Plus, NATO inaugurates its quantum technology centre in Copenhagen – a “crucial step” in the advanced global weapons race, and the Koran-law faces more criticism.
Plus, NATO inaugurates its quantum technology centre in Copenhagen – a “crucial step” in the advanced global weapons race, and the Koran-law faces more criticism.
Princess Isabella of Denmark will celebrate her 18th birthday with official events in Aarhus and Copenhagen.
A lottery will be a key part of the celebrations for Princess Isabella’s 18th birthday. Young people have the chance to win tickets to attend special events in Aarhus and Copenhagen.
For the Aarhus event on April 11, the city sent out 11,006 invitations to young people between the ages of 17 and 19. These individuals can sign up for a chance to be part of the celebration at Aarhus City Hall. After signing up, 50 winners will be randomly chosen to attend the event, with a companion. The lottery is aimed at including local youth and giving them the chance to experience this special event.
For the Copenhagen event on April 15, over 1,000 young people between 17 and 24 years old from across Denmark will have the opportunity to win tickets to attend the birthday performance at the Royal Danish Theatre. Similar to the Aarhus event, the lottery will allow young people from across the Kingdom to take part in this memorable celebration.
To enter the lottery, people can sign up through the Royal Danish Theatre’s website for the Copenhagen event, while those in Aarhus can enter the lottery after receiving their invitations. The winners will be notified around the end of March.
This article was written by high school students from IIS Baronio in Italy, under the supervision of a Copenhagen Post journalist, to verify the accuracy of the news.
23-year old British Jack Draper proved too strong, as Holger Rune lost the biggest final of his career so far.
The Dane was quickly down 0 – 4 in the first set, and was pressed backwards on the court from the strong Brit, before losing the first set 6-2.
The second set started equally bad for the Dane, and he was down 0-2 before finding his feet. Draper broke Runes’ serve again to 5-2 and any Danish hopes for a comeback faded fast.
Draper closed the match with a 6-2, 6-2 overall win, after a promising performance.
“It was a difficult day for me, but I would like to congratulate Jack (Draper, ed.). What a tournament you have played over the past two weeks,” said Rune afterwards.
After a difficult start to 2025 – and after not having been in a final like this for over two years – it was mostly thanks that were handed out during the official interview after the match.
“Thanks to my team, we are doing well, so let’s keep chasing more and pushing the limits. It is not nice to lose, but that is life sometimes,” said Rune.
Holger Rune moves up one place in the world rankings to number 12 and will head to Miami to another Masters 1000 tournament starting later this week.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has expressed skepticism about the implementation of a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine.Speaking after arriving at the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, he noted that Vladimir Putin has yet to present his demands for a ceasefire.“One can hope for a ceasefire. Personally, I am not particularly […]
On March 24, all taxpayers can see their annual statement from the Danish Tax Agency for 2024.But that day is also an opportunity for IT criminals to commit fraud, writes the Danish Association of Engineers, IDA, in a press release.The fraudsters use events where people’s guard are down and where there is something they would […]
The coming week will be dry, sunny and gradually warmer every day, says meteorologist on duty at the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) Martin Lindberg to Ritzau“It will be a week of dry weather. Until Friday it will stay dry, and there will be longer periods of sun. It will be a sunny week, but the […]
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on European countries to shift their defense spending from U.S. to European manufacturers. “My intention is to go and convince European states that have become accustomed to buying American,” Macron said in an interview with Nice-Matin and Le Parisien.He specifically urged countries purchasing U.S. Patriot missile systems to consider […]
In a shift in international diplomacy, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reached out to Denmark to ask whether the country can supply more eggs as the United States faces an ongoing shortage. Jørgen Nyberg Larsen, sector manager at the Danish Eggs industry organization, confirmed the request to Foodwatch and TV 2. “We have been […]
Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen (M) dismissed Donald Trump’s comments on Greenland, emphasizing yet again that Greenland cannot be annexed by another country. Speaking to the press, Løkke stated that NATO fully supports Denmark and reaffirmed that annexing an allied or any other country is against international law.He responded to Trump’s claim that Greenland’s recent […]
The Danish Dictionary (Det Danske Ordbog) has recently expanded its vocabularly, including the Arabic expression inshallah, meaning “if God wills.”Other additions include Deepfake, OMG, MeToo, Icebreaker and Ægreserve (Egg reserve).However, not everyone welcomes these changes.Mai Mercado (K) critisized the inclusion of inshallah, arguing it is an unnecessary addition to the present multiculturalism.“Danish is a rich […]
A huge investment package in Germany and massive investments in defense could boost growth in Europe. The opposite goes for the US. Here, Trump’s tariff wars are creating turbulence in the US stock market and increasing the risk of a recession in the US, DR reports.PensionDanmark has moved investments worth 14 billion DKK from the […]
Since 2012, one in five retail stores in Denmark has disappeared.This is shown by an analysis from SME Denmark, which represents small and medium-sized enterprises, Ritzau reports.During the same period, the corona pandemic hit, which was hard on the retail trade.Only a few municipalities have experienced growth in the number of stores, while the vast […]
After the surprising election, in which the social liberal party Demokraatit became the largest party, it is time for government negotiations in Greenland.And it will take time, is the general assessment among pundits.Political journalists and commentators expect that the most likely government coalition will be formed by Demokraatit and the previous government party IA.“The absolute […]
Norwegian Airlines will open a new route between Billund and London Gatwick, according to Danish media outlet TV2. The Norwegian low-cost airline will also expand its routes between Billund and Alicante and Malaga.
The company is taking advantage of Ryanair’s decision to close all routes to and from the Danish city, home to Legoland, as a retaliation against the Danish government’s plane tax. However, this has created numerous commercial opportunities for other airlines, which are now capitalizing on the situation.
Denmark’s deposit system has reached a new record in efficiency, with 99.7% of deposited bottles and cans being recycled into new ones, according to the latest annual report from Dansk Retursystem. This is an improvement of nearly four percentage points compared to the previous year.“We are proud to operate a world-class deposit system in Denmark. […]
Starting June 6, SAS will restart flights to Beirut, offering up to five weekly departures from Copenhagen and Stockholm. The airline had suspended services to the Lebanese capital in October 2023, but with improving conditions in the region, the routes are set to return this summer.
The flights will include three weekly departures from Copenhagen and two from Stockholm, operated by Airbus A320neo aircraft.
“We know that many of our customers have been looking forward to the return of our Beirut flights. These routes are particularly important for those traveling to see family and friends, and we are delighted to once again offer a direct and convenient connection,” says Henrik Winell, Vice President Network at SAS.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen acknowledged the result, stating: “Election Day in Greenland yesterday was a joyful day and a celebration of democracy. I would like to congratulate Demokraatit on a very good election.” She added that “We (the Danish government) will await the results of the negotiations that will now take place in Greenland. […]
The City of Copenhagen has taken a step toward redeveloping the historic Svanemølleværket and its surrounding area. A new proposal is in the works to turn the former power plant into a hub for culture, business, and green energy solutions.The project includes plans to house Denmark’s Technical Museum inside the red-brick building, preserving its industrial […]
Yesterday, Mette Frederiksen met with Giorgia Meloni. Despite the two prime ministers being on opposite political sides (Giorgia Meloni leads the right-wing Italian government), the two have shown agreement on several points.It’s Mette F. who writes it on Facebook:“Safety and security in Europe also mean that we need to have control over our external borders. […]
The Copenhagen municipality has released what the proposal for a new bridge to be built between Enghave Brygge and Islands Brygge would look like. The Technology and Environmental Administration have decided on how the bridge will look like on each side of the harbour if it is built, pushing the plans closer to becoming a […]
2024 proves to have been a record high year for Lego, making a profit of 13.8 billion Danish kroner which is five percent higher than 2023. Revenue has also seen a 13 percent increase, with Lego toys having been sold for a total of 74.3 billion Danish kroner. Niels B. Christiansen, Lego’s CEO, has commented […]
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni today in Rome at the Palazzo Chigi.Some of the main topics to be covered during the meeting is Ukraine, European cooperation, and migration policies. Migration will also be related to the strengthening of Europe’s external borders. “We must act to make Europe as […]
Greenland’s parliamentary election will be held today, where independence has been the main focus of the election campaigns. Polls are opening at 9:00 local time in Greenland (12:00 in Denmark) and will close at 19:00 local time (22:00 in Denmark).The result is expected to be released on March 12. There are currently 40,500 people eligible […]
The Danish government has announced a new financing plan to improve access to venture capital for female entrepreneurs. Up to 250 million DKK will be made available through the Danish Export and Investment Fund (EIFO) and private investors by 2030. The program offers the loans, provided that at least one founder in a company is a […]
The Danish government has introduced a proposal to increase public safety, including new police powers to impose residence bans and stricter penalties in nightlife areas. These residence bans would allow police to prohibit individuals from entering certain areas for 30 days, even if they have not committed a crime. Police could issue these bans if a person exhibits […]
FOA has just signed an agreement with DI for private sector pedagogical assistants and educational assistants. The deal includes a salary boost of more than 3,000 DKK per month by 2027, along with better pension payments and more money in the free choice account.After 14 hours of negotiations, the agreement was signed late Sunday night. […]
Novo Nordisk on Monday published test results for Cagrisema, which gave a group of test subjects a weight loss of 15.7 percent after 68 weeks of use.A similar group of test subjects who only received a placebo achieved a weight loss of 3.1 percent.Although the results demonstrate a significant weight loss, it is apparently less […]
The number of non-Western immigrants in employment has never been higher, and the employment gap between immigrants and Danes is now the lowest ever. The development has benefited rural municipalities, where immigrants have mitigated an otherwise significant decline in employment, according to an analysis from the organization for small and medium-sized enterprises in Denmark, SMV […]
DanChurchAid’s (Folkekirkens Nødhjælp) national fundraiser has exceeded expectations, raising 13 million DKK with the help of 10,000 volunteers. The organization had anticipated 7,000 volunteers but saw unexpectedly high participation, especially among young people. Secretary General Jonas Nøddekær called the result “completely overwhelming” and noted, “Many people have told us that the tense situation in the world has […]
According to a press release, the Swiss Safra Sarasin Group has bought 70 percent of Saxo Bank.The Swiss have bought 70 percent of the shares from the previous owners, Chinese Geely Financial Denmark and Finnish Madatum Group, Ritzau reports.Kim Fournais, who founded Saxo Bank together with Lars Seier Christensen, among others, will retain his shareholding […]
A new analysis from Mybanker shows that men and women are still not equal when it comes to personal finances. Women earn less, save less for retirement, invest less often, and are less involved in their household’s banking compared to men.One sign of this is who talks to the bank. In 2024, women made 36% […]
A new analysis from the Economic Council of the Labour Movement (AE) reveals that female employees in Denmark are significantly more likely than men to experience violence, threats, bullying, or stress at work. The report, published ahead of International Women’s Day, shows that 20.3% of female employees—roughly one in five—work in psychologically demanding conditions, compared […]
As first reported by TV2 Kosmopol, Tivoli Gardens will not hold its traditional 4th of July celebration this year. Press manager Torben Plank told The Copenhagen Post that scheduling conflicts led to the decision.“This year, July 4th falls on a Friday, where there is a lot going on outside in the amusement park, including a […]
Denmark may experience record-breaking spring warmth this weekend, with temperatures potentially reaching 17 degrees.
The heat, which is being pushed up from the Sahara, has already set records in neighboring countries.
Today, Denmark saw temperatures above 15 degrees, marking one of the warmest March days in years.
While temperatures are expected to peak on Saturday, the warm spell will continue through the weekend, with cooler spring weather returning early next week. This is an unusually early heatwave for Denmark.
A new collective agreement has been reached for approximately 70,000 employees in Denmark’s hotel and restaurant industry, ensuring a gradual increase in hourly wages over the next three years.The agreement was negotiated between employer organizations Horesta and Dansk Erhverv, and the labor union 3F Privat Service Hotel & Restaurant.It was signed at the Marriott Hotel […]
After years of political debate, Copenhagen’s City Council has officially approved the naming of a square in Nørrebro as Palæstinas Plads (Palestine Square). Yesterday a majority of 29 out of 55 council members voted in favor of the proposal, putting an end to long-standing disputes.The currently unnamed square is between Den Røde Plads and Nørrebro […]
The proportion of female CEOs in Denmark’s largest private companies has declined, according to an analysis from the think tank EQUALIS. The findings, part of EQUALIS’s annual Diversity Barometer, show that the share of women leading companies with more than 250 employees has dropped from 25 percent in 2024 to 21 percent in 2025. Among medium-sized […]
DanChurchAid managed to gather thousands of people for what may be its most important fundraising event ever. On Sunday, March 9, the Danish humanitarian organization will take to the streets to collect donations. They put out a call, and 7,000 people answered.The hope of Folkekirkens Nødhjælp—the Danish name of the organization—is to raise enough money […]
Today, Mette Frederiksen spoke about military and diplomatic matters before joining the extraordinary EU meeting, which was also attended by Ukrainian President Zelensky.The Danish prime minister discussed Emmanuel Macron’s proposal of granting a nuclear umbrella to allies.When asked if she would reject Macron’s proposal, she answered, “I reject nothing. My focus right now is on […]
Both Danish players will start the tournament in the second round, and Rune will face French, and Tauson will face.
Both Danes are considered favourites as Rune who is seeded 12# in the tournament is facing French Corentin Moutet currently ranked #79 in the world.
Rune has struggled with illness, and comes from 6 wins and 6 losses this year, whereas Tauson, has had a great start to the 2025 by reaching the finals in the WTA 1000 tournament in Dubai, and must be confident with her all time high on the WTA rankings as number #22
Tauson will face the worlds number #53Camilla Osorio from Columbia who surprisingly won against former Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka, in the first round of the American tournament.
Indian Wells is played on hardcourt and ranks just below the Grand Slams and the Season finals.
A much higher proportion of vacant nursing positions are being filled than has been the case in recent years, Jyllands-Posten reports.According to figures from the Danish Labour Market and Recruitment Agency, 14 percent of the advertised nursing positions are not filled. About two years ago, it was 45 percent.“We have moved quickly from significant challenges […]
1.98 million travelers passed through Copenhagen Airport in February. This is 7 percent more than last year, Copenhagen Airport announced in a press release.The number of planes taking off and landing at the airport is lower than six years ago, when the number of passengers was the same as now.“During the two winter holidays alone, […]
We are all used to the intemperance of the richest man on the planet and member of the Trump administration, Elon Musk, who on social media, and not only there, has often taken liberties in offending heads of governments and states around the world.This time, he did it with the Danish Prime Minister, reposting a […]
Novo Nordisk has announced a major price reduction for its weight loss drug Wegovy in the United States, cutting the cost from around 1,300 to 499 dollars per month.According to Watchmedier, the company has introduced a new purchasing option that allows Americans without health insurance to buy the drug directly at the reduced price of […]
Greenland’s Prime Minister, Múte B. Egede, responded to Trump’s remarks about acquiring Greenland.In a Facebook post, Egede made it clear that Greenland is not for sale. He stated, “Greenland is ours. We do not want to be Americans, nor Danes. We are Greenlanders.” The US president again mentioned the idea of purchasing Greenland.“We will keep you […]
During his speech to Congress yesterday, Donald Trump talked about Greenland again. The president of the United States said, “We are working with all parties involved to acquire the land. We truly need it for global security, and I believe we will get Greenland—one way or another.”Trump also addressed Greenlanders: “And I also have a […]
People in Denmark spent 25.8 billion DKK on new cars in 2024, a slight decrease from 26.0 billion DKK in 2023. The drop of 0.9% was driven by fewer purchases—61,600 new cars compared to 65,200 in 2023—despite a rise in average car prices. The average new car cost 415,500 DKK in 2024, up from 389,600 […]
Denmark and Finland have signed a new defense agreement to strengthen Nordic security cooperation.Danish Minister of Defense Troels Lund Poulsen and his Finnish counterpart, Antti Häkkänen, agreed to a closer collaboration in the Baltic Sea, NATO training missions, and operations involving F-35 fighter jets.This includes “training, lending of personnel. and joint training in the Nordic […]
Citizens from several regions are affected by a personal data breach.An error in the setup of an IT platform has given employees in Region Midtjylland potential access to sensitive personal data.335 employees have looked at data where the purpose cannot be immediately explained, writes the region.However, there is nothing to indicate that data has been […]
With the words ‘buy, buy, buy’, the government recently announced that the Armed Forces will receive an additional 50 billion DKK in the coming years.But the money will not go to pay Danish soldiers, said Minister of Defense Troels Lund Poulsen at a press conference on January 20, DR reports.“Our buildings are in poor shape. […]
The new President Trump’s actions are causing more and more Danes to dump products and travels to the USA.Several Danish travel companies are experiencing that Danish travelers are skipping US as a travel destination.This applies to Jysk Rejsebureau and USA-Rejser, among others.“Over the past two months, when we compare it with the same period the […]