News round up

  • Mixed Easter weather ahead for Denmark: some rain, no sun

    Easter in Denmark will be mostly without sun, but, with a bit of luck, also without heavy rain—at least most of the time. The forecast from the Danish Meteorological Institute shows so-and-so weather for the coming days.

    In Copenhagen, there will be a little rain on Saturday morning, as well as on Sunday and Monday. Tuesday will be the first good day of the week—and even of the past few weeks—with better conditions expected from that day on. Temperatures will hover around 10 degrees Celsius.

    In Aarhus, the weather will be terrible on Saturday and Tuesday, while on Sunday and Monday only light rain is expected in the city and the surrounding areas. Temperatures will also be around 10°C.

    Very heavy rain is expected to hit Aalborg on Saturday (up to 8 mm over several hours), while the weather will improve on Sunday and Monday with only light rain, before worsening again on Tuesday. It will be a bit colder here, around 7–8°C.

    Odense will see very light rain until Tuesday, when the forecast predicts around 4–6 mm of rain spread across several periods of the day. Temperatures will be slightly warmer, around 13°C.

    Lolland will experience light rain on Saturday and Sunday, clouds on Monday, and heavy rain on Tuesday. Around 14°C is expected.

    Please remember that, although DMI weather forecasts are usually accurate, the weather in Denmark can change suddenly.


  • Fish fillet is Danes’ top Easter dish

    Across Denmark, fish fillet reigns supreme as the nation’s favorite Easter dish. A new survey from HelloFresh and YouGov, reported by TV Midtvest, shows that Danes still lean toward the classic breaded fish as the centerpiece of their Easter lunch.But tastes vary across age groups. Tarteletter—puff pastry shells filled with creamy chicken and asparagus—are especially […]


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  • Night trains to return to Denmark after more than a decade

    For the first time since 2014, Denmark may soon see the return of international night trains. According to Politiken, one of Denmark’s most important newspapers, the Swiss state railway company SBB plans to launch a night train route between Malmö/Copenhagen and Basel in collaboration with German operator RDC. The service could begin as early as […]


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  • Richest people in Denmark leave four times the climate footprint of poorest

    A new analysis from the Economic Council of the Labour Movement (Arbejderbevægelsens Erhvervsråd, AE) reveals large climate inequalities in Denmark. The wealthiest tenth of the population is responsible for nearly four times the climate footprint of the poorest tenth, primarily due to higher levels of consumption, travel, and housing-related emissions.According to the report, the richest […]


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  • Increase in pensioners in Denmark in 2024

    In 2024, the number of pensioners in Denmark saw a notable rise, with an additional 28,500 individuals receiving public pension benefits, bringing the total to 1,091,300 by the end of the year. A significant portion of this group, 84,200 people, were also employees, marking an increase of 16,000 from the previous year. This surge comes […]


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  • Danish soldiers to train in Ukraine, TV 2 reports – Russia reacts strongly

    Denmark is planning to send unarmed soldiers to Ukraine for training, according to a report by TV 2. The soldiers, drawn from various army regiments, will attend one- to two-week courses to learn how to operate attack drones and apply frontline tactics developed during Ukraine’s three years of drone warfare against Russia.The initiative is part […]


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  • Today is Queen Margrethe’s birthday. The Royal House publishes a new portrait.

    Today is the 85th birthday of Queen Margrethe. To celebrate the occasion, a new official portrait of the Queen has been released, taken at Fredensborg Palace, a place of personal significance, where the Queen will spend her special day surrounded by family and friends.

    The celebration itself is set to be more understated this year, with a more private atmosphere than in the past. According to DR’s royal commentator, Thomas Larsen, this is a direct result of the transition to King Frederik and the new royal generation. “It shows that she meant it when she abdicated,” Larsen says, emphasizing the smooth handover of royal duties.

    While the celebration will remain intimate, a small public celebration will take place during the changing of the guard at 12:00, when a birthday concert by the Royal Guard Band will be held, offering citizens a chance to join in the festivities.

    Queen Margrethe's portrait released for her 85th birthday. Photo: The Royal House
    Queen Margrethe’s portrait released for her 85th birthday. Photo: The Royal House

  • Major Turkish expat event coming to Denmark

    One of Denmark’s largest associations of foreign nationals, the Turkish Expats in Denmark, is hosting a major networking event in Copenhagen on May 2, bringing together Turkish professionals from across the country. The event aims to create new connections, encourage knowledge sharing, and offer support for career development within the Turkish community.

    The Turkish community is the largest international group in Denmark, with over 67,000 members. So, this may be one of the largest event for internationals in recent times.

    The evening will include a panel featuring speakers, informal networking opportunities, and the chance to join a mentor-mentee program designed to strengthen career paths and collaboration. Organizers highlight that participation in the program is optional and open to those who complete a form after ticket registration.

    “This event is about coming together, exchanging ideas, and growing as a community,” said organizers. “We want to support each other and thrive in the Danish workplace.”

    The event will take place at Scandic Spectrum in Copenhagen, from 18:00 to 22:00, and includes complimentary pizza for all attendees. With attendance capped at 150 people, tickets are available through Billetto.


  • Public sector sees rise in highly educated employees

    A new report from SMV (The Danish Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises) highlights a significant increase in the number of highly educated professionals working in Danish public administration over the past decade. The number of employees with long higher education degrees has grown by 66% since 2013.According to the analysis, the total rose from […]


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  • Denmark’s tax burden: not as high as it seems, says a research

    For many internationals arriving in Denmark, one of the most common talking points—right after cycling culture and unpredictable weather—is the country’s supposedly sky-high taxes. The narrative is familiar: Denmark is among the world’s most heavily taxed nations, a price to pay for universal healthcare, free education, and a robust welfare state. But a new analysis […]


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  • Online news consumption in Denmark rises sharply after January

    Since Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency in January 2025, Danish news media have experienced a notable increase in online readership. According to new data from Danske Medier—the organisation representing 240 private media companies in Denmark—daily pageviews on national news websites have risen by 11 percent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to […]


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  • Danish shares are recovering slowly

    After a good Monday, when the leading C25 index rose by 2.5 percent, Danish shares continue their recovery on Tuesday.All shares advance in morning trading, so the C25 index is up 2 percent after one hour of trading.Despite the increases in recent days, many Danish elite shares still seem to have lost some of their […]


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