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Wolt changes course: Restaurants allowed to set lower prices themselves
Published: November 18, 2025 11:01
Restaurants will soon be able to set lower prices in their own restaurant than on Wolt’s delivery platform. This is stated by Wolt Denmark to the industry media FødevareWatch. From December, Wolt will drop a controversial pricing clause that has required…
Defense minister supports expulsion of foreigners convicted of serious crimes
Published: November 18, 2025 11:00
Venstre leader and Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen has expressed support for deporting foreigners who commit serious crimes. Speaking to Ritzau as he voted in the municipal and regional elections, Lund Poulsen said: “But the whole idea that people who…
The Red-Green Alliance will endorse Sisse Marie Welling as Lord Mayor of Copenhagen if SF receives the most votes
Published: November 18, 2025 10:59
The Red-Green Alliance is ready to make SF’s Sisse Marie Welling Lord Mayor of Copenhagen if SF receives the most votes in the municipal election in the city. “Of course,” says political spokesperson Pelle Dragsted (EL), who voted in Frederiksberg. “We…
Young cyclist died after being hit by truck in Copenhagen
Published: November 18, 2025 10:58
A 21-year-old woman has died after being struck by a truck on Tuesday morning in Vesterbro, Copenhagen. Michael Andersen, duty chief at Copenhagen Police, confirmed the death to Ritzau. The accident occurred in Stenosgade and involved a right-turn…
The Copenhagen Post Magazine, Elections 2025 Special Edition
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-18/general/the-copenhagen-post-magazine-elections-2025-special-edition/
Published: November 18, 2025 09:50
Dear readers, The last issue of The Copenhagen Post was dedicated to the local elections taking place in Denmark on Tuesday, November 18. In this magazine, you can read: You can download your copy here.
European Tuesdays: Spotlight on the European Commission – Governance, Responsibility & European Progress
Published: November 18, 2025 09:27
How has the European Union developed in later years? And how has the European Commission been shaped by recent European trends? Join us for this year’s last edition of European Tuesdays, presented in collaboration with the European Commission’s…
Denmark decides: The importance of the international vote
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-18/opinion-2/denmark-decides-the-importance-of-the-international-vote/
Published: November 18, 2025 08:32
Tuesday, November 18, is an important day not just for native Danes, but indeed for the 481,172 voting-eligible expats (source: Ministry of Interior) residing in Denmark who, on this very day, can participate in deciding the composition of Denmark’s…
Police to disclose nationality (but not ethnicity) in crime cases
Published: November 18, 2025 08:30
So far, the nationality of a person who commits a crime has been confidential. From now on, it will no longer be. Things will be different for ethnicity
Navalnaya visits Denmark with former US Secretary of State
Published: November 18, 2025 06:24
Russian opposition figure Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian politician Alexei Navalny, will attend the Copenhagen Security Summit in December. The summit will host participants including former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Denmark’s Foreign…
Vote counting safe despite recent hacker attacks
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-18/news/round-up/vote-counting-safe-despite-recent-hacker-attacks/
Published: November 18, 2025 06:24
The upcoming election in Denmark is not threatened despite multiple hacking incidents by pro-Russian groups targeting political parties and municipal websites. Denmark employs manual methods for voting and counting, enhancing resilience against IT…
Venstre candidate in Herlev reports fireworks attack
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-18/news/round-up/left-candidate-in-herlev-reports-fireworks-attack/
Published: November 18, 2025 06:23
Venstre’s municipal election candidate in Herlev, Benjamin Haxha, was attacked while taking down election posters. He reported that dark-clothed, masked individuals fired fireworks at him at close range. Copenhagen’s West Region Police received a complaint…
Novo cuts prices in US and launches Wegovy introductory offer
Published: November 18, 2025 06:23
Novo Nordisk has announced a price reduction for the weight-loss medication Wegovy and the diabetes drug Ozempic in the US for self-paying patients. New patients can purchase the lowest dose for 199 USD per month until March 31, 2026, equal to…
Irish pharma firm sees Lundbeck’s billion bid as best
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-18/news/round-up/irish-pharma-firm-sees-lundbecks-billion-bid-as-best/
Published: November 18, 2025 06:22
The board of the Irish pharmaceutical company Avadel considers Lundbeck’s offer better than a previous bid from an Irish competitor, Alkermes, which has five business days to improve its bid if desired. Lundbeck has offered up to $2.25 billion for Avadel,…
“FLSmidth CEO leaves to head Swiss company”
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-18/news/round-up/flsmidth-ceo-leaves-to-head-swiss-company/
Published: November 18, 2025 06:22
Mikko Keto, CEO of mining equipment manufacturer FLSmidth, is resigning to become CEO of the Swiss packaging company Sig Group. He joined FLSmidth as CEO in 2022 and has overseen significant transformation within the company. Keto expressed pride in…
“Party websites shut down day before local election”
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-18/news/round-up/party-websites-shut-down-day-before-local-election/
Published: November 18, 2025 05:24
Several Danish political websites were down on Monday morning, the day before regional elections, reportedly due to attacks by the pro-Russian hacker group NoName057(16). Affected parties included Alternativet, Borgernes Parti, De Konservative,…
Elections take place in Denmark today
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-18/news/politics/elections-take-place-in-denmark-today/
Published: November 18, 2025 04:00
Elections will take place across all 98 Danish municipalities and 4 regions. Around 4.8 million people are eligible to vote, including 481,000 internationals
Snowfall expected in Sjælland this week
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-17/news/round-up/snowfall-expected-in-sjaelland-this-week/
Published: November 17, 2025 15:13
Forecasts are already predicting significant snowfall on Wednesday, which, in the worst case scenario, could paralyse large parts of the transport network on Thursday. According to TV2 Vejr, North Zealand will be particularly affected, with the forecast…
Tomorrow, local elections will take place in Denmark
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-17/news/round-up/tomorrow-local-elections-will-take-place-in-denmark/
Published: November 17, 2025 15:01
Tomorrow, elections will take place across all 98 Danish municipalities and 4 regions. Polling stations will open at 8 AM and close at 8 PM. To vote, you should go to the polling station listed on the voting card (valgkort) you received by mail. If you…
National crisis staff activated at lowest level ahead of election
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-17/news/round-up/nost-goes-on-information-alert-after-cyberattacks/
Published: November 17, 2025 14:58
The National Operational Staff, known as Nost, has been placed on its lowest crisis readiness level ahead of Tuesday’s municipal and regional elections. The Danish Emergency Management Agency, which oversees Nost, said the step follows a series of recent…
Half of Copenhagen’s young children now come from “elite families”
Published: November 17, 2025 12:59
More than half of children aged 0-2 in Copenhagen and Frederiksberg now come from upper-class or upper-middle-class households, according to an analysis by the Economic Council of the Labour Movement. In 2014, the figure was 37 percent. The analysis is…
Air traffic controllers report drones at Aalborg Airport. 600 passengers affected
Published: November 17, 2025 12:51
Two air traffic controllers at Aalborg Airport reported seeing drones on Sunday evening, according to North Jutland Police. Police officers who responded could not confirm with certainty that drones were in the air, the police said on the social media…
Hacker group brings down The Copenhagen Post website ahead of local elections
Published: November 17, 2025 12:36
The Copenhagen Post was taken offline on Monday morning after being targeted by a DDoS attack from the pro-Russian hacker group NoName057(16). The attack comes just one day before Denmark’s municipal and regional elections
Bergur Løkke Rasmussen runs for mayor of Helsingør
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-17/news/round-up/bergur-lokke-rasmussen-runs-for-mayor-of-helsingor/
Published: November 17, 2025 05:33
Bergur Løkke Rasmussen, a member of the Moderates, has announced his candidacy for mayor of Helsingør Kommune, just two days before the municipal elections on November 18. He believes Helsingør needs leadership by “a smaller party,” as stated in a letter…
Rosenkrantz-Theil to fund free daycare based on 8 principles
Published: November 17, 2025 05:33
Copenhagen mayoral candidate Pernille Rosenkrantz-Theil proposed funding free nursery and kindergartens through “eight principles.” Despite a press conference aimed at detailing a comprehensive financing plan, specific amount allocations under each…
Frederik Vad reports fake Social Democratic flyers
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-17/news/round-up/frederik-vad-reports-fake-social-democratic-flyers/
Published: November 17, 2025 05:33
Socialdemokratiets integrations- og udlændingeordfører, Frederik Vad, has filed a police report due to the distribution of fake flyers featuring his face in Copenhagen. Vad claims he has been a victim of defamation and identity theft. The flyers falsely…
Army uniform crisis: Large sizes disappeared first
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-17/news/round-up/army-uniform-crisis-large-sizes-disappeared-first/
Published: November 17, 2025 05:33
The introduction of the Nordic Combat Uniform system, designed for better size adaptation, is paused due to shortages in sizes L, XL, XXL, etc., according to the Forsvarets Materiel- og Indkøbsstyrelse. This pause prevents soldiers from receiving…
Billund International: The party founded by internationals
Published: November 17, 2025 04:00
Billund International, a grassroots political movement created by the town’s international residents, aims to break language barriers, increase civic participation, and advocate for inclusion and representation in local governance in the upcoming municipal…
When redundancy hits abroad: The hidden pressures on expats in Denmark
Published: November 17, 2025 04:00
For expatriates in Denmark, being made redundant is not just a career setback; it can feel like an existential crisis that impacts identity, family stability, and even legal residency, writes Sidsel Byskov Hansen
A guide to Danish parties and politics
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-15/news/politics/a-guide-to-danish-parties-and-politics/
Published: November 15, 2025 04:00
Danish politics, explained: what the parties propose, what the "mood" of Danish politics is, and why the parties seem to be more interested in cooperation than in fighting
Guide to the 2025 local elections
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-15/news/politics/guide-to-the-2025-local-elections/
Published: November 15, 2025 04:00
Municipal and regional elections will be held in Denmark on 18 November. Who can vote, where to vote, what to bring, and what happens at the polling station: this guide explains everything you need to know about the elections.
Interviews with all the lead candidates in Copenhagen
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-15/news/politics/interviews-with-all-the-lead-candidates-in-copenhagen/
Published: November 15, 2025 04:00
From the parties that have a chance to appoint the new mayor to the smaller ones that may end up being the kingmakers, these are the main parties running in the elections
Interviews with the lead candidates in Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg, Frederiksberg, and Hovedstaden
Published: November 15, 2025 04:00
The Copenhagen Post interviews all the mayors of the most important cities in Denmark, as well as some of their opponents
Former Novo Nordisk chief returns as chair after board resignations
Published: November 14, 2025 15:00
Lars Rebien Sørensen, former chief executive of Novo Nordisk, was elected chair of the company at an extraordinary general meeting on Friday. He received 93 percent of the votes cast in advance, according to information presented at the start of the…
13-year-old boy stopped with cocaine in Vesterbro, Copenhagen
Published: November 14, 2025 14:59
Copenhagen police stopped a 13-year-old boy on Thursday who was carrying cocaine packaged in sale bags. The boy was acting as a drug courier for unknown organisers. The boy, from Valby, also had a phone that showed police he was being sent around the city…
Almost 100,000 seniors work after reaching state pension age
Published: November 14, 2025 14:58
Nearly 100,000 Danish citizens are still working even after reaching the state pension age, according to a report from the Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment for September. The number is the highest ever recorded, according to the pension…
Foreign Affairs minister invites members of Facebook hate group to meeting
Published: November 14, 2025 14:57
Foreign minister and Moderaterne leader Lars Løkke Rasmussen has invited members of a Facebook group called “All of us who hate Lars Løkke” to meet him in person. Løkke created the group himself at the end of October. In a post on Thursday evening, he…
Velux announced 100 jobs cuts in Denmark
Published: November 14, 2025 12:07
The Danish roof window manufacturer Velux has announced that 100 positions in Denmark will be affected by upcoming layoffs.
Storebælt website down after cyberattack
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-14/news/round-up/storebaelt-website-down-after-cyberattack/
Published: November 14, 2025 11:00
The Storebælt website is down Friday morning following a so-called dDoS attack, Sund & Bælt confirmed to TV 2. A dDoS attack occurs when websites are overloaded with large amounts of data traffic, which can make them crash and become inaccessible. On X,…
Xinhua Headlines: Global South media, think tanks pool wisdom to improve global governance
Published: November 14, 2025 10:59
JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) — The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum China-Africa Partnership Conference opened here on Thursday to explore ways to strengthen global governance and deepen China-Africa cooperation. The two-day event, co-hosted by…
Greenland restricts foreigners from buying property
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-14/news/round-up/greenland-restricts-foreigners-from-buying-property/
Published: November 14, 2025 10:59
Greenland’s parliament, Inatsisartut, has passed a law making it harder for foreigners to buy property and obtain the right of use to land in Greenland. The law was adopted on Thursday with 21 votes in favour and none against. Six members of the…
4500 birds culled after avian influenza near Hobro
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-14/news/round-up/4500-birds-culled-after-avian-influenza-near-hobro/
Published: November 14, 2025 10:58
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration is culling 4,500 pheasants in a flock near Hobro after birds were confirmed sick with avian influenza. “Suspicion of disease arose on Wednesday, and analysis results from the Statens Serum Institut confirmed on…
Copenhagen municipality asks to accept refugees from Gaza
Published: November 14, 2025 10:58
Copenhagen’s City Council has voted to ask the municipality’s lord mayor to contact the Minister for Immigration and Integration about receiving refugees from Gaza. The vote took place on Thursday evening, with 38 members in favour. Sixteen members,…
Danish Originals, S9E1: Jacob Sten Petersen
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-14/podcast/danish-originals-s9e1-jacob-sten-petersen/
Published: November 14, 2025 05:46
Senior vice president of Novo Nordisk Jacob Sten Petersen talks about his 35-year career working in developing drugs to support patients with serious chronic diseases
Aarhus mayor detained by police after Bilka confrontation
Published: November 14, 2025 05:29
Aarhus Mayor Anders Winnerskjold was escorted by East Jutland Police from a Bilka in Tilst after a confrontation with two men wanting to debate Israel-Palestine. Aarhus Municipality reported the incident as “very aggressive and threatening.” The men…
Siemens achieves record earnings for third year running
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-14/news/round-up/siemens-achieves-record-earnings-for-third-year-running/
Published: November 14, 2025 05:29
For the third consecutive year, Siemens reported record earnings, with a profit of €10.4 billion, marking a 16% increase from the previous year. The growth was driven by advances in areas such as software and artificial intelligence (AI). Siemens CEO…
Zealand Pharma pauses weight loss drug development
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-14/news/round-up/zealand-pharma-pauses-weight-loss-drug-development/
Published: November 14, 2025 05:29
Zealand Pharma has decided to pause the development of its drug candidate dapiglutid, intended for severe obesity treatment. A phase 1b study showed dapiglutid resulted in 11.6% weight loss after 28 weeks. This pause is part of portfolio management to…
“Bavarian Nordic chair resigns after failed takeover”
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-14/news/round-up/bavarian-nordic-chair-resigns-after-failed-takeover/
Published: November 14, 2025 05:29
Luc Debruyne has resigned as chairman of Bavarian Nordic’s board of directors effective immediately, following a failed acquisition attempt by private equity firms. These firms initially offered 233 Danish kroner per share, later increased to 250 kroner,…
Pro-Russian hackers plan to attack Danish websites
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-14/news/round-up/pro-russian-hackers-plan-to-attack-danish-websites/
Published: November 14, 2025 05:28
The pro-Russian hacker group NoName057 (16) warned via Telegram about the consequences of neglecting cybersecurity, citing Denmark’s recent support to Ukraine. They specifically mentioned websites such as borger.dk, the Ministry of Transport, and Terma, a…
The ultimate guide to Danish parties and politics
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-14/news/politics/the-ultimate-guide-to-danish-parties-and-politics/
Published: November 14, 2025 04:00
Sune Steffen Hansen, political analyst at The Copenhagen Post, explains to the readers of the newspaper an overview of the Danish political parties a few days before the elections. "Internationals: This is your opportunity. Go vote!" he writes
“Attacking international people is unhealthy political competition,” interview with foreign minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen
Published: November 14, 2025 04:00
In an exclusive interview with The Copenhagen Post, Denmark’s foreign affairs minister and former prime minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, leader of the Moderates, announced the creation of a think tank about internationals. He explained that he is…
Comic Con Copenhagen takes over Bella Center this weekend
Published: November 14, 2025 04:00
The convention arrives with a full programme of celebrity Q&As, comics, gaming, cosplay, workshops and family-friendly fan experiences.
Tomorrow is the last day for advance voting in local elections
Published: November 13, 2025 14:59
Voters in Denmark have until tomorrow, Friday 14 November 2025, to cast their ballots in advance for the local elections. Those who will not be able to vote on election day (Tuesday, 18 November, from 8 AM to 8 PM) have the right and the possibility to…
Government proposes school service for unruly pupils
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-13/news/round-up/government-proposes-school-service-for-unruly-pupils/
Published: November 13, 2025 14:58
The Danish government has proposed that public school pupils who break school rules can be required to carry out “school service,” such as cleaning up at school or in the schoolyard. The Ministry of Children and Education announced the plan on Thursday.…
Dsb loses one million s-train journeys due to track work
Published: November 13, 2025 14:57
DSB has lost more than one million S-train journeys in the first nine months of the year, mainly because of ongoing track work on the line to Hillerød. The total number of S-train trips fell to 81.8 million in the period, compared with 83.1 million during…
Eu countries to end duty exemption for small parcels from Shein and Temu
Published: November 13, 2025 14:56
EU finance ministers have agreed to remove the duty-free threshold for small parcels from China, a move that will affect platforms such as Shein and Temu. Until now, parcels valued under 150 euros, about 1,100 kroner, were exempt from customs duties. This…
Government plans to stop gang members moving to neighbouring municipalities
Published: November 13, 2025 11:00
The Danish government wants to prevent gang members from moving to neighbouring municipalities if they have been banned from living in a municipality. It also plans to target criminal families where crime is passed down through generations. Justice…
Russian hacker group threatens Danish websites after new Ukraine aid
Published: November 13, 2025 10:59
The pro-Russian hacker group NoName057(16) said it plans to attack Danish websites following Denmark’s latest support package for Ukraine. On Thursday morning, the group wrote on the messaging service Telegram and X that it wanted to “demonstrate the…
Four out of ten non-listed companies have all-male boards
Published: November 13, 2025 10:58
Four out of ten non-listed companies in Denmark with more than 100 employees have boards with no female members, according to a report by the Danish Business Think Tank in collaboration with Dansk Industri, EY, Finansforbundet, and Axcel. For listed…
British singer Robbie Williams to perform at next year’s Smukfest
Published: November 13, 2025 10:56
British singer Robbie Williams will perform at next year’s Smukfest The festival announced the news on Thursday in a press release. Robbie Williams, known for hits such as “Angels” and “Candy,” will perform on Wednesday, 5 August, the first day of the…
What are you doing in Denmark? Belonging, loneliness, and coping in Denmark
Published: November 13, 2025 08:42
Belonging, loneliness, and coping in Denmark. The line between belonging and losing yourself can be thin sometimes.
Minister expects more hacks ahead of municipal elections
Published: November 13, 2025 05:26
Torsten Schack, Minister for Societal Security, stated that the recent hacking attacks on several Danish municipalities’ websites, particularly ahead of the local and regional elections, are expected to increase. Some municipalities, like Gentofte,…
Mette Frederiksen voted early in local elections
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-13/news/round-up/mette-frederiksen-voted-early-in-local-elections/
Published: November 13, 2025 05:26
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has cast her vote ahead of the local and regional elections through postal voting, as reported by the Social Democrats in a written statement. At the polling station, she spoke about the value of free and democratic…
Over 8000 teachers report violence in surveys
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-13/news/round-up/over-8000-teachers-report-violence-in-surveys/
Published: November 13, 2025 05:26
Over 8000 folkeskolelærere – school teachers – reported experiencing physical violence at work in the past year, according to Berlingske’s analysis of assessments from over 700 schools. This averages at least 11 teachers per school facing violence. This…
Summer travel increases profit at Copenhagen Airport
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-13/news/round-up/summer-travel-increases-profit-at-copenhagen-airport/
Published: November 13, 2025 05:25
Copenhagen Airport experienced its busiest summer ever, with 9.6 million passengers passing through in July, August, and September. This brings the total for the first nine months of the year to 24.5 million, an 8% increase from the same period last year.…
“Matas Top Chef to Lead 1,300 Stores in Canada”
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-13/news/round-up/matas-top-chef-to-lead-1300-stores-in-canada/
Published: November 13, 2025 05:25
Gregers Wedell-Wedellsborg, the outgoing CEO of Matas, will take over as CEO of Canadian Shoppers Drug Mart, with around 1300 pharmacies and cosmetic stores in Canada, reported by Finans. On LinkedIn, he announced his relocation to Toronto at the beginning…
Troels Lund explores Swedish collaboration on frigates
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-13/news/round-up/troels-lund-explores-swedish-collaboration-on-frigates/
Published: November 13, 2025 05:25
Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen is exploring the possibility of Denmark purchasing new frigates in collaboration with Sweden. He discussed this potential partnership following a meeting with the Swedish defense minister in Helsinki. Both Denmark and…
Internationals will be able to work as prison officers
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-13/life-in-denmark/danish-prisons-drop-citizenship-requirement/
Published: November 13, 2025 05:21
Danish Prisons will remove the requirement for Danish or EU citizenship to work in prisons since 2026
“Frederiksberg couldn’t manage without international workers, but we have a language problem,” says mayoral candidate Michael Brautsch
Published: November 13, 2025 04:00
After losing Frederiksberg for the first time in 112 years, Michael Brautsch hopes to bring the mayor’s office back to the Conservatives with a focus on care, balance, and community.
These are the parties’ proposals for internationals and healthcare
Published: November 13, 2025 04:00
International Patients in Denmark (IPIP) is a nonprofit founded in 2025 by Ada Laura Stein and Jessica Sorensen to improve access to the Danish health system, particularly for non-Danish residents. In their report Danish Politics 2025, IPIP reviews the…
Copenhagen launches campaign to attract Americans: here you’ll work less
Published: November 13, 2025 04:00
While many countries in the world tell "their immigrants" that the only reason they are allowed into the country is to work hard, in Denmark things work differently, at least for internationals from the USA
Several Danish municipal websites hit by hackers. Russian group claims it
Published: November 12, 2025 15:00
Several Danish municipalities experienced website outages on Wednesday, less than a week before the local and regional elections. Gentofte Municipality wrote on Facebook that the outages were caused by a hacker attack. “Gentofte Municipality’s website is…
University of Southern Denmark to lead new European quantum research center
Published: November 12, 2025 14:59
The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) will lead the scientific management of the new European research center, Quantum Excellence Center (QEX), the university announced. SDU will work closely with Aalborg University, Aarhus University, Copenhagen…
Almost 4.8 million eligible to vote in local and regional elections
Published: November 12, 2025 14:57
Just under five million people are eligible to vote in Denmark’s local and regional elections on 18 November, the Ministry of the Interior and Health said Wednesday. The total number of voters, 4,785,895, includes 17-year-old citizens who will turn 18 on…
Danish Netflix film Mango tops global streaming chart
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-12/news/round-up/danish-netflix-film-mango-tops-global-streaming-chart/
Published: November 12, 2025 14:56
The Danish film Mango, starring Josephine Park and Dar Salim, has become the most-watched non-English-language film on Netflix, the streaming service reports. The film, which premiered on Friday, 7 November, has 5.8 million views, placing it ahead of…
A Stronger Copenhagen Through Health, Language, and Community
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-12/opinion-2/a-stronger-copenhagen-through-health-language-and-community/
Published: November 12, 2025 11:06
By Oksana Gjermstad, candidate for Venstre for the Copenhagen Municipality 2025 Copenhagen is a city in constant development. Yet amid growth and innovation, we still see far too much inequality in health, dental care, and educational opportunities. As a…
Pensioners pressured out of rental housing in Denmark
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-12/news/round-up/pensioners-pressured-out-of-rental-housing-in-denmark/
Published: November 12, 2025 11:00
Tenants in Denmark, particularly pensioners, are being forced out of their homes through rent increases and renovation demands that require months of relocation at the tenant’s expense, according to the Danish Tenants’ Association (LLO). The association…
Activists take responsibility for punctured tyres in Gentofte and Frederiksberg
Published: November 12, 2025 10:57
Several car owners in Frederiksberg contacted the police Wednesday morning after their tyres were punctured overnight. Copenhagen Police said on the social media platform X that they are investigating the cases. At this time, the police do not wish to…
33-year-old admits starting fire at Kærshovedgård departure centre for asylum-seekers
Published: November 12, 2025 10:56
A 33-year-old man who lives in the center has admitted to police that he started a fire at the Kærshovedgård departure centre in Central Jutland. Lars Boe Larsen, head of investigations at the local police in Herning, told Herning Folkeblad and TV Midtvest…
Round Tower copper dome lowered for repairs
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-12/art-culture/rundetaarn-copper-dome-lowered-for-repairs/
Published: November 12, 2025 10:55
Coppersmiths and carpenters will work on the roof until April
Vestas to cut 190 jobs in Denmark
Published: November 12, 2025 10:54
Vestas, one of Denmark's largest companies, has just announced layoffs. This follows similar announcements from Novo, Ørsted, Nykredit, Lundbeck, and DFDS.
Media: New weight loss drug much cheaper in India
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-12/news/round-up/media-new-weight-loss-drug-much-cheaper-in-india/
Published: November 12, 2025 05:52
The Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has reduced the price of its weight loss drug Wegovy by one-third in India. This decision follows a recent surge in sales of Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro, which became the top-selling weight loss drug in the country.…
Johan Bülow says final goodbye to his licorice company
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-12/news/round-up/johan-bulow-says-final-goodbye-to-his-licorice-company/
Published: November 12, 2025 05:52
Johan Bülow has resigned from his roles in both the management and board of Lakrids by Bülow, the company he founded in 2007. He has also sold his remaining shares to the Chinese firm IDG Capital, which became the majority owner earlier in the year.…
Government to allow schools to expel violent students
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-12/news/round-up/government-to-allow-schools-to-expel-violent-students/
Published: November 12, 2025 05:37
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and the government propose allowing school leaders to expel violent students from grades 7 to 9. School leaders should take responsibility by saying, “We won’t have this at school. You are expelled,” for incidents like a…
Troels Lund discusses respect for Denmark with US ambassador
Published: November 12, 2025 05:37
Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen met with new U.S. Ambassador Ken Howery, emphasizing the expectation to respect the Kingdom of Denmark. Poulsen highlighted “bumps on the road” over the past 11 months due to President Donald Trump’s statements…
Jyllands-Posten journalists strike over budget cuts
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-12/news/round-up/jyllands-posten-journalists-strike-over-budget-cuts/
Published: November 12, 2025 05:37
Journalistic staff at Jyllands-Posten have gone on strike in protest against the management. They cited unacceptable behavior by management during recent negotiations and were faced with significant cuts to journalistic roles. The strike was announced…
Danish donations to Ukraine surpass 70 billion kroner
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-12/news/round-up/danish-donations-to-ukraine-surpass-70-billion-kroner/
Published: November 12, 2025 05:36
Den danske regering har annonceret en ny donationspakke til Ukraine, den 28. siden den russiske invasion i vinteren 2022, og den samlede danske militære støtte når nu op på 70,8 milliarder kroner. Den nye pakke, der beløber sig til 1,4 milliarder kroner,…
Messerschmidt to sue Lidegaard for lying about DF
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-12/news/round-up/messerschmidt-to-sue-lidegaard-for-lying-about-df/
Published: November 12, 2025 05:36
Danish People’s Party leader, Morten Messerschmidt, announced he would sue political leader Martin Lidegaard for alleged false statements. Messerschmidt accused Lidegaard of lying by claiming that the party advocated for internment camps based on skin…
Siddique’s housing investigated by Copenhagen Municipality
Published: November 12, 2025 05:36
Copenhagen Municipality has requested additional information from Sikandar Siddique regarding his residence registration. This follows reports questioning if his move to Copenhagen was solely to qualify for the municipal election. Siddique, who moved from…
Many Danish politicians in the election campaign are less Danish than internationals
Published: November 12, 2025 04:00
From what we have seen over the last months, the most un-Danish behaviour has come not from internationals, but from many Danish parties, politicians, and prominent figures.
“I do not align with my party’s national policy on immigration. I want a Frederiksberg where people can live and meet”. Interview with Frederiksberg’s Mayor
Published: November 12, 2025 04:00
Four years ago, something historic happened in Frederiksberg. After decades of Conservative government, a center-left coalition managed to win and appoint the city’s first Social Democratic mayor. This person is Michael Vindfeldt, 44 years old, who is…
Foreign Ministry eases travel advice for parts of Israel
Published: November 11, 2025 15:02
The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs no longer advises against all non-essential travel to most of Israel. The same guidance applies to Palestinian territories, as per an updated travel advisory. Since October 7, 2023, when Israel was attacked by Hamas,…
Danish People’s Party leader to sue Radikale Venstre over discussion of deporting internationals
Published: November 11, 2025 14:59
Danish People’s Party leader Morten Messerschmidt said in a video on X that he intends to file a lawsuit against political leader Martin Lidegaard of the Radical Party. The Danish People’s Party (Dansk Folkeparti) is the most right-wing populist party in…
Resident arrested after fire at Kærshovedgård departure centre
Published: November 11, 2025 14:58
A resident has been arrested following a fire Tuesday at the Kærshovedgård departure centre near Ikast in central Jutland. The fire broke out in one of the wings at 11.12 a.m., according to duty chief Simon Stage from the Central and Western Jutland…
Sunset Boulevard replaces CEO after 12 years
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-11/news/round-up/sunset-boulevard-replaces-ceo-after-12-years/
Published: November 11, 2025 14:57
After more than 12 years as chief executive of Sunset Boulevard (the Danish largest fast food restaurant company) Jens Broch has been dismissed from his position, the company confirmed Tuesday. Broch announced his departure on LinkedIn, writing that “the…
Spotlight on Croatia: Democracy, Partnership & European Interests
Published: November 11, 2025 11:32
What role does Croatia play in Europe today, and how does it see the future of European cooperation? Join us for this special edition of European Tuesdays, presented in collaboration with the Embassy of Croatia in Denmark and Iceland, The Copenhagen Post,…
Thousands wait to access preliminary tax assessment for 2026
Published: November 11, 2025 11:00
People in Denmark faced long waits on Tuesday after the Danish Tax Agency opened access to the preliminary tax assessment for 2026. More than 30,000 people were reported to be waiting in a digital queue on Tuesday morning. Taxpayers can access preliminary…
More than half of women report negative career effects after parental leave
Published: November 11, 2025 10:59
More than half of women who are members of the Danish union Djøf say that parental leave has had a negative impact on their careers. According to a member survey, 57 percent of women reported a negative effect, compared with 19 percent of men. The survey…
Number of homes for sale falls across Denmark
https://cphpost.dk/2025-11-11/news/round-up/number-of-homes-for-sale-falls-across-denmark/
Published: November 11, 2025 10:58
The number of houses and owner-occupied apartments for sale in Denmark has declined, according to statistics from Finans Danmark. At the beginning of November 2025, 34,641 homes were listed for sale, a drop of 14 percent compared with the same time last…
Fire at Kærshovedgård departure centre leads to evacuation
Published: November 11, 2025 10:57
Residents were evacuated after a fire broke out at the Kærshovedgård Departure Centre near Ikast, in Jutland, on Tuesday. The Central and Western Jutland Police received the report at 11.12 a.m. “There is a fire in one of the wings at the centre,” said…