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    One in five women face harsh psychological work environments

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    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 […]

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    Tivoli cancels U.S. independence day celebration

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    Tristan Fender

    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 […]

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    Record heat expected in Denmark this weekend

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    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.

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    Wage increases for 70,000 hotel and restaurant employees

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    Tristan Fender

    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 […]

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    Palestine Square will be established in Copenhagen

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    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 […]

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    Decline in female CEOs among Danish companies 

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    Tristan Fender

    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 […]

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    DanChurchAid mobilizes 7,000 volunteers to save aid projects

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    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 […]

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    Danish PM does not “dismiss any ideas”, including French nuclear umbrella

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    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 […]

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    Both Tauson and Rune are ready for Indian Wells

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    Jesper Skeel

    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.

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    Nurses return to work in Danish hospitals

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    The Copenhagen Post

    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 […]

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    More travelers at Copenhagen Airport despite fewer flights

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    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, […]

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    Musk reposted an insult to Danish PM Mette F. on X

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    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 […]

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