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One 1/4 through this century and 1/2 through the worst decade in 80 Years – how long will Denmark stay Danish?
Published: December 30, 2025 12:16
I noted a great quote during the Christmas holidays from a recent FT interview with Singapore’s PM Lawrence Wong: “We are in an uncomfortable situation where the old rules no longer apply, and the new ones haven’t been written.” If one was to choose a…
Health and finances top New Year’s resolutions in Denmark
Published: December 30, 2025 12:03
People in Denmark are planning to focus on both health and finances in their New Year’s resolutions for 2026, according to a new survey by YouGov for insurance company Gjensidige. The survey of 1,006 respondents shows that four out of ten are either…
Capital region strengthen hospital security after rise in violent incidents
Published: December 30, 2025 11:56
Politicians in the Capital Region of Denmark have approved nearly 48 million Danish kroner to strengthen security at public hospitals, following a series of incidents involving aggressive patients. The funding, announced in a press release, will be used…
Most non-EU workers leave Denmark within 12 years, study says
Published: December 30, 2025 11:54
Most foreign workers from countries outside the European Union stay in Denmark only for a limited time, according to a new analysis by the Rockwool Foundation. The study shows that seven out of ten non-EU workers who came to Denmark between 2004 and 2011…
Ørsted sells half of offshore wind farm to U.S. investor
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-30/news/round-up/orsted-sells-half-of-offshore-wind-farm-to-u-s-investor/
Published: December 30, 2025 11:51
Ørsted has sold half of its large offshore wind farm project, Hornsea 3, to U.S. investment firm Apollo Global Management. The deal is worth about 39 billion Danish kroner, the company said Tuesday. Ørsted said it agreed to sell a 50 percent stake in the…
What are you doing in Denmark? Celebrating New Year’s Eve
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-30/podcast/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-celebrating-new-years-eve/
Published: December 30, 2025 10:35
In this end-of-year episode, Derek and Conrad break down Danish New Year traditions from the perspective of internationals who’ve learned them the hard (and funny) way.
Record silver prices drag Pandora stock down
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-30/news/round-up/record-silver-prices-drag-pandora-stock-down/
Published: December 30, 2025 05:59
Since the beginning of the year, the price of silver has more than doubled, reaching a record high of over $84 per ounce. It has since dropped to about $76 per ounce. The high silver prices are impacting Danish jewelry company Pandora, whose stock fell…
The party Venstre wants tax breaks for kids’ savings beyond banks
Published: December 30, 2025 05:59
Venstre proposes allowing parents a tax advantage on children’s savings accounts in non-bank institutions, aiming to break banks’ monopol and enhance competition. Parents can then invest children’s savings in stocks, such as with Nordnet or Saxo Bank,…
DAO aims to continue mail delivery after PostNord exit
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-30/news/round-up/dao-aims-to-continue-mail-delivery-after-postnord-exit/
Published: December 30, 2025 05:59
On December 30, PostNord will deliver its last letter, ending Denmark’s letter delivery tradition that began in 1624. Distributionsselskabet Dansk Avis Omdeling (Dao) is ready to continue letter delivery nationwide. Dao CEO Hans Peter Nissen anticipates…
Charlie Kirk and Henrik Sass Larsen dominate Denmark’s trending searches in 2025
Published: December 30, 2025 04:00
Google published the list of the top searched topics in Denmark during 2025. Charlie Kirk’s death drew a lot of attention, as well as recent online trends.
2800 people have been referred for second-child fertility treatment
Published: December 29, 2025 15:01
Since December 2024, couples and women in Denmark have been eligible for publicly funded fertility treatment for a second child, and new figures show strong demand for the scheme. According to Danish Regions, around 2,800 people nationwide have been…
Copenhagen Residents Spend Least on New Year’s Fireworks
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-29/news/round-up/copenhagen-residents-spend-least-on-new-years-fireworks/
Published: December 29, 2025 14:56
As New Year’s Eve approaches, many Danes are preparing to celebrate with fireworks. But in Copenhagen, residents appear less eager to spend. A new analysis from Dansk Erhverv shows that Copenhagen households plan to spend the least on fireworks, averaging…
“US presidents top this year’s encyclopedia searches”
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-29/news/round-up/us-presidents-top-this-years-encyclopedia-searches/
Published: December 29, 2025 14:54
The most researched topics in 2025 in Denmark’s National Lexicon, Lex, were American presidents, monarchies, and grading systems. The article on American presidents was the most-read with 145,363 views. The monarchies article followed closely with over…
Emergency urges cleanup before year’s busiest day
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-29/news/round-up/emergency-urges-cleanup-before-years-busiest-day/
Published: December 29, 2025 14:54
New Year’s Eve is the busiest time of the year for Danish firefighters, with an average of 401 call-outs, nearly four times the daily average. The Emergency Management Agency and Danish Preparedness advise citizens to tidy up around their homes before New…
New Year’s Eve windy nationwide, rainy in West Jutland
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-29/news/round-up/new-years-eve-windy-nationwide-rainy-in-west-jutland/
Published: December 29, 2025 10:41
Monday afternoon, areas around Kattegat and Storebælt might experience some sleet or snow showers. These conditions continue over Zealand into Tuesday morning, with temperatures from 1 to 5 degrees. The last day of the year – Wednesday – will bring quite a…
Danes’ electricity consumption hits new record
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-29/news/round-up/danes-electricity-consumption-hits-new-record/
Published: December 29, 2025 10:41
Electricity consumption in Denmark has reached a record high, five percent higher in 2025 compared to last year, reported Energinet. This increase is positive as it accompanies the transition from fossil fuels to green electricity, stated Kim Willerslev…
Almost eight million vehicles crossed Øresund Bridge in 2025
Published: December 29, 2025 10:41
For the second consecutive year, traffic over the Øresund Bridge has set a new record. By New Year’s Eve, almost eight million crossings will have occurred in 2025, according to the Øresundsbron comapany. The previous record from last year was surpassed on…
More home burglaries reported around Christmas
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-29/news/round-up/more-home-burglaries-reported-around-christmas/
Published: December 29, 2025 10:41
There has been a 20% increase in burglaries around Christmas compared to the previous year, with 1052 incidents reported between December 12 and December 28. Nordsjælland recorded the highest number of burglaries, over 200, followed by Fyn with 133, and…
Geopolitical uncertainty affects export firms’ 2026 outlook
Published: December 29, 2025 05:39
Danish companies looking towards 2026 see export businesses as more pessimistic than those focusing on the domestic market, according to a survey by Dansk Industri. Nearly 60% of export companies identify geopolitical uncertainty as a barrier to their…
Digital solution recovers half a billion in debt
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-29/news/round-up/digital-solution-recovers-half-a-billion-in-debt/
Published: December 29, 2025 05:39
The launch of a digital self-service solution for repaying public debt, “Mit gældsoverblik,” appears successful since May 2024. Over 100,000 citizens have collectively repaid more than 550 million kroner. The platform allows users to overview and settle…
Social Democrat employment spokesperson exits politics
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-29/news/round-up/social-democrat-employment-spokesperson-exits-politics/
Published: December 29, 2025 05:39
Jens Joel, Social Democrat employment spokesperson, announced on Facebook that he will not run in the next parliamentary election. He clarified that his decision is based on personal reasons, not politics. Joel expressed his long-standing commitment to the…
Youth sexual crimes against children doubled in a decade
Published: December 29, 2025 05:39
Over the past decade, the number of 15-17-year-olds committing sexual offenses against other children and young people has more than doubled, according to Berlingske, based on figures from the Attorney General. In 2015, 95 young individuals were legally…
Twice as many fertility attempts for second child next year
Published: December 29, 2025 05:39
From January, singles and couples can access up to six taxpayer-funded fertility treatments for a second child. Currently, only three attempts are offered. This expansion aims to increase chances for families wishing to have a second child, as stated by…
A Danish guide to New Year’s Eve
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-29/life-in-denmark/a-danish-guide-to-new-years-eve/
Published: December 29, 2025 04:00
From the King’s Speech to midnight fireworks, Denmark jumps into the new year with customs both solemn and spectacular.
Moderaterne rejects joining a red government
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-26/news/round-up/moderaterne-rejects-joining-a-red-government/
Published: December 26, 2025 06:58
The centrist Danish political party Moderaterne will not join a red government with the Social Democrats and SF after the election, confirmed party leader Lars Løkke Rasmussen. Moderaterne is a reform party, aligning with both red and blue perspectives.…
Danish project to study alcohol’s role in heart arrhythmia
Published: December 26, 2025 06:58
Alcohol consumption increases the risk of atrial fibrillation, leading to a research project at Rigshospitalet to explore if treatment for this condition becomes more effective if patients avoid alcohol entirely. International studies show that even…
Man admits to throwing toddler to death
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-26/news/round-up/man-admits-to-throwing-toddler-to-death/
Published: December 26, 2025 06:58
A 32-year-old man has confessed in Glostrup Court to throwing a two-year-old boy from the seventh floor to kill him. The defendant took the boy and carried him outside before throwing him off a balcony. He was brought to court in handcuffs and chose to…
Burglaries rise by 37.6% over the Christmas period
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-26/news/round-up/burglaries-rise-by-37-6-over-the-christmas-period/
Published: December 26, 2025 06:58
On December 24, 44 burglaries were reported in Denmark, a decrease compared to previous years on Christmas Eve. Last year saw 51 reports, with 61 and 67 in the two preceding years. Despite the drop on Christmas Eve, more burglaries have been reported in…
More sent mobile photos and videos on Christmas Eve
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-26/news/round-up/more-sent-mobile-photos-and-videos-on-christmas-eve/
Published: December 26, 2025 06:58
Data traffic in Denmark on Christmas Eve was 26 percent higher than the same date last year, according to Telenor. Christian Hoffmann, Telenor’s private customer director, attributes this to an increase in video calls, with Danes opting for digital…
Residents demand more compensation for living near Kærshovedgård
Published: December 26, 2025 06:58
Residents and businesses in Bording are frustrated by their proximity to the Kærshovedgård Departure Center, leading them to request expanded compensation rules. This request was addressed to the Minister of Immigration and Integration, Rasmus Stoklund.…
Sunny weekend awaits after an unpredictable Boxing Day
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-26/news/round-up/sunny-weekend-awaits-after-an-unpredictable-boxing-day/
Published: December 26, 2025 06:58
Friday in Denmark begins with clouds, haze, and fog, but the weekend promises plenty of sun. This is reported by Mette Wagner, a duty meteorologist at DMI. The last day of Christmas starts mostly cloudy with chances of sun breaking through in some areas.…
Vivienne McKee: “This year’s Christmas show is the last one. After 42 years, we will focus on other projects.”
Published: December 26, 2025 04:00
After four decades on stage, the show run by British actress Vivienne McKee, which has become a tradition for thousands of Danes, is coming to an end. "The first show in 1982 was very small, with four actors and a piano player on a small stage, but it had…
Christmas leftovers provide extra green energy
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-25/news/round-up/christmas-leftovers-provide-extra-green-energy/
Published: December 25, 2025 07:01
During the Christmas period, food waste increases significantly, leading to more biogas production potential. In January, Danish biogas facilities receive up to 30% more food waste, which produces nearly 60% more biogas compared to an average month,…
Pope Leo urges kindness to strangers in first Christmas mass
Published: December 25, 2025 07:01
Pope Leo, during his first Christmas Eve midnight Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, emphasized the Christian duty to aid the poor and strangers. He recounted Jesus’s birth in a stable as a lesson that turning one’s back on those in need is akin to rejecting…
Military tracks Santa’s gift delivery for 70th time
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-25/news/round-up/military-tracks-santas-gift-delivery-for-70th-time/
Published: December 25, 2025 07:01
Santa Claus’s global gift delivery journey has been tracked from North America for decades, and this year marks the 70th anniversary of NORAD’s (North American Aerospace Defense Command) tradition. NORAD states, “We track Santa, but only he knows his…
Murder Plot in Pakistan Linked to Two Men from Copenhagen
Published: December 25, 2025 07:01
A woman in Sarai Alamgir, Pakistan, became aware of an alleged plot against her life after authorities intercepted a phone call discussing the plan. Two men from Albertslund, near Copenhagen, are accused of orchestrating a contract killing targeting the…
Electricity peaks on Christmas Eve; prices peak on the 25th.
Published: December 25, 2025 07:01
On December 24th, between 4 and 5 PM, Danish households are expected to consume the most electricity, with prices at 271 øre per kWh, according to Andel Energi. However, the highest electricity price will be on December 25th, between 6 and 7 PM, at 374 øre…
December burglaries higher than last year
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-24/news/round-up/december-burglaries-higher-than-last-year/
Published: December 24, 2025 11:00
At least 249 homes were burgled between December 19 and 23 this year, according to figures from the National Police, compared to 227 in the same period last year. Police assistant and spokesperson Christian Berthelsen noted that the slight increase might…
More women enter Denmark’s power elite
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-24/news/round-up/more-women-enter-denmarks-power-elite/
Published: December 24, 2025 11:00
A new analysis by the Association for Elite and Power Studies reveals an increase in women among Denmark’s most influential individuals. The association consists of researchers from Copenhagen Business School, Roskilde University, and the University of…
U.S. envoy to Greenland: We won’t seize anyone’s land
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-24/news/round-up/u-s-envoy-to-greenland-we-wont-seize-anyones-land/
Published: December 24, 2025 11:00
In an interview with Fox News, the U.S.’ newly appointed special envoy to Greenland, Jeff Landry, said that the U.S. has no intention of “going in and trying to conquer anyone” or attempting to “take over anyone’s land.” This is the first time Landry has…
20-year-old arrested for firing tube bomb at people
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-24/news/round-up/20-year-old-arrested-for-firing-tube-bomb-at-people/
Published: December 24, 2025 11:00
A 20-year-old man was arrested late Tuesday evening for shooting a fireworks device at a group of three to five people on Grundtvigs Allé in Sønderborg, said Michael Henriksen, duty officer at South and Southern Jutland Police. The police received the…
How China’s initiatives are paving a new path to a better world
Published: December 24, 2025 07:05
The Global Development Initiative focuses on the shared development needs of humanity, and directly addresses the real development challenges. The Global Security Initiative is dedicated to eliminating the root causes of international conflicts and…
Many KU students still live in Copenhagen
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-24/news/round-up/many-ku-students-still-live-in-copenhagen/
Published: December 24, 2025 05:51
According to Berlingske, 70% of students at Copenhagen University reside in Copenhagen or Frederiksberg. The number of students living in Copenhagen today is higher than in 2014, despite a significant rent increase. Housing economist Mikkel Høegh from…
Novo stocks make biggest jump in two years
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-24/news/round-up/novo-stocks-make-biggest-jump-in-two-years/
Published: December 24, 2025 05:51
Novo Nordisk’s shares rose 9.2% to 331.55 kroner on Tuesday after the FDA approved their Wegovy pill for sale in the USA. This new daily pill form allows patients to achieve the same weight loss as the original injection, broadening the market appeal,…
Red Cross gives highest Christmas aid in over a decade
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-24/news/round-up/red-cross-gives-highest-christmas-aid-in-over-a-decade/
Published: December 24, 2025 05:51
This year, 23,662 families are receiving Christmas aid from the Red Cross, the highest number since the aid’s introduction in 2010. An additional 1,200 families received aid compared to last year. The aid includes a 900 kroner gift card for Coop…
Brexit, Trump and war push Denmark closer to Europe
https://cphpost.dk/2025-12-24/news/politics/brexit-trump-and-war-push-denmark-closer-to-europe/
Published: December 24, 2025 04:00
As Denmark holds the EU presidency, Brexit, war in Ukraine and political uncertainty in the United States are reshaping how Danes view European cooperation.
Electricity consumption peaks on Christmas Eve, but prices are highest on Christmas Day
Published: December 23, 2025 15:00
On December 24, between 16:00 and 17:00, Andel Energi expects Danish households to use the most electricity during this holiday period, with the price pegged at 271 øre per kilowatt-hour. This, however, doesnt compare to electricity prices on Christmas…
Children’s Council pulls campaign on violence after criticism
Published: December 23, 2025 15:00
The Children’s Council has removed a campaign about teachers who use violence against students after receiving flak from the Minister of Education and the teachers’ union. “The Children’s Council works to ensure that the rights of children and young people…
Troels Lund Poulsen (V) states his ambition to form a blue government
Published: December 23, 2025 15:00
The leader of Venstre, the Liberal Party of Denmark, Troels Lund Poulsen, is open to forming a conservative government if there is a right-wing majority after the next parliamentary election. He said as much in an interview with DR: “I agree that if there…
Greenland premier insists the country’s future should be determined by its own, not Trump
Published: December 23, 2025 15:00
“Greenland is our country. Our decisions are made here. And I will always fight for our freedom and our right to determine and shape our own future,” Jens-Frederik Nielsen wrote in a Facebook post in which he stressed that decisions about his country’s…
Sydbank analyst says Danish stocks are undervalued, but stresses diversification is key
Published: December 23, 2025 11:00
On the surface, Danish stocks have been a poor investment in 2025. The Copenhagen Benchmark, which weighs the returns of the most valuable Danish stocks according to their market capitalization, shows a negative return of 22 percent. This contrasts sharply…
The U.S. approves military equipment sale to Denmark worth billions in DKK
Published: December 23, 2025 11:00
The USA has approved a potential military equipment sale to Denmark valued at up to $951 million, equivalent to around six billion Danish kroner. This includes 236 advanced extended-range air-to-air missiles and related equipment supplied by American…
Danish Foreign Minister after talk with U.S. ambassador: We requested an explanation
Published: December 23, 2025 11:00
Soon after the U.S. President announced the appointment of an envoy to Greenland yesterday, Denmark summoned the U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, Ken Howery, to a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Copenhagen. Calling it “a step up the acceleration…
Novo stock rises after its WeGovy pill gets U.S. approval
Published: December 23, 2025 11:00
After months of tumult, Novo Nordisk finally has something to smile about. The Danish pharma company’s stock rose by 7.3 percent on one of the last trading days of the year after receiving approval from U.S. health authorities to market its weight-loss…