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Democratic Senate candidate sues Alaska election board
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-07/global/democratic-senate-candidate-sues-alaska-election-board/
Published: November 7, 2026 07:31
Democratic Senate candidate in Alaska Mary Peltola’s campaign team filed a lawsuit on Friday against the state’s election authority. Here, the campaign team demands the immediate release of documents showing which mail-in ballots were rejected in Tuesday’s…
Dems target Trump’s new chief: ‘Blood on his hands’
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-07/global/dems-target-trumps-new-chief-blood-on-his-hands/
Published: November 7, 2026 07:31
Several top Democratic politicians in the US promise to fight against Stephen Miller, who has just been appointed as the new White House Chief of Staff. – Stephen Miller is the architect behind this administration’s most barbaric and inhumane policies,…
Trump promotes Stephen Miller to WH chief of staff
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-07/global/trump-promotes-stephen-miller-to-wh-chief-of-staff/
Published: November 7, 2026 07:31
Stephen Miller is being appointed as the new White House chief of staff. US President Donald Trump wrote this on Truth Social on Friday, after his party earlier in the week suffered a major defeat in the midterm elections. Trump refers to the 41-year-old…
Protesters fight Danish data centers on Saturday
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-07/news/round-up/protesters-fight-danish-data-centers-on-saturday/
Published: November 7, 2026 07:25
Demonstrators will gather outside Microsoft’s facility near Køge on Saturday as part of a Europe-wide protest against the environmental impact of data centres. Protesters will gather outside a Microsoft data centre in Lille Skensved, south of Copenhagen,…
Danish utilities hit by wave of suspected AI-generated information requests
Published: November 7, 2026 07:25
Water and district heating companies have received unusually large numbers of information requests, raising concerns about attempts to gather sensitive information about Denmark’s critical infrastructure. Danish water and district heating companies have…
Secret Danish Hack Case: Russian Freed After 146 Days
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-07/news/round-up/secret-danish-hack-case-russian-freed-after-146-days/
Published: November 7, 2026 07:25
In an international police operation last summer, a Russian businessman was arrested in Spain, suspected of hacker attacks against Danish companies. Two months later, the Russian was extradited to Denmark, and in a closed-door court hearing, he was…
Danish C25 Index Falls After US Turmoil
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-07/news/round-up/danish-c25-index-falls-after-us-turmoil/
Published: November 7, 2026 07:25
The Danish C25 index closed on Friday ahead of the weekend with a fall of 0.62 percent during a time of turmoil in the global markets, which has particularly hit tech stocks. The price stood at 2008.97 at the close for the benchmark Danish stock index. The…
Expert insights: When two careers become one: the idhden challenges of being a trailing spouse in Denmark
Published: November 6, 2026 19:19
About the author: Sidsel Byskov Hansen is the founder of Expat Counselling, specialising in psychological counselling and support for international individuals, couples and families in Denmark and worldwide. When an international professional accepts a…
Danish activists join protest at Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam
Published: November 6, 2026 14:40
Around 200 environmental activists, including a group from Denmark, broke into a data center construction site in Amsterdam on Friday, November 6, as part of a Europe-wide campaign against the expansion of data centers. The demonstration targeted a project…
Bomb threats target flights across Europe for third time this week
Published: November 6, 2026 14:40
Flights across Europe faced another wave of bomb threats on Friday, November 6, marking the third time this week that airlines and airports have been targeted by security alerts. The threats affected flights in at least seven European countries, including…
Copenhagen Airport faces new threats against flights for second consecutive day
Published: November 6, 2026 14:39
Copenhagen Police responded to new threats against air traffic at Copenhagen Airport on Friday, November 6, marking the second consecutive day of security alerts at Denmark’s largest airport. Police officers were dispatched to the airport on Friday morning…
Denmark raises bird flu threat level to high as infections increase
Published: November 6, 2026 14:39
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration has raised the bird flu threat level from medium to high following an increase in infections among wild birds and several outbreaks at poultry farms across Denmark. The decision, announced Friday, November 6,…
Danish court acquits four people accused of endorsing Hamas attack on social media
Published: November 6, 2026 14:39
Denmark’s Eastern High Court on Friday upheld the acquittals of four people accused of publicly endorsing terrorism through Facebook comments following Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. The court reviewed five cases involving social media posts…
Last minute tips before you take the PD3 language exam next week
Published: November 6, 2026 11:58
November 10 will see many internationals take the first part of Prøve i Dansk 3. With only a weekend left to prepare, here are some last minute tips informed by a Danish language teacher.
Police investigate new threats at Copenhagen Airport; flights operating normally
Published: November 6, 2026 10:50
Copenhagen Police were visibly present at Copenhagen Airport on Friday morning following new threats directed at air traffic. Police said their initial assessment was that there was no danger, and had been no danger, to passengers or others at the airport.…
Copenhagen moves to ban flight and fossil-fuel car adverts from municipal spaces like Metro or busses
Published: November 6, 2026 10:50
Advertisements for flights, cruises and new cars with CO₂ emissions could disappear from bus shelters and other municipal advertising spaces in Copenhagen following a City Council vote on Thursday evening. The proposal, put forward by the Red-Green…
2026 likely to be second-warmest year on record after hottest October in EU
Published: November 6, 2026 10:50
This year is likely to finish as the second-warmest ever recorded, according to an update from the EU’s Copernicus climate service following the hottest October on record. The service also estimates a 20% probability that 2026 will match or exceed 2024 as…
Nearly three in four teenage social media users encounter potentially harmful content
Published: November 6, 2026 10:50
Nearly three in four teenagers who use Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram or Facebook have encountered images or videos featuring violence, drugs, alcohol, tobacco or nicotine products, according to a survey commissioned by Denmark’s Agency for Digital…
Asian stocks tumble after US tech sell-off
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-06/global/asian-stocks-tumble-after-us-tech-sell-off/
Published: November 6, 2026 10:50
Asian stock markets fell sharply on Friday following a major sell-off in US technology stocks, with semiconductor companies among the hardest hit. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index was down 6% on Friday morning Danish time. Reuters described the fall as its largest…
US imposes new sanctions on Cuba
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-06/global/us-imposes-new-sanctions-on-cuba/
Published: November 6, 2026 05:22
The United States announced new sanctions against individuals and companies accused of supplying Cuba’s military on Thursday, while also preparing additional restrictions targeting several sectors of the Cuban economy. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio…
US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s plan to build 76-meter triumphal arch in Washington
Published: November 6, 2026 05:22
A federal judge has ordered a temporary halt to plans to build a 76-meter-tall triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., a project proposed by US President Donald Trump. The ruling came Thursday, just hours after a panel of the national commission responsible…
Trump says deal to end war in Ukraine is close and could involve all of Europe
Published: November 6, 2026 05:22
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that an agreement to end the war between Russia and Ukraine was close, following a meeting with Russian special envoy Kirill Dmitriev at the White House. Speaking to journalists, Trump suggested that the potential…
800 criminal records deleted by mistake, including serious offences
Published: November 6, 2026 05:21
Danish police have discovered that approximately 800 additional criminal records were deleted prematurely from the country’s Central Criminal Register, including cases involving serious offences such as homicide, drug crimes and sexual offences. The…
Denmark faces cloudy weekend with some sunshine and overnight frost in several areas
Published: November 6, 2026 05:21
Denmark is heading into a mostly cloudy weekend, with occasional sunshine, temperatures between 6 and 10 degrees Celsius on Friday and a risk of overnight frost in several parts of the country. According to Hans Peter Wandler, meteorologist at the Danish…
US plans major expansion of Greenland consulate
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-06/news/round-up/us-plans-major-expansion-of-greenland-consulate/
Published: November 6, 2026 05:21
The United States is planning to expand its diplomatic presence in Greenland by investing up to 214 million kroner in its consulate in Nuuk, according to documents obtained by Danish newspaper Politiken. The project includes a major renovation and…
Copenhagen extends seaplane permit until June 2027
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-06/news/round-up/copenhagen-extends-seaplane-permit-until-june-2027/
Published: November 6, 2026 05:21
The Copenhagen City Council has decided to extend the temporary environmental permit for the seaplane service connecting Copenhagen and Aarhus until the end of June 2027, giving the operator more time to find a permanent location in the capital. The…
“Every bit of common sense said we should go back home”: The man who traded a career in politics for a quiet life in Denmark
Published: November 6, 2026 05:00
He came to Copenhagen as a diplomat and expected to leave. After his posting ended, János Bencsik and his family stayed — and found a quieter path to belonging in Denmark.
Three Danish restaurants are among the world’s best. Here’s which ones
Published: November 5, 2026 16:21
Three Danish restaurants have secured places among the world’s top 40 in the 2026 World’s 50 Best Restaurants ranking, with Copenhagen’s Alchemist taking third place. The results were announced at an awards ceremony in Lima, Peru, overnight into Thursday…
Prosecutors are seeking a 60-day prison sentence for a 30-year-old woman for Facebook comment about Hamas.
Published: November 5, 2026 16:21
Prosecutors are seeking a 60-day prison sentence for a 30-year-old woman previously acquitted of condoning terrorism in a Facebook comment about Hamas. Senior prosecutor Henrik Aagaard presented the prosecution’s case at the Eastern High Court on Thursday.…
Russia’s war prompts Sweden to extend border checks
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-05/news/round-up/russias-war-prompts-sweden-to-extend-border-checks/
Published: November 5, 2026 16:21
Sweden’s government has decided to introduce border control for a period of six months from 12 November. Sweden’s Ministry of Justice states this in a press release. Sweden already has border controls at the borders with its neighboring countries, and this…
7th World Media Summit to kick off in Beijing to boost media cooperation in intelligent age
Published: November 5, 2026 15:29
The 7th World Media Summit, which is co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency and the People's Government of Beijing Municipality, is to be held from Nov. 5 to 9 in Beijing.
Copenhagen’s weekend has Christmas beer, Comic Con stars, film screenings and a concert with a sauna. Your Copenhagen weekend guid
Published: November 5, 2026 14:10
From blue Santa hats on Friday to secondhand finds on Sunday, November 6–8 brings Christmas markets, free concerts, crafts and cinema. Staying home might take some willpower
Pro-Russian hackers claim supermarket cooling attacks
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-05/news/round-up/pro-russian-hackers-claim-supermarket-cooling-attacks/
Published: November 5, 2026 10:55
Two pro-Russian hacker groups claimed on social media on Thursday that they were behind cyberattacks targeting supermarket cooling systems in Europe, prompting Danish authorities to urge businesses to review their security. Denmark’s Agency for Societal…
Energinet explores ways to boost capacity on Denmark’s existing power grid
Published: November 5, 2026 10:55
Denmark’s state-owned electricity transmission operator, Energinet, is investigating whether its existing grid can carry more power as demand outpaces expansion. The company says a combination of measures could deliver a double-digit percentage increase in…
Tupperware returns to Denmark through Føtex and Bilka
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-05/news/round-up/tupperware-returns-to-denmark-through-fotex-and-bilka/
Published: November 5, 2026 10:55
Tupperware is returning to Denmark after an absence of almost two years, with its colourful food-storage containers set to be sold through Føtex, Bilka and bilka.dk. The products are already available on bilka.dk, according to a press release announcing…
Maersk shares plunge 10 percent despite tripling quarterly profit
Published: November 5, 2026 10:55
Shares in Danish shipping giant Maersk fell more than 10 percent Thursday morning despite the company reporting a sharp increase in third-quarter profits and raising its full-year outlook. Maersk recorded a quarterly profit of more than $3 billion (DKK 20…
New bomb threats disrupt flights across Europe
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-05/life-in-denmark/new-bomb-threats-disrupt-flights-across-europe/
Published: November 5, 2026 10:37
Meanwhile, Copenhagen Police and the Danish Armed Forces’ Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit were deployed to Copenhagen Airport following a report of suspicious circumstances involving two aircraft that landed during the morning.
Danish Originals, S13E4: Anne-Louise Mikkelsen
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-05/podcast/danish-originals-s13e4-anne-louise-mikkelsen/
Published: November 5, 2026 08:12
In this episode, Danish winemaker and founder of Annacare Volcanic Cosmetics Anne-Louise Mikkelsen shares her journey from Italian wine consultant in the US to imagining and building her winery
Trump admits Iran war contributed to Republican election defeat
Published: November 5, 2026 05:27
U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged Wednesday that the war in Iran contributed to Republicans’ defeat in Tuesday’s midterm elections, but insisted the conflict was necessary to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. “I would say that is largely…
French bank hit by cyberattack
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-05/global/french-bank-hit-by-cyberattack/
Published: November 5, 2026 05:27
French regional bank Crédit Mutuel Arkéa announced Wednesday that hackers carried out fraudulent transfers totaling approximately 100 million euros (DKK 747 million) in a sophisticated cyberattack, AFP reported. The attackers gained access to the bank’s…
Hong Kong democracy activist jailed for 10 years
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-05/global/hong-kong-democracy-activist-jailed-for-10-years/
Published: November 5, 2026 05:27
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison for conspiring with foreign forces under the city’s national security law, Reuters reported. The 30-year-old activist, an international symbol of Hong Kong’s…
Hungary opens communist-era archives naming thousands of informants
Published: November 5, 2026 05:27
Hungary published secret communist-era police documents Wednesday, revealing the identities of tens of thousands of former informants in a move aimed at confronting the country’s authoritarian past. Prime Minister Peter Magyar, who defeated longtime leader…
Danish C25 stock index reaches highest closing level since September 2024
Published: November 5, 2026 05:27
Denmark’s leading stock index, the C25, reached its highest closing level in more than two years on Wednesday, following strong financial results from some of the country’s largest companies. The index rose 1.82 percent during Wednesday’s trading, closing…
Three Danish restaurants rank among world’s 40 best, Alchemist takes third place
Published: November 5, 2026 05:27
Three Danish restaurants have secured spots among the world’s 40 best restaurants in the 2026 World’s 50 Best Restaurants ranking, unveiled Wednesday night in Lima, Peru. Copenhagen’s Alchemist, led by chef Rasmus Munk, climbed from fifth place in 2025 to…
30,000 owner-occupied apartments to get lower property valuations
Published: November 5, 2026 05:27
The Danish government plans to introduce legislation that would lower property assessments for approximately 30,100 owner-occupied apartments across 31 municipalities, preventing homeowners from facing disproportionately high property taxes. Minister for…
Personal data of 5,000 pilots exposed in cyberattack on Danish Meteorological Institute
Published: November 5, 2026 05:27
Personal information belonging to approximately 5,000 pilots was compromised in a data breach at the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) in late October, the agency confirmed Wednesday. According to an update published on DMI’s website, unauthorized…
Google to disable AI tools by default for school students
Published: November 5, 2026 05:27
Google will disable its artificial intelligence tools by default for students from kindergarten through high school, requiring schools to actively enable them. The change will affect Gemini, Gemini Notebook, Gemini in Classroom and Google Search, the…
Copenhagen housing supply doubles as listings fall across Denmark
Published: November 5, 2026 05:27
Denmark’s housing market is showing contrasting trends, with more properties available in Copenhagen and its surrounding areas while listings decline across the rest of the country, according to new figures from housing platform Boligsiden. At the…
“When all my friends left because they couldn’t find a job I had to build a new life. Denmark needs a system to support people who take the risk of moving here”
Published: November 5, 2026 05:00
Pranjal found a job after graduating in Denmark. Several of his closest friends did not. Their departure has changed his life in the country and left him questioning what support international students receive once university ends.
EU proposes wider access to its programs for candidate countries before they become members
Published: November 4, 2026 14:58
Countries seeking to join the European Union would gain access to more EU programs before becoming members under a new model presented by the European Commission on Wednesday. The proposal would link access to progress in membership negotiations, bringing…
Ukraine must speed up reforms to meet 2028 EU talks target, while Montenegro moves closer to membership
Published: November 4, 2026 14:57
Ukraine must significantly accelerate reforms to meet its goal of completing European Union membership negotiations by the end of 2028, a senior EU official said as the European Commission presented roadmaps for four candidate countries Wednesday. The…
Cyberattack hits cooling systems at French blood banks
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-04/global/cyberattack-hits-cooling-systems-at-french-blood-banks/
Published: November 4, 2026 14:57
A cyberattack hit cooling and temperature control systems at several blood banks in France on Monday, but the stored blood was not damaged after alarms alerted staff, allowing them to respond. France’s Health Ministry reported the incident in a statement,…
Student protest draws reported crowd of 30,000 outside Denmark’s Parliament over planned grant cuts
Published: November 4, 2026 14:57
Students from across Denmark demonstrated outside Parliament on Wednesday against government plans to cut education grants, with some media outlets reporting a crowd of 30,000 and some observers describing the turnout as unprecedented. The protest began at…
Novo Nordisk raises sales forecast
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-04/news/round-up/novo-nordisk-raises-sales-forecast/
Published: November 4, 2026 14:57
Novo Nordisk has raised its revenue forecast for 2026, opening the possibility that annual sales could exceed last year’s record rather than decline. The Danish pharmaceutical company now expects revenue to fall by as much as 2% or rise by up to 2%…
Denmark proposes wider choice of cemeteries and allowing ashes to be buried in two places
Published: November 4, 2026 14:57
Denmark’s ecclesiastical affairs minister has proposed changes to burial rules that would give people greater freedom to choose a cemetery and allow a person’s ashes to be divided between two burial sites. Ida Auken, a member of the Social Democrats, sent…
Three parasitic wasp species recorded in Denmark for the first time
Published: November 4, 2026 14:57
Experts found three species of parasitic wasps never previously recorded in Denmark during a 24-hour nature survey at Naturpark Christiansø in late August. One of the species, which normally lives farther south, had never been recorded anywhere in…
Danish People’s Party seeks to remove three more citizenship applicants over social media posts. On of them wrote a post in 2013
Published: November 4, 2026 10:55
Danish People’s Party seeks to remove three more citizenship applicants over social media posts The Danish People’s Party wants three more people removed from a bill that would grant Danish citizenship to 2,055 applicants, citing social media posts that…
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to skip U.N. climate summit for second consecutive year
Published: November 4, 2026 10:55
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will not attend this year’s international climate summit in Turkey, marking the second consecutive year she has stayed away despite leading a government that describes itself as Denmark’s greenest ever. The Prime…
Eurozone inflation rises to double the target
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-04/news/round-up/eurozone-inflation-rises-to-double-the-target/
Published: November 4, 2026 10:55
Inflation in the eurozone rose to 4% in October, its highest level in more than three years and twice the European Central Bank’s 2% target, according to a preliminary estimate from Eurostat, the European Union’s statistics office. The annual inflation…
Denmark’s Great Belt West Bridge to be lifted in sections for 232 million kroner renovation
Published: November 4, 2026 10:55
The West Bridge of Denmark’s Great Belt crossing will be lifted one section at a time during a 232 million kroner renovation that is expected to leave road and rail traffic unaffected. The work will replace or renovate the bridge bearings, the components…
Denmark’s governing parties want tougher language tests to make citizenship harder to obtain
Published: November 4, 2026 10:20
Immigration minister said that the language requirements will being examined more closely, and that the issue would be included in negotiations on a new citizenship agreement. This is the latest in a series of stances taken by several political parties on…
Democrats poised to take both chambers of Congress as Trump accepts defeat: Here’s what happened in the US midterm elections
Published: November 4, 2026 08:12
Democrats are projected to win the House and Senate, with Abdul El-Sayed defeating Mike Rogers in Michigan, and Democrats securing a historic victory in Texas and Kansas
What Are You Doing in Denmark? The controversy surrounding a Danish comedian and TV 2’s Alle elsker Rasmus
Published: November 4, 2026 07:48
This week Derek and Conrad are joined by comedian Neil Fitzpatrick to discuss the controversy surrounding Danish comedian Rasmus Wallbridge and TV 2’s Alle elsker Rasmus, the program that convinced him he was making his dream film for four months
Trump says he will accept midterm results and work with Democrats
Published: November 4, 2026 05:35
U.S. President Donald Trump says he will accept the results of Tuesday’s midterm elections and cooperate with Democrats, who appear poised to take control of both chambers of Congress. “I am absolutely willing to accept the results,” Trump told The New…
Greenland parliament approves security agreement allowing more U.S. military bases
Published: November 4, 2026 05:34
A security and defense agreement between Greenland, Denmark and the U.S. moved closer to taking effect Tuesday after lawmakers in Greenland voted to approve it. At the second reading in Inatsisartut, Greenland’s parliament, 16 members voted in favor, none…
Cyberattacks on supermarket cooling systems spread across Europe
Published: November 4, 2026 05:34
Cyberattacks targeting supermarket refrigeration systems have spread to Germany, Romania and the United Kingdom, bringing the number of affected European countries to 11. Four supermarkets in Germany and six in Romania were hit on Tuesday, according to…
Danish appeals board rules Wolt must insure couriers against workplace injuries
Published: November 4, 2026 05:34
Food delivery company Wolt is responsible for providing occupational injury insurance to its couriers, according to a ruling by Denmark’s National Appeals Board. The decision follows a case brought by former Wolt courier Mahendra Poudel, who was involved…
Spanish transport minister announces resignation after two deadly train crashes
Published: November 4, 2026 05:34
Spain’s Transport Minister Óscar Puente announced Tuesday that he would resign following two major train collisions this year that killed a total of 115 people. The announcement comes after 69 people died when two high-speed trains collided last Wednesday…
Leonard Cohen’s son to perform tribute concert in Copenhagen in 2027
Published: November 4, 2026 05:34
Adam Cohen will celebrate his father Leonard Cohen’s musical legacy with a concert at Falkonersalen in Frederiksberg on February 11, 2027. The concert, titled “Everybody Knows Leonard Cohen,” marks the 60th anniversary of the release of the Canadian…
Trump supporters call for decisive action to end Iran war
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-04/global/trump-supporters-call-for-decisive-action-to-end-iran-war/
Published: November 4, 2026 05:34
Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump are calling for stronger military action against Iran, arguing that the conflict must be brought to a decisive conclusion. Several voters from Trump’s Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement expressed their views…
Magasin confirms employee data breach but finds no evidence of customer data leak
Published: November 4, 2026 05:34
Danish department store chain Magasin du Nord has confirmed that confidential information belonging to current and former employees was compromised in a cybersecurity breach in October. However, the company said Tuesday evening that its investigation had…
Why this American didn’t wait for Danes to invite him to their circles
Published: November 4, 2026 05:00
Alex moved to Denmark 15 years ago with no connection to the country. His approach to meeting Danes helped him observe Danish culture and write the book on Danish sayings.
Trump says U.S. will end fixed annual aid payments to Israel after 2026
Published: November 3, 2026 14:57
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States will stop providing Israel with a fixed annual payment of $4 billion after 2026. Trump told Fox News, according to Reuters, that the decision was made in agreement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
Danish Prime Minsister urges everyone in Denmark to prepare for cyberattacks after data breaches
Published: November 3, 2026 14:57
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen urged everyone in Denmark to prepare for cyberattacks and other crises Tuesday, following security incidents affecting universities, public records and businesses. Speaking during question time in the Folketing, Denmark’s…
National Museum to cut jobs as revenue outlook weakens
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-03/news/round-up/national-museum-to-cut-jobs-as-revenue-outlook-weakens/
Published: November 3, 2026 14:57
Denmark’s National Museum is lowering its revenue expectations for next year and will cut positions corresponding to between 11 million and 13 million kroner. The museum announced the planned reductions in a press release on Tuesday. The National Museum…
EU to host U.S. and Ukraine for Brussels talks on Wednesday
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-03/global/eu-to-host-u-s-and-ukraine-for-brussels-talks-on-wednesday/
Published: November 3, 2026 14:57
The European Commission will host talks on Ukraine in Brussels on Wednesday, ahead of a U.S.-organized meeting between Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Abu Dhabi next week. Representatives from Ukraine, the United States, France, Germany, the United…
Iran demands sanctions relief and recognition of sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz
Published: November 3, 2026 14:57
Iran has set out five principles for lasting peace in the Middle East, including sanctions relief, compensation for the war and recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. Major Gen. Ali Abdollahi outlined the demands to Iranian state media,…
Danish ice hockey teams will refuse to face Russia while war in Ukraine continues
Published: November 3, 2026 14:57
Denmark’s national ice hockey teams will refuse to play Russia while it continues its war in Ukraine, even if the decision brings penalties at international tournaments. Henrik Bach Nielsen, chairman of the Danish Ice Hockey Union, the sport’s national…
Greenland parliament to report Naleraq to police over alleged leak of confidential information
Published: November 3, 2026 14:57
The leadership of Greenland’s parliament will report opposition party Naleraq to police over a possible breach of confidentiality in parliament’s Foreign and Security Policy Committee. Parliament Speaker Kim Kielsen announced the decision after debate on a…
10,000 students expected to march through Copenhagen against government plans to cut grants
Published: November 3, 2026 10:56
Organizers expect 10,000 students to gather in central Copenhagen on Wednesday to protest government plans to cut student grants and tighten access to unemployment benefits for graduates. The demonstration will begin at City Hall Square, Rådhuspladsen, at…
Bad news for commuters: Little Belt Bridge renovation to bring narrower lanes and a 50 kph speed limit for 2 years
Published: November 3, 2026 10:56
Drivers crossing the New Little Belt Bridge between Jutland and Funen will face narrower lanes and a 50 kph speed limit during renovation work in 2027 and 2028, the Danish Road Directorate said. The motorway bridge carries about 80,000 vehicles a day. Work…
Smukfest ticket sale hit by technical problems as more than 80,000 queue online
Published: November 3, 2026 10:56
A system error disrupted ticket sales for next year’s Smukfest music festival, with more than 80,000 waiting in the online queue and some customers encountering errors after reaching the sales page. Sales opened at 10 a.m. At 10:49 a.m., the queue showed…
Disney plans thousands of layoffs and asks some departments to cut costs by 20%
Published: November 3, 2026 10:56
Disney plans to lay off thousands of employees and ask some department heads to find annual savings of 20%, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed people familiar with the discussions. The company would cut costs through job losses and reductions in operating…
Multiple bomb threats target flights in Europe, including one from Copenhagen
Published: November 3, 2026 10:13
“I can confirm that a threat has been received and that the passengers have left the aircraft,” SAS PR chief Alexandra Lindgren Kaoukji told Ritzau.
Friday will be one of the craziest nights of the year in Denmark. Here’s how to enjoy it (or survive it)
Published: November 3, 2026 08:08
The annual release of Tuborg’s Christmas beer draws crowds to bars across Denmark. Expect blue Santa hats, busy streets and celebrations late into the night.
Copenhagen Airport adds winter routes to seven destinations
Published: November 3, 2026 07:58
New routes are expanding travelers’ winter options from Copenhagen, while one major airline is cutting flights as fuel costs rise.
U.S. midterm elections on track to become most expensive in history
Published: November 3, 2026 05:35
Tuesday’s U.S. midterm elections are expected to become the most expensive on record, with campaign spending projected to reach 12 billion USD, or approximately 80 billion DKK. The estimate comes from OpenSecrets, an independent organization that tracks…
Abortion, transgender athletes and billionaire tax among U.S. ballot issues
Published: November 3, 2026 05:35
American voters will decide on around 150 state-level proposals alongside Tuesday’s midterm elections, with measures covering transgender athletes, abortion access, taxation and election rules. According to Reuters, voters in more than 36 states will…
Rare H.C. Andersen paper cutting to go under the hammer
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-03/news/round-up/rare-h-c-andersen-paper-cutting-to-go-under-the-hammer/
Published: November 3, 2026 05:35
A paper cutting created by Danish fairy-tale author Hans Christian Andersen around 1845 is expected to fetch between 8,000 and 10,000 DKK when it goes up for auction on November 17. Auction house Bruun Rasmussen announced the sale in a press release,…
U.S. to discuss Ukraine security guarantees with European allies ahead of peace talks
Published: November 3, 2026 05:35
Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States are scheduled to meet in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11 for talks aimed at advancing efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The discussions in the United Arab Emirates will focus on postwar security…
European allies to rehearse deployment of multinational force to postwar Ukraine
Published: November 3, 2026 05:35
Around 2,800 troops from 11 countries will take part in a military exercise in Poland this month to prepare for a possible deployment to Ukraine once the war ends. The exercise, named Koalicja, meaning “coalition” in Polish, will run from November 9 to 22…
Greenland set to approve U.S. defense deal amid Trump’s takeover claims
Published: November 3, 2026 05:35
Greenland’s parliament is expected to approve a new defense agreement with the United States and Denmark on Tuesday, despite renewed claims by President Donald Trump suggesting that Greenland has been handed over to Washington. The agreement, signed in New…
Norwegian court rejects extension of Marius Borg Høiby’s pre-trial detention
Published: November 3, 2026 05:35
A Norwegian court has ruled against extending the detention of Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, as he awaits an appeal against his conviction for rape and domestic violence. Oslo District Court issued the decision Monday, according…
Cyberattacks on refrigeration systems spread to more Danish businesses
Published: November 3, 2026 05:35
Five Danish companies were targeted by cyberattacks on their cooling and freezing systems Monday, according to Denmark’s Agency for Public Security. Morten Bro, a division head at the agency, told broadcaster TV 2 on Monday evening that the affected…
Gisèle Pelicot receives Danish honorary award for her stand against sexual violence
Published: November 3, 2026 05:35
French sexual assault survivor Gisèle Pelicot has been named the recipient of Danner’s 2026 Honorary Award for her efforts to challenge the shame surrounding sexual violence. Danner, a Danish organization supporting women and children affected by violence,…
U.S. reportedly carried out covert strikes on Iran in recent weeks
Published: November 3, 2026 05:35
The United States attacked Iran’s Qeshm island on Monday, according to unnamed American officials cited by The Wall Street Journal, CNN and the Associated Press. The reported strike follows several weeks of smaller U.S. attacks on Iran that have been…
Expert Insights: The fundamental rules for one of the company’s most important social event: What to do, and above all what not to do, during the julefrokost
Published: November 3, 2026 05:00
The julefrokost (Christmas party or dinner) is a must for Danes, including in the workplace. But it is a time when the rules change. That does not mean there are no rules - or that you should not know them (very) well.
Iliana Iotova elected Bulgaria’s first female president
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-02/global/iliana-iotova-elected-bulgarias-first-female-president/
Published: November 2, 2026 14:56
Bulgarian voters have elected Iliana Iotova as the country’s first female president, according to official election results reported by Reuters. Iotova won 57.6% of the vote in Sunday’s runoff election. Her opponent, Andrey Gyurov, received 39.5%. The…
EU and UK seek closer defense cooperation ahead of November summit
Published: November 2, 2026 14:56
The European Union and the United Kingdom are working to deepen defense cooperation ahead of an EU-UK summit scheduled for November 20 in Brussels. Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign policy chief, said she would like the UK to play a greater role in European…
UAE state oil company Adnoc signs AI partnership with OpenAI
https://cphpost.dk/2026-11-02/global/uae-state-oil-company-adnoc-signs-ai-partnership-with-openai/
Published: November 2, 2026 14:56
OpenAI has entered into a partnership with Adnoc, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, the state-owned energy company of the United Arab Emirates. AFP reported that Adnoc will become the first energy company to use OpenAI Frontier. According to the World…
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