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A short guide to eating mindfully in Copenhagen
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-28/life-in-denmark/a-short-guide-to-eating-mindfully-in-copenhagen/
Published: February 28, 2026 08:00
Copenhagen is usually considered one of the world’s capitals of food, but things are more complicated. Juggling high prices, discounts, and numerous food events may not be easy. These are some tips from food culture writer Kiki Canuto.
Frederiksen postponed election call over Greenland concerns
Published: February 27, 2026 14:59
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said she initially planned to call an election in early January but postponed the move due to developments related to Greenland. Speaking to Politiken, she said, “I had actually thought that the government would work…
Cancelled royal ball donates food to charity
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-27/news/round-up/cancelled-royal-ball-donates-food-to-charity/
Published: February 27, 2026 14:59
A royal gala scheduled for Friday was canceled after Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called an election. The Royal House announced that most food has been frozen for later use or returned to suppliers, while perishables intended for staff were donated to…
Denmark first in EU to end mother-to-child HIV transmission
Published: February 27, 2026 14:59
Denmark is the first country in the EU to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis, according to Statens Serum Institut (SSI). For years, Denmark has conducted regular screening of pregnant women and ensured rapid treatment, meaning…
Historic church Helligåndskirken reopens in the heart of Copenhagen after two years of renovation
Published: February 27, 2026 14:58
The funding allowed the church to replace an unstable wooden floor, which had been covered with needle felt carpet, with a stone floor in the nave. The church also installed a new heating system, and its furnishings were carefully restored.
What we vote for, who can vote, and how the Danish political system works: everything you need to know about the upcoming national election
Published: February 27, 2026 14:58
Yesterday, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called for the election, which will take place on March 24. Who is eligible to vote? Who can run? What are we voting for? Who appoints the prime minister? What happens after the election? Here is everything you…
The government says it wants to limit the number of Ukrainians in Denmark
Published: February 27, 2026 11:00
People from 14 Ukrainian regions will no longer be able to obtain a residence permit in Denmark under the so-called special law. This is the third action this week by Social Democrat minister Rasmus Stoklund targeting internationals living in Denmark.
Gray and wet weather will dominates the weekend
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-27/news/round-up/gray-and-wet-weather-will-dominates-the-weekend/
Published: February 27, 2026 10:59
The upcoming weekend in Denmark will be mostly gray and wet, according to DMI meteorologist Hans Peter Wandler. Friday begins with clouds and rain for most, with five to ten millimeters expected and temperatures between six and 12 degrees. Saturday…
Danish media association to sue OpenAI
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-27/news/round-up/danish-media-association-to-sue-openai/
Published: February 27, 2026 10:58
The Danish organization DPCMO, representing 99 percent of the country’s news media, is suing the American company OpenAI. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI used Danish media content to train ChatGPT until at least summer 2024, even though media outlets could…
Troels Lund Poulsen won’t participate in a government that implements a wealth tax
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-27/news/round-up/troels-lund-poulsen-categorically-rejects-wealth-tax/
Published: February 27, 2026 10:58
Venstre chairman Troels Lund Poulsen has declared that he will not participate in a government that introduces a wealth tax, arguing it would make Denmark poorer and undermine the economy. This position distances him from Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen…
Billund Airport passengers fell significantly in 2025
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-27/news/round-up/billund-airport-passengers-fell-significantly-in-2025/
Published: February 27, 2026 10:57
In 2025, total departing passengers from Danish public airports reached a record high of nearly 19 million, a 5 percent increase. Copenhagen Airport drove this growth with 16.2 million departing passengers, an 8 percent rise, totaling 32.4 million…
The last Lynch interview: Jacob Neiiendam
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-27/art-culture/the-last-lynch-interview-jacob-neiiendam/
Published: February 27, 2026 07:55
English-Australian writer, theatre director and leader of the Film and Theatre school, ‘KFTS‘, Stuart Lynch has contributed a monthly column titled “The Lynch Interviews" but stops now to move on to pastures new. As his last bow, he interviews Jacob…
E-Boks launches login solution to rival MitID
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-27/news/round-up/e-boks-launches-login-solution-to-rival-mitid/
Published: February 27, 2026 05:42
The digital mailbox e-Boks is launching “e-Boks ID,” a new login solution designed to compete with MitID and international providers like Facebook and Google. Rolling out now, it will eventually allow users to log into insurance, utility, and streaming…
Minister pauses parental leave to campaign
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-27/news/round-up/minister-pauses-parental-leave-to-campaign/
Published: February 27, 2026 05:40
Digitalization Minister Caroline Stage Olsen is pausing her maternity leave to campaign for the Moderates in the East Jutland constituency. Appointed in August 2024, she has served as minister despite not holding a seat in Parliament. Her child was born on…
Venstre leader Troels Lund declares Prime Minister candidacy
Published: February 27, 2026 05:40
Troels Lund Poulsen, chairman of the Liberal Party (Venstre), has announced his candidacy for Prime Minister for the March election. Following Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s decision to call the election on Thursday, Poulsen stated on Facebook that he…
More than expected seek compensation in Greenland spiral case after 1992
Published: February 27, 2026 05:40
209 women have applied for compensation from the Greenlandic government for receiving contraception without knowledge or consent after January 1, 1992, when Greenland assumed control of its healthcare from Denmark. Currently, 111 applications are being…
Jon Stephensen: Moderates offered 1.3 million to resign seat
Published: February 27, 2026 05:40
Independent MP Jon Stephensen claims the Moderates offered him 1.3 million DKK to resign his seat in August 2023. Stephensen alleges that party leader Lars Løkke Rasmussen threatened to tell a journalist that Stephensen had intoxicated a young woman unless…
The international who is challenging the hierarchy of Dansk Bank from inside – “I’ve seen people working late into the night, driven by organizational pressure or a sense of pride”
Published: February 27, 2026 05:00
Despite strong financial results, an employee from Bulgaria is calling for a shift in focus that addresses colleagues’ imposter syndrome, their fear of speaking up, and the so-called “golden cage” phenomenon.
Danske Bank cuts 230 jobs in Denmark
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-26/news/round-up/danske-bank-cuts-230-jobs-in-denmark/
Published: February 26, 2026 15:00
Danske Bank has cut 420 positions across the bank, with 230 employees laid off in Denmark and 114 in Lithuania. The reductions, which also occurred to a lesser extent in other European countries, result from increased automation and simplification aimed at…
PM proposes wealth tax for the rich
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-26/news/round-up/pm-proposes-wealth-tax-for-the-rich/
Published: February 26, 2026 14:59
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has proposed a wealth tax for Denmark’s richest citizens. While announcing that the elections will be March 24, 2026, during her speech in the Folketing, Frederiksen argued that wealth distribution is currently too skewed.…
Sweden forces Russian drone away from carrier at Malmö
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-26/news/round-up/sweden-forces-russian-drone-away-from-carrier-at-malmo/
Published: February 26, 2026 14:58
A Russian drone approached the French aircraft carrier “Charles de Gaulle” while it was docked in Malmö, Sweden. According to SVT, the Swedish military detected the drone and used jamming to disrupt its signals, causing it to fly away. The drone reportedly…
Danish Parliament passes food check as response to high prices
Published: February 26, 2026 14:57
The Danish Parliament has passed a law for a tax-free “food check” to support over two million citizens following rising food prices. Approximately 4.5 billion DKK is allocated for the initiative. Old-age pensioners with limited liquid wealth and benefit…
Denmark to hold general election on the 24th of March, PM Frederiksen announces (Updated)
Published: February 26, 2026 12:06
During the Parliament meeting on Tuesday, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced that the country will hold a national election on March 24. The new Parliament will appoint a new government and a new prime minister, unless Frederiksen manages to stay…
Climate council: Denmark unlikely to meet 2030 emissions target
Published: February 26, 2026 11:00
Denmark is unlikely to meet its 2030 climate target under current government policies, according to the annual status report from the Climate Council. The council said emissions in 2030 are expected to be higher than the government previously projected.…
Christiania approves plan for 10,000 sqm of public housing, Berlingske writes
Published: February 26, 2026 10:59
Christiania plans to build 10,000 square meters of public housing around Pusher Street, a move that could bring hundreds of new residents to the area. Berlingske first reported the plans, which were confirmed to DR by Christiania spokesperson Mette Prag.…
Two big artists announced for Roskilde Festival 2026
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-26/news/round-up/two-big-artists-announced-for-roskilde-festival-2026/
Published: February 26, 2026 10:58
Danish band Aphaca and American pop singer Addison Rae are among the new names announced for Roskilde Festival this summer. Aphaca will return to the festival after making their debut last year. Where they performed on the festival’s second-largest stage,…
Many flea markets, a chance to visit Børsen again after two years, and a Nordic film festival with English subtitles: what to do this weekend in Copenhagen
Published: February 26, 2026 10:57
This weekend in Copenhagen will be a little different from the last few: no big events, but several smaller ones spread throughout the city, featuring art, movies, music, and more.
In Denmark, just under one-third banks and payment companies have a strong overall reputation
Published: February 26, 2026 10:57
Mobile payment services have the highest reputation in Denmark, according to the Financial Sector Reputation&Trust 2025 study by Reputation and Trust Analytics. Danmarks Nationalbank follows closely behind. The study examined 103 companies across Finland,…
Danish Originals, S10E3: Lea Thau
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-26/podcast/danish-originals-s10e3-lea-thau/
Published: February 26, 2026 08:12
This week, Aarhus-born, Peabody Award-winning Danish podcast host, director, and producer Lea Thau retraces her journey from New York to Los Angeles, first leading The Moth, the live platform for storytellers, to creating the podcast Strangers
A new major collective agreement reached yesterday will improve wages and conditions for half a million public employees
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-26/news/round-up/municipal-staff-get-pay-hike-and-third-child-sick-day/
Published: February 26, 2026 05:45
A new three-year collective agreement has been reached for 500,000 Danish municipal employees, including teachers, pedagogues, and nurses. The agreement features a 9.2% economic framework, providing a general wage increase of nearly 6.3% and real wage…
Back pain often treated with unnecessary pills
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-26/news/round-up/back-pain-often-treated-with-unnecessary-pills/
Published: February 26, 2026 05:43
The Danish Health Authority advises against using painkillers for common back pain, stating they rarely have a beneficial effect. While common back pain is typically harmless and resolves naturally, a survey shows 60% of people in Denmark with back pain…
Faroe Islands will hold election on March 26
Published: February 26, 2026 05:43
Prime Minister Aksel V. Johannesen has called for an election to the Faroese parliament, the Løgting, to be held on March 26. He stated that the reason is a fundamental lack of trust between the governing parties. The current majority government, formed in…
The Conservatives are trying to establish the Venstre leader as the frontrunner of a right-wing coalition
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-26/news/round-up/mona-juul-urges-blue-parties-to-speak-out-before-vote/
Published: February 26, 2026 05:43
Mona Juul, leader of the Conservative People’s Party, is urging the Liberal Alliance and the Denmark Democrats to support Venstre’s chairman, Troels Lund Poulsen, as the right-wing candidate for prime minister. Juul argues that a unified candidate is…
Minister: Emergency plan to ensure election cards arrive
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-26/news/round-up/minister-emergency-plan-to-ensure-election-cards-arrive/
Published: February 26, 2026 05:41
Transport Minister Thomas Danielsen guarantees that citizens will receive their election cards for the upcoming general election, despite concerns regarding the private distributor Dao. An emergency plan is in place to monitor distribution daily, ensuring…
International graduate faces rejection at SDU and must leave Denmark despite prior acceptance and English-language bachelor’s
Published: February 26, 2026 04:00
The Bangladeshi graduate is leaving Denmark after SDU cited English proficiency requirements to reject his application, even though he had been accepted months earlier. He holds a Danish bachelor’s degree taught in English, and the legislation may have…
How to navigate second-hand shopping in Copenhagen
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-25/life-in-denmark/thrift-culture-endures-in-copenhagen/
Published: February 25, 2026 15:00
Second-hand markets and vintage clothing have become a major trend in Denmark in recent years. Here’s where to thrift and what to look out for.
Danish Architecture Center offers free entry for young people on Friday evenings in 2026
Published: February 25, 2026 14:59
“We want to make it easier for young people to take part in architecture and design,” said DAC director Dorthe Weinkouff Barsøe.
Swedish government plans stricter deportation rules for convicted foreigners
Published: February 25, 2026 14:59
The Swedish government wants to make it easier to deport convicted foreigners and has presented a plan to tighten deportation rules. The proposal would make all prison sentences a reason for deportation if the convicted person is not a Swedish citizen. “It…
Denmark leads Europe in AI use
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-25/news/round-up/denmark-leads-europe-in-ai-use/
Published: February 25, 2026 14:58
Danish companies are once again at the top in Europe when it comes to the use of artificial intelligence, according to the annual digitalization report from the Ministry of Digitalization. Nearly half of Danish companies with at least 10 employees used AI…
Government changes food voucher bill to exclude “five or ten” deported foreigners
Published: February 25, 2026 14:58
The Danish government has changed a bill that gives over two million Danes a food voucher, ensuring that a small number of deported foreigners living at departure centers will not receive the payment. “You should not receive a check from the Danish state…
🍻 Cheers to the weekend with the Connect Club Friday Bar! 🍻
Published: February 25, 2026 12:00
Join us at the Connect Club Friday Bar and start the weekend with good conversations and a beer on the house! There are few things more Danish than the Friday Bar! It is the perfect occasion to unwind, chat with friends, meet new connections and get ready…
Danes spend more time at work and in education than ever since financial crisis
Published: February 25, 2026 11:00
Danes between 18 and 59 years old are working or studying more than ever since the 2008 financial crisis, a new analysis from the ROCKWOOL Foundation shows. Only the youngest group, 18 to 24-year-olds, are still behind pre-crisis levels. The current…
European inflation hits lowest level in five years
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-25/news/round-up/european-inflation-hits-lowest-level-in-five-years/
Published: February 25, 2026 10:59
Inflation in the eurozone fell to 1.7 percent in January, the lowest level in nearly five years, according to data from the EU statistics agency Eurostat. The figure is down from 2 percent in December. Allan Sørensen, chief economist at Dansk Industri,…
Member of Norwegian royal family, charged with rape and domestic violence, says crown prince couple encouraged him to go to rehab
Published: February 25, 2026 10:57
Marius Borg Høiby broke down in tears in an Oslo courtroom Wednesday, saying the Norwegian crown prince couple had always helped him. Høiby is on trial for 38 charges, including rape and domestic violence. His comments came in response to claims made by…
Novonesis increases revenue to 31 billion DKK
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-25/news/round-up/novonesis-increases-revenue-to-31-billion-dkk/
Published: February 25, 2026 10:55
The Danish biotech company Novonesis reported revenue of about 31 billion DKK, last year. That is 2.4 billion DKK more than in 2024, the company’s annual report shows. The company published a profit of around 4.4 billion DKK, nearly double the previous…
The government imposes major new restrictions on international students
Published: February 25, 2026 10:36
Only “the most capable and qualified students” will be allowed to come. Accompanying family members will no longer be permitted to join them. The job seeking residence period will also be significantly shortened.
What are you doing in Denmark? Trying to understand Danish healthcare
Published: February 25, 2026 08:00
In this episode of What Are You Doing in Denmark, Derek and Brooke welcome back Dr. Emma (Doctor Mum for Kids) to answer YOUR questions about navigating the Danish healthcare system as an international.
Danish bank to lay off 47 employees
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-25/news/round-up/bank-to-lay-off-47-employees/
Published: February 25, 2026 05:38
47 employees at AL Sydbank are set to lose their jobs, while 20 others will face “significant changes” to their employment terms. This marks the second round of layoffs since Sydbank, Arbejdernes Landsbank, and Vestjysk Bank agreed to merge under the name…
Danish Defense Minister open to nuclear talks on Danish soil
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-25/news/round-up/poulsen-open-to-nuclear-talks-on-danish-soil/
Published: February 25, 2026 05:37
Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen is open to discussing Danish co-financing or the storage of nuclear weapons on Danish soil. This would involve reconsidering Denmark’s 70-year ban on such weapons due to the current security situation. Poulsen…
Løkke: Wisest to finish the parliamentary year
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-25/news/round-up/lokke-wisest-to-finish-the-parliamentary-year/
Published: February 25, 2026 05:36
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen must call the next Danish general election by October 31. Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, leader of the Moderates, suggests waiting several months to complete the current parliamentary year, which typically ends in…
Mette F. calls Orbán “pro-Russian” and “anti-European”
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-25/news/round-up/mette-f-calls-orban-pro-russian-over-ukraine-loan-veto/
Published: February 25, 2026 05:35
During a visit to Ukraine on the four-year anniversary of the Russian invasion, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for blocking a 20th sanctions package and a 90 billion euro loan. Frederiksen stated, “We…
Red-Greens demand wealth tax as a condition to back a left government
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-25/news/round-up/red-greens-demand-wealth-tax-to-back-left-government/
Published: February 25, 2026 05:35
Enhedslisten demands the reintroduction of a wealth tax to support a left-wing government after the next general election. Political spokesperson Pelle Dragsted states that addressing inequality is an “ultimate requirement.” The party proposes a 1% annual…
Meta deal sends US chipmaker shares soaring
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-25/news/round-up/meta-deal-sends-us-chipmaker-shares-soaring/
Published: February 25, 2026 05:31
AMD shares rose over six percent following an agreement to sell millions of AI chips to Meta. The deal, valued by CEO Lisa Su at double-digit billions of dollars, involves delivering up to six gigawatts of graphics processors. According to the Financial…
Denmark and 18 nations condemn Israel’s West Bank moves
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-25/news/round-up/denmark-and-18-nations-condemn-israels-west-bank-moves/
Published: February 25, 2026 05:29
Denmark and 18 other countries issued a joint statement strongly condemning Israel’s recent actions in the West Bank. Led by Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and his colleagues, the group asserts that illegal settlements clearly violate international…
From refusal to reinvention: a Nepali woman’s journey in Denmark
Published: February 25, 2026 04:00
After arriving in 2009, Manisha Singh navigated language barriers, career changes, and cultural shifts to build a life she now calls home.
Novo Nordisk to cut U.S. list prices for Wegovy and Ozempic
Published: February 24, 2026 15:00
Novo Nordisk said it will lower list prices in the United States for drugs based on semaglutide. The changes apply to the weight-loss drug Wegovy, the diabetes drug Ozempic, and the pill-based diabetes drug Rybelsus. All three drugs will have a new list…
Internationals will receive food check unless (and also the apprentices in vocational education will also be eligible)
Published: February 24, 2026 15:00
Internationals will have the right to receive the food check. This has been confirmed by the government during the announcement that apprentices in vocational education will also be eligible. The announcement was made earlier today. The only non-Danes who…
Ice on lakes is melting and dangerous, authorities say
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-24/news/round-up/ice-on-lakes-is-melting-and-dangerous-authorities-say/
Published: February 24, 2026 14:58
Warm temperatures and melting ice have made it dangerous to go out on lakes. Authorities said the recent warm weather can create risky situations. “The ice is melting quickly, and it is extremely dangerous to go out on the ice — even though it was allowed…
Denmark and 18 countries condemn Israel’s actions in the West Bank
Published: February 24, 2026 14:56
Denmark and 18 other countries strongly condemned Israel’s latest actions in the West Bank, saying they undermine efforts to create peace. In a joint statement, Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and 18 colleagues criticized the Israeli government. “It…
The Danish Connection: Internationals leave Denmark, concerns over exploitation of Ugandan interns, and foreign aid funding decrease
Published: February 24, 2026 14:22
This weekd on The Danish Connection: Internationals leave Denmark in record numbers, concerns over exploitation of Ugandan agricultural interns and Danish foreign aid funding continues to decrease
Denmark reaches historic 3.5% of GDP in military spending and lower VAT, but its financial surplus is almost gone
Published: February 24, 2026 14:17
The Danish government presented its economic 2035 plan on Tuesday. “We have to be honest: after this spending, there will not be room for everything we might want to do," said the Finance Minister.
Danes are a trusting tribe if you are an insider. But following some rules can help you
Published: February 24, 2026 11:00
Dedicated individuals can overcome barriers and be allowed to enter the circle of trust of the Danes. Some pieces of advice can help you achieve positive results, writes David Zepernick
Denmark to increase penalties for honor-related crimes committed by people with minority-ethnic backgrounds
Published: February 24, 2026 11:00
The Danish government will introduce harsher penalties for crimes motivated by honor, including violence, threats, and murder. Minister for Immigration and Integration Rasmus Stoklund said the move is meant to fight negative social control in…
Frederiksen in Ukraine on anniversary of invasion. Report says most Ukrainians in DK have integrated into labor market
Published: February 24, 2026 10:59
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. She traveled with several other Western leaders, including Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf…
More children seek help for eating disorders and self-harm
Published: February 24, 2026 10:56
More children and young people are contacting online counseling services for help with eating disorders and self-harm, according to a new report from the association Eating Disorders and Self-Harm (Spiseforstyrrelser og Selvskade). In the past year, the…
Copenhagen Municipality annuls the residence registration of controversial politician. He says is due to his comments on Zionism
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-24/news/round-up/copenhagen-municipality-annuls-siddiques-move/
Published: February 24, 2026 05:40
Copenhagen Municipality has annulled the residence registration of Sikandar Siddique, leader of the party Frie Grønne. This decision may cause Siddique to lose his seat in the Copenhagen City Council, as eligibility requires residency in the municipality.…
The way we scatter burial ashes may change soon
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-24/news/round-up/minister-backs-new-model-for-ash-scattering-rules/
Published: February 24, 2026 05:40
Minister for Ecclesiastical Affairs Morten Dahlin reports broad support for modernizing Denmark’s burial law and rules regarding ash scattering. Current regulations prohibit scattering ash over land, dividing remains, or keeping urns at home. However, a…
Foreign Affair Minister: We don’t want a short pause in the Ukraine war
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-24/news/round-up/lokke-we-dont-want-a-short-pause-in-the-ukraine-war/
Published: February 24, 2026 05:40
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen states that Denmark oppose s a short-term pause in the Ukraine war, prioritizing lasting peace. He warns that an unfavorable end could allow President Putin to rebuild his “war machine” and rearm, posing a…
Swedish ambulance provider to operate in North Jutland
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-24/news/round-up/swedish-ambulance-provider-to-operate-in-north-jutland/
Published: February 24, 2026 05:40
The North Denmark Regional Council has appointed Swedish provider Premedic as the new supplier for ambulance and patient transport services in Himmerland, Han Herred, Thy, and Mors. Premedic will manage 40 percent of the region’s services, while the…
Novo stock closes at 2021 low on weight loss data
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-24/news/round-up/novo-stock-closes-at-2021-low-on-weight-loss-data/
Published: February 24, 2026 05:39
Novo Nordisk’s B-share fell over 16 percent to 251.4 DKK, its lowest closing price since June 2021. The decline followed study data for the weight-loss drug Cagrisema, which showed a 23 percent weight loss over 84 weeks. In comparison, Eli Lilly’s…
Denmark still has a problem with second-generation immigrants being forcefully sent to their parents’ country for “re-education” trips
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-24/life-in-denmark/denmark-has-still-a-problem-with-re-education-trips/
Published: February 24, 2026 05:00
Children in Denmark are still being sent abroad against their will, even though the practice is illegal. A new report shows that so-called re-education trips continue to affect young people, girls in particular, and often involve years of social control…
Government to spend 15 billion DKK on coastal protection to prevent flooding
Published: February 23, 2026 15:00
The Danish government will spend nearly 15 billion DKK from 2029 to 2040 on dikes, storm surge walls, and other forms of protection along the country’s coasts. The exact amount is 14.9 billion kroner, according to a proposal for a new climate adaptation…
An international’s experience of starting winter bathing in Denmark
Published: February 23, 2026 15:00
A Copenhagen-based expat shares how she eased into winter bathing, what she learned along the way, and why starting early makes the Danish cold easier to handle.
Danish judges call wording in foreigners deportation proposal unfortunate
Published: February 23, 2026 14:59
The Danish Judges Association on Monday published its comments on the government’s proposal for a deportation reform. The proposal states that judges should assume it is in line with European Court of Human Rights practice to deport foreigners sentenced to…
EU Commission to maintain Trump tariff deal
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-23/news/round-up/eu-commission-to-maintain-trump-tariff-deal/
Published: February 23, 2026 14:58
The European Commission seeks clarification from the U.S. regarding Donald Trump’s recent tariff announcements and their impact on an August trade agreement. EU spokesperson Olof Gill stated the EU intends to honor the deal but expects the U.S. to explain…
New analysis shows excess mortality during COVID-19 was this significant
Published: February 23, 2026 14:56
A European study led and coordinated by the Danish Statens Serum Institut documents how much mortality increased during the first waves of the pandemic and how levels later returned toward the normal winter pattern. The study, which has just been published…
Ramadan began last week in Copenhagen: this is what you need to know, whether you are Muslim or not
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-23/life-in-denmark/ramadan-begins-this-week-in-copenhagen/
Published: February 23, 2026 14:00
About 270,000 Muslims live in the country, mostly in urban areas. For many of them, the coming weeks will be special. This is how many Muslims will celebrate.
European Tuesdays: Spotlight on Poland
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-23/connect-club/european-tuesdays-spotlight-on-poland/
Published: February 23, 2026 13:26
What role does Poland play in shaping Europe’s security, democracy, and future enlargement — and how does it view both the evolving European landscape and cooperation in the Baltic Sea region? Join us for this special edition of European Tuesdays,…
More than 2.5 million Ukrainian children remain displaced
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-23/global/more-than-2-5-million-ukrainian-children-remain-displaced/
Published: February 23, 2026 12:51
The figures include more than 790,000 children displaced inside Ukraine and over 1.79 million children living as refugees outside the country.
Novo Nordisk shares fall after disappointing study. Novo’s CEO: “It will be the best in the market.”
Published: February 23, 2026 11:00
Novo Nordisk shares fell more than 16 percent after the company released results from a study of its weight loss drug candidate Cagrisema. The study showed that participants lost an average of 23 percent of their body weight over 84 weeks. By comparison,…
“More people are struggling to pay their rent”: requests for legal aid with housing increased by 40 percent in one year
Published: February 23, 2026 11:00
According to the association of tenants and the fund that provides free legal aid to people facing housing problems, inquiries for legal aid have increased sharply in just one year. “We can see that more people are contacting us because they cannot afford…
War chest nearly empty as Denmark spends 356 billion DKK on defense
Published: February 23, 2026 10:59
Denmark has used most of the money set aside for defense in the coming years, after allocating 365.1 billion DKK for rearmament between 2024 and 2033. Nine billion kroner remain, according to a response from the Ministry of Defence to Ritzau news agency.…
Culture minister proposes 10 million kroner for statues of women
Published: February 23, 2026 10:57
The proposal comes after a survey from the Museum of Art in Public Spaces in Køge showed that Denmark has 483 statues of men with historical significance, while there are only 43 statues of women.
Moderates get highest poll since fall 2023
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-23/news/round-up/moderates-get-highest-poll-since-fall-2023/
Published: February 23, 2026 10:56
The Moderates are receiving more support from voters than at any time since fall 2023. A new poll from Voxmeter gives the party 8.1 percent of the vote. The result shows a significant increase over recent months. In December, the same poll showed the party…
Reconstruction of Børsen opens to the public
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-23/news/round-up/reconstruction-of-borsen-opens-to-the-public/
Published: February 23, 2026 05:39
On Thursday, a visitor center opens at the Børsen construction site, allowing the public to follow the reconstruction after the 2024 fire. Owned by Dansk Erhverv, the center consists of 15 elevated containers overlooking the site. Visitors can explore the…
Greenland PM rejects Trump’s hospital ship
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-23/news/round-up/greenland-pm-rejects-trumps-hospital-ship/
Published: February 23, 2026 05:38
Greenland has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to send a hospital ship to the island. Jens-Frederik Nielsen, head of the Greenlandic government, responded with a “n o thank you,” highlighting that Greenland offers free public healthcare. Nielsen…
Three in four Ukrainians want to stay in Denmark
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-23/news/round-up/three-in-four-ukrainians-want-to-stay-in-denmark/
Published: February 23, 2026 05:37
A new analysis by the Rockwool Foundation and the University of Copenhagen reveals that 76 percent of Ukrainians living in Denmark want to stay, even if their hometowns were no longer affected by war. In contrast, 21 percent wish to return once it is safe,…
Greenland to hit minus 65 degrees next week
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-23/news/round-up/greenland-to-hit-minus-65-degrees-next-week/
Published: February 23, 2026 05:36
The Danish Meteorological Institute reports that temperatures on Greenland’s ice sheet reached minus 50 degrees Celsius on Sunday, with forecasts predicting minus 65 degrees by Wednesday. These measurements were taken at the Summit Tower research station.…
Pharma industry drives Danish economic growth
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-23/news/round-up/pharma-industry-drives-danish-economic-growth/
Published: February 23, 2026 05:35
According to Statistics Denmark, the Danish economy grew by 2.9% in 2025. The pharmaceutical industry remains a major driver; while Gross Value Added increased by 3.2%, growth would have been only 1.7% without this sector’s contribution. GDP growth was…
Government adds billions to Ukraine fund in economic plan
Published: February 23, 2026 05:35
The Danish government’s economic plan until 2035 proposes an additional 3.8 billion DKK for the Ukraine Fund. Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen stated that supporting Ukraine’s defense contributes to the security of Europe and Denmark. Including revenue…
Denmark warns about puff bars and vapes after death
https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-23/news/round-up/denmark-warns-about-puff-bars-and-vapes-after-death/
Published: February 23, 2026 05:35
The Danish Health Authority is warning against illegal liquids for puff bars and e-cigarettes following a death caused by poisoning with a synthetic cannabinoid. According to forensic experts at Aarhus University, the death involved the illegal substance…
Four decades in Christiania: A resident reflects on how Freetown has evolved and where it’s headed
Published: February 23, 2026 05:00
After 40 years in Christiania, one resident reflects on how the freetown has changed, from housing troubles and internal tensions to growing tourism and new residents.