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KLM fined millions over sustainability ads
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-09/news/round-up/klm-fined-millions-over-sustainability-ads/
Published: July 9, 2026 13:50
The Copenhagen City Court has ruled that airline KLM must pay a fine of three million kroner for misleading sustainability claims. The case concerns a 2023 radio advertisement where KLM claimed to take a big step towards more sustainable travel by…
Several music critics have pointed out deficiencies in this year’s Roskilde Festival music program
Published: July 9, 2026 13:49
Several music critics have pointed out deficiencies in this year’s Roskilde Festival music program, citing a lack of “star factor” and smaller names. However, the festival’s head of music, Thomas Sønderby Jepsen, rejects this criticism, highlighting…
Overview: ‘Larva from hell’ spreads to more regions
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-09/news/round-up/overview-larva-from-hell-spreads-to-more-regions/
Published: July 9, 2026 13:47
The oak processionary moth—also called the “caterpillar from hell”—has caused problems in Odense, and the caterpillar has since spread to several other parts of the country. Each caterpillar has about 60,000 so-called stinging hairs that can cause severe…
Erdogan gifted engraved revolvers to summit leaders
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-09/global/erdogan-gifted-engraved-revolvers-to-summit-leaders/
Published: July 9, 2026 13:35
At a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gifted personalized Turkish-produced Sarsilmaz SR 38 revolvers to attending heads of state and government. Due to legal restrictions on importing firearms into the UK, British Prime…
Norway rail criticized after Dane’s landslide death
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-09/global/norway-rail-criticized-after-danes-landslide-death/
Published: July 9, 2026 13:35
The Norwegian railway company Bane Nor violated several key client regulation requirements before a Danish worker in his 30s died in a landslide in August. According to the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority, the project was initiated before necessary…
EU Parliament split on child online safety
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-09/global/eu-parliament-split-on-child-online-safety/
Published: July 9, 2026 13:35
Tech companies are still not allowed to use a special EU scheme to screen for child abuse online, following a European Parliament vote on Thursday. The scheme, which expired in April, split political groups; critics called it “mass surveillance” of…
Palestinian Authority President sets first Palestinian election date in decades
Published: July 9, 2026 13:35
According to a presidential decree published Thursday, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has set the date for an upcoming legislative council election on November 28. If held, it will be the first of its kind in several decades; the last…
Apartment supply has risen markedly in Copenhagen
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-09/news/round-up/apartment-supply-has-risen-markedly-in-copenhagen/
Published: July 9, 2026 10:09
Nationwide, the supply of apartments for sale in Denmark has fallen by 16.8 percent over the past year, with 5,375 apartments on the market at the end of June. While this decline was driven particularly by Aarhus and the Copenhagen suburbs, the supply in…
Buses replace trains in several regions all week 29
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-09/news/round-up/buses-replace-trains-in-several-regions-all-week-29/
Published: July 9, 2026 10:09
According to DSB, extensive track work will require rail buses to run between Ringsted and Fredericia from late afternoon on Saturday, July 11, through Sunday, July 19. This is due to track work on the Great Belt Bridge, between Slagelse and Ringsted, and…
Power company reported to police again over phone calls
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-09/news/round-up/power-company-reported-to-police-again-over-phone-calls/
Published: July 9, 2026 10:08
The Danish Consumer Ombudsman has reported the electricity company Enly A/S to the police for the second time. The company is accused of calling 47 consumers without their consent to sell electricity agreements, and misleading 41 of them during these calls…
There is a new Greenland dispute between Denmark and the US. Trump says future US troop withdrawals from Europe depend on Greenland
Published: July 9, 2026 06:50
"Greenland is very important to the United States. But Greenland is not important to Denmark," Trump said on Wednesday.
US strikes Iran for second consecutive day
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-09/global/us-strikes-iran-for-second-consecutive-day/
Published: July 9, 2026 05:00
For the second consecutive day, the US military carried out attacks against Iran, hitting about 90 military targets. According to the US Central Command (Centcom), the attacks aimed to weaken Iran’s ability to threaten free navigation through the Strait of…
Iran reports retaliatory attacks on US military bases
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-09/global/iran-reports-retaliatory-attacks-on-us-military-bases/
Published: July 9, 2026 05:00
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard announced that it has attacked two US military bases in Kuwait (Camp Arifjan and Ali Al Salem) and two in Bahrain (Juffair and Sheikh Isa) with missiles and drones, hitting “important infrastructure and key facilities.” The…
Author gets 33 million from Trump in abuse case
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-09/global/author-gets-33-million-from-trump-in-abuse-case/
Published: July 9, 2026 05:00
On Wednesday, an American judge ordered US President Donald Trump to pay five million dollars to author E. Jean Carroll, following a jury’s previous finding that he was guilty of sexual abuse and defamation. The ruling became final after the US Supreme…
Former Trump advisor: Mette Frederiksen shouldn’t take it seriously
Published: July 9, 2026 04:45
According to his former national security advisor, John Bolton, Donald Trump’s repeated statements that the US should control Greenland instead of Denmark should not be taken seriously. Trump reiterated this during a NATO summit in Ankara. Danish Prime…
SpaceX stock closes at lowest level since IPO
Published: July 9, 2026 04:45
SpaceX shares fell 0.8 percent on Wednesday to close at $148.30 (972.10 kroner), marking the lowest level since the company’s Wall Street debut on June 12. Founded by CEO Elon Musk, SpaceX’s IPO was the largest in history, raising $75 billion by selling…
Flat prices fall in Aarhus, Odense and Frederiksberg
Published: July 9, 2026 04:44
According to Boligsiden, average sales prices for owner-occupied apartments in Odense, Aarhus, and Frederiksberg fell from May to June by 1.5, 1.2, and 0.1 percent, respectively. However, nationwide apartment prices rose overall, partly due to Copenhagen,…
“The biggest threat to the Nordic model is becoming more like America”
Published: July 9, 2026 03:00
Efficient public spending may be one of the strongest drivers of competitiveness. That is the central argument of a leading scholar of the Nordic model. "Denmark is a bumblebee, it's true. But that bumblebee flies," he says.
Several witnesses to World Cup violence at Islands Brygge have spoken to police
Published: July 8, 2026 14:00
Copenhagen Police have received several inquiries after appealing for witnesses to a serious violent incident at a World Cup event at Islands Brygge last week. The victim, a 32-year-old Swedish man who worked for the Swedish police and was visiting Denmark…
“Larva from hell” found in Copenhagen for first time – residents are warned not to fight the larvae themselves
Published: July 8, 2026 13:59
Oak processionary moth larvae have been found in Copenhagen Municipality for the first time, located in three oak trees on the outskirts of Amager Fælled. The municipality has hired experienced exterminators to remove the nests before the weekend to…
Danish stocks tumble after new Trump remarks
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-08/news/round-up/danish-stocks-tumble-after-new-trump-remarks/
Published: July 8, 2026 13:58
Almost all shares in the Danish C25 stock index fell into the red following statements by US President Donald Trump at a NATO summit. Except for the shipping company Mærsk, every company in the index was in negative territory on Wednesday shortly before…
Tesla sales in Denmark more than halved in two years
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-08/news/round-up/tesla-sales-in-denmark-more-than-halved-in-two-years/
Published: July 8, 2026 13:57
According to Tesla Denmark’s annual report, the American electric car manufacturer had a turnover of nearly 3.8 billion DKK in Denmark last year, representing a decline of almost 29 percent compared to the previous year. Profit after tax fell similarly,…
Trump renews Greenland threats as Denmark rejects proposal – here’s an overview of what has been said
Published: July 8, 2026 10:09
Trump renewed calls for US control of Greenland at the NATO summit, prompting Denmark to reject the proposal and reaffirm its sovereignty.
The guide “The Copenhagen Book” has released its 60th anniversary edition
Published: July 8, 2026 10:00
60 years of Copenhagen's trusted English-language guide helping internationals, newcomers, students and visitors explore and navigate Copenhagen.
Frederiksen on Trump statements: Denmark will defend Greenland
Published: July 8, 2026 10:00
The US must respect the Kingdom of Denmark’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, says Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. This follows Donald Trump’s statement on Tuesday that “Greenland should be controlled by the US, not by Denmark.” Trump also…
Scaffold collapses on Nørrebrogade: Man, 31, in critical condition
Published: July 8, 2026 09:59
Early Tuesday evening, an approximately 50-meter-long scaffolding collapsed onto Nørrebrogade in Copenhagen. As a result of the incident, a 31-year-old man was taken to Rigshospitalet, and his condition is critical. The police received the report at 17:31,…
Minister of Immigration to discuss return centres with EU colleagues
Published: July 8, 2026 09:58
On Wednesday and Thursday, Denmark’s Minister of Immigration and Integration, Morten Bødskov, is traveling to Italy and Germany to discuss plans for return centres outside the EU. This follows a vote by the EU Parliament last month supporting a return…
NATO Secretary General Rutte: Good process underway regarding Greenland
Published: July 8, 2026 09:57
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that a “good process” has begun regarding Greenland. This follows US President Donald Trump reiterating his desire for the US to control Greenland instead of Denmark, criticizing Denmark’s spending on the territory.…
Marine Le Pen to run in next presidential election
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-08/global/marine-le-pen-to-run-in-next-presidential-election/
Published: July 8, 2026 04:56
French right-wing politician Marine Le Pen announced on TV channel TF1 that she wants to run in the 2027 presidential election. This came the same day an appeals court found her guilty of misusing public funds but reduced her sentence. The court banned her…
Mette Frederiksen to Trump: Greenland is not for sale
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-08/global/mette-frederiksen-to-trump-greenland-is-not-for-sale/
Published: July 8, 2026 04:55
Greenland is not for sale, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated after Donald Trump repeated his desire for US control of Greenland at the NATO summit in Ankara. Frederiksen rejected this, stating Greenland does not want to be part of the US and…
Trump demands Greenland and threatens Europe with troop pullout
Published: July 8, 2026 04:55
US President Donald Trump has emphasized once again that Greenland should be controlled by the US and not Denmark, claiming Denmark has failed to invest sufficiently in it. Trump repeated his claim that Greenland is surrounded by Chinese and Russian ships,…
US hits over 80 Iranian target – Iran vows retaliation
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-08/global/us-hits-over-80-iranian-target-iran-vows-retaliation/
Published: July 8, 2026 04:55
The US military conducted strikes on Tuesday and Wednesday against over 80 targets in Iran, including 60 Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) ships. According to US Central Command, the attacks responded to Iranian strikes on civilian shipping in the Strait…
Military: Danish troops evacuated from Iraq during war
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-08/news/round-up/military-danish-troops-evacuated-from-iraq-during-war/
Published: July 8, 2026 04:43
Eight Danish soldiers were evacuated from Iraq in March 2026 following attacks linked to the war between the US, Iran, and Israel, the Danish Armed Forces confirmed to RADIO IIII. Three other soldiers attached to the mission were not in Iraq at the time.…
Dr. Phil cancels planned visit to Greenland
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-08/news/round-up/dr-phil-cancels-planned-visit-to-greenland/
Published: July 8, 2026 04:43
The American TV personality Phil McGraw, better known as Dr. Phil, will not be visiting the Greenlandic town of Ittoqqortoormiit after all, according to the American oil company Greenland Energy Company. Last month, Dr. Phil announced he would visit the…
Trail camera found near women peeing at Roskilde Festival
Published: July 8, 2026 04:43
A hidden game camera was found inside a fake brick at the Roskilde Festival following a report of three men spying on urinating women. A volunteer noticed the men’s suspicious behavior and raised the alarm. Three men—two German citizens aged 40 and 67, and…
The wish cloud goes from double-digit million profit to million-dollar loss
Published: July 8, 2026 04:43
The company behind the digital wishlist platform Ønskeskyen lost 6.2 million DKK in 2025, compared to a profit of between 10 and 11.4 million DKK in the preceding three years. The loss is attributed to growth investments, including 29.2 million DKK in the…
It’s time for smaller festivals: your summer weekend guide
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-08/art-culture/its-time-for-smaller-festivals-your-summer-weekend-guide/
Published: July 8, 2026 03:00
We are now entering the heart of the Danish summer. The biggest festivals are largely over, and many people are heading to their summer houses, Denmark's coastal holiday towns and smaller communities across the country
What Are You Doing in Denmark? Building Rockets, the Danish Way
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-07/podcast/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-building-rockets-the-danish-way/
Published: July 7, 2026 18:35
This WAYDID? episode examines how volunteers at Copenhagen Suborbitals are building rockets in their spare time and what their mission reveals about Danish culture, trust and collaboration.
Trump demands Greenland, threatens Europe troop pullout
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-07/news/round-up/trump-demands-greenland-threatens-europe-troop-pullout/
Published: July 7, 2026 14:00
US President Donald Trump has emphasized once again that Greenland should be controlled by the US and not Denmark, claiming Denmark has failed to invest sufficiently in Greenland. Relations between the US, Greenland, and Denmark are tense after Trump…
Dry, warmer weather to spread across Denmark this week
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-07/news/round-up/206896/
Published: July 7, 2026 13:59
Denmark is set for a dry and increasingly warm spell over the coming days, with sunshine dominating across the country’s largest cities. Tuesday remains cool and breezy, with afternoon temperatures around 18 to 19 degrees and fresh winds of up to 10 metres…
EU Parliament: Plane tickets must include hand luggage
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-07/news/round-up/eu-parliament-plane-tickets-must-include-hand-luggage/
Published: July 7, 2026 13:58
On Tuesday, the EU Parliament passed an expected update to air passenger rights to ensure more transparent ticket prices and easier access to compensation for cancellations and delays. Under the new rules, hand luggage must be included in the shown ticket…
Danish Football Association seeks explanation for criticized FIFA decision
Published: July 7, 2026 13:57
FIFA has tried to explain why they suspended American striker Folarin Balogun’s ban at the World Cup, but the explanation has not satisfied the Danish Football Association (DBU). Critics noted that Donald Trump played a prominent role in the process. DBU…
Copenhagen is world’s best city for second year running, according to new analysis
Published: July 7, 2026 10:00
For the second year in a row, Copenhagen tops the list of the world’s best cities to live in, while Vienna is second and Melbourne is third. This is shown by an annual report from the analysis and research department of the Economist Group. The ranking…
Denmark buys 2 US planes to monitor Arctic submarines
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-07/news/round-up/denmark-buys-2-us-planes-to-monitor-arctic-submarines/
Published: July 7, 2026 09:59
Denmark will acquire two Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to strengthen surveillance and submarine hunting in the Arctic and North Atlantic. Defense Minister Jeppe Bruus stated that this acquisition significantly boosts Denmark’s sovereignty…
PM Frederiksen attends NATO summit on Tuesday
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-07/news/round-up/pm-frederiksen-attends-nato-summit-on-tuesday/
Published: July 7, 2026 09:58
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is traveling to Turkey for a NATO summit, where a key theme will be Europe taking more responsibility for its security. NATO countries agreed in 2025 to spend five percent of their GDP on defense, and leadership aims to…
Nine new energy parks to pave the way for green power
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-07/news/round-up/nine-new-energy-parks-to-pave-the-way-for-green-power/
Published: July 7, 2026 09:57
Denmark needs far more green electricity to transition away from fossil fuels. This is why Minister Signe Munk (SF) has designated nine new state energy parks in six municipalities: Vesthimmerlands, Brønderslev, Kolding, Rebild, Aalborg, and Varde. The…
Bardella ready to accept Le Pen trial consequences
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-07/global/bardella-ready-to-accept-le-pen-trial-consequences/
Published: July 7, 2026 04:59
Jordan Bardella is ready to accept the consequences of a court ruling regarding Marine Le Pen’s ability to run in the 2027 French presidential election. If Le Pen loses her appeal, Bardella is prepared to run as the presidential candidate for the National…
Florida poet loses plagiarism suit to Taylor Swift
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-07/global/florida-poet-loses-plagiarism-suit-to-taylor-swift/
Published: July 7, 2026 04:59
On Monday, a US federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Taylor Swift of plagiarizing content from Kimberly Marasco’s poems. Marasco claimed Swift used content from her poetry collections in songs from her 2024 album, *The Tortured Poets Department*.…
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs globally
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-07/global/microsoft-cuts-4800-jobs-globally/
Published: July 7, 2026 04:58
Microsoft is cutting around two percent of its global workforce, the company announced on Monday, according to the news agency AFP. In total, 4,800 positions are being eliminated as part of what is described as a comprehensive restructuring. It is…
Ukraine sends drone swarm to Moscow before NATO summit
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-07/global/ukraine-sends-drone-swarm-to-moscow-before-nato-summit/
Published: July 7, 2026 04:58
Ukraine sent more than 400 drones toward Moscow between Monday evening and Tuesday night. Moscow’s mayor stated that over 430 drones flew toward the region, with most neutralized far away and 36 destroyed near Moscow. In Russia’s Belgorod region, a…
Editorials slam FIFA: You are ruining football
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-07/news/round-up/editorials-slam-fifa-you-are-ruining-football/
Published: July 7, 2026 04:37
Several Danish editorial writers are criticizing FIFA regarding American forward Folarin Balogun, who avoided a suspension in the World Cup round of 16 after being sent off against Bosnia-Herzegovina. It emerged that US President Donald Trump had contacted…
Michael dreams of screen-free gyms
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-07/news/round-up/michael-dreams-of-screen-free-gyms/
Published: July 7, 2026 04:37
Personal trainer and chiropractor Michael Justad dreams of mobile-free gyms because he notices people spending too much workout time on their phones. Alex Nielsen, owner of Odder Fitnesscenter, recognizes this trend, stating that young people spend a third…
Danish photojournalist accuses UN in Uganda arrest
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-07/news/round-up/danish-photojournalist-accuses-un-in-uganda-arrest/
Published: July 7, 2026 04:37
Danish photojournalist Klaus Thymann was arrested in Uganda and held for five days without charge. Fearing for his safety, he had emailed UNESCO. Thymann claims his email was sent to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)—which he had accused of lacking…
New money laundering conviction in major network case
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-07/news/round-up/new-money-laundering-conviction-in-major-network-case/
Published: July 7, 2026 04:36
On Monday, a 47-year-old Syrian citizen residing in Fredericia was sentenced by the Court in Odense to one year and nine months in prison for laundering approximately eight million kroner. He was also given a deportation warning. According to the National…
OVERVIEW: Trump steals spotlight at D.C. 250th party
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-04/global/overview-trump-steals-spotlight-at-d-c-250th-party/
Published: July 4, 2026 06:37
The celebration of the USA’s 250th anniversary in Washington D.C. has become less unifying than usual. In 2016, Congress established the non-profit America250 to coordinate the celebration. However, after Donald Trump became president in 2025,…
OVERVIEW: How the US will celebrate its 250th birthday
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-04/global/overview-how-the-us-will-celebrate-its-250th-birthday/
Published: July 4, 2026 06:37
Saturday marks exactly 250 years since the USA declared independence from Great Britain. In Washington D.C., celebrations feature exhibits, concerts, an air show featuring Donald Trump’s new presidential plane, and a speech Trump announced he will hold. In…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married in New York
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-04/global/taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-married-in-new-york/
Published: July 4, 2026 06:36
World-famous singer Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce were married Friday in Manhattan, New York. The wedding of the two stars took place Friday evening in Madison Square Garden. This was confirmed in an email by Tree Paine, Taylor Swift’s long-time…
Venezuela raises earthquake death toll to 2,645
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-04/general/venezuela-raises-earthquake-death-toll-to-2645/
Published: July 4, 2026 06:36
The death toll from last week’s two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 2,645, with approximately 12,000 injured and 15,000 left homeless. While authorities have not estimated the number of missing people, the UN assesses that up to 50,000 are…
Merz wants Germans’ sick notes from day one
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-04/global/merz-wants-germans-sick-notes-from-day-one/
Published: July 4, 2026 06:36
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government has presented a reform package proposing that Germans must physically visit a doctor for a medical certificate on their first sick day, whereas employers currently can demand one after the third day. This initiative…
Four power firms face bankruptcy, reported to police
Published: July 4, 2026 06:29
Network companies Cerius and Radius have filed for bankruptcy against the electricity suppliers Velkommen, Nettopower, Power Fuel, and Vedvarende, which owe them a substantial million amount. Additionally, Cerius, Radius, and the Danish Utility Regulator…
Expelled DF member tried to retract criticism
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-04/news/politics/expelled-df-member-tried-to-retract-criticism/
Published: July 4, 2026 06:29
Allan Blak, who on Friday was expelled from Dansk Folkeparti, says that he attempted to withdraw his critical statements in Jyllands-Posten before the interview was published. The politician, who is a municipal council member in Lolland Municipality, tells…
Odense residents want clear answers on larvae invasion
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-04/news/round-up/odense-residents-want-clear-answers-on-larvae-invasion/
Published: July 4, 2026 06:26
On Saturday, citizens in Odense are demonstrating against Odense Municipality’s handling of the oak processionary moth, which has spread again this year. The caterpillar’s hairs cause allergic reactions, including itching, eye irritation, and rashes.…
Divided critics praise K-pop star’s Roskilde gig
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-04/news/round-up/divided-critics-praise-k-pop-stars-roskilde-gig/
Published: July 4, 2026 06:26
Danish reviewers gave South Korean pop star Jennie a mixed reception for her Friday night concert at Roskilde Festival, which was the first time the festival booked a K-pop headliner. *Jyllands-Posten*’s reviewer praised the high-quality show, awarding it…
Today biogas covers all Danish gas use for first time
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-04/news/round-up/today-biogas-covers-all-danish-gas-use-for-first-time/
Published: July 4, 2026 06:26
On Saturday, Denmark achieved a milestone as biogas production exceeded total domestic gas consumption for the first first time this year. Lars Kaspersen, director of Biogas Danmark, says this shows 100% biogas coverage is possible in the long term, though…
Danish editorials on US 250th: Congrats, divided nation
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-04/news/round-up/danish-editorials-on-us-250th-congrats-divided-nation/
Published: July 4, 2026 06:26
On Saturday, several Danish editorial writers congratulated the US on its birthday, noting that the country faces major challenges that have weakened its role as a role model. According to *Jyllands-Posten*, the modern US appears in conflict with itself,…
More park and hotel guests drive Legoland record sales
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-03/news/round-up/more-park-and-hotel-guests-drive-legoland-record-sales/
Published: July 3, 2026 14:00
More guests at Legoland and its accommodations in Billund contributed to the amusement park’s highest-ever revenue of 900 million DKK in 2025, nearly 20 million DKK more than the previous year. Legoland, which also operates Hotel Legoland, Legoland Castle…
Pushers’ Snapchat profiles shut to curb Roskilde Festival drug sales
Published: July 3, 2026 13:59
In an effort to reduce drug trafficking during this year’s Roskilde Festival, the Central and West Zealand Police are aiming to shut down 234 Snapchat profiles used for selling narcotics. This initiative is being carried out in collaboration with the…
Protesters with Tibet flags gathered at Amalienborg to protest Chinese foreign minister’s visit
Published: July 3, 2026 13:58
On Friday, protesters with Tibetan flags and signs gathered in front of Amalienborg, where China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, is scheduled for an audience with King Frederik. On Thursday, Wang Yi met with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen.…
Ringsted municipality buys painting at UK auction for over 300,000 DKK
Published: July 3, 2026 13:57
A painting by the Danish painter Agnes Slott-Møller has been sold at the Sotheby’s auction house in London to Ringsted Municipality. The municipality purchased the painting, “King Valdemar and Queen Bengerd,” for £38,000, which is equivalent to more than…
Suspect surrenders after World Cup screening violence at Islands Brygge – victim reported dead in partner’s Facebook post
Published: July 3, 2026 10:00
On Friday morning, a wanted man turned himself in to the police in a case concerning dangerous violence at a big-screen event at Islands Brygge, Copenhagen Police wrote on the messaging service Politi Update. On Tuesday evening, a 32-year-old Swedish man…
Apartment supply in Copenhagen is growing steadily
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-03/news/round-up/apartment-supply-in-copenhagen-is-growing-steadily/
Published: July 3, 2026 09:59
According to figures from Boligsiden, the supply of apartments in the Copenhagen housing market has grown steadily in recent months, a trend that continued in June. At the start of July, 2,754 apartments were for sale. This is 8.2 percent more than a month…
Over 650 sign up for town hall on toxic caterpillars
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-03/news/round-up/over-650-sign-up-for-town-hall-on-toxic-caterpillars/
Published: July 3, 2026 09:58
More than 650 people have registered for a town hall meeting in Odense about the oak processionary caterpillar, which is currently causing itching and rashes. The meeting takes place Friday afternoon at the Odense Congress Center. The toxic caterpillar has…
Tons of aid destroyed in UN truck attack in Sudan
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-03/global/tons-of-aid-destroyed-in-un-truck-attack-in-sudan/
Published: July 3, 2026 04:53
A UN aid truck has been hit by a drone strike in West Darfur, Sudan, destroying 50 tons of aid supplies. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated that the attack occurred on Wednesday, leaving thousands of vulnerable people without urgent assistance. Sudan…
Venezuela quake death toll rises to nearly 2,600
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-03/global/venezuela-quake-death-toll-rises-to-nearly-2600/
Published: July 3, 2026 04:53
The death toll from last week’s powerful earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 2,595, according to acting President Delcy Rodríguez. The two earthquakes, measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck on Wednesday, June 24, causing 189 buildings to collapse.…
Zelensky vows to hit back after massive Kyiv attack
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-03/global/zelensky-vows-to-hit-back-after-massive-kyiv-attack/
Published: July 3, 2026 04:52
Ukraine will retaliate against massive Russian attacks on Kyiv that killed 27 people and injured 91 overnight into Thursday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced. Kyiv’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko, described the strikes as the worst in the capital during…
Trump again lashes out at European NATO contributions
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-03/global/trump-again-lashes-out-at-european-nato-contributions/
Published: July 3, 2026 04:52
On Truth Social, US President Donald Trump stated that the US relationship with NATO is one-sided and that it is “ridiculous” to continue this way. Trump criticized European allies for refusing to support the US in the war against Iran, noting they denied…
Uncertain world: High school puts military on schedule
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-03/news/round-up/uncertain-world-high-school-puts-military-on-schedule/
Published: July 3, 2026 04:36
In August 2027, the business college Tradium in Randers will launch a new defense line focusing on the military, emergency services, and major security issues. The program is a collaboration with the Royal Danish Defence College and the Air Force’s…
Bonus and paid housing to lure Danish nurses to Greenland
Published: July 3, 2026 04:36
The terms of an agreement to attract more Danish nurses to Greenland have been finalized. A work stay in the Greenlandic healthcare system triggers a “relay bonus,” consisting of a 15 percent pension contribution of the fixed salary, which can also be paid…
Trump sculpture may join US celebration in Rebild
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-03/news/round-up/trump-sculpture-may-join-us-celebration-in-rebild/
Published: July 3, 2026 04:36
Artist Jens Galschiøt will bring his sculpture “The Orange Plague” to this weekend’s Rebildfest, which marks the American Independence Day. The sculpture, which depicts U.S. President Donald Trump on the back of an exhausted man, is mounted on a mobility…
Chinese Foreign Minister wants to expand Danish business ties
Published: July 3, 2026 04:36
Following a meeting with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen in Copenhagen on Thursday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed a desire for more Danish companies to invest in China. Wang Yi hopes Denmark will play a constructive role in…
Windy, unsettled weekend may feel like autumn
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-03/news/round-up/windy-unsettled-weekend-may-feel-like-autumn/
Published: July 3, 2026 04:36
The weather for the upcoming weekend will resemble typical Danish autumn weather, offering wind and showers, but also periods of dry weather and sun, according to the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI). Friday will be windy with temperatures between 16…
Birdwatching in Denmark: Why thousands of Danes are looking to the skies
Published: July 3, 2026 03:00
Birdwatching is growing across Denmark, offering residents and visitors an affordable way to experience wildlife, nature and Danish leisure.
Stroller with sleeping child almost stolen in Aarhus
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-02/news/round-up/stroller-with-sleeping-child-almost-stolen-in-aarhus/
Published: July 2, 2026 14:00
On Thursday, East Jutland Police received a report of a man attempting to steal a stroller with a child inside on Jægergårdsgade in Aarhus. The police assume the man did not know a child was in the stroller. According to the child’s mother, her son did not…
First lion cubs in four years at Givskud Zoo
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-02/news/round-up/first-lion-cubs-in-four-years-at-givskud-zoo/
Published: July 2, 2026 13:59
After four years, lion cubs have been born again at Givskud Zoo. A total of eight cubs have been born in two litters of four: one on May 9 and another about three weeks ago. Zoo director Rasmus S. Nielsen hopes a third litter will be born in August.…
Odense calls public meeting on toxic caterpillars
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-02/news/round-up/odense-calls-public-meeting-on-toxic-caterpillars/
Published: July 2, 2026 13:59
Odense Municipality is hosting a public meeting on Friday about the oak processionary caterpillar, which is currently causing major problems in parts of the city. The caterpillar’s toxic hairs can cause allergic reactions, itching, and rashes, prompting…
Dead 8-meter whale stranded at Tornby, North Jutland
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-02/news/round-up/dead-8-meter-whale-stranded-at-tornby-north-jutland/
Published: July 2, 2026 13:58
According to the Danish Environmental Protection Agency, a large dead whale has stranded at Tornby Strand in Northwest Jutland. First observed on Monday, the whale is estimated to be about eight meters long and is preliminarily believed to be a minke…
You’re Invited: A guided visit to Copenhagen in Black & White
Published: July 2, 2026 10:28
Join Connect Club on 12 August for a guided visit to Copenhagen in Black & White at the Museum of Copenhagen. Explore the city’s history through remarkable photographs. Free for Copenhagen Post subscribers.
You’re Invited: A Guided Visit to Louisiana: Lucian Freud
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-02/connect-club/youre-invited-a-guided-visit-to-louisiana-lucian-freud/
Published: July 2, 2026 10:01
Join Connect Club on 18 August for a guided visit to Louisiana Museum of Modern Art and experience the major Lucian Freud exhibition. Free for Copenhagen Post subscribers.
Chinese foreign minister visits Denmark as part of Nordic tour
Published: July 2, 2026 10:00
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is visiting Denmark and the other Nordic countries this week as part of a regional tour running from July 2 to 8. During his visit to Denmark, Wang will meet Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen for formal talks and a…
Fake cigarettes are a growing problem, industry says
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-02/news/round-up/fake-cigarettes-are-a-growing-problem-industry-says/
Published: July 2, 2026 09:59
A case involving an illegal cigarette factory in Svebølle should be a serious wake-up call for authorities, according to the trade association Tobaksproducenterne. On Thursday, two men were each sentenced to seven years in prison for operating the factory…
New Copenhagen Airport records, but fewer passengers
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-02/news/round-up/new-copenhagen-airport-records-but-fewer-passengers/
Published: July 2, 2026 09:58
Copenhagen Airport set a record in June with 3.17 million passengers, the highest number ever for the month. Additionally, Sunday, June 7, became the busiest single day in the airport’s history with 121,722 passengers, a record expected to be broken on…
After costly June, July opens with lower power prices
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-02/news/round-up/after-costly-june-july-opens-with-lower-power-prices/
Published: July 2, 2026 09:57
An unusually expensive June driven by a heatwave and lack of wind production has been replaced by lower electricity prices in early July. According to energy company OK, electricity prices on Thursday will be around zero kroner per kilowatt-hour between…
Ukraine reports more injured and dead after Russian attack in Kyiv
Published: July 2, 2026 04:50
The death toll from Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, has risen to eight, and the number of injured has risen to 34. Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv’s military administration, reported that around 30 areas across the city were damaged,…
New York prepares for massive Taylor Swift wedding
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-02/global/new-york-prepares-for-massive-taylor-swift-wedding/
Published: July 2, 2026 04:50
New York City is preparing for the year’s most talked-about wedding between pop star Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce. Although not officially confirmed, the couple announced their engagement in August last year, and both have apparently arrived in…
Trump unveils disputed Qatar gift: new Air Force One
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-02/global/trump-unveils-disputed-qatar-gift-new-air-force-one/
Published: July 2, 2026 04:50
On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump embarked on his first official trip with a new presidential plane, which is expected to temporarily replace Air Force One. The luxury plane, valued at several hundred million dollars, was gifted to the US by Qatar.…
Young Dane to explore famous Greenland & Canada wrecks
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-02/news/round-up/young-dane-to-explore-famous-greenland-canada-wrecks/
Published: July 2, 2026 04:37
On Thursday, 28-year-old Danish marine archaeologist Annamaiya Norling is departing on a major American-Canadian expedition to map and document two famous shipwrecks off Greenland and Canada. Norling, who works at the National Museum, will join a team in a…
Military’s wild explanation: Soldiers had a giant drone in their sights
Published: July 2, 2026 04:37
Last year, soldiers fired 43 shots at a “presumed drone” over the Borris camp. According to the Danish Defense’s evaluation, witnesses described the object as filling most or all of their rifle’s sight, flying at an altitude of 150–200 meters. With the…
New NATO communications HQ to be based in Haderslev
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-02/news/round-up/new-nato-communications-hq-to-be-based-in-haderslev/
Published: July 2, 2026 04:36
NATO has decided that a new signal battalion headquarters will be located in Haderslev, Denmark. The battalion sets up and operates communication and data networks for NATO’s headquarters and forces. According to the Danish Defence, this location…
Police register record number of scam text reports
https://cphpost.dk/2026-07-02/news/round-up/police-register-record-number-of-scam-text-reports/
Published: July 2, 2026 04:36
In June, a record 1,367 reports of fraud attempts via SMS (smishing) were registered in Denmark, according to data from the National Unit for Special Crime (NSK). This is the highest number ever measured by the National Center for IT Crime (NCIK). In…
Four out of five new cars this year are electric
Published: July 2, 2026 04:36
According to Mobility Denmark, 101,032 new cars were sold in the first half of 2026, a 12.9 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Electric vehicles (EVs) drove this growth, accounting for 79.9 percent of sales—a 41.2 percent increase. For…
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