologist Marie Foegh shares her research findings on hormone replacement therapy for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause
Earnings bite: Tesla faces costs and reduced profits
Published: October 23, 2025 04:59
Tesla’s revenue increased by 12% in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, amounting to $28.1 billion. This surpasses analysts’ expectations, which were $26.4 billion according to LSEG. The revenue growth was driven by a rush of American…
First aid tips change: Call 112 before checking breathing
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-23/news/world/first-aid-tips-change-call-112-before-checking-breathing/
Published: October 23, 2025 04:59
The guidelines for life-saving first aid have been adjusted to prioritize quickly calling 1-1-2 if a person is unconscious, instead of first checking for normal breathing. This change, based on Norwegian experience, aims to improve heart attack recognition…
PM won’t investigate the SMS case further
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-23/news/pm-wont-investigate-the-sms-case-further/
Published: October 23, 2025 04:59
Opposition parties in the Danish Parliament urged further investigation into the restoration of SMS messages related to the Mink case. However, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen rejected this from the parliamentary podium, emphasizing that everything has…
Ahmed Samsam’s source leader receives openness award
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-23/news/ahmed-samsams-source-leader-receives-openness-award/
Published: October 23, 2025 04:59
Transparency International Denmark awarded the Openness Prize 2025 to Jesper Kristensen, Ahmed Samsam’s former handler. Kristensen, who worked at the Danish Security and Intelligence Service (PET), faced charges in 2021 after whistleblowing on Samsam’s…
Troels Lund wants defense chief’s annual Q&A in Parliament
Published: October 23, 2025 04:59
At least once a year, the Defense Chief, Michael Hyldgaard, must appear before the Danish Parliament to answer questions from all political parties. This is a proposal by Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen, which he plans to implement in a…
Bird flu outbreak leads to culling of 36,000 turkeys
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-23/news/bird-flu-outbreak-leads-to-culling-of-36000-turkeys/
Published: October 23, 2025 04:59
Bird flu has been detected at a turkey farm near Sorø, prompting the culling of 36,000 turkeys. Four days prior, 25,000 turkeys were culled due to an outbreak, and ten days before that, 150,000 hens were culled. This string of outbreaks highlights the…
Carpets and petrol cars advised for emergency services
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-23/news/politics/carpets-and-petrol-cars-advised-for-emergency-services/
Published: October 23, 2025 04:59
Municipalities and regions should update emergency plans for vulnerable citizens and practice them in real-life scenarios to be prepared if a crisis occurs. These are the recommendations for emergency planning for vulnerable citizens that the Ministry of…
Islamic leader denied citizenship over values
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-23/news/islamic-leader-denied-citizenship-over-values/
Published: October 23, 2025 04:59
Hafiz Muhammad Idrees, a high-ranking Muslim leader in Denmark, was denied citizenship by the Folketing’s Naturalization Committee due to values seen as contradictory to Danish principles, despite meeting the criteria for citizenship. Venstre’s…
Meet the Mayors: Sisse Marie Welling (Socialistisk Folkeparti) Local elections special
Published: October 23, 2025 03:00
For this feature in our “Meet the Mayors” series, featuring mayoral candidates from across Denmark, we hear from SF’s mayoral candidate for the Municipality of Copenhagen.
The Copenhagen Light Rail will open to passengers this Sunday
Published: October 23, 2025 03:00
After years of work and disruption to traffic, the southern half of the rail will open this weekend. The full line, from Ishøj to Lundtofte, is scheduled to open in summer 2026.
Denmark halts residence permits for international nurses until 2027
Published: October 23, 2025 03:00
Government sets new nursing quota to zero as international nurse recruitment pauses.
Denmark and Nordic countries to cooperate on drone purchases
Published: October 22, 2025 14:00
Denmark and the Nordic countries have signed an agreement to jointly purchase drones. The signing took place on Wednesday during a meeting of the Nordic defence cooperation organisation Nordefco in Helsinki. “We want to facilitate multinational operations…
Nine arrested: 52-year-old man shot and body burned
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-22/news/nine-arrested-52-year-old-man-shot-and-body-burned/
Published: October 22, 2025 11:26
Nine individuals have been arrested and charged with involvement in the murder of a 52-year-old man found dead on September 20 in a forest area near Rønnede. Investigations revealed the victim was shot, and the body was subsequently attempted to be burned,…
2025 set to be a record year for road deer accidents
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-22/news/2025-set-to-be-a-record-year-for-road-deer-accidents/
Published: October 22, 2025 09:50
An unusually high number of deer have been hit on Danish roads in the first nine months of the year, with Dyrenes Beskyttelse reporting 7993 cases from January to September. This is 522 more than the same period last year, potentially making 2025 a record…
Taxpayers can access preliminary tax assessment for 2026 from November 11
Published: October 22, 2025 03:30
From November 11, nearly 5.4 million citizens will be able to access their preliminary tax assessment for 2026 and update their information to avoid unexpected tax bills, the Danish Tax Agency (Skattestyrelsen) said in a press release on Tuesday. The…
No safe crossings: European School Copenhagen faces safety risks
Published: October 22, 2025 03:00
With no proper crossings, uneven cobblestones, and narrow sharp corners, parents and staff at the European School Copenhagen warn of a traffic situation that leaves young students vulnerable.
Meet the Mayors: Jakob Næsager (Det Konservative Folkeparti in Copenhagen) Local elections special
Published: October 22, 2025 03:00
In this ‘Meet the Mayors’ feature, where we cover mayoral candidates from across Denmark in the run-up to local elections, we speak with Det Konservative Folkeparti’s mayoral candidate for the Municipality of Copenhagen.
What do you need to know about Denmark?
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-22/life-in-denmark/what-do-you-need-to-know-about-denmark/
Published: October 22, 2025 03:00
Take part in our International Readers Survey 2025. Among the questions, you will be asked if you plan to vote and which party you are most likely to choose.
What are you doing in Denmark? Diggin’ into Denmark’s witchy past
Published: October 22, 2025 03:00
Derek, Brooke, and Conrad explore Denmark’s witchy past, with 17th-century trials, haunted castles, modern magic, and ghost stories with humor and surprising facts.
Sex is a bit like traffic – remember the speed limit!
https://cphpost.dk/2025-10-22/opinion-2/sex-is-a-bit-like-traffic-remember-the-speed-limit/
Published: October 22, 2025 03:00
A famous Danish comedian is accused – but not convicted – of grooming a 15-year-old schoolgirl back in 2009, when he was himself 31. The many different reactions to the case indicate that norms might be changing and that the relevant legislation in the…