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Danish Shipping and Port Companies re-elects board with 14 men and 0 women

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Lars Jespersen, the managing director of SDK Shipping, has been re-elected as chairman of the Danish Shipping and Port Companies (DSHV). A company press release also announced two new faces, Teddy Folmer from Schultz Shipping and Karl Henrik Dahl from Oiltanking Copenhagen, on the newly-elected board, which continues to be made up entirely of men. […]

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    Take the train from Copenhagen to Berlin and Prague in 2026 without change

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    From May 2026, you can take the train directly from Copenhagen to Berlin and Prague without changing, Danske Stats Baner (DSB) writes in a press release. DSB has entered a collaboration with the German and Czech railway companies Deutsche Bahn and Ceske Drahy to establish a direct train connection between the three capitals. “We greatly […]

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    Record numbers of older people continue to work beyond retirement age

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    A new analysis from business organization SME Denmark shows that thousands of Danes over the state pension age are increasingly choosing to stay in the labor market. It can be linked to the fact that Folketinget removed the offset of earned income from the state pension from January 1, 2023. This has made it much […]

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    Ten criminal families cost Copenhagen 25 million a year

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    Copenhagen’s ten most criminal families cost the Municipality of Copenhagen up to 25 million kroner in expenses per year, Berlingske reports. Mayor for employment and integration Jens-Kristian Lütken has ordered the calculation from his own administration But he is not allowed to be given the names of the 36 members of Copenhagen’s ten most criminal […]

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    Municipalities in Denmark net 1.2 billion DKK for parking

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    The price of parking has skyrocketed. Several municipalities have expanded payment zones, raised fees, and residents must pay more for licenses to have their cars parked near their homes, DR reports. The result is that last year the municipalities received almost 1.2 billion DKK in revenue from parking. That is 114 million more than the […]

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    Supply of houses for sale in the capital area has fallen by 10 percent

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    In the regions of Copenhagen, North Zealand and East Zealand, the supply of houses has been reduced by more than 10 percent since the same time last year. “We have seen increasing demand in these areas for a long time. Many homes have come up for sale, but there have been more buyers. This has […]

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    Two Danes advance in Wimbledon – tough opponents ahead

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    Thursday was a joyous day for Denmark in the traditional Wimbledon tennis tournament.

    After more than 4.5 hours of play, world number 200 August Holmgren surprisingly defeated Czech Tomas Machac 7-6, 6-7, 6-7, 7-5 and 7-6.

    Along the way, Holmgren survived three Czech match points. The 27-year-old Dane has never qualified for a Grand Slam tournament before.

    The money he earns at Wimbledon corresponds to the total amount of prize money earned so far in his career.

    “No matter what the situation is, I must play my game in the big moments. I can sometimes look like a huge idiot, like when I made three double faults in the tiebreak in the second set, and then I can look like a huge winner here at the end, where I made a backhand on the line,” Holmgren told DR upon the surprising victory.

    In the third round, the 11th seeded Alex de Minaur awaits. That’s where the adventures end, right?

    “I don’t see why it should stop here,” says Holmgren with a grin.

    More expected is that Denmark’s strongest female tennis player has advanced to the third round.

    Clara Tauson (22nd in the world) beat Russian Anna Kalinskaya 6-3, 7-6 after a convincing performance. Tauson has never been this far in Wimbledon before, as she is not a big fan of playing on the grass.

    In the third round, the former Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina awaits. A tough opponent for Tauson, who, however, after two victories, has great faith in her own abilities.

    “I would have been happier to be in another part of the draw, but it will be a great match on a hopefully great court,” says Clara Tauson to DR.

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    Security has been increased for the American Independence Day

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    July 4th is the US Independence Day, and this is causing the North Jutland Police to send more officers to the annual Rebildfest south of Aalborg, DR reports. “We are taking the precautions that the situation requires and are taking action based on the intelligence we are getting. I can’t go into the details about […]

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    19-year-old man convicted of killing and raping 13-year-old girl in Jutland

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    19-year-old Elias Shegow was found guilty on Thursday of killing and raping his 13-year-old ex-girlfriend behind the district heating plant in the small North Jutland town of Hjallerup in March 2024. The district court in Hjørring reached this conclusion, BT reports. The man had pleaded guilty to the murder of the 13-year-old ex-girlfriend. But he […]

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    Ørestaden is probably Denmark’s most international place to live

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    In 2004, 100 citizens lived in Ørestaden of Amager. Today, almost 26,000 live in Ørestad Parish alone, Politiken reports.

    Just over half of all residents in Ørestad Parish are internationals, almost equally divided between Western and non-Western immigrants and descendants.

    “There are some who call Ørestad little New York,” says Susanne Billesø, who has been a teacher at Ørestad School for 11 years, to Politiken.

    At Ørestad School, there are 750 children with 65 nationalities – from the Nordic countries, almost all European countries, the US, Korea, China, India, Iran, African countries, yes, states that the school management has to look up on a world map to get it placed when new children are enrolled.

    The average grade at Ørestad School is higher after the 9th grade graduation exam than at other Copenhagen schools on average. And more people get a secondary education than the average in both the municipality and the rest of the country.

    What most international children have in common is that the vast majority of their parents are educated, many are well-educated, and have come here as sought-after specialists or skilled workers who help Mærsk, Novo Nordisk, Nordea or other large pharmaceutical, IT or financial companies, many of which have their domiciles in Ørestad.

    Household income is also higher in Ørestad than in the rest of the Municipality of Copenhagen.

    “Many intrnational children are really talented. And their parents often invest significantly more in their children’s learning, they are ambitious, they want something for them. Some Danish parents could learn a little from that,” says Susanne Billesø.

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    Biggest income increases in “Novo-land”

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    The Copenhagen Post

    The Danish economy is thriving these days and across the country, the annual income is ticking up. The biggest percentage increase in income is seen in Kalundborg Municipality, where citizens’ income has increased by 6.5 percent, corresponding to approximately DKK 20,700 in 2024 compared to the previous year. Kalundborg is one of the municipalities where […]

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    Boom times for internationals in Danish tourism industry

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    The increasing number of tourists in Denmark and in Copenhagen in particular are creating a massive demand for labor in the hotel and restaurant industry. The industry is employing more than ever before, TV2 Kosmopol reports. In 2024, there were more than 11 million tourists in Copenhagen, compared to almost nine million in 2019. “Right […]

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    Danes love recycling in the summer

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    During the summer, business is booming in the country’s second-hand shops. This is noticeable at Folkekirkens Nødhjælp (DaneChurchAid), where sales increase significantly by an average of 25 percent compared to the rest of the year. The big summer sale at second-hand shops is part of a general trend: More and more Danes have started recycling […]

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    Konservative wants to increase efforts for homeless internationals in Copenhagen

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    Konservative wants a comprehensive effort for socially vulnerable poverty migrants in Vesterbro. “In a welfare society like Denmark we can’t afford to watch these people scurry through life on the streets and alleys. We must take proper care of our European citizens,” says Niels Peder Ravn, from Konservative to TV2 Kosmopol. Hence, the party has […]

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    Danish food prices second highest in the EU

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    If you think prices are high in Danish supermarkets, no wonder. According to Statistics Denmark, Denmark had the second highest prices in the EU in 2024. In 2024, the price level in Denmark was 19 percent above the average in the 27 EU countries. Only in Luxembourg people need to have more money out of […]

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    Internationals want metro stations to be pronounced in Danish

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    When passengers approach a station on the Copenhagen metro, they have been used to both a Danish and an English pronunciation of the individual station over the loudspeaker. But in future, the English station pronunciations will be pronounced in Danish, Metroselskabet announced in a press release. Metroselskabet has conducted a survey among tourists and international […]

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    Tesla is back among car buyers in Denmark

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    Danes may have forgiven Elon Musk for his support for Donald Trump. After a tough winter for Musk’s car brand, Tesla’s Model Y is back among the Danes’ favorite cars. In June, it came in second on the list with more than 1,100 cars sold, TV2 reports. Skoda’s Elroq sold 1,600, and it looks like […]

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    Vestas stock drops following presentation of Trump’s “big beautiful bill”

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    Tristan Fender

    Vestas shares fell over 6 percent at Monday’s market open after the unveiling of a 940-page U.S. legislative package over the weekend. Among restrictions to Medicaid and food stamps, tax breaks, and an increase to the debt ceiling, the proposed legislation includes the removal of certain tax rebates that have previously benefited wind turbine manufacturers. […]

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    Dybvad: “It should be easier to come from the UK than from Somalia”

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    Tristan Fender

    Minister for Immigration and Integration Kaare Dybvad (S) defended the government’s new labor agreement by stating that national origin should play a role in recruitment access. “We are saying for the first time ever that it matters where you come from,” he told DR, highlighting that the deal prioritizes countries with close economic, political, and […]

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    Danish economy fell more sharply than initially expected

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    Tristan Fender

    Denmark’s economy shrank by 1.3 percent in the first quarter of 2025, according to new figures from Danmarks Statistik. The updated data marks a steeper decline than the initial estimate of 0.5 percent released in May. The pharmaceutical sector played a significant role in the downturn, though the drop follows a strong economic performance in […]

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    Flexibility is the most important thing for Danes when choosing a job – study

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    58 percent of the 1,065 Danes surveyed point to flexible work as a factor that makes the workplace attractive. Only 33 percent of the Danes surveyed point to “high pay”. This is shown by a new Nordic health report prepared by the analysis agency Verian for If, the largest insurance company in the Nordic region. […]

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    Heat from South Europe is sweeping across Denmark this week

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    The summer holidays have officially started in Denmark this week, and it can be felt all over the country. Until Wednesday, temperatures will rise day by day, and when the summer heat culminates, the thermometer in several places in the country could reach above 30 degrees Celsius, DR reports. Monday will start with summery weather, […]

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    Controversial politician in reamarkable comeback as chair of ruling party

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    The politician convicted of fraud Aleqa Hammond is back at the helm of the ruling party Siumut in Greenland. Before winning the election, she acknowledged her repeated misuse of public funds and apologized to her party colleagues. After the election, she promised that there are no current plans to change the majority coalition in Greenland. […]

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    Spain still reigns as Danes’ top holiday pick

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    Tristan Fender

    Danes once again showed their love for sunshine and sangria in 2024, as Spain topped the list of long-haul travel destinations for the 23rd year running. According to new figures from Danmarks Statistik, trips of four nights or more most often led to Spain, followed by Greece and Italy. Germany, France and Sweden shared third […]

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    School’s out – Danes start vacation

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    Today is the last day of school, and that means the start of the holiday season for many Danes. Danish Road authorities predict that there will be heavy traffic and queues during Friday between 2 and 6 pm. On Saturday it is especially between 11 am and 3 pm, while traffic on Sunday will be […]

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    Shorts have become more accepted in Danish workplaces

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    Although the Danish summer brings more rain than heat, there are days when light clothing is tempting. Traditionally, shorts have been a no-go in most workplaces in Denmark, but that’s about to change. According to a new survey among managers conducted by the organization Lederne about clothing in workplaces, only one in six managers will […]

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    DSB expands electric train fleet with 50 more IC5 trains

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    Tristan Fender

    DSB has exercised its option to purchase an additional 50 IC5 train sets from Alstom. Combined with the initial purchase of 100 trains, this brings the total order to 150, the largest in Danish history. “With this decision, we confirm our ambition to build a reliable, future-proof electric fleet for Denmark,” said Jürgen Müller, Director […]

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    Social Democrats propose state-funded emergency prep kits for vulnerable citizens

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    Tristan Fender

    The Social Democrats want the state to cover the cost of crisis preparation kits for vulnerable citizens, citing the financial burden such supplies can pose. “It’s important to remember there are people who struggle to prepare and need help,” Kasper Roug, the party’s emergency preparedness spokesperson, told Jyllands-Posten. Authorities, along with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, […]

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    Danish KFC locations defy orders to close down following franchise termination

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    Tristan Fender

    KFC’s Western European division has confirmed that it has ended its agreement with Isken ApS, the company that operates all 11 KFC restaurants in Denmark. Despite this, several outlets remain open as of June 25, DR reports. “All franchise agreements with Isken ApS have been terminated, which immediately ends their right to run KFC restaurants,” […]

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    Workers in Denmark still to claim 12 billion DKK in holiday pay

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    Tristan Fender

    Danish wage earners have approximately 12 billion DKK in holiday pay available ahead of the summer holidays, according to a press release from ATP, the organization that manages FerieKonto. In total, 1.6 million people in Denmark have earned 19.5 billion DKK in holiday pay over the last holiday year. So far, around DKK 7.5 billion […]

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    Denmark pleased with NATO summit, no talk of Greenland

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    Danish government leaders were satisfied with the outcome of the NATO summit in The Hague. The countries agreed to raise defense investments to 5 percent of GDP by 2035. And US President Donald Trump backed NATO’s Article 5, the so-called Musketeer Oath, which means that an attack on one NATO country is an attack on […]

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    New report shows remarkable figures for drugging

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    A new study sheds light on the fact that few people seek help if they have involuntarily taken drugs. A group of researchers has investigated young people’s relationship with drugs at Roskilde Festival. Part of the study was about drugging, TV 2 Kosmopol writes. The report was based on a study conducted at Roskilde Festival […]

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    Most parties agreed on new penal reform

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    Julie Llopes

    Today, the Ministry of Justice announced that the government and most political parties agreed to implement the new penal reform presented at the end of May. Among other things, the reform intends to toughen penalties for serious crimes, finance more than 2,000 new prison place, and introduce alternatives to incarceration. Overall, more than 7.5 billion […]

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    Zelensky thanks Denmark for continued support and defense partnership

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    Tristan Fender

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj has expressed gratitude to Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen after a meeting at the NATO summit in The Hague. The two leaders discussed joint weapons production, Denmark’s upcoming EU presidency, and ongoing Danish support for Ukrainian soldiers. In a statement, Zelenskyj wrote: “I am grateful to Denmark for its significant defense […]

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    Prepare for heavy traffic on certain travel days during the summer

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    During the school summer holidays, which run from Friday 27 June to Sunday 10 August, you will experience increased traffic on Danish roads, especially on weekends. On the other hand, there is good news for those who must go to work. If you must drive on weekdays during the summer holidays, you can generally expect […]

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    Mette Frederiksen and Trump may meet at NATO summit in The Hague

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    On Tuesday and Wednesday, a widely anticipated NATO summit takes place in The Hague. Although the focus is on whether member states are willing to raise their defense investments to 5 percent of GDP, there are other aspects to the meeting in the Dutch city. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and US President Donald Trump […]

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    Money keeps pouring into Danish treasury

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    In recent weeks, commentators and politicians have speculated on how much the economic room for maneuvering would increase. When Finance Minister Nicolai Wammen announced a review, the more optimistic ones put an extra DKK 40 billion in the coffers. When billions from Heaven are not that helpful Not even close. Nicolai Wammen announced on Monday […]

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    KFC restaurants in Denmark fail nationwide food safety inspections

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    Tristan Fender

    A nationwide inspection by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration has uncovered food safety violations at every Kentucky Fried Chicken location in Denmark. None of the 11 restaurants received a top hygiene rating, DR reports. Four outlets, including those in Rødovre, Tilst, Amager, and Odense, were given the lowest possible rating, carrying more serious consequences […]

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    New measures to ensure equal treatment for Greenlanders

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    Julie Llopes

    The government has presented new initiatives for the equal treatment of and the fight against racism towards Greenlanders in Denmark. 12 new initiatives, including various measures like the right to a Greenlandic passport, Greenlandic student well-being, or the possibility to get help in Greenlandic in case of discrimination. A state unit will also be responsible […]

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    Danes nominate højskoler, hot dog stands and handball for UNESCO’s list of living cultural heritage

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    Danish Minister of Culture Jakob Engel-Schmidt has launched a public competition to determine which Danish cultural treasures should be included on UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage. A total of 58,793 Danes voted on a list of 20 nominees on folkehøringen.dk. The five nominees with the most votes were højskoler, hot dog stands, handball, community […]

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    Dutch and Belgian victory in the streets of Copenhagen

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    In excellent summer weather, the Copenhagen Sprint cycling race was held over the weekend.

    Both for the women and the men, it ended, in a, yes, sprint. Dutch Lorena Wiebes won the women’s race, while Belgian Jordi Meeus won the men’s race.

    There were thousands of spectators on both days, and the closing of the streets of Copenhagen went largely without a hitch.

    “A good foundation has been laid for a really nice tradition for this race in Copenhagen and Roskilde. The most important thing was that Copenhagen welcomed it well. That support helps create a tradition. That support helps make this a fixture on the cycling calendar,” says DR Sport’s cycling expert Brian Nygaard.

    From the start in Roskilde through the nine transit municipalities to the finish line in Copenhagen, there was support and joy among the many spectators.

    In Copenhagen, the weekend featured a big screen, music and entertainment at the festival in Østre Anlæg at the Statens Museum for Kunst, cheering zones in Nørrebro and a folk bike race and activities on the car-free route through the city.

    The national partner circle behind the race was happy afterwards.

    “Once again we showed that Copenhagen is a huge cycling city. We love when the star riders sprint through our streets, and around the city there has been lots of life, good atmosphere and excitement,” says Lord Mayor of Copenhagen Lars Weiss.

    Copenhagen Sprint will return for the next two years. In 2026, it will be held on June 20 and 21.

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    New SMK museum in Thy will open in rebuilt grain warehouse with modern French art exhibition

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    Tristan Fender

    Photo: Martin Hoffmann On August 29th, the National Gallery of Denmark (SMK) will open SMK Thy, a new museum in a repurposed warehouse in Doverodde. The opening marks the establishment of SMK’s first permanent presence outside Copenhagen. Made possible by a 50 million DKK grant from the A.P. Møller Foundation, the museum is designed by […]

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    EU to ban mink breeding by 2027, Denmark to seek exemption

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    Tristan Fender

    On Friday, the EU voted to classify mink as an invasive species, triggering a union-wide ban on breeding and production starting in 2027, writes the Danish Agency for Green Land Redevelopment and Aquatic Environment. The decision adds mink to the EU’s updated list of 26 new invasive species and requires member states to phase out […]

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    Hot weekend ahead: Denmark could see first tropical day of the year

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    Tristan Fender

    Warm air moving north from southern Europe is expected to push temperatures in Denmark close to 30 degrees this weekend, with Sunday likely to be the hottest day of the year so far. Saturday will already feel summer-like, with temperatures ranging from 22 to 25 degrees and mostly sunny conditions. The UV index is forecast […]

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    Novo Nordisk to host its biggest summer party yet

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    Tristan Fender

    Novo Nordisk is gearing up for its largest-ever corporate summer party, inviting employees to the Animal Fairgrounds in Roskilde on August 22. The pharmaceutical company expects more than 20,000 participants to attend the event. “We have an internal ambition that 70 percent of our employees will participate in the party. It’s a high level of […]

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    Norway backs NATO’s proposed five percent defense spending goal

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    Tristan Fender

    Norway will support NATO’s proposed target for member countries to spend five percent of the GDP on defense, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced at a press conference on Friday, as reported by the Norwegian public media NRK. “Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security, and we must do our part,” Støre said. […]

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    Majority of Danes support climate tax on fossil fuel companies, poll shows

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    Tristan Fender

    A new poll shows that 63 percent of Danes believe oil, gas, and coal companies should help pay for climate adaptation and damage caused by extreme weather linked to climate change. The survey was conducted by Norstat for Greenpeace Denmark and reflects growing public support for the “polluter pays” principle. “Right now, it’s you and […]

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    Huge cycling event this weekend in Copenhagen and Sjælland, with massive traffic implications

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    Tomorrow and the day after, several towns in Sjælland and Copenhagen will host Copenhagen Sprint, a new international cycling race. The race starts in Roskilde and ends in the capital city centre, after passing through nine other municipalities. Both professional cyclists and the public will take part in activities during the weekend. The women’s race […]

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    Many teachers avoid controversial topics in class, new survey shows

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    Nearly one in four teachers in Danish schools have avoided teaching topics they see as controversial. This is shown in a new survey from VIVE, the National Research and Analysis Center for Welfare, carried out for the Ministry of Children and Education. The topics most often avoided include the Muhammad crisis, the war between Israel […]

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    Danish waters are more polluted with chemicals than the authorities have said

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    Danish coastal waters are polluted with twice as many environmentally hazardous substances as the authorities’ condition assessments have shown for years. This is reported by DR based on the Ministry of the Environment’s draft for a new assessment of the condition of coastal waters. For years, the ministry has not included measurements of most environmentally […]

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    Hundreds demonstrated at Christiansborg in support of Gaza civilians

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    Hundreds of people participated yesterday in the demonstration that took place in the evening in front of Christiansborg to support civilians in Gaza. The event was organized by groups including Save the Children, Amnesty International Denmark, DanChurchAid, Greenpeace, Oxfam Denmark, and others. The square in front of Christiansborg — which hosts the Danish Parliament and […]

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