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  • CDU wins German election but will face coalition challenges

    CDU wins German election but will face coalition challenges

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    Tristan Fender

    While the election might have brought forth a clear winner, divisions on the country’s most pressing issues could make forming a government more challenging than necessary. As an important ally, Denmark is now watching closely.

  • Government introduces plan to address racism in Denmark 

    Government introduces plan to address racism in Denmark 

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    Tristan Fender

    The Danish government acknowledges that racism is still a serious issue in society. Now a new plan is supposed to combat discrimination with a set of 36 precise initiatives.

  • Flight costs from Copenhagen Airport dropped 16% since Covid 

    Flight costs from Copenhagen Airport dropped 16% since Covid 

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    Tristan Fender

    TV2 Kosmopol reports that flight tickets to European countries from Copenhagen Airport drop in price as competition increases. However, lower prices may boost emissions, raising concerns about the environmental impact of increased air travel.

  • Ellie Owens (Fleurdellie): “Internationals feel powerless, but soon realize no one wants to kick them out”

    Ellie Owens (Fleurdellie): “Internationals feel powerless, but soon realize no one wants to kick them out”

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    Content creator Ellie Owens reveals the struggles and joys of expat life, from navigating a new culture to thriving as a parent in Denmark’s family-friendly society, while building a successful career on social media.

  • Copenhagen under water

    Copenhagen under water

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    Christoffer Friis Christensen

    Copenhagen is facing growing risks from rising sea levels and stronger storms, with large parts of the city potentially flooded in the future. While sea levels themselves will rise by approximately 54 to 74 cm, 500,000 houses and buildings are at risk of being flooded in the next 50 years. Is there a plan to address one of the biggest challenges in the city’s history?

  • From Galapagos to Humlebæk: The man delivering mail across the world

    From Galapagos to Humlebæk: The man delivering mail across the world

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    Tristan Fender

    He has become an unexpected global messenger in his quest to reconnect the world, one hand-delivered letter at a time. His most recent letter brought him to Denmark.

  • The internationals who created an app to make friends in Denmark  

    The internationals who created an app to make friends in Denmark  

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    Tristan Fender

    A team of young internationals has created an app that is helping their peers connect and build friendships in Denmark, addressing the challenges of social integration.

  • Today is 10 years from Copenhagen terrorist attack

    Today is 10 years from Copenhagen terrorist attack

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    Christoffer Friis Christensen

    On February 14 and 15, the last terrorist attack took place in Denmark. Another episode occurred in 2022, but in that case, there was no political motive behind it

  • Enter Christiania: how the Freetown works

    Enter Christiania: how the Freetown works

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    Dave Wood

    We all know Christiania and have been there at least once. But how does the Freetown work? How are decisions made? Can a person move there? Is there rent or bills to pay? British journalist Dave Wood wrote a reportage on Christiania for The Copenhagen Post.

  • Parents in Denmark reject social media monitoring 

    Parents in Denmark reject social media monitoring 

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    Tristan Fender

    Most parents in Denmark reject using social media parental controls despite knowing about them. A new study questions the effectiveness of these tools in ensuring children’s online safety.

  • Danish Refugee Council to lay off up to 2,000 staff

    Danish Refugee Council to lay off up to 2,000 staff

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    Tristan Fender

    After the anticipation from The Copenhagen Post, a press release by DRC has confirmed the plan to lay off thousands of employees in response to the recent halt of foreign aid spending by the Trump administration.

  • Ironic campaign to make California Danish is going viral

    Ironic campaign to make California Danish is going viral

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    An ironic political campaign launched by a website called Denmarkification is getting tens of thousands of supporters. Among their testimonials are HCH, Viggo Mortensen, Lars Ulrich, and Margrethe III (Yes, you read that right)