When arriving from abroad, safely finding a place to live can be a challenge. Without the ability to visit apartment in person, the risk of being misled increases significantly. Here is a list of common scams and ways to avoid them
After a two-year absence, Dansk Industri (DI) will return to Copenhagen Pride this August. Advisory Director Kinga Szabo Christensen stated that trust has been rebuilt and the focus has returned to Pride’s core purpose: strengthening rights and equal opportunities for sexual minorities. DI withdrew in early 2024 because of increased politicization after Copenhagen Pride asked […]
Denmark’s newly elected parliament was formally approved on Tuesday, following a one-hour delay caused by uncertainty over a member’s residence. The session, originally scheduled for 1:00 PM, was postponed to 2:00 PM after concerns emerged about whether independent MP Emilie Schytte meets the constitutional requirement of residing in Denmark. The issue was raised after reporting […]
Nine out of ten of the highest-grossing songs in Denmark in 2025 were performed in Danish, according to new figures from Koda. The data is based on royalty earnings from radio, streaming, and live performances, and was published ahead of the organization’s annual report. Blæst topped the list with “Elsker dig så meget,” followed by […]
The case against excluded MP Jacob Harris is growing as he and his wife are accused of “systematic abuse” involving 3.8 million DKK from a bankrupt construction company. Curator Morten Bjerregaard reports that the funds financed “luxurious private consumption,” including designer shoes, concert tickets, and international travel. The curator assesses that grounds exist for a […]
A system error at Danske Bank exposed the secret addresses of 20,600 customers to recipients during money transfers. These recipients could view the addresses within payment details. Although the bank discovered the breach in October last year, affected customers are only being notified now. Data officer Christoffer Kanstrup explained the delay was intended to minimize […]
The Eastern High Court ruled on Tuesday that Copenhagen Municipality is on firm legal ground in its plan to take over 228 apartments for just 1.2 million DKK. This decision upholds a January 2025 City Court ruling regarding properties in Adelgade and Klerkegade. While the properties are valued at 450 million DKK, the low price […]
On Tuesday, a man and a woman were arrested in Brøndby on suspicion of promoting Hamas, which Danish police classify as a terrorist organization. The arrests followed a long-term investigation by Copenhagen West Egns Police in collaboration with the Danish Security and Intelligence Service (PET). Specifically, the pair is suspected of promoting the organization through […]
Following complaints from former customers regarding unpaid credits, the Danish Utility Regulator has ordered electricity companies Velkommen and Nettopower to immediately pay all outstanding balances. This injunction follows a review of over 6,000 cases within the two companies, which belong to the same group. The investigation revealed that Velkommen delayed payments in at least 3,192 […]
If you are an international in Denmark, your task is not only to do your work well. It is also to understand the system in which that work is being judged, Signe Biering writes.
During the trial, which will last until December, the street will be turned into a temporary public space. Plans include a large wooden deck, new trees and planting beds, benches and seating areas, and smaller areas for activities and gathering.
On Tuesday, Uber is launching its food delivery service, Uber Eats, in Denmark. Initially available in Copenhagen, the platform will expand to Aarhus and Odense later in April. Uber chose to expand because Europe is its fastest-growing delivery market. The company believes its existing Danish ride-sharing infrastructure and brand will facilitate the launch. Uber Eats […]
The Danish Supreme Court has ruled that Google must grant a bankruptcy trustee access to six Gmail accounts. The case concerns a man declared bankrupt in 2021 with claims totaling approximately 1.3 billion DKK, despite assets of only 230,000 DKK. Because the debtor failed to cooperate, the trustee sought access to accounts likely containing essential […]
A 39-year-old man faces a debt of half a million kroner after a test drive in a new Tesla led to a court case in Roskilde. In October 2025, the man traveled from the Copenhagen area to Køge for the drive. Police measured his speed at 108 km/h in a 50 km/h city zone, resulting […]
A majority of Copenhagen’s Climate, Environment, and Technology Committee has approved a local plan for the extensive renovation and expansion of the Palads building. The Palads cinema is located close to Tivoli Gardens and Vesterport station in Copenhagen. The plan allows for a 5,900-square-meter expansion, primarily by adding five floors atop the current structure. While […]
On Monday, a newly discovered poem by Hans Christian Andersen sold for 55,000 DKK at Bruun Rasmussen auction house. The poem, dated December 1849, was found in a guestbook belonging to Franziska Wiborg. Specialist Sarah Sauer called the rare find a unique glimpse into the Danish Golden Age. The Wiborg home was visited by cultural […]
A major Nets payment outage in June 2025 caused significant congestion on the Great Belt Bridge as card payments failed and barriers remained closed. To prevent future disruptions, Sund & Bælt is implementing “deferred authorization.” This system stores transaction data during outages and processes it once connectivity is restored, allowing traffic to flow uninterrupted. Full […]
Odense University Hospital (OUH) will dismiss 60 employees as part of a previously announced savings round, CEO Niels Nørgaard Pedersen confirmed on Monday. While the plan, first announced in November, aims to eliminate 250 positions in total, the majority will be cut through reduced capacity and natural attrition. According to the director, the 60 actual […]
Failed Middle East peace talks and U.S. intervention in the Strait of Hormuz sparked investor concerns, sending Danish stocks down and bond yields up. The C25 index fell 0.7% to 1,743.86, while the 10-year government bond yield rose to 2.95%. Brent oil surged 5% to $100.60 following a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. Demant performed […]
A federal judge has dismissed Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal regarding an article about a birthday card he allegedly wrote to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump claims the card is fake and that the report damaged his reputation. District Judge Darrin P. Gayles ruled that Trump failed to prove “actual malice,” a legal […]
Vice President J.D. Vance stated that the U.S. clearly defined its “red lines” during 21 hours of negotiations with Iran in Islamabad, which ended without an agreement. Vance emphasized two non-negotiable points: control over enriched uranium and a verification mechanism to prevent nuclear weapon development. While both nations agreed to a two-week ceasefire last week, […]
Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been formally charged with corruption, embezzlement, and misuse of funds. A court order released Monday follows an investigation into whether Gómez used her position for private gain, specifically regarding a professorship at Complutense University. Judge Juan Carlos Peinado alleges the position served her professional […]
Democrat Eric Swalwell is resigning from the U.S. Congress following sexual assault allegations from a former employee. The 45-year-old also suspended his campaign for Governor of California. In a statement, Swalwell expressed deep regret for past “errors in judgment” but denied the “gravely false” assault allegations, which he intends to fight. A former staffer accused […]
