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Who can vote, what to vote for, where, when, and how: everything you need to know about the Danish political election happening this Tuesday
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-21/news/politics/who-can-vote-what-to-vote-for-where-when-and-how-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-danish-political-election-happening-this-tuesday/
Published: March 21, 2026 07:00
On March 24, Danes and internationals will vote to elect the new Parliament, which will appoint the next Prime Minister and government to govern Denmark for the next three years.
Do’s and don’ts for Danes dealing with foreigners
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-21/life-in-denmark/dos-and-donts-for-danes-dealing-with-foreigners/
Published: March 21, 2026 06:00
Most internationals don’t know about “Week 27.” But they appreciate it when Danes explain how things work in Denmark and what the “right way” to do things is. These are the most important things you should (and shouldn't know) with internationals, writes…
Alternativet candidate assaulted after campaign event
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-20/news/round-up/alternativet-candidate-assaulted-after-campaign-event/
Published: March 20, 2026 15:00
Gitte Dreier Jacobsen, a parliamentary candidate for The Alternative, was followed and assaulted after a debate in Aarhus on Thursday. According to the party, several individuals pursued her while shouting accusations of animal cruelty. She was struck in…
“Vote Denmark back!”: This is how a right-wing coalition could run Denmark
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-20/news/politics/vote-denmark-back-this-is-how-a-right-wing-coalition-could-run-denmark/
Published: March 20, 2026 15:00
Tax cuts, stricter immigration rules and tighter public spending could define a right wing coalition, with clearer priorities but reduced flexibility in policy and governance.
The late King of Rock’s wife, Priscilla Presley, invites fans to talks in Denmark
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-20/news/round-up/the-late-king-of-rocks-wifepriscilla-presley-invites-fans-to-talks-in-denmark/
Published: March 20, 2026 14:59
Priscilla Presley is visiting Denmark this weekend to share stories about her life with the “King of Rock,” Elvis Presley. She will give a sold-out lecture in Randers on Saturday, but will return in October for “An Evening with Priscilla Presley” in…
Danish Bandidos president convicted for continued operation of the gang
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-20/news/round-up/danish-bandidos-president-convicted-for-continuing-club/
Published: March 20, 2026 14:58
Ten high-ranking members of the banned Bandidos MC Denmark, including president Pelle Lindberg, have been sentenced to six months in prison for illegally continuing the club. The Glostrup Court found that the men held systematic monthly meetings in early…
Indian firms are lining up to take advantage Novo patent expiry
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-20/news/round-up/indian-firms-are-lining-up-to-take-advantage-novo-patent-expiry/
Published: March 20, 2026 14:57
Novo Nordisk’s patent for semaglutide, the active ingredient in its weight-loss medication, expires in India this Friday. Consequently, 40 companies are expected to launch cheaper versions, which doctors predict could more than double the number of…
Denmark drops to third place in new UN World Happiness Report
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-20/news/round-up/denmark-drops-to-third-place-in-new-un-world-happiness-report/
Published: March 20, 2026 11:00
Denmark has dropped one place to third in the latest World Happiness Report, as Finland remains the world’s happiest country for the ninth consecutive year. Iceland ranks second, while Afghanistan again places last. The report, widely regarded as the…
Sun to burn away morning fog during a calm weekend
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-20/news/round-up/sun-to-burn-away-morning-fog-during-a-calm-weekend/
Published: March 20, 2026 10:59
A weekend of beautiful, sunny spring weather awaits, inviting people into nature. According to DMI meteorologist Mille Jensen, just like Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will begin with fog across much of the country, which is expected to clear during the…
Majority of teachers in Denmark see drop in academic levels
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-20/news/round-up/majority-of-teachers-in-denmark-see-drop-in-academic-levels/
Published: March 20, 2026 10:58
A survey by the Danish Teachers’ Association reveals that 62 percent of teachers believe primary school students have become academically weaker over the past five years. Chairman Gordon Ørskov Madsen calls this a “serious problem” affecting students’…
More people are reporting missing electricity refunds
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-20/news/round-up/more-people-are-reporting-missing-electricity-refunds/
Published: March 20, 2026 10:57
According to the Danish Consumer Ombudsman, an increasing number of consumers are complaining that electricity companies are failing to refund overpaid estimated (aconto) payments. While consumers pay estimated amounts in advance, they are legally entitled…
The right-wing party Liberal Alliance wants to cut 23 billion from public administration
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-20/news/round-up/the-right-wing-party-liberal-alliance-to-cut-23-billion-from-public-administration/
Published: March 20, 2026 05:41
Liberal Alliance has presented an economic plan featuring 55.5 billion DKK in tax cuts. Key proposals include abolishing the middle and “top-top” taxes, lowering corporate tax, and making the first 5,000 DKK earned monthly tax-free. To fund these cuts, the…
Mette Frederiksen: addressing fuel prices will be a priority for the government after election
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-20/news/round-up/mette-frederiksen-room-to-ease-fiscal-policy/
Published: March 20, 2026 05:41
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that addressing rising fuel prices will be a priority for the government following the March 24 election. Potential measures include a fuel supplement for food checks, adjusted transport deductions, or a temporary…
Report: More pig space won’t hurt the Danish economy
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-20/news/round-up/report-more-pig-space-wont-hurt-the-danish-economy/
Published: March 20, 2026 05:40
Increasing space for conventional Danish pigs by 50% by 2031 would cost society 4.8 billion DKK annually, according to a Kraka Economics report. Although this may impact individual farmers, Professor Lars Gårn Hansen notes that pig production currently…
Amazon founder to automate production via AI
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-20/news/round-up/amazon-founder-to-automate-production-via-ai/
Published: March 20, 2026 05:39
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is in early discussions to raise $100 billion for a new fund to acquire manufacturing companies and use artificial intelligence to automate them. The fund aims to transform the industry by targeting sectors like chip production,…
“I was the hiring manager,” says career coach, “But it struck me, working with internationals, how hard it was for them. Which it didn’t need to be.”
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-20/business-education/career/i-was-the-hiring-manager-says-career-coach-but-it-struck-me-working-with-internationals-how-hard-it-was-for-them-which-it-didnt-need-to-be/
Published: March 20, 2026 04:00
A Danish career coach saw how hiring really works in Denmark, and why it doesn’t work as easily for everyone. With her motto, “Not networking is not working,” Nischa Don Maak founded Career Club DK to help internationals in their job search.
Right wing party proposes ending permanent residence permits for foreigners
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-19/news/round-up/right-wing-party-proposes-ending-permanent-residence-permits-for-foreigners/
Published: March 19, 2026 15:00
The Danish People’s Party on Thursday presented a proposal to abolish permanent residence permits for most foreigners in Denmark and replace them with temporary permits. The proposal would mean that foreigners could no longer obtain permanent residence…
Diesel price reaches highest level ever in Denmark
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-19/news/round-up/diesel-price-reaches-highest-level-ever-in-denmark/
Published: March 19, 2026 14:59
The price of diesel in Denmark has reached its highest level on record, following developments linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Energy company OK on Thursday raised its list price for diesel to 18.39 kroner per liter, according to data cited by…
European Central Bank raises inflation but keeps interest rates unchanged
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-19/news/round-up/european-central-bank-raises-inflation-but-keeps-interest-rates-unchanged/
Published: March 19, 2026 14:58
The European Central Bank raised its inflation forecast for 2026 to 2.6 percent from 1.9 percent, citing higher energy prices caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East. The bank kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday but said the conflict has changed…
Six countries pledge to help in the Strait of Hormuz
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-19/news/round-up/six-countries-pledge-to-help-in-the-strait-of-hormuz/
Published: March 19, 2026 14:57
The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan have issued a joint statement declaring their readiness to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The countries condemned Iranian attacks on ships and infrastructure, noting…
How will a red government change your life as an international in Denmark?
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-19/news/politics/how-will-a-red-government-change-your-life-as-an-international-in-denmark/
Published: March 19, 2026 13:38
For Denmark’s left-wing bloc, securing a stable majority after the snap election on March 24, 2026 will not be a straightforward process. Polls indicate that a “red government” is more likely to emerge than a “blue government”, but it may once again depend…
Two public gatherings, a children’s literature festival, and one last visit to the city’s museums before summer – what to do this weekend in Copenhagen?
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-19/life-in-denmark/two-public-gatherings-a-childrens-literature-festival-and-one-last-visit-to-the-citys-museums-before-summer-what-to-do-this-weekend-in-copenhagen/
Published: March 19, 2026 11:00
This won’t be one of those weekends with many options. Yes, there are a couple of events that will allow you to spend a morning or afternoon outside. But this may also be the last weekend to visit the museums before summer arrives.
Mette Frederiksen open to using emergency brake against new refugee flow
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-19/news/round-up/mette-frederiksen-and-italian-right-wing-prime-minister-meloni-warn-of-new-migration-wave/
Published: March 19, 2026 11:00
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said she is ready to use an emergency brake at the border if the war in the Middle East causes a new wave of refugees. The emergency brake was agreed after the 2015 refugee crisis and allows Denmark to refuse asylum…
Mette Frederiksen open to dropping to wealth tax
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-19/news/round-up/mette-frederiksen-open-to-dropping-to-wealth-tax/
Published: March 19, 2026 10:58
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says she is open to alternatives to the wealth tax the Social Democrats want to introduce. The tax is intended to fund the party’s school plan. In an interview with Jyllands-Posten, Frederiksen said Social Democrats are…
Large companies in Denmark’s food and agro-industry say that they have a shortage of workers
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-19/news/round-up/large-companies-in-denmarks-food-and-agro-industry-say-that-they-have-a-shortage-of-workers/
Published: March 19, 2026 10:58
Large companies in Denmark’s food and agro-industry say that a shortage of workers is limiting production and affecting jobs across the country. A survey conducted by Landbrug & Fødevarer in February 2026, with responses from 50 companies, shows that labor…
Black smoke rises from fire at construction site in Copenhagen
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-19/news/round-up/black-smoke-rises-from-fire-at-construction-site-in-copenhagen/
Published: March 19, 2026 10:57
Thick black smoke rose Thursday morning from a fire at a construction site in Nordhavn in Copenhagen. Copenhagen Police confirmed they were on the scene on Containervej. Authorities said the fire has now been extinguished, but emergency crews remain in the…
Danish Originals, S10E7: Christian Mathiasen
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-19/podcast/danish-originals-s10e7-christian-mathiasen/
Published: March 19, 2026 07:44
Former soccer player and market manager for Joe & The Juice Christian Mathiasen shares his thoughts on working in the Danish people-centric food and beverage company
Media: Denmark prepared for possible attack from the USA in January
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-19/news/round-up/media-denmark-prepared-for-possible-attack-from-the-usa-in-january/
Published: March 19, 2026 05:46
In January, Denmark prepared for a possible U.S. attack on Greenland. Danish soldiers were deployed with explosives intended to destroy runways in Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq to prevent U.S. military aircraft from landing troops if President Donald Trump…
Greenland may soon get parity in join Nordic Council
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-19/news/round-up/commission-to-review-greenlands-nordic-council-parity/
Published: March 19, 2026 05:45
A commission has been established to propose how the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Åland can participate on equal terms in the Nordic Council and the Nordic Council of Ministers. This decision, announced this week, aims to update the 1962 Helsinki Treaty,…
Queen Margrethe’s appoints a new lady-in-waiting
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-19/news/round-up/lene-balleby-becomes-queen-margrethes-new-lady-in-waiting/
Published: March 19, 2026 05:44
Starting in April, Lene Balleby will become Queen Margrethe’s new lady-in-waiting. Balleby, who served as the Royal House’s communications chief for 17 years until February 2025, will assist the 85-year-old former regent at official and private events. The…
Conservatives want to ease taxes and duties by 34 billion
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-19/news/round-up/conservatives-want-to-ease-taxes-and-duties-by-34-billion/
Published: March 19, 2026 05:44
The Conservative People’s Party proposes cutting taxes and duties by 34 billion DKK annually to improve business conditions and reward employment. Key initiatives include reducing corporate tax from 22% to 17%, increasing the employment tax deduction, and…
Ecco reports loss for second year in a row
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-19/news/round-up/ecco-reports-loss-for-second-year-in-a-row/
Published: March 19, 2026 05:43
Danish shoe manufacturer Ecco reported a deficit for the second consecutive year, recording a loss of 24 million euros (approximately 180 million DKK) in 2025. Management described the result as “unsatisfactory,” noting that earnings across all markets and…
Royal couple unveils memorial plaque on Danish ferry
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-19/news/round-up/royal-couple-unveils-memorial-plaque-on-danish-ferry/
Published: March 19, 2026 05:42
During their six-day state visit to Australia, the Danish Royal Couple visited the Incat shipyard in Hobart, Tasmania. Accompanied by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, King Frederik and Queen Mary toured a new electric ferry. The vessel is one of three…
SAS cancels more flights due to high fuel prices
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-17/news/round-up/sas-cancels-more-flights-due-to-high-fuel-prices/
Published: March 17, 2026 15:00
SAS has cancelled numerous flights, including over 100 domestic routes in Norway and departures between Copenhagen and Oslo, due to rising fuel prices. Communications Director Alexandra Lindgren Kaoukji described these “short-term adjustments” as a direct…
2026 election sees fewer total candidates for Parliament, while the share of women running grows
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-17/news/round-up/2026-election-sees-fewer-total-candidates-for-parliament-as-the-share-of-women-running-grows/
Published: March 17, 2026 14:59
The proportion of women running for the Danish Parliament has reached a record high of 39.4 percent, according to the Ministry of Interior and Health. This marks the third consecutive election with a record-breaking percentage. While female representation…
Aarhus to implement cameras to catch red-light-runners
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-17/news/round-up/aarhus-to-implement-cameras-to-catch-red-light-runners/
Published: March 17, 2026 14:58
Aarhus will be the first city in Denmark to install red-light cameras as part of a pilot project by the Ministry of Justice and the National Police. The cameras will be located at the intersection of Edwin Rahrs Vej and Åby Ringvej, where many red-light…
Hospital AI tools interfere with doctors’ work and take away time from patients, KU research shows
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-17/news/round-up/road-directorate-sets-date-for-new-storstrom-bridge/
Published: March 17, 2026 14:57
Research from the University of Copenhagen reveals that AI-based documentation in Danish hospitals often increases workloads instead of saving time. Researcher Silja Vase found that speech recognition tools frequently mistranslate, forcing doctors to spend…
Five key issues that could swing the election result
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-17/news/politics/five-key-issues-that-could-swing-the-election-result/
Published: March 17, 2026 14:48
From pigs to pension, and wealth to water, the agendas that are likely to decide the 2026 general election could not look less predictable
European Tuesdays: Spotlight on Greenland
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-17/connect-club/european-tuesdays-spotlight-on-greenland/
Published: March 17, 2026 11:52
What role does Greenland play in Europe’s Arctic strategy, and how does it navigate geopolitics, and self-government in a changing world? Join us for this special edition of European Tuesdays, presented in collaboration with the Representation of Greenland…
The five rules for speaking up in a professional setting in Denmark
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-17/business-education/career/the-five-rules-for-speaking-up-in-a-professional-setting-in-denmark/
Published: March 17, 2026 11:00
In many Danish workplaces there is an unspoken expectation: if you have something valuable to say, you will simply say it. But how to do it?
Reported violent crime hits record high
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-17/news/round-up/reported-violent-crime-hits-record-high/
Published: March 17, 2026 11:00
According to Statistics Denmark, reported violent crimes reached a record high of 32,536 in 2025, a nine percent increase from 2024 and the highest level since 1990. Research professor Lars Højsgaard Andersen suggests this rise may reflect decreased social…
Mette Frederiksen: No government party proposed ending Prayer Day
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-17/news/round-up/mette-frederiksen-no-government-party-proposed-ending-prayer-day/
Published: March 17, 2026 10:59
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that the Social Democrats did not originate the idea to abolish Great Prayer Day as a public holiday. This follows denials from government partners, the Moderates and Venstre. Frederiksen told DR that none of the…
Every third restaurant in Greater Copenhagen is committing electricity theft
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-17/news/round-up/40-million-historical-weather-observations-will-help-study-extreme-weather/
Published: March 17, 2026 10:59
During recent unannounced inspections by the grid company Radius, one-third of restaurants in Greater Copenhagen were found bypassing their electricity meters. Out of 50-60 inspected eateries, a third committed electricity theft. Function manager Cäthe…
Sydbank cuts 84 jobs in new round of layoffs
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-17/news/round-up/sydbank-cuts-84-jobs-in-new-round-of-layoffs/
Published: March 17, 2026 10:58
AL Sydbank has announced another round of layoffs affecting 84 employees across the organization. An additional 50 staff members face “significant changes to their terms.” CEO Mark Luscombe stated that these redundancies result from the merger of Sydbank,…
Nordea to cut 1500 jobs, statement reads
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-17/business-education/business-business-education/nordea-to-cut-1500-jobs-statement-reads/
Published: March 17, 2026 08:48
Nordea cuts 1,500 jobs as efficiency push targets five percent workforce reduction.
The Copenhagen Post Election Briefing
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-17/connect-club/the-copenhagen-post-election-briefing/
Published: March 17, 2026 08:48
Where is the election campaign heading – and what challenges will the next government inherit? The Copenhagen Post invites you to an afternoon briefing and discussion on the current Danish election campaign and the political landscape ahead of the next…
Four parties back rent cap as housing costs rise
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-17/news/round-up/four-parties-back-rent-cap-as-housing-costs-rise/
Published: March 17, 2026 07:40
Four political parties are moving toward measures to limit rising rents in Danish cities, as new figures show sharp increases in housing costs and growing pressure on tenants. The Social Democrats said they are open to discussing a rent cap, joining SF,…
Red bloc increases lead in poll one week before the election
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-17/news/round-up/red-bloc-increases-lead-in-poll-one-week-before-the-election/
Published: March 17, 2026 05:50
With one week until the general election, a Voxmeter poll shows the red bloc pulling away from the blue bloc, reaching 49.1% (86 seats) against the blue bloc’s 43.9% (77 seats). However, as the red bloc still lacks the 90 seats required for a majority,…
Denmark wins gold at Euro chef championship
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-17/news/round-up/denmark-wins-gold-at-unofficial-euro-chef-championship/
Published: March 17, 2026 05:49
Denmark, led by chef Christian Wellendorf, won gold at the European Bocuse d’Or in Marseille. The team, including commis Gustav Spurré and coach Kenneth Toft-Hansen, qualified for the international final in Lyon in January 2027. Norway took silver and…
The Liberal Party (Venstre) to boost welfare with billions by 2030
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-17/news/round-up/the-liberal-party-venstre-to-boost-welfare-with-billions-by-2030/
Published: March 17, 2026 05:41
The Liberal Party Venstre has presented its economic plan, “Denmark in Safe Hands,” which proposes investing 25 billion DKK into welfare by 2030. Chairman Troels Lund Poulsen stated this investment exceeds demographic requirements, while the party also…
Troels Lund from The Liberal Party: We didn’t first propose holiday cut
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-17/news/round-up/troels-lund-from-the-liberal-party-we-didnt-first-propose-holiday-cut/
Published: March 17, 2026 05:40
At a press conference on Monday, Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen stated that his party, Venstre, did not originally propose the abolition of Great Prayer Day during the 2022 government negotiations. Poulsen criticized Environment Minister Magnus…
The Danish political system, explained – and what you need to know about the elections that will take place next week
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-16/news/politics/the-danish-political-system-and-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-upcoming-elections-explained/
Published: March 16, 2026 15:00
Elections can be a confusing time, especially if you don’t understand the political system of the country. But not to worry, here you’ll find everything you need to know about the political system and the national Danish elections to be held on March 24th.
After selling its largest business unit, GN will focus on headphones for 17 billion DKK, the company says
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-16/news/round-up/after-selling-its-largest-business-unit-gn-will-focus-on-headphones-for-17-billion-dkk-the-company-says/
Published: March 16, 2026 15:00
The Danish audio company GN Store Nord has reached an agreement to sell its hearing aid business in a deal valued at 17 billion DKK. The business has been sold to the Italian company Amplifon. The deal includes a cash payment of just over 12.6 billion DKK,…
Germany and Britain reject NATO mission in the Strait of Hormuz. Denmark says its open to contribute
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-16/news/round-up/germany-and-britain-reject-nato-mission-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-denmark-says-its-open-to-contribute/
Published: March 16, 2026 14:58
Germany and Britain said a possible mission in the Strait of Hormuz will not be a NATO operation. “The war in the Middle East has nothing to do with NATO,” said Stefan Kornelius, a spokesperson for the German government, according to AFP. U.S. President…
Deputy Prime Minister and leader of fight wing party accused government partners of cancelling great preyer day
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-16/news/round-up/deputy-prime-minister-and-leader-of-fight-wing-party-accused-government-partners-of-cancelling-great-preyer-day/
Published: March 16, 2026 14:58
A few days before the election, the main right-wing party, Venstre, also part of the current government, raised the bar. Venstre leader Troels Lund Poulsen said the party did not propose abolishing the Great Prayer Day during the 2022 government…
New measures make tax statements harder for fraudsters to exploit in next week’s tax assestment
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-16/news/round-up/new-measures-make-tax-statements-harder-for-fraudsters-to-exploit-in-next-weeks-tax-assestment/
Published: March 16, 2026 14:57
When the 2025 tax statement opens on March 23, the Danish Tax Agency is introducing several changes to make it easier to understand for citizens and harder for fraudsters to misuse. For the first time, children under 15 will receive a tax statement that…
One of Danish main company sells branch in billion DKK deal
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-16/news/round-up/on-of-danish-main-company-sells-branch-in-billion-dkk-deal/
Published: March 16, 2026 11:00
Danish company GN Store Nord has agreed to sell its hearing aid business in a deal valued at about 17 billion DKK. The company said in a stock exchange announcement Monday that the business will be sold to the Italian company Amplifon. The agreement…
2025 tax statement opens Monday
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-16/news/round-up/2025-tax-statement-opens-monday/
Published: March 16, 2026 10:59
On Monday, March 23, people in Denmark will be able to see their 2025 tax payments and correct their information. Skat has made several changes to make the tax statement easier to understand and to provide more support for people who do not use digital…
The thermometer may reach double-digit temperatures this week in Denmark, but the sunny weather will bring cold nights
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-16/news/round-up/the-thermometer-may-reach-double-digit-temperatures-this-week-in-denmark-but-the-sunny-weather-will-bring-cold-nights/
Published: March 16, 2026 10:58
The thermometer may reach double-digit temperatures this week in Denmark, but the sunny weather will bring cold nights. Temperatures could reach 15 degrees Celsius in the warmest spots. Mette Zhang, on-duty meteorologist at DMI, said Wednesday is likely…
Lars Løkke Rasmussen skeptical of Liberal Party’s proposal to double conscription
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-16/news/round-up/lars-lokke-rasmussen-skeptical-of-liberal-partys-proposal-to-double-conscription/
Published: March 16, 2026 10:57
Denmark’s foreign minister and leader of the Moderates, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, said Monday that he is skeptical about a proposal from the Liberal Party to increase the number of conscripts to 13,000 by 2035. Løkke spoke as he began the day in Brussels for a…
“They made a million silly rules to make life harder for migrants, but now this is backfiring on Danes”
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-16/life-in-denmark/they-made-a-million-silly-rules-to-make-life-harder-for-migrants-but-now-this-is-backfiring-on-danes/
Published: March 16, 2026 10:07
Inability to vote, major problems bringing their families to Denmark, lack of access to services, and frequent barriers. This is how the rules that cause issues for internationals are also causing trouble for Danes living abroad, according to one of them.
Denmark wins an Oscar for documentary
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-16/news/round-up/denmark-wins-an-oscar-for-documentary/
Published: March 16, 2026 07:20
The film follows Russian teacher Pavel Talankin, also known as Pasha, who is also a co-producer of the documentary. It shows how the Russian school system changed after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Leader of right wing party Liberal Alliance admits cocaine use as party leader
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-16/news/round-up/leader-of-the-liberal-alliance-admits-cocaine-use-as-party-leader/
Published: March 16, 2026 05:42
Alex Vanopslagh, leader of the Liberal Alliance, admitted on Facebook to using cocaine once or twice during his early tenure as party leader. He emphasized that it occurred in social settings and never while working. Since suffering from stress in 2020,…
Staff report prostitution and threats at foreigners deportatin center Kærshovedgård
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-16/news/round-up/staff-report-prostitution-and-threats-at-kaershovedgard/
Published: March 16, 2026 05:41
Former Red Cross employees report that threats, violence, stabbings, and sexual violence are daily occurrences at the Kærshovedgård departure center. Gang members reportedly exploit vulnerable residents and pressure non-criminals into illegal activities.…
Right wing party wants to double the number of conscripts and build barracks
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-16/news/round-up/the-liberal-party-venstre-wants-to-double-the-number-of-conscripts-and-build-barracks/
Published: March 16, 2026 05:40
During a debate on security, The Liberal Partys leader Troels Lund Poulsen proposed increasing the number of conscripts to 13,000 by 2035, doubling the current target of 7,500. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen confirmed Social Democratic support, stating…
Where international graduates are turning design ideas into real companies
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-16/business-education/career/where-international-graduates-are-turning-design-ideas-into-real-companies/
Published: March 16, 2026 04:00
At the Royal Danish Academy, a new startup programme is helping young architects and designers build impact-driven businesses in Denmark - and international graduates are leading the way
We went into one of Copenhagen’s oldest theatre museums that has been closed for 5 years of restorations
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-15/art-culture/we-went-into-one-of-copenhagens-oldest-theatre-museums-that-has-been-closed-for-5-years-of-restorations/
Published: March 15, 2026 08:00
Hofteatret is open to the public again, after being closed for five years for restorations. Here is a first look at some of the changes.
Denmark is officially melting, and I have never seen anything quite like it
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-14/opinion-2/denmark-is-officially-melting-and-i-have-never-seen-anything-quite-like-it/
Published: March 14, 2026 08:00
When I lived in England, the sun appeared rarely outside of August. Even when it did, people mostly stayed indoors unless the weather became physically too hot. In the United States, where I am from, the seasons are more predictable. The sun appears…
How rugbrød, the Danish dark bread, is your a rite of passage into Danish life
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-14/life-in-denmark/how-rugbrod-the-danish-dark-bread-is-your-a-rite-of-passage-into-danish-life/
Published: March 14, 2026 07:00
In Denmark, rugbrød is a culinary tour de force. It anchors every meal as if carrying the weight of Danish values. And even though chewing it for fifteen minutes can feel like a lifetime, it is a rite of passage into Danish life, writes Richard Steed.
SAS increases flights from Copenhagen to Northern Sweden
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-13/news/round-up/sas-increases-flights-from-copenhagen-to-northern-sweden/
Published: March 13, 2026 15:00
SAS is increasing the number of flights from Copenhagen to Kiruna during the upcoming winter season to meet growing international demand for Scandinavian winter destinations. During the peak season from December 17 to March 7, flights between Copenhagen…
Copenhagen students perform above average and report high wellbeing
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-13/news/round-up/copenhagen-students-perform-above-average-and-report-high-wellbeing/
Published: March 13, 2026 14:59
Students in Copenhagen public schools performed above the national average in recent final exams and report high levels of happiness at school, according to data from Copenhagen Municipality’s Children and Youth Administration. The city has 74 public…
US lowers growth forecast for fourth quarter of 2025
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-13/news/round-up/us-lowers-growth-forecast-for-fourth-quarter-of-2025/
Published: March 13, 2026 14:58
US authorities revised the country’s economic growth for the fourth quarter of 2025 down to 0.7 percent from the initial estimate of 1.4 percent, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The new estimate reflects downgrades in exports, consumer…
Royal couple welcomed by indigenous people on state visit to Australia
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-13/news/round-up/royal-couple-welcomed-by-indigenous-people-on-state-visit-to-australia/
Published: March 13, 2026 14:57
King Frederik and Queen Mary began their state visit to Australia on Saturday with a stop at the rock formation Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock. They were welcomed by representatives of Australia’s indigenous people at a cultural center in the national…
Tens of thousands of people spend more than a year searching for a job before finding one
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-13/business-education/career/tens-of-thousands-of-people-spend-more-than-a-year-searching-for-a-job-before-finding-one/
Published: March 13, 2026 11:00
For very young people, finding a job usually takes less time, but a quick placement does not always match their long-term career goals. At the same time, hundreds of thousands of working-age people in Denmark are unemployed and not actively seeking work.
Denmark releases 124,600 barrels of oil from emergency reserves
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-13/news/round-up/denmark-releases-124600-barrels-of-oil-from-emergency-reserves/
Published: March 13, 2026 11:00
Denmark is releasing 124,600 barrels of oil from its emergency reserves at the request of the International Energy Agency, the climate, energy and supply minister Lars Aagaard said. The release comes after the IEA asked member countries to join a…
People raised in warmer regions tend to show more trust in others and institutions, study says
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-13/life-in-denmark/people-raised-in-warmer-regions-tend-to-show-more-trust-in-others-and-in-institutions-study-says/
Published: March 13, 2026 11:00
The feeling that it takes time to earn people’s trust in Nordic countries, while in southern countries - in the Northern Hemisphere - people seem ready to trust you immediately, is more than just a feeling, according to a study
Deputy prime minister and government partner says Social Democrats were wrong to reveal internal talks
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-13/news/round-up/troels-lund-says-social-democrats-were-wrong-to-reveal-internal-government-talks/
Published: March 13, 2026 10:59
Troels Lund Poulsen says cooperation with the Social Democrats has taken a toll after a minister spoke publicly about internal discussions in the government. Poulsen, leader of Venstre, deputy prime minister, and Defense Minister of Mette Frederiksen, told…
Former Noma employees threaten lawsuit if management does not meet with them
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-13/news/round-up/former-noma-employees-threaten-lawsuit-if-management-does-not-meet-with-them/
Published: March 13, 2026 10:58
A group of former employees at Noma is demanding a meeting with the restaurant’s management and says it could take legal action if the request is ignored. The demand appears in an open letter shared on Instagram by Jason Ignacio White, who previously led…
Copenhagen Airport hit an all-time passenger record in 2025
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-13/news/round-up/copenhagen-airport-hit-an-all-time-passenger-record-in-2025/
Published: March 13, 2026 10:57
Copenhagen Airport recorded 32.4 million passengers in 2025, setting a new record and boosting both revenue and profit, the company said in its annual report published Friday. Revenue reached about 5.5 billion DKK, up nine percent from the previous year.…
What are you doing in Denmark? Feeling lonely
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-13/podcast/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-feeling-lonely/
Published: March 13, 2026 07:50
In this episode of What Are You Doing in Denmark, hosts Derek Hartman and Brooke Black speak with therapist, coach, and author Lucy Vittrup Christensen about loneliness among internationals and expats living in Denmark
Mixed spring weather: clouds and sun this weekend
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-13/news/round-up/mixed-spring-weather-clouds-and-sun-this-weekend/
Published: March 13, 2026 06:00
Variable spring weather continues this weekend, starting with cooler temperatures and cloudy periods. On Friday, a cold front brings rain and wind, with potential storm-force gusts along the west coast. After the front passes, temperatures will drop to…
One of the main left wing parties: National rules to hire more locals in nursing homes
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-13/news/round-up/the-socialist-peoples-party-national-rules-to-send-more-to-nursing-homes/
Published: March 13, 2026 05:59
The Socialist People’s Party (SF) proposes investing three billion DKK in elderly care to ensure a “right to a nursing home when the need exists.” Leader Pia Olsen Dyhr calls for relaxed national guidelines for nursing home assessments and increased…
Nature agency: Kids under ten shouldn’t go alone in wolf areas
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-13/news/round-up/agency-kids-under-ten-shouldnt-go-alone-in-wolf-areas/
Published: March 13, 2026 05:57
Danish authorities advise that children under ten should not be alone in areas with wolves. Officials warn that some wolves have lost their instinctive shyness, likely due to feeding, which is considered dangerous. Consequently, the Nature Agency has…
Denmark lacks plasma donors to be self-sufficient
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-13/news/round-up/denmark-lacks-plasma-donors-to-be-self-sufficient/
Published: March 13, 2026 05:57
Denmark needs approximately 20,000 new plasma donors to become self-sufficient, as domestic donors covered only 49% of the demand in 2024. Currently, Denmark must purchase plasma from abroad, such as the USA. Plasma is used for medicine, primarily…
Social Democrat Minister: The Liberal Party is blocking drinking water protection
https://cphpost.dk/2026-03-13/news/round-up/social-democrat-minister-the-liberal-party-is-blocking-drinking-water-protection/
Published: March 13, 2026 05:56
Environment Minister Magnus Heunicke (Social Democrats) has accused coalition partner Venstre (The Liberal Party) of obstructing efforts to protect Denmark’s drinking water. Heunicke claims Venstre blocked a state ban on pesticides near boreholes and…