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Afghanistan inquiry petition hits 50,000 signatures
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-18/news/round-up/afghanistan-inquiry-petition-hits-50000-signatures/
Published: August 18, 2026 13:58
A citizens’ proposal against anonymization in the inquiry into the Danish military effort in Afghanistan has reached 50,000 signatures. In 2021, the Folketing commissioned an inquiry into Denmark’s 2001–2021 effort, but the Presidium decided that…
99.73 percent of returned plastic bottles now have caps
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-18/news/round-up/99-73-percent-of-returned-plastic-bottles-now-have-caps/
Published: August 18, 2026 13:58
New figures show that 99.73 percent of all returned deposit plastic bottles have caps on, representing an increase of 9.73 percentage points and nearly 56 million more caps in 2025 than in 2024. This rise follows the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive from…
WHO expects DR Congo Ebola under control in 3 months
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-18/global/who-expects-dr-congo-ebola-under-control-in-3-months/
Published: August 18, 2026 13:58
The World Health Organization (WHO) believes the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo can be brought under control within three months if the necessary resources are available, says WHO emergency manager Thierno Balde. A lack of resources remains an issue, as the…
“Can I swim here?” The rules internationals often misunderstand about swimming in Danish city harbours
Published: August 18, 2026 13:30
Danish city harbours are often marketed almost like seaside resorts, but you can’t just jump into the water anywhere: swimming is limited to official bathing areas and harbour baths.
First batch of Danish conscripts is operational in Greenland
Published: August 18, 2026 10:00
For the first time, a team of conscripts has been deployed to Greenland, the Danish Armed Forces report on their website. The conscripts from the Schleswig Regiment of Foot are part of the first cohort under the extended 11-month conscription. During the…
Media: Syria accuses Israel of airbase attack
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-18/global/media-syria-accuses-israel-of-airbase-attack/
Published: August 18, 2026 10:00
According to Syrian state television, Syria accuses Israel of attacking the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in northwestern Idlib province on Tuesday. The strikes targeted storage facilities and the runway, causing material damage but no injuries. Since the…
Governor: 10 killed in Russian strike on Ukraine border
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-18/global/governor-10-killed-in-russian-strike-on-ukraine-border/
Published: August 18, 2026 09:59
According to Kharkiv Governor Oleh Synjehubov, ten people were killed and eight injured in a Russian rocket attack on the town of Pechenihy in northeastern Ukraine on Tuesday. The attack also caused damage to houses and shops. Meanwhile, Russian…
Meta faces $1.3 trillion fine in addiction case
Published: August 18, 2026 09:59
On Tuesday, a trial begins against US tech company Meta, which is accused of deliberately designing Instagram and Facebook to create addiction among children. Several US states sued Meta in 2023, and four will represent the rest in a California court. The…
Military sets up temporary area at Aarhus Port
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-18/news/round-up/military-sets-up-temporary-area-at-aarhus-port/
Published: August 18, 2026 09:59
From Tuesday to Thursday this week, the Danish Armed Forces is establishing a temporary military area (MMO) at the Port of Aarhus, East Jutland Police reports. This is taking place in connection with the staging and guarding of sensitive equipment prior to…
Tivoli extends Friday Rock season with Medina
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-18/news/round-up/tivoli-extends-friday-rock-season-with-medina/
Published: August 18, 2026 09:59
Tivoli is extending this year’s Fredagsrock season, adding Danish singer-songwriter Medina to the program for a concert one week after the season was originally scheduled to end. The 43-year-old pop singer will perform on the Plænen stage on September 18…
Coloplast’s billion DKK profit grows by 82%
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-18/news/round-up/coloplasts-billion-dkk-profit-grows-by-82/
Published: August 18, 2026 09:59
For the Danish company Coloplast, the current 2025/2026 financial year has been a rollercoaster. Following a sharp profit decline in the second quarter due to a billion-kroner write-down, the company returned to noticeable growth in the third quarter.…
An unenlightened traveller’s guide to Pride
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-18/opinion/an-unenlightened-travellers-guide-to-pride/
Published: August 18, 2026 07:01
“But you aren’t gay?” A family member said, raising her eyebrows, after I mentioned, between bites of a breakfast roll, that I was thinking about going to Copenhagen Pride.She said it as if I’d be denied entry unless I could document my same-sex body…
Animal Protection Denmark wants to make feeding wolves illegal
Published: August 18, 2026 04:58
Feeding wolves should be a punishable offense, Animal Protection Denmark stated in a press release after a presumed problem wolf was shot near Nørre Nebel in Western Jutland last Thursday. Michael Carlsen, a biologist with the animal welfare organization,…
New record: 61,540 civilian “heart runners” ensure fast help in case of cardiac events
Published: August 18, 2026 04:44
A record 61,540 people are registered as active heart runners in TrygFonden’s report for the first half of 2026, meaning 1.3 percent of the population over 18 is prepared to assist with CPR or a defibrillator. When a cardiac arrest is reported, the 20…
3.2 million Danes now have private health insurance
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-18/news/round-up/3-2-million-danes-now-have-private-health-insurance/
Published: August 18, 2026 04:44
More than 3.2 million Danes are now covered by private health insurance, marking an increase of five percent in one year and around 30 percent over five years, according to figures from Forsikring & Pension. Kent Damsgaard, director at Forsikring &…
Driving instructors frustrated by unclear license rules
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-18/news/round-up/driving-instructors-frustrated-by-unclear-license-rules/
Published: August 18, 2026 04:43
In Denmark, driving students can obtain a driver’s license for both manual and automatic cars – marked with code 148 – even if they take their driving test and most lessons in an automatic car. It was previously unclear whether this license was valid…
Norway’s King Harald admitted to hospital
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-18/global/norways-king-harald-admitted-to-hospital/
Published: August 18, 2026 04:43
Norway’s King Harald was admitted to Rigshospitalet in Oslo on Monday afternoon following a medical examination, the Norwegian royal house announced in a press release. He is on sick leave for two weeks. In recent weeks, the 89-year-old king has been…
Reports: FIFA Sacks Director Over Infantino Criticism
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-18/global/reports-fifa-sacks-director-over-infantino-criticism/
Published: August 18, 2026 04:43
Kevin Lamour, Chief Operating Officer of FIFA, has been fired after criticizing FIFA President Gianni Infantino, according to Sky News and The New York Times. A FIFA spokesperson confirmed to Sky News that their working relationship ended on August 17,…
Forecast: Danish economy surprises positively
Published: August 18, 2026 04:43
The Danish economy remains strong despite international turmoil, tariffs, and higher oil prices, with the positive trend expected to continue, according to a forecast from the Economic Council of the Labour Movement (AE). Employment is at a record high,…
Denmark is the best EU country for getting unemployed people back into work. The full list
Published: August 18, 2026 04:00
Denmark also ranked first in the EU for helping long-term unemployed people return to work. On average, 24% of people who had been unemployed for at least one year found a job from one quarter to the next.
Fewer hedgehogs registered in new count
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-17/news/round-up/fewer-hedgehogs-registered-in-new-count/
Published: August 17, 2026 14:02
According to a press release from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), citizens in Denmark found 16,884 live and dead hedgehogs during this year’s count, compared to 21,374 last year. The proportion of people who searched without finding any hedgehogs rose from…
Trump threatens to bomb Oman
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-17/global/trump-threatens-to-bomb-oman/
Published: August 17, 2026 14:02
On Monday, US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if the country gets in the way of negotiations between the US and Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, he said in an interview with Fox News. This announcement comes as a ceasefire between the US…
‘Caterpillar from hell’ added to slang dictionary
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-17/news/round-up/caterpillar-from-hell-added-to-slang-dictionary/
Published: August 17, 2026 14:02
The phrase “The caterpillar from hell” (“Larven fra helvede”), used to describe the oak processionary caterpillar, will be included in a new version of the Danish slang dictionary, *Slangordbogen*. The Danish Language Council announced this after receiving…
State accounts free of major errors despite criticism
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-17/news/round-up/state-accounts-free-of-major-errors-despite-criticism/
Published: August 17, 2026 14:02
The National Audit Office assesses the 2025 state accounts as correct and without significant errors, despite a minor deficit of 3.4 billion DKK. However, the report highlights errors in several ministries. A reservation was made regarding the Ministry of…
Campaign manager quits SF over MeToo case handling
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-17/news/round-up/campaign-manager-quits-sf-over-metoo-case-handling/
Published: August 17, 2026 14:02
Campaign manager Thomas Juhl has resigned from SF due to the party’s handling of a MeToo case. In June, SF leader Pia Olsen Dyhr hired Thomas Nystrøm as a special adviser, even though he had left the party in 2020 following harassment cases, which included…
The new Light Rail will begin full service across Greater Copenhagen in a few days. Here’s what passengers should know – and why it’s even more important if you work/study at DTU or in Lyngby
Published: August 17, 2026 14:00
After years of construction, the Greater Copenhagen Light Rail is set to open its full route. Here's what passengers can expect.
SAS launches direct route to India
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-17/news/round-up/sas-launches-direct-route-to-india/
Published: August 17, 2026 10:08
A new direct flight connection will soon be available from Denmark to Asia. SAS is launching a direct, year-round flight route between Copenhagen and Mumbai, India, marking the airline’s return to India after 17 years. Starting October 1, Airbus A330…
Denmark launches nationwide psychiatric emergency helpline
Published: August 17, 2026 10:08
On Monday, a new psychiatric emergency helpline opens across all five Danish regions, giving citizens who call 112 or the out-of-hours medical service faster access to specialized psychiatric advice. The initiative provides citizens with a single access…
Trump to cut military drills with South Korea
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-17/global/trump-to-cut-military-drills-with-south-korea/
Published: August 17, 2026 10:07
US President Donald Trump has asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to scale down joint military exercises with South Korea starting Monday. Writing on Truth Social, Trump cited his good relationship with North Korea’s Kim Jong-un, arguing that the drills…
Six reported killed in Russian border missile strike
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-17/global/six-reported-killed-in-russian-border-missile-strike/
Published: August 17, 2026 10:07
A Ukrainian missile strike has killed six people, including a 14-year-old child, and injured four others in the Russian border region of Belgorod, according to the region’s acting governor, Aleksandr Shuvayev. Meanwhile, a Russian overnight attack struck…
Maersk shares surge 25% in just a few days
Published: August 17, 2026 10:07
Maersk shares continued to rise on Monday, increasing between four and five percent shortly after the market opened. Overall, the shares have gained around 25 percent in value since Thursday morning, when the shipping company presented its half-year…
Bring an umbrella for a cool, unsettled summer week
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-17/news/round-up/bring-an-umbrella-for-a-cool-unsettled-summer-week/
Published: August 17, 2026 10:07
The coming week will alternate between sun, rain, and showers every day, according to Klaus Larsen from the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI). Monday will be the driest day, though a few showers may occur. On Tuesday, rain will arrive from the…
Dispatch reports record summer animal rescues
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-17/news/round-up/dispatch-reports-record-summer-animal-rescues/
Published: August 17, 2026 10:07
Dyrenes Beskyttelse had an unusually busy summer at its 1812 emergency dispatch center. In June and July, the emergency service responded to a record average of 154 calls per day, totaling 9,444 dispatches – 622 more than the same months last year. Stray…
Summer power prices highest since 2022 energy crisis
Published: August 17, 2026 04:33
According to the Danish energy company Andel Energi, the summer of 2026 brought the highest electricity prices to Danish consumers since the 2022 energy crisis, remaining stably above 0.7 kroner per kilowatt-hour. The company attributes the high costs…
Many new Danish driving licenses invalid abroad
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-17/news/round-up/many-new-danish-driving-licenses-invalid-abroad/
Published: August 17, 2026 04:32
Most newer Danish driver’s licenses cannot be used abroad to drive manual cars. Since 2024, over 80 percent of learners have taken driving tests in automatic cars along with at least seven manual driving lessons, receiving a license marked with code 148.…
New guidelines introduced to improve access to defibrillators
Published: August 17, 2026 04:31
More than 26,000 defibrillators are installed across Denmark, but nearly 5,000 are only accessible during opening hours, and 1,542 are locked away. The Danish Resuscitation Council is issuing ten recommendations regarding the placement and maintenance of…
Enhedslisten’s Dragsted slams Frederiksen on Ceuta: ‘Embarrassing’
Published: August 17, 2026 04:31
In handling the flow of migrants toward the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, the Danish government acted in a panicked and ill-considered manner. This is the view of Enhedslisten’s political spokesperson, Pelle Dragsted. According to Dragsted, Prime Minister…
Belgium battles wildfire heading toward Germany
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-17/global/belgium-battles-wildfire-heading-toward-germany/
Published: August 17, 2026 04:31
Belgium’s largest recent wildfire has spread across 3,000 hectares in the Hautes Fagnes nature reserve near the German border. Hundreds of firefighters, Dutch Chinook helicopters, and local farmers with tractors are battling the blaze under challenging…
Over 250,000 fined for speeding in cities in 2025
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-17/news/round-up/over-250000-fined-for-speeding-in-cities-in-2025-2/
Published: August 17, 2026 04:31
In 2025, over a quarter of a million speeding fines – averaging 711 per day – were issued to Danish motorists for exceeding the limit in 50 km/h zones, according to National Police figures provided to Gjensidige. The numbers cause concern for both…
Several Ministers attended Copenhagen Pride Parade
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-17/news/politics/several-ministers-attended-copenhagen-pride-parade/
Published: August 17, 2026 04:31
The annual Copenhagen Pride parade on Saturday is joined by several familiar ministerial faces from the Folketing. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S), Minister of Justice Nicolai Wammen (S), Minister for Equality Ane Halsboe-Jørgensen (S), and Minister…
Underage test buyers bought alcohol in 1 in 3 checks
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-17/news/round-up/underage-test-buyers-bought-alcohol-in-1-in-3-checks/
Published: August 17, 2026 04:31
In more than one out of three alcohol inspections by the Safety Technology Authority, underage test buyers were able to buy alcohol. During the trial period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, 483 violations occurred across 1,389 alcohol-related…
Morocco arrests 111 migrants headed for Ceuta
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-17/global/morocco-arrests-111-migrants-headed-for-ceuta/
Published: August 17, 2026 04:31
On Saturday, Moroccan police arrested at least 111 people attempting to enter the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. Security has been heightened on both sides of the border following social media posts urging migrants to attempt crossing. According to reports,…
Enhedslisten seeks ban on US Palantir in Denmark
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-17/news/politics/enhedslisten-seeks-ban-on-us-palantir-in-denmark/
Published: August 17, 2026 04:31
For a long time, Enhedslisten has been critical of the American company Palantir, which, among other things, supplies software to intelligence services, including in Denmark. Software from Palantir should be banned in the Danish National Police…
“They want specifically internationals”: How a Copenhagen nonprofit is helping immigrants break into tech
Published: August 17, 2026 04:00
A group of people founded an organization that trains unemployed and underemployed immigrants for tech jobs in Denmark, combining technical skills, career support, and mentoring from industry professionals. Companies are starting to want them…
Eurovision announces major voting rule changes
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-15/global/eurovision-announces-major-voting-rule-changes/
Published: August 15, 2026 07:44
Eurovision organizers, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), are proposing major changes to viewer voting to reduce voting campaigns. In a proposal sent to participating broadcasters, the EBU suggests that public voting should take place exclusively…
Minister fears more intolerance: Wants new new study on attitudes toward LGBT+ individuals among Muslims and the broader Danish population
Published: August 15, 2026 07:44
Minister for Gender Equality Ane Halsboe-Jørgensen sees a trend in Danish society toward increasing intolerance of homosexuality, particularly among young Muslims. Therefore, she is launching a new study on attitudes toward LGBT+ individuals among Muslims…
Venezuela frees political prisoners after Maduro’s fall
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-15/global/venezuela-frees-political-prisoners-after-maduros-fall/
Published: August 15, 2026 07:44
On Friday, more than 100 political prisoners were released in Venezuela as part of the country’s peace and coexistence program. Venezuela’s transitional government announced that 131 individuals were granted alternative measures to imprisonment. This…
Over 250,000 fined for speeding in cities in 2025
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-15/news/round-up/over-250000-fined-for-speeding-in-cities-in-2025/
Published: August 15, 2026 07:44
In 2025, over a quarter of a million speeding fines—or 711 per day—were issued to Danish motorists for exceeding the 50 km/h speed limit, according to National Police figures provided to Gjensidige. Gjensidige claims director Lene Rasmussen expressed…
At least 20 killed in strong Indonesia earthquake
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-15/global/at-least-20-killed-in-strong-indonesia-earthquake/
Published: August 15, 2026 07:44
At least 20 people have died, six are injured, and two remain buried under rubble following a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck eastern Indonesia early Saturday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter was located…
Longer processing times at the Refugee Appeals Board
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-15/news/round-up/longer-processing-times-at-the-refugee-appeals-board/
Published: August 15, 2026 07:44
According to an annual report from the Refugee Appeals Board, processing times increased in 2025 for asylum seekers appealing rejections from the Danish Immigration Service. The average processing time for spontaneous cases was 166 days, compared to 98…
Women, girls kept away on Taliban’s 5th anniversary
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-15/global/women-girls-kept-away-on-talibans-5th-anniversary/
Published: August 15, 2026 07:44
On Saturday, Afghanistan’s Taliban government is marking five years since coming to power with flags and various events. Since taking power on August 15, 2021, the Taliban have curtailed the rights of women and girls, excluding them from higher education,…
Pride yet to recover 2 years after sponsor exodus
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-15/news/round-up/pride-yet-to-recover-2-years-after-sponsor-exodus/
Published: August 15, 2026 07:44
Two years ago, nearly half of Copenhagen Pride’s sponsors withdrew after the organization announced it would question them regarding their interests and activities in Israel and Palestine. Sponsors without a “satisfactory answer” could not be partners,…
Expert insights: What is Ulysses Syndrome and why it matters for internationals
Published: August 15, 2026 05:00
The seven mournings every international should understand
Activists bring food, water to besieged West Bank homes
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-14/global/activists-bring-food-water-to-besieged-west-bank-homes/
Published: August 14, 2026 13:22
On Friday, activists delivered food and water to Palestinians in the West Bank village of Qusra after Israeli settlers had blocked several homes since Sunday. According to the BBC, settlers besieged three private homes, cutting off electricity and water…
Nordic leaders to discuss military buildup in Denmark
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-14/news/round-up/nordic-leaders-to-discuss-military-buildup-in-denmark/
Published: August 14, 2026 13:22
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and the Faroese Prime Minister will host a Nordic summer meeting on Thursday, August 20, at Høvelte Barracks and Marienborg. The leaders will discuss closer Nordic defense cooperation, joint online protection for…
Government won’t wait for legal reports in IUD case in Greenland
Published: August 14, 2026 13:22
The Danish government will not wait for two reports concerning legal liability and possible genocide before the Folketing approves compensation for Greenlandic women in the IUD case, according to Health Minister Ida Auken. In August, the Folketing is…
Weekend brings high fire risk to nearly all of Denmark
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-14/news/round-up/weekend-brings-high-fire-risk-to-nearly-all-of-denmark/
Published: August 14, 2026 13:22
This weekend, fire danger is expected to be very or extremely high across large parts of Denmark, according to the Danish Emergency Management Agency. Insurance companies are urging citizens to exercise extra caution with barbecues and avoid weed burners…
Police system error may have let criminals walk free
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-14/news/round-up/police-system-error-may-have-let-criminals-walk-free/
Published: August 14, 2026 13:22
An error in the police’s fingerprint system may have resulted in perpetrators’ fingerprints not being linked to crime scene evidence, potentially allowing perpetrators to go free. The issue involved missing fingerprint encodings in thousands of criminal…
10 things you should know about the Danish school system if your kid started school this week
Published: August 14, 2026 11:00
School is back in session across Denmark this week. Here’s what parents new to the Danish school system should know, from Aula and packed lunches to birthday parties and the art of letting your child do things themselves
Trump envoy to meet Netanyahu on Gaza Peace Plan
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-14/global/trump-envoy-to-meet-netanyahu-on-gaza-peace-plan/
Published: August 14, 2026 10:00
U.S. envoy Jared Kushner will travel to Israel next week for negotiations regarding the Gaza Strip, according to Axios. The visit comes as the White House and Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” attempt to advance the next phase of the Gaza peace plan, which…
Tivoli loss grew in traditionally quiet half-year
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-14/news/round-up/tivoli-loss-grew-in-traditionally-quiet-half-year/
Published: August 14, 2026 10:00
Tivoli’s financial report for the first six months of 2026 shows a pre-tax deficit of 101 million DKK. This is nearly 25 million DKK larger than the same period last year, despite net revenue rising by six percent to 470 million DKK. Visitor numbers fell…
Fighter jet shoots down drone in Latvian airspace
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-14/global/fighter-jet-shoots-down-drone-in-latvian-airspace/
Published: August 14, 2026 10:00
Allied fighter jets have shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle that entered Latvia’s airspace, the Latvian Armed Forces stated on X early Friday. Earlier that night, the military warned of an airspace threat in parts of eastern Latvia bordering Russia and…
Wolf shot in West Jutland after multi-day hunt
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-14/news/round-up/wolf-shot-in-west-jutland-after-multi-day-hunt/
Published: August 14, 2026 10:00
On Thursday evening, the Danish Nature Agency shot a wolf designated by authorities as a “problem wolf” in West Jutland. The wolf was culled following several incidents in Nørre Nebel, where it had approached people in private gardens. An employee shot the…
Several dead after record rainfall near Tokyo
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-14/global/several-dead-after-record-rainfall-near-tokyo/
Published: August 14, 2026 10:00
On Friday, around 7,000 people were stranded at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport due to record-breaking rainfall. Floods in the area disrupted transport, cut power to homes, and killed at least four people, while one person remains missing. More than…
Eager female shoppers increase Boozt sales
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-14/news/round-up/eager-female-shoppers-increase-boozt-sales/
Published: August 14, 2026 10:00
The Copenhagen-headquartered online company Boozt increased sales by nearly 13 percent in the second quarter, according to financial statements published Friday. Sales in its largest category, women’s fashion, rose by 10 percent during the quarter…
Oil spill after attack threatens Iran’s turtles and reefs
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-14/global/oil-spill-after-attack-threatens-irans-turtles-and-reefs/
Published: August 14, 2026 10:00
Large amounts of oil from a ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz have washed up on Iran’s Qeshm island, BBC-verified videos show. Environmental experts warn that wildlife and fragile ecosystems, including critically endangered hawksbill sea turtles, face…
European shag breeds in Denmark for the first time
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-14/news/round-up/european-shag-breeds-in-denmark-for-the-first-time/
Published: August 14, 2026 10:00
This summer, a pair of European shags produced two chicks on Danish soil, breeding on the Hirsholmene archipelago in the northern Kattegat. According to the Danish Ornithological Society, DOF Birdlife, which calls the event an “ornithological sensation,”…
Sweden lowers age of criminal responsibility to 14
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-14/global/sweden-lowers-age-of-criminal-responsibility-to-14/
Published: August 14, 2026 04:39
Sweden has lowered the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years following a vote in the Riksdag on Thursday. In a 281 to 66 vote, lawmakers approved the bill, which applies to particularly serious crimes such as murder, aggravated rape, and serious…
Israeli firm withdraws as Eurovision main sponsor
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-14/global/israeli-firm-withdraws-as-eurovision-main-sponsor/
Published: August 14, 2026 04:39
After six years, Israeli cosmetics company Moroccanoil has withdrawn as Eurovision’s main sponsor by choosing not to renew its agreement. Founded in Israel, headquartered in the US, and with a large part of its production in Israel, the company had drawn…
Trump imposes up to 100% import tariffs on drones
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-14/global/trump-imposes-up-to-100-import-tariffs-on-drones/
Published: August 14, 2026 04:39
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing import tariffs between 10 and 100 percent on foreign drones and drone components. According to the order, the tariffs aim to strengthen the American drone industry and supply chain. The…
New Zealand Football (NZF) is withdrawing its support for FIFA President Infantino
Published: August 14, 2026 04:37
New Zealand Football (NZF) is withdrawing its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of next year’s presidential election. Dissatisfaction stems from FIFA’s dropped plans to allow private investors to buy into its tournaments. NZF stated that…
Farage declares victory in parliament seat race
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-14/global/farage-declares-victory-in-parliament-seat-race/
Published: August 14, 2026 04:37
The leader of Reform UK, Nigel Farage, has declared himself the winner of Thursday’s by-election in the Clacton constituency in southeastern England. Speaking during a livestreamed event while vote counting was still underway, Farage called it a convincing…
Maersk shares close sharply higher after earnings
Published: August 14, 2026 04:37
Mærsk shares closed Thursday with increases of 9.4 and 8.8 percent following second-quarter results showing solid growth. Revenue grew by 20 percent, and profit after tax more than doubled compared to the same period last year. Mærsk also raised its…
DFDS Increases Revenue by 10% and Raises Outlook
Published: August 14, 2026 04:36
In the second quarter, Danish shipping company DFDS increased its revenue by ten percent compared to the same period last year, reaching nearly 8.6 billion kroner. The bottom line showed a profit of 168 million kroner, compared to a loss of 87 million…
NKT raises operating profit guidance
Published: August 14, 2026 04:36
Cable manufacturer NKT has raised its full-year operating profit forecast to between €400 million and €430 million, up from the previous €360 million to €410 million. The upgrade reflects strong execution across business areas, led by Transmission and Grid…
Pro-Russian politician attended Danish People’s Party event
Published: August 14, 2026 04:36
A Montenegrin politician who supports Russia and opposes NATO attended a birthday event for DF, Dansk Folkeparti, the Danish People’s Party, a right-wing political party in Denmark. Vladislav Dajković attended the event on August 1 at Bakken in Copenhagen,…
Weekend starts warm and sunny before temperatures drop
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-14/news/round-up/weekend-starts-warm-and-sunny-before-temperatures-drop/
Published: August 14, 2026 04:36
A warm, sunny Friday lies ahead before the weekend brings cooler weather, clouds, and isolated showers, according to the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI). Friday will bring plenty of sunshine, with temperatures mostly between 26 and 30 degrees…
Half of nation’s bunkers unusable in an emergency
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-14/news/round-up/half-of-nations-bunkers-unusable-in-an-emergency/
Published: August 14, 2026 04:36
A physical inspection of Denmark’s public concrete air-raid shelters shows that barely half can be used in an acute emergency. According to the Ministry for Civil Security and Emergency Management, 831 of 1,694 located concrete shelters—representing 49…
Young man stabbed near apartment building on Amager
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-14/news/round-up/young-man-stabbed-near-apartment-building-on-amager/
Published: August 14, 2026 04:36
A young man has been stabbed near the Vinkelhuse apartment complex in Tårnby on Amager. He is not in critical condition, according to duty officer Anders Frederiksen. Police received a report at 7:52 PM that a man had been stabbed and that a perpetrator…
“Back home, I’ve been chased out of public restrooms”: Discrimination at home and acceptance in Denmark for LGBTQ+ people
Published: August 14, 2026 04:00
Being in a place where she could be open about her identity was a priority for Meg when she moved to Denmark. She’s not alone in that experience.
Danish Parliament to debate tougher deportation rules and GPS ankle monitors for foreigners convicted of serious crimes
Published: August 13, 2026 14:00
The reform would also tighten rules for foreign nationals who do not have legal residence in Denmark but remain at departure centres such as Kærshovedgård.
DSB to take over GoCollective train services in Jutland and on Funen from September 1
Published: August 13, 2026 13:59
DSB, Denmark’s national rail operator, will take over train services from GoCollective in Central and Western Jutland and on Funen from September 1. The services will continue under the name DSB Vores Tog. Passengers will keep using the same trains and, in…
No acute eclipse eye damage – symptoms may come later
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-13/news/round-up/no-acute-eclipse-eye-damage-symptoms-may-come-later/
Published: August 13, 2026 13:55
Hospitals in the Capital Region have received no acute inquiries regarding eye injuries following Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse, where the Moon covered 86 to 88 percent of the Sun in Denmark. However, Chief Physician Rune Salling Holmbjørn notes that…
Six apply to shoot the wolf in West Jutland
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-13/news/round-up/six-apply-to-shoot-the-wolf-in-west-jutland/
Published: August 13, 2026 13:55
Six people have applied for permission to shoot the wolf near Nørre Nebel in West Jutland, according to the Agency for Green Land Transformation and Water Environment. The agency is currently processing the applications, but permission has not yet been…
African football boss: Infantino can only be voted out
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-13/global/african-football-boss-infantino-can-only-be-voted-out/
Published: August 13, 2026 13:55
Gianni Infantino’s future as FIFA president should be decided by the 211 member countries during an election in March, according to African Football Confederation (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe, who continues to support Infantino. Infantino is fighting to…
Nigel Farage fights bin candidate for UK Parliament
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-13/global/nigel-farage-fights-bin-candidate-for-uk-parliament/
Published: August 13, 2026 13:55
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, cast his vote on Thursday in a by-election in the Clacton constituency in southeastern England. Farage is fighting for a seat in the British parliament after deciding to leave earlier this summer when it emerged he had…
Get ready: this will be one of the busiest weekends of the year in Copenhagen: your weekend guide
Published: August 13, 2026 09:58
Copenhagen Pride will take centre stage, with 200,000 to 300,000 people expected to participate, but there will also be a major sports event, a classical music festival in several locations, an event to discover castles and manors across the country and…
Ørsted to pay dividends to shareholders again
Published: August 13, 2026 09:56
After some turbulent years, energy company Ørsted aims to resume dividend payments to shareholders for the 2026 financial year, with the first payout in 2027. Dividends were last paid in March 2023, but were suspended due to challenges and write-downs on…
Drought forces Romania to shut down nuclear reactor
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-13/global/drought-forces-romania-to-shut-down-nuclear-reactor/
Published: August 13, 2026 09:56
Romania’s state-owned energy company, Nuclearelectrica, has begun shutting down the country’s last operational nuclear reactor due to low water levels in the Danube River caused by prolonged drought. A second reactor was already shut down for the same…
Netcompany prepares to lay off employees
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-13/news/round-up/netcompany-prepares-to-lay-off-employees/
Published: August 13, 2026 09:56
Artificial intelligence will in the future take over some of the tasks currently handled by employees at the IT company Netcompany. Therefore, the company is preparing to lay off an unknown number of employees within the next year, according to its…
Cuba marks Castro’s centenary amid historic crisis
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-13/global/cuba-marks-castros-centenary-amid-historic-crisis/
Published: August 13, 2026 09:56
As Cubans mark the 100th anniversary of former president Fidel Castro’s birth, the country faces its worst crisis in decades. Many Cubans view the crisis as a result of Castro no longer leading, while critics blame his communist policies. Twenty years…
DF criticizes government’s foreign labor plan
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-13/news/round-up/df-criticizes-governments-foreign-labor-plan/
Published: August 13, 2026 09:56
The Danish government wants to introduce a scheme to make it easier for Danish companies to recruit foreign labor while ensuring proper wages and working conditions at the level of Danish collective agreements. Foreign workers must come from a specific…
Bulgarian resort town to host next year’s Eurovision
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-13/global/bulgarian-resort-town-to-host-next-years-eurovision/
Published: August 13, 2026 09:56
The resort city of Burgas has been chosen to host Eurovision 2027 at its new Arena Burgas, as announced in a press release by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Bulgarian broadcaster BNT. Burgas was selected after Sofia, Plovdiv, and Varna were also…
Citizen reports wolf sighting via new text service
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-13/news/round-up/citizen-reports-wolf-sighting-via-new-text-service/
Published: August 13, 2026 09:56
In a newly established SMS service, citizens can notify the Nature Agency if they see wolves, which has so far resulted in a single tip. The SMS service was created in connection with the current hunt for a problem wolf near Nørre Nebel in West Jutland,…
Maersk sees full return to Suez Canal this year
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-13/global/maersk-sees-full-return-to-suez-canal-this-year/
Published: August 13, 2026 09:56
According to Reuters, Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc believes that the conditions for a full return to the Suez Canal during 2026 are present. He spoke following the shipping company’s new quarterly report. In recent months, the company has begun a gradual…
Maersk doubles billion profit and raises outlook
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-13/news/round-up/maersk-doubles-billion-profit-and-raises-outlook/
Published: August 13, 2026 09:56
In the second quarter, Mærsk more than doubled its profit after tax to $1.3 billion. Revenue reached nearly $15.8 billion, a 20 percent increase from the same period last year. Growth was primarily driven by the Ocean shipping division, where revenue rose…
Copenhagen wants to create homes, cafes and public spaces at former municipal hospital
Published: August 13, 2026 08:57
The university is expected to move out in the coming years, opening the way for a more use of the area. “We will get both more housing and new urban spaces in historic surroundings," commented the lord mayor, Sisse Marie Welling.
Copenhagen Pride 2026: What to know about the parade, safety, children and getting around
Published: August 13, 2026 07:20
Here’s what you need to know about getting around, staying safe and making the most of your time at Copenhagen Pride.
Trump’s spokeswoman leaves the White House
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-13/global/trumps-spokeswoman-leaves-the-white-house/
Published: August 13, 2026 04:44
Karoline Leavitt, press secretary for US President Donald Trump, is resigning from her position to spend more time with her family, Trump announced on Truth Social on Wednesday. Leavitt assumed the White House role when Trump began his second term in…
US inflation falls despite high energy prices
https://cphpost.dk/2026-08-13/global/us-inflation-falls-despite-high-energy-prices/
Published: August 13, 2026 04:44
US consumer prices rose by 3.4 percent in July compared to the same month the previous year, matching economists’ predictions and easing slightly from 3.5 percent in June. Kristian Skriver, head of macroeconomics at Dansk Erhverv, noted that inflation…
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