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Mixed weekend weather kicks off with a warm Friday
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-29/news/round-up/mixed-weekend-weather-kicks-off-with-a-warm-friday/
Published: May 29, 2026 12:13
The weekend begins with a warm, sunny Friday, with temperatures reaching 17 to 25 degrees Celsius, warmest in Jutland. Showers are possible nationwide, especially in Southern Jutland and Zealand. Saturday and Sunday will bring a mix of sun and clouds, with…
Queen Margrethe was discharged from Rigshospitalet
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-29/news/round-up/queen-margrethe-was-discharged-from-rigshospitalet/
Published: May 29, 2026 12:12
On Friday afternoon, Queen Margrethe was discharged from Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen and is returning home to Fredensborg Palace in North Zealand, according to the royal house. The royal house stated that Her Majesty is doing well but must continue to…
Two more men jailed over grenade attack in Amager
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-29/news/round-up/two-more-men-jailed-over-grenade-attack-in-amager/
Published: May 29, 2026 12:12
On Thursday afternoon, Copenhagen Police arrested two Danish men, aged 24 and 32, in connection with a hand grenade explosion on Amager on Monday, which killed a 31-year-old man. The two men are charged with possessing and handing over the grenade to two…
Mette Frederiksen wants to increase pressure on Russia after drone in Romania
Published: May 29, 2026 12:12
Acting Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen condemned a Russian drone intrusion that injured Romanian civilians overnight into Friday, calling it a direct consequence of Russia’s illegal war of aggression. According to the Romanian Ministry of Defense, the…
“I felt like an eight-year-old when speaking Danish”: Coaches say imposter syndrome disproportionately affects internationals
Published: May 29, 2026 12:09
Language barriers, cultural differences and workplace isolation can deepen self-doubt among internationals, coaches say, even when experience and qualifications are strong.
Great Belt Bridge work to affect traffic next week
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-29/news/round-up/great-belt-bridge-work-to-affect-traffic-next-week/
Published: May 29, 2026 09:55
From Monday to Thursday next week, maintenance work will be carried out on the Great Belt Bridge, according to a press release from Sund & Bælt. During the evening and night hours, from 19:00 to 05:45, traffic will run in both directions on one side of the…
Roadworks on Amager to continue until summer break
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-29/news/round-up/roadworks-on-amager-to-continue-until-summer-break/
Published: May 29, 2026 09:55
Several major roadworks are causing traffic challenges on Amager in the coming weeks, according to Copenhagen Municipality. This is mainly due to two projects: the establishment of new high-voltage connections across Amager and an expansion of the Øresund…
New government talks continue Friday
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-29/news/round-up/new-government-talks-continue-friday/
Published: May 29, 2026 09:55
Negotiations for a new government continue Friday at Marienborg. On Thursday, the Social Democrats, SF (People’s Socilist Party), De Radikale Venstre (the Social Liberals), and the Moderates negotiated for over five hours until shortly after midnight.…
Danish defense firm profits from war and global unrest
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-29/news/round-up/danish-defense-firm-profits-from-war-and-global-unrest/
Published: May 29, 2026 09:55
Recent geopolitical tensions and war have positively impacted the financial results of the Danish defense company Terma. According to its financial report published Friday, Terma’s organic revenue grew by 16 percent to DKK 3.4 billion in the 2025/26…
NATO condemns Russian recklessness after Romania drone
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-29/global/nato-condemns-russian-recklessness-after-romania-drone/
Published: May 29, 2026 09:55
NATO has condemned “Russia’s recklessness” after a drone crashed into an apartment complex in the Romanian city of Galati on Friday night. According to the Romanian Ministry of Defense, the drone was Russian. The crash caused a fire on the roof, and two…
Strike called off for 10,000 Norwegian municipal staff
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-29/global/strike-called-off-for-10000-norwegian-municipal-staff/
Published: May 29, 2026 09:55
An agreement reached shortly after the deadline on Friday night has partially averted a widespread public sector strike in Norway, which could have involved 15,000 employees. In the municipalities, an agreement was reached for approximately 10,000…
SPONSORED CONTENT: Trade Balances are not Static: China-EU Cooperation is Driven by Mutual Benefit
Published: May 29, 2026 07:40
In conversations with friends from the Danish business community, I am often asked about the ‘trade balance between China and the EU’. Some have pointed out that last year China’s trade surplus in goods with the EU stood at nearly USD 300 billion, and…
Vance: No US-Iran deal yet
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-29/global/vance-no-us-iran-deal-yet/
Published: May 29, 2026 05:01
US Vice President J.D. Vance stated that the US is “not there yet” with Iran, but the parties are very close to an agreement. Axios reported that the two nations agreed on a deal to extend their ceasefire and begin negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program,…
Romania turns to NATO after drone hits apartment block
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-29/global/romania-turns-to-nato-after-drone-hits-apartment-block/
Published: May 29, 2026 05:01
Romania has notified NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte after a Russian drone crashed into an apartment complex in the border town of Galați, near Ukraine, on Friday night. The Romanian Ministry of Defense called the incident “a serious and irresponsible…
US labels Brazil’s two largest gangs as terror groups
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-29/global/us-labels-brazils-two-largest-gangs-as-terror-groups/
Published: May 29, 2026 05:00
The US has designated Brazil’s two largest criminal gangs, Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (CV), as terrorist organizations despite opposition from Brazil. According to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, their influence and illegal…
WHO chief: We can stop Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-29/global/who-chief-we-can-stop-ebola-outbreak-in-dr-congo/
Published: May 29, 2026 05:00
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is suspected to have killed over 200 people, can be stopped. This was stated by the head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Thursday evening in the capital,…
Danish healthcare staff to help Greenland in rotation
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-29/news/round-up/danish-healthcare-staff-to-help-greenland-in-rotation/
Published: May 29, 2026 04:40
The Greenlandic government, Naalakkersuisut, and Danish Regions have agreed on a relay scheme, where Danish hospitals will cover full-time positions in the Greenlandic Healthcare Service. Under the voluntary scheme, Danish hospital staff will take turns…
Tech ambassador resigns in two weeks – replacement unclear
Published: May 29, 2026 04:40
Denmark’s tech ambassador, Anne Marie Engtoft Meldgaard, is stepping down after six years in the role, as her contract with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ends in two weeks. Denmark was the first country to establish the post of tech ambassador in 2017,…
Faroese Member of Parliament: We can be decisive
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-29/news/round-up/faroese-member-of-parliament-we-can-be-decisive/
Published: May 29, 2026 04:39
During government negotiations on Thursday, the four North Atlantic MPs met individually with royal investigator Mette Frederiksen. Faroese MP Sjurdur Skaale noted his mandate could become decisive if other parties drop out, though he does not currently…
Radicals expect government talks to continue Friday
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-29/news/round-up/radicals-expect-government-talks-to-continue-friday/
Published: May 29, 2026 04:39
The Social Liberal Party leader, Martin Lidegaard, expects government negotiations to resume on Friday. He stated this shortly after midnight on Friday night, when he left the negotiations at Marienborg. Mette Frederiksen (The Social Democrats) is…
Danske Bank in new savings round: 199 cut in Denmark
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-29/news/round-up/danske-bank-in-new-savings-round-199-cut-in-denmark/
Published: May 29, 2026 04:39
Danske Bank has once again cut 262 positions across Denmark and other countries, with 199 of these affecting employees in Denmark. This comes just three months after the bank announced it would eliminate 420 positions. According to Danske Bank, investments…
Microsoft to appoint new country manager in Denmark
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-29/news/round-up/microsoft-to-appoint-new-country-manager-in-denmark/
Published: May 29, 2026 04:39
Mette Kaagaard, who has been the country manager for Microsoft in Denmark and Iceland for three and a half years, is stepping down next week. In a LinkedIn post, she shared that June 4th will be her last day. According to IT Watch, Mervi Airaksinen will…
EU approves Arla’s major merger with German and Dutch group
Published: May 29, 2026 04:38
On Thursday, the EU Commission approved the merger of the dairy company Arla Foods with the German company DMK and the Dutch cooperative DOC. According to the EU, the merger will “not significantly” reduce competition for purchasing raw milk and dairy…
“You’re going to find something you won’t find somewhere else”: the international vision behind the viral Kani Bakery
Published: May 29, 2026 03:00
Four months after opening on Vesterbrogade, Kani Bakery has already become one of Copenhagen’s most talked-about spots. Led by Aryan Jafri, whose international background shapes both the bakery’s identity and menu, the space has built a strong following…
266 Danske Bank employees fired in new cuts: 199 laid off in Denmark
Published: May 28, 2026 14:00
Danske Bank has once again cut a number of positions in Denmark and other countries where the group operates. According to a press release, 262 positions are being eliminated, 199 of which affect employees in Denmark. The bank states that investments in…
Danish health staff to help Greenland cover full-time hospital positions
Published: May 28, 2026 13:58
The Greenlandic government, Naalakkersuisut, and Danish Regions have agreed on a relay scheme under which Danish hospitals will cover full-time positions in the Greenlandic Health Service. Danish hospital employees will take turns working in Greenland to…
EU Commission is discussing tariffs on Chinese goods
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-28/news/round-up/eu-commission-is-discussing-tariffs-on-chinese-goods/
Published: May 28, 2026 13:57
The EU wants to protect sectors such as chemicals, metals, and green technology from “unfair competition” from China, according to EU Commissioner for Industry Stéphane Séjourné. The EU intends to increase import quotas and tariffs to achieve a “real…
Humpback whale Timmy to be salvaged and autopsied on Anholt
Published: May 28, 2026 13:57
The humpback whale Timmy, which stranded at the Kattegat island Anholt in May, will be pulled onto land and autopsied on the island. Previous attempts to move the whale to Grenaa harbor failed due to weather conditions. Timmy previously stranded on the…
Immigrants are stuck at the bottom of Denmark’s wage ladder and earn less than Danes at nearly every income level
Published: May 28, 2026 12:00
A new Danish report shows that foreign workers are heavily overrepresented in the country’s lowest-paid jobs while their presence drops sharply as wages rise.
9 adults, 2 kids killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-28/global/9-adults-2-kids-killed-in-israeli-strikes-in-lebanon/
Published: May 28, 2026 10:59
On Thursday, Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon killed 11 people, including two children, and injured 21 others, according to Lebanon’s Ministry of Health. One attack hit a building in Sidon, killing five people and injuring 21. Another attack on a car in…
EU Commission fines Temu heavily for unsafe products
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-28/global/eu-commission-fines-temu-heavily-for-unsafe-products/
Published: May 28, 2026 10:58
The EU Commission has fined Temu 200 million euros for violating the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). EU Commissioner Henna Virkkunen stated that the marketplace failed to sufficiently risk-assess products, exposing consumers to illegal goods. A mystery…
Ukraine’s parliament greenlights 90 billion Euro EU loan
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-28/global/ukraines-parliament-greenlights-90-billion-euro-eu-loan/
Published: May 28, 2026 10:58
On Thursday, a majority in Ukraine’s parliament ratified a 90-billion-euro loan agreement with the EU, with 298 members voting in favor. The loan, approved by EU countries on April 23, will fund Ukraine’s continued war effort against Russia and keep…
Forecast: Massive Arctic temperature rises by 2030
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-28/global/forecast-massive-arctic-temperature-rises-by-2030/
Published: May 28, 2026 10:58
Over the next five years, winter temperatures in the Arctic are expected to rise more than three times as much as in the rest of the world, according to a report by the World Meteorological Organization and the Met Office. Temperatures in the northernmost…
Police get new badges: No names, clear ID numbers
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-28/news/round-up/police-get-new-badges-no-names-clear-id-numbers/
Published: May 28, 2026 10:00
According to National Police Commissioner Thorkild Fogde, the police are getting a new ID badge to identify themselves. It strengthens legal certainty for citizens and protects officers from harassment and persecution, such as on social media. The biggest…
Physical Rejsekort to close on Funen and in Jutland today
Published: May 28, 2026 09:59
Thursday is the last day the physical Rejsekort can be used in Jutland and on Funen, as it is being replaced by the Rejsekort app and the physical basiskort. However, the physical Rejsekort can still be used on Zealand, Lolland, Falster, and Møn until June…
Six festivals taking over Copenhagen these days: A weekend guide
Published: May 28, 2026 09:58
Six festivals will take place in Copenhagen this weekend, focusing on science, theater, books, culture, beer and food. With some careful planning, you can fill the next few days with a very interesting schedule of events.
Nationalbank opens online registration as queues grow ahead of banknote deadline
Published: May 28, 2026 09:58
Danmarks Nationalbank announced Thursday that citizens will be able to register claims online for banknotes that become worthless after May 31, 2026, following long queues at deposit points, particularly at Nørreport Station in Copenhagen. From Friday at…
Vestas consolidates West Jutland production in Lem
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-28/news/round-up/vestas-consolidates-west-jutland-production-in-lem/
Published: May 28, 2026 09:57
Vestas is consolidating its production from two factories in West Jutland, located in Ringkøbing and Lem respectively, into a single location in Lem. The wind turbine manufacturer is investing around 110 million DKK in the Lem facilities, where 370…
Danish Originals, S11E7: Ilya Katsnelson
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-28/podcast/danish-originals-s11e7-ilya-katsnelson/
Published: May 28, 2026 06:52
Danish American businessman and startup investor Ilya Katnelson recalls arriving in the US as a refugee at the age of ten, his formative years in Wisconsin, and moving to Denmark, later surviving a German maximum security jail when the Russian state issued…
Iran reports counterattack on US military base
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-28/news/round-up/iran-reports-counterattack-on-us-military-base/
Published: May 28, 2026 05:04
Early Thursday morning, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard attacked a US military base in retaliation for a US attack on the port city of Bandar Abbas near the Strait of Hormuz. The Guard did not specify which base was targeted but warned that further “aggression”…
IDF reports one soldier killed and two injured in northern Israel
Published: May 28, 2026 05:04
One Israeli soldier was killed and two were injured following an operation in northern Israel, bringing the total number of Israeli soldiers killed since early March to 25. Additionally, air alarms sounded in northern Israel due to hostile aircraft.…
Zelenskyy submits bill to approve EU loan agreement
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-28/news/round-up/zelenskyy-submits-bill-to-approve-eu-loan-agreement/
Published: May 28, 2026 05:04
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a bill to ratify a loan agreement between Ukraine and the EU. The bill establishes a framework to secure up to 90 billion euros in financing, which EU countries adopted on April 23. The funds will…
Black billions were sent through Danske Bank
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-28/news/round-up/black-billions-were-sent-through-danske-bank/
Published: May 28, 2026 04:42
On Wednesday, the Eastern High Court ruled in a case concerning the laundering of DKK 29 billion through Danske Bank’s Estonian branch. Between 2007 and 2015, foreign customers sent the equivalent of DKK 1,500 billion through the branch. Police charged…
SVM government rushed laws despite contrary promises
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-28/news/round-up/svm-government-rushed-laws-despite-contrary-promises/
Published: May 28, 2026 04:42
According to the private think tank Institut for Reguleringsstudier, the SVM government failed to live up to its main rule of ensuring proper consultation deadlines. One-third of bills and executive orders had a consultation deadline shorter than four…
Key parties called to new government formation talks
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-28/news/round-up/key-parties-called-to-new-government-formation-talks/
Published: May 28, 2026 04:42
The Social Democrats have called several parties for new government negotiations on Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesday, the Red-Green Alliance and the Alternative are invited individually. On Thursday, The Socialist People’s Party, the Social Liberals…
Danish Airbnb hosts owe the tax agency millions
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-28/news/round-up/danish-airbnb-hosts-owe-the-tax-agency-millions-2/
Published: May 28, 2026 04:42
According to the media outlet Byrummonitor, based on access to documents, the Danish Tax Agency has collected 32.8 million kroner from Airbnb hosts who did not pay the taxes they owed. Last year, the agency carried out 2,406 audits of selected Airbnb…
SAS drops seasonal Nuuk route due to high fuel prices
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-28/news/round-up/sas-drops-seasonal-nuuk-route-due-to-high-fuel-prices/
Published: May 28, 2026 04:42
The airline SAS will not fly between Nuuk and Copenhagen for the rest of 2026, reports trade media Check-in.dk. SAS’s communications director, Alexandra Lindgren Kaoukji, confirmed that the seasonal route will not start this year due to fuel prices and…
Flying Tiger chain to be taken over by British firm
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-28/news/round-up/flying-tiger-chain-to-be-taken-over-by-british-firm/
Published: May 28, 2026 04:41
The retail chain Flying Tiger Copenhagen has entered into an agreement to be acquired by the English retail investor Modella Capital. The chain, which consists of 1,100 stores across 44 countries, announced this in a press release on Wednesday. The…
The emotional reality of relocation nobody talks about
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-28/opinion/the-emotional-reality-of-relocation-nobody-talks-about/
Published: May 28, 2026 03:00
There is a particular kind of loneliness that can emerge when a person moves abroad and slowly realises that the version of themselves they once knew does not automatically travel with them, writes Shreya Talpady.
Danish Airbnb hosts owe the Tax Agency millions
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-27/news/round-up/danish-airbnb-hosts-owe-the-tax-agency-millions/
Published: May 27, 2026 14:00
The Danish Tax Agency has collected 32.8 million DKK from Airbnb hosts who did not pay the tax they owed, according to the media outlet Byrummonitor, based on an access to documents request. Last year, the agency conducted 2,406 audits of selected Airbnb…
Danish retail chain Flying Tiger to be acquired by British investor
Published: May 27, 2026 13:59
The retail chain Flying Tiger Copenhagen has entered into an agreement to be acquired by the British retail investor Modella Capital, the chain announced on Wednesday. Flying Tiger Copenhagen, which consists of 1,100 stores across 44 countries, did not…
State-owned Energinet extends pause on new grid connections
Published: May 27, 2026 13:58
Large projects wishing to connect to the electricity grid risk waiting up to ten years. This was announced in a press release by the state-owned company Energinet, which operates and develops the grid. The delay is due to a large increase in electricity…
Self-proclaimed pedophile hunters convicted of assaults
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-27/news/round-up/self-proclaimed-pedophile-hunters-convicted-of-assaults/
Published: May 27, 2026 13:57
On Wednesday, the Court in Glostrup sentenced six members of a vigilante group called “Pedo Hunting Denmark.” The court found it proven that the group arranged ten assaults involving severe, humiliating violence, which was filmed and shared on social…
Who can get a spot in Copenhagen’s English-language public childcare groups?
Published: May 27, 2026 13:48
Finding daycare is one of the many practical challenges for international families moving to Denmark. While fully English-language childcare remains rare nationwide, Copenhagen Municipality operates a small number of them for temporary international…
Train company Lokaltog extends emergency timetable after accident
Published: May 27, 2026 10:00
Following a serious collision between two trains at Kagerup in April, local train company Lokaltog’s lines will be affected by an emergency timetable with fewer departures until June 28. This extension aims to ensure stable and predictable operations with…
Every fifth newly registered car in the EU is electric – Denmark leads with highest share
Published: May 27, 2026 09:59
According to the industry organization Mobility Denmark, one in five newly registered cars in the EU in April is electric, with 200,117 out of 972,314 new passenger cars running on electricity. Denmark continues to lead the EU with the highest electric…
A Danish football lineage ends – long-time national team goalie Kapser Schmeichel retires
Published: May 27, 2026 09:58
Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, son of Danish football legend Peter Schmeichel, has decided to end his career. The long-time national team goalkeeper announced this in an interview with TV 2 Sport. His career will officially end when his contract with…
Denmark’s previous government rushed laws despite promises not to
Published: May 27, 2026 09:57
According to the think tank Institute for Regulatory Studies, the SVM (Socialdemokratiet, Moderaterne, Venstre) government failed to meet its own main rule of ensuring proper consultation periods. Its assessment shows that one-third of all bills and…
How a science festival became one of the most popular in Copenhagen – also because it is held in English: “We treated scientists like rock stars”
Published: May 27, 2026 09:55
We interviewed Svante Lindeburg, the director of the science festival that in a few days will bring thousands of people to Frederiksberg. It is one of internationals’ favorite festivals, also because many events are held in English. But it is popular…
What are you doing in Denmark? Understanding why internationals leave Denmark
Published: May 27, 2026 06:58
Denmark says it needs international talent, but does the experience of living and working here actually reflect that reality?
Women and children reported killed in Israeli attacks in Lebanon
Published: May 27, 2026 05:39
On Tuesday, Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon killed 31 people, including at least four children and three women, and injured around 40, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to…
Musk’s SpaceX wins billion-dollar US military contract
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-27/news/round-up/musks-spacex-wins-billion-dollar-us-military-contract/
Published: May 27, 2026 05:39
The U.S. Space Force has awarded Elon Musk’s SpaceX a $2.29 billion contract to build a satellite communication network designed to connect military sensors and weapon platforms worldwide. Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin has received a $188 million…
Trump builds MMA cage at White House for birthday bout
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-27/news/round-up/trump-builds-mma-cage-at-white-house-for-birthday-bout/
Published: May 27, 2026 05:39
A large martial arts arena is being built on the lawn in front of the White House to host UFC fights on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday on June 14. Named “UFC Freedom 250,” the event refers to the United States’ 250th anniversary. According to…
Biden goes to court to block release of audio tapes
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-27/news/round-up/biden-goes-to-court-to-block-release-of-audio-tapes/
Published: May 27, 2026 05:38
Former US President Joe Biden has sued the US Department of Justice to prevent the release of audio recordings and transcripts of private conversations from the creation of his 2017 memoir. Filed in a Washington D.C. federal court, the lawsuit seeks a…
Central bank sees rising housing market warning signs
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-27/news/round-up/central-bank-sees-rising-housing-market-warning-signs/
Published: May 27, 2026 04:36
According to a semi-annual analysis from Nationalbanken, housing prices in Copenhagen are rising at a worrying pace, despite buyers generally appearing robust. In the fourth quarter of last year, condominium prices in Copenhagen Municipality were 25…
Economic advisers warn against temporary fuel tax cuts
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-27/news/round-up/economic-advisers-warn-against-temporary-fuel-tax-cuts/
Published: May 27, 2026 04:36
The chairmanship of the Economic Councils advises against temporary fuel tax cuts, warning they could increase oil demand during a shortage. Chairman Carl-Johan Dalgaard suggests that such reliefs are unfortunate tools that do not target those with the…
Wise Men see risk of inflation over four procent in 2027
Published: May 27, 2026 04:36
The Danish economy is currently strong with high employment, but the war in the Middle East creates uncertainty. According to a new report by the chairmanship of the Economic Councils, if the war ends soon and the Strait of Hormuz reopens, Denmark faces a…
Newly elected Mads Strange is LA political spokesperson
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-27/news/round-up/newly-elected-mads-strange-is-la-political-spokesperson/
Published: May 27, 2026 04:36
Mads Strange has been temporarily appointed as the political spokesperson for the Liberal Alliance, according to a press release from the party. Strange will hold the position while the current spokesperson, Sólbjørg Jakobsen, is on maternity leave…
Løkke wants fewer ministers in a new government
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-27/news/round-up/lokke-wants-fewer-ministers-in-a-new-government/
Published: May 27, 2026 04:36
Lars Løkke Rasmussen, the chairman of the Moderates and acting Foreign Minister, wants fewer ministers in a future government. The current acting government, consisting of the Social Democrats, The Liberal Party, and the Moderates, has 25 ministerial…
King Frederik visits Queen Margrethe at Rigshospitalet
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-27/news/round-up/king-frederik-visits-queen-margrethe-at-rigshospitalet/
Published: May 27, 2026 04:36
On Tuesday afternoon, King Frederik visited his mother, Queen Margrethe, at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, which the Royal House confirmed. On Monday, the Royal House announced that the Queen had been hospitalized for treatment after a CT scan revealed a…
King Frederik celebrated on the balcony without his eldest children and his mother
Published: May 27, 2026 04:36
King Frederik was accompanied by Queen Mary and their 15-year-old twins, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, on the balcony of Frederik VIII’s Palace at Amalienborg to celebrate his 58th birthday. His eldest children, Crown Prince Christian and Princess…
“We moved here because I was looking for a studio space”: How an international artist accidentally created one of Copenhagen’s most interesting cafés
Published: May 27, 2026 03:00
An artist searching for studio space never intended to open one of Copenhagen’s most distinctive cafés. But after moving from Berlin to Copenhagen in 2022, she transformed an old corner space into a café, gallery and creative hub
4 in 5 Danes see climate change as a serious threat
Published: May 26, 2026 14:00
According to an analysis by the Climate Council, Danes largely view ongoing climate change as a threat to the world’s future. In a November 2025 survey of over 1,500 respondents, 84 percent agreed that climate change is a serious threat, while 61 percent…
Economic Council chairmen see risk of inflation over 4 percent in 2027
Published: May 26, 2026 13:59
According to a new report from the chairmanship of the Economic Council, the Danish economy is in a strong position with high employment, but the war in the Middle East creates uncertainty about future prospects. If the war ends in the near future and the…
Billund Airport quintupled its profit in 2025
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-26/news/round-up/billund-airport-quintupled-its-profit-in-2025/
Published: May 26, 2026 13:58
According to its annual report released on Tuesday, Billund Airport finished 2025 with growing revenue and a significant improvement in profit. Last year, the airport had a revenue of 986 million DKK, compared to 954 million DKK the previous year. The…
Moderaterne leader Lars Løkke wants fewer ministers in a new government
Published: May 26, 2026 13:57
According to the chairman of the Moderates and acting Foreign Minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, there should be fewer ministers in a coming government. The current acting government, consisting of the Social Democrats, Venstre, and the Moderates, has 25…
The struggle in the job market continues to get worse – job vacancies in Denmark fall to lowest level since pandemic years
Published: May 26, 2026 13:56
Vacancies in several industries continue to decline as Denmark’s labor market records its lowest number of open positions since the pandemic years.
Iran accuses US of gross ceasefire violation
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-26/global/iran-accuses-us-of-gross-ceasefire-violation/
Published: May 26, 2026 12:18
In a statement published on Tuesday, Iran’s foreign ministry called US attacks in the Hormozgan province in southern Iran a “gross violation” of the ceasefire over the last 48 hours. The US previously confirmed that it carried out attacks in southern Iran…
Several killed as train hits school bus in Belgium
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-26/global/several-killed-as-train-hits-school-bus-in-belgium/
Published: May 26, 2026 12:18
On Tuesday morning, a school minibus was hit by a train at a level crossing in Buggenhout, Belgium, near Brussels. According to Belgian Transport Minister Jean-Luc Crucke, four people lost their lives in the accident: two teenagers, the bus driver, and an…
The EU is heading into a clash over its next budget
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-26/global/the-eu-is-heading-into-a-clash-over-its-next-budget/
Published: May 26, 2026 12:18
The EU is heading into a clash over its next budget. A group of EU countries, led by Sweden and backed by Germany and France, has teamed up to reduce spending in the upcoming budget. These frugal countries, which are net contributors, want to lower the…
Denmark wants Ukraine in EU despite Merz’s proposal
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-26/global/denmark-wants-ukraine-in-eu-despite-merzs-proposal/
Published: May 26, 2026 12:18
Denmark maintains that Ukraine must fully join the EU, a position unaffected by a proposal from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Merz suggested offering Ukraine a new special status as an “associated member” without voting rights, pointing to obstacles…
Switch failure causes fewer trains on Zealand
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-26/news/round-up/switch-failure-causes-fewer-trains-on-zealand/
Published: May 26, 2026 10:00
On Tuesday, fewer trains are running between Næstved and Copenhagen Central Station via Ringsted and Køge, with longer travel times across Zealand. This is due to a switch fault between Copenhagen Central Station and Copenhagen South, meaning trains can…
National Bank sees heightened housing market risks
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-26/news/round-up/national-bank-sees-heightened-housing-market-risks/
Published: May 26, 2026 09:59
Although home buyers generally appear robust, housing prices in Copenhagen are rising at a pace that causes concern, Nationalbanken concludes in a semi-annual analysis. Central bank governor Ulrik Nødgaard points out that when prices rise so significantly…
The King celebrates his birthday with sore legs today
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-26/news/round-up/the-king-celebrates-his-birthday-with-sore-legs-today/
Published: May 26, 2026 09:58
King Frederik turns 58 on Tuesday. His birthday follows Monday’s Royal Run, where he ran over 16 kilometers across Randers, Middelfart, and Copenhagen. Although he has no official duties today, the King and his family will appear on the balcony at…
Funding secures new and updated Danish artist lexicon
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-26/news/round-up/funding-secures-new-and-updated-danish-artist-lexicon/
Published: May 26, 2026 09:57
Lex – Denmark’s National Encyclopedia will create a new, freely accessible artist encyclopedia integrated into lex.dk. With support from the Ny Carlsberg Foundation, the project will digitize and update about 8,000 biographies from Weilbach’s Artist…
Expert Insights: The Danish coverletter – sometimes English will do!
Published: May 26, 2026 09:52
Danish cover letters (ansøgninger) and CVs focus heavily on very concrete results, personality, and why you are a cultural fit for the specific company, writes David Zepernick,
Netanyahu orders intensified strikes in Lebanon
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-26/news/round-up/netanyahu-orders-intensified-strikes-in-lebanon/
Published: May 26, 2026 05:04
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to intensify attacks in Lebanon to “crush” Hezbollah, which he accuses of drone attacks on Israeli soldiers. Despite a ceasefire that began on April 17, hostilities have continued. On…
US military carries out strikes in southern Iran
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-26/news/round-up/us-military-carries-out-strikes-in-southern-iran/
Published: May 26, 2026 05:04
On Monday, US forces conducted defensive attacks in southern Iran against rocket launchers and ships attempting to lay mines to protect soldiers from Iranian threats. US Central Command stated it continues to defend its forces while exercising restraint…
Rubio still believes in Iran deal despite US strikes
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-26/news/round-up/rubio-still-believes-in-iran-deal-despite-us-strikes/
Published: May 26, 2026 05:03
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio believes that an agreement with Iran is still possible despite new US attacks in southern Iran. The attacks targeted rocket launchers and ships while Iranian negotiators, including chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher…
Venezuela prison chief dismissed after torture claims
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-26/news/round-up/venezuela-prison-chief-dismissed-after-torture-claims/
Published: May 26, 2026 05:03
On Sunday, hundreds of inmates took control of the Barinas prison in western Venezuela, protesting on the roof and demanding the dismissal of director Elvis Macuare Guerrero. Inmates and the NGO Venezuelan Prison Observatory (OVP) accused him of ordering…
9th grade exam grades raises concern
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-26/news/round-up/9th-grade-exam-grades-raises-concern/
Published: May 26, 2026 04:46
A study by Dansk Erhverv shows that from 2019 to 2025, the share of 9th-grade students receiving bottom grades in compulsory exit exams has increased, while the share receiving top grades has decreased. The trend is worst in Danish and mathematics. In the…
Queen Margrethe admitted to Rigshospitalet again
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-26/news/round-up/queen-margrethe-admitted-to-rigshospitalet-again/
Published: May 26, 2026 04:46
Queen Margrethe has been hospitalized at Rigshospitalet for treatment after a CT scan revealed a large hematoma in her hip region, caused by an earlier fall. The royal house announced on Monday that she is expected to remain hospitalized for several days,…
200,000 pensioners are owed around 880 million kroner
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-26/news/round-up/200000-pensioners-are-owed-around-880-million-kroner/
Published: May 26, 2026 04:46
Over the next three weeks, 1.1 million Danish pensioners will receive their annual pension statements. Nearly 200,000 pensioners were underpaid last year, and ATP expects to refund them about 880 million kroner. Meanwhile, 230,000 pensioners were overpaid,…
Four-party coalition meets for new Marienborg talks
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-26/news/round-up/four-party-coalition-meets-for-new-marienborg-talks/
Published: May 26, 2026 04:46
Government negotiations resumed at Marienborg on Monday morning. Acting Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is currently trying to form a center-left government consisting of the Social Democrats, The Socialist People’s Party, The Social Liberal Party, and…
Knud Brix leaves Ekstra Bladet for DR job in Africa
Published: May 26, 2026 04:45
Knud Brix is stepping down as editor-in-chief of Ekstra Bladet to become DR’s new Africa correspondent. Brix will continue at Ekstra Bladet until December or until a replacement is found, before starting his new role based in Nairobi, Kenya, on January…
EU regulator recommends approval of Wegovy pill
Published: May 26, 2026 04:45
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommends extending the approval of Wegovy to its pill version, with final approval pending from the EU Commission. The prescription-only pill is an alternative to the injection version, which is already approved in the…
Ferrari’s first electric car costs over four million kroner
Published: May 26, 2026 04:45
Ferrari has unveiled its long-awaited first electric car, named Luce. Presented on Monday in Rome, the four-door, five-seat model costs 550,000 euros, with deliveries starting in the fourth quarter of this year. Developed in cooperation with former Apple…
“You already have everything you need”: interview with Thomas Dambo opening his first museum exhibition
Published: May 26, 2026 03:00
Danish artist Thomas Dambo is trying to make people rethink the way they consume. After building nearly 200 gigantic trolls in Denmark and all over the world, he’s opening his first exhibition in a museum. The Copenhagen Post interviewed him
Løkke: Mette Frederiksen will probably be PM now
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-23/news/round-up/lokke-mette-frederiksen-will-probably-be-pm-now/
Published: May 23, 2026 06:07
On Friday, the leader of the Moderates, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, withdrew his support for a blue minority government, paving the way for a Social Democratic-led government. “We will go to the king and point to Mette Frederiksen,” Rasmussen said, stating she…
Trump again shares photo with greeting to Greenland
https://cphpost.dk/2026-05-23/news/round-up/trump-again-shares-photo-with-greeting-to-greenland/
Published: May 23, 2026 06:02
US President Donald Trump has once again focused on Greenland by sharing a photo on his social media platform, Truth Social, looking over the town of Tasiilaq with the text “Hej Grønland”. The post follows a Greenland visit by his special envoy, Jeff…
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