June begins with unstable summer weather, bringing periods of both rain and sun. Monday starts cloudy, but will see some sun later alongside a risk of showers, with temperatures between 16 and 21 degrees. On Tuesday, Jutland will experience showers and clouds, while the east stays mostly dry with some sun and temperatu…
Danish ballet is not declining elite culture, but a decentralized, youth-driven ecosystem sustained through teachers, institutions, and digital media.
In 2025, the number of visitors to Danish museums rose for the third consecutive year, according to a new report from Statistics Denmark. A total of 21.2 million visitors were registered in 2025, with 17.6 million visiting the exhibitions. In 2024 and 2023, exhibition visitors numbered 17.5 and 17.4 million, respective…
On Monday morning, the price of a barrel of North Sea oil rose by over three percent to 94 dollars. The increase follows new attacks in the Middle East, which according to Reuters challenge optimism about a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, where about 20 percent of the world’s oil passes. Since Israel and […]
According to a press release from Danmarks Nationalbank, banknotes worth more than 21.2 billion DKK have been handed in as of May 31, corresponding to 87 percent of the total recalled amount. The 1000-DKK banknote from the 2009 series and banknotes from the 1944, 1952, 1972, and 1997 series are now worthless. The major…
As party leaders reported progress made during talks at Marienborg over the weekend, Jens Ringberg, political commentator for public broadcaster DR, said he expects a new centre-left government to be announced in the middle of the coming week or at least by Constitution Day on Friday.
Piano notes tinkle in the background and the aroma of brown butter wafts through the air as Habi Khaliqdad delicately garnishes a slice of soy-glazed narwhal with puffed bacon.
New government 'could be announced by Constitution Day', Danish cyclist wins Giro d’Italia and more news from Denmark on Monday.
Never before have so many Ebola cases been registered so quickly after an outbreak was declared, according to Doctors Without Borders (MSF). The outbreak in DR Congo was declared about two weeks ago. There are over 1,100 suspected and 263 confirmed cases in DR Congo and neighboring Uganda, with 43 confirmed deaths. MSF…
France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have called on Israel and Hezbollah to return to their ceasefire agreement, which entered into force on April 17. French President Emmanuel Macron stated that nothing justifies the major escalation in southern Lebanon, while German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed serio…
Over the weekend, the US military (Centcom) conducted self-defense attacks against several military facilities in the Iranian city of Goruk and on Qeshm Island. Centcom stated that the Saturday and Sunday attacks responded to aggressive Iranian actions, including the downing of a US MQ-1 drone over international waters…
Former US Vice President Mike Pence has sharply criticized a tax-funded fund aimed at compensating individuals who felt persecuted by the US government. Pence called the fund a bad idea and stated it is deeply offensive that it could potentially compensate people who assaulted police officers or vandalized the Capitol…
On Sunday afternoon, a patient at a forensic psychiatric department at Aalborg University Hospital in Aalborg Øst assaulted several employees. During the incident, the panic alarm failed to work, preventing other staff from being alerted. Consequently, the employees had to call others on the ward. Several staff members…
During March, April, and May, 103.4 millimeters of precipitation fell nationwide in Denmark, nearly 30 millimeters less than the climate normal of 132.2 millimeters. For 33 municipalities in the northern and eastern parts of the country, it was the driest spring since municipal calculations began in 2011. On May 16, th…
On Sunday evening, Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard (Visma) was crowned the winner of this year’s Giro d’Italia in Rome. With this victory, Vingegaard became the eighth rider ever to win all three Grand Tours, having previously won the Tour de France twice and the Vuelta a España once. Following his victory, King Frederik co…
Peter Straarup, who was the top executive of Danske Bank for a number of years, has died at the age of 74, according to a death notice in Politiken. The notice states that he passed away on May 29. Straarup began as a trainee at the bank in 1968, became CEO in 1998, and stepped […]
To improve punctuality, DSB is considering changing timetables, resulting in longer travel times and fewer departures. CEO Flemming Jensen states that punctuality has never been worse during his 11-year tenure. While the agreement with the state requires 75% of passengers to arrive on time—defined as a delay of at most…
Late Sunday evening, The Alternative and The Red-Green Alliance left negotiations at Marienborg with royal investigator Mette Frederiksen. The Red-Green Alliance political spokesperson, Pelle Dragsted, stated that negotiations are moving forward despite remaining difficulties. The Alternatives political leader, Francis…
For many internationals in Denmark, building a career is only half the challenge. Finding community can be even harder. A Copenhagen student organisation is trying to do both at once
From Father’s Day and Constitution Day celebrations, to kicking off this year’s festival season, here are the events you can look forward to in Denmark this week.
Christiansborg draws politicians towards Copenhagen, even though many talk about a Denmark in better balance. A tally of the residences of the Danish Parliament’s 175 Danish members by Ritzau shows that around 29 percent have moved from their constituency or live in a different place than where they were elected. The v…
During Friday’s broadcast, DR’s radio program “P1 Morgen” accidentally played artificially created music instead of a clip from Paul McCartney’s new album, “The Boys of Dungeon Lane.” The program’s editor-in-chief, Michael Alsen, stated that it was a “human error.” Hosts Anne Kirstine Hermann and August Stenbroen, who…
After falling in the first months of the year, electricity prices rose in May. According to the energy company Norlys, the average nationwide price rose from 61 øre per kilowatt-hour in April to 75 øre in May, representing a 24 percent increase. This is the first time in four years that May is expected to […]
On Friday, the Social Democrats, SF, the Moderates, and The Social Liberals gathered at Marienborg for government negotiations, which lasted nearly ten hours. Martin Lidegaard, leader of The Social Liberals, stated they made good progress, and he expects more negotiations over the weekend. Lars Løkke Rasmussen of the M…
Reports concerning the “coil case” in Greenland have been delayed again, with publication now postponed to the end of August. The Greenlandic Ministry of Justice stated that the translation process has required far more time and resources than expected. The reports, which will be released in Greenlandic, Danish, and En…
The leader of The Social Liberal Party (Radikale Venstre) – social-liberal, centrist and pro-European – Martin Lidegaard, “definitely hopes” that a new government is in place before Constitution Day, which is June 5. He said this on Friday on his way to another round of government negotiations at Marienborg. Here, The…
Three additional Danish hydrogen projects—European Energy, CIP, and Everfuel—have been awarded billions in support from a German fund. According to Green Power Denmark, they can receive support for around 600 MW of electrolysis to deliver 78,000 tons of green hydrogen annually to Germany via a pipeline. Earlier in May,…
Following a health check-up earlier this week, US President Donald Trump remains in excellent health and is fully fit to perform his duties as president, according to his doctor, Navy Captain Sean Barbabella. Although the doctor noted Trump exhibits strong cardiac, pulmonary, and neurological functions, he encouraged h…
Danish intelligence said on Friday that Iran was playing a larger role when it came to the threat of terrorism against the Scandinavian country, adding that the threat assessment was mirroring global developments.
Denmark's former queen Margrethe has left hospital days after she was admitted following a fall, the royal palace said Friday.
The weekend begins with a warm, sunny Friday, with temperatures reaching 17 to 25 degrees Celsius, warmest in Jutland. Showers are possible nationwide, especially in Southern Jutland and Zealand. Saturday and Sunday will bring a mix of sun and clouds, with cooler temperatures of 13 to 20 degrees Celsius. There is a ris…
On Friday afternoon, Queen Margrethe was discharged from Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen and is returning home to Fredensborg Palace in North Zealand, according to the royal house. The royal house stated that Her Majesty is doing well but must continue to take it easy. She had been hospitalized on Monday for treatment aft…
On Thursday afternoon, Copenhagen Police arrested two Danish men, aged 24 and 32, in connection with a hand grenade explosion on Amager on Monday, which killed a 31-year-old man. The two men are charged with possessing and handing over the grenade to two women, who allegedly passed it to the man who threw it. On […]
Acting Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen condemned a Russian drone intrusion that injured Romanian civilians overnight into Friday, calling it a direct consequence of Russia’s illegal war of aggression. According to the Romanian Ministry of Defense, the drone was Russian and crashed into an apartment complex in southern…
Language barriers, cultural differences and workplace isolation can deepen self-doubt among internationals, coaches say, even when experience and qualifications are strong.
From Monday to Thursday next week, maintenance work will be carried out on the Great Belt Bridge, according to a press release from Sund & Bælt. During the evening and night hours, from 19:00 to 05:45, traffic will run in both directions on one side of the bridge, with a speed limit of 80 km/h. […]
Several major roadworks are causing traffic challenges on Amager in the coming weeks, according to Copenhagen Municipality. This is mainly due to two projects: the establishment of new high-voltage connections across Amager and an expansion of the Øresund Motorway. Jane Snog, an area manager in the municipality, expect…
Negotiations for a new government continue Friday at Marienborg. On Thursday, the Social Democrats, SF (People’s Socilist Party), De Radikale Venstre (the Social Liberals), and the Moderates negotiated for over five hours until shortly after midnight. These four parties are trying to form a center-left government. Toge…
Recent geopolitical tensions and war have positively impacted the financial results of the Danish defense company Terma. According to its financial report published Friday, Terma’s organic revenue grew by 16 percent to DKK 3.4 billion in the 2025/26 financial year. Operating profit rose 22 percent to DKK 396 million, e…
NATO has condemned “Russia’s recklessness” after a drone crashed into an apartment complex in the Romanian city of Galati on Friday night. According to the Romanian Ministry of Defense, the drone was Russian. The crash caused a fire on the roof, and two people sustained minor injuries. EU Commission President Ursula vo…
An agreement reached shortly after the deadline on Friday night has partially averted a widespread public sector strike in Norway, which could have involved 15,000 employees. In the municipalities, an agreement was reached for approximately 10,000 employees, ensuring a real wage increase and higher allowances for eveni…
Denmark's State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Jeppe Tranholm-Mikkelsen, was in Washington on Thursday to hold secret meetings with the US government over Greenland, the public broadcaster DR has reported.
In conversations with friends from the Danish business community, I am often asked about the ‘trade balance between China and the EU’. Some have pointed out that last year China’s trade surplus in goods with the EU stood at nearly USD 300 billion, and asked whether this means Europe is losing out. I would like […]
Denmark, Greenland and US hold secret talks, Denmark's tech ambassador to stand down, and other news from Denmark on Friday.
US Vice President J.D. Vance stated that the US is “not there yet” with Iran, but the parties are very close to an agreement. Axios reported that the two nations agreed on a deal to extend their ceasefire and begin negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program, though President Trump has not yet approved the 60-day Memorandum…
Romania has notified NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte after a Russian drone crashed into an apartment complex in the border town of Galați, near Ukraine, on Friday night. The Romanian Ministry of Defense called the incident “a serious and irresponsible escalation by Russia.” Upon notifying Rutte, Romania requested mea…
The US has designated Brazil’s two largest criminal gangs, Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (CV), as terrorist organizations despite opposition from Brazil. According to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, their influence and illegal networks extend far beyond Brazilian borders. While Brazilian Pre…
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is suspected to have killed over 200 people, can be stopped. This was stated by the head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Thursday evening in the capital, Kinshasa. As of May 24, the WHO has registered 10 confirmed and 2…
The Greenlandic government, Naalakkersuisut, and Danish Regions have agreed on a relay scheme, where Danish hospitals will cover full-time positions in the Greenlandic Healthcare Service. Under the voluntary scheme, Danish hospital staff will take turns being employed in Greenland to ensure continuous staffing. The nex…
Denmark’s tech ambassador, Anne Marie Engtoft Meldgaard, is stepping down after six years in the role, as her contract with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ends in two weeks. Denmark was the first country to establish the post of tech ambassador in 2017, aiming to ensure dialogue with tech giants. The Ministry of Forei…