Tag: Nørrebro
Garbage men are on strike in Copenhagen
Piles of trash on the horizon?The trade paper 3F wrote that the waste collectors in question pick up waste all over the city. Specifically the city centre, Christianshavn, Tårnby, Dragør, Amager, Vesterbro, Østerbro, Nørrebro, Nordvest, Valby, Brønshøj, Husum and Frederiksberg. ARC said it has requested the Municipal Association KL for help in resolving the conflict.
Copenhagen closer to Utopia with paint banks
Copenhagen doesn’t have food banks… it has paint banks! That’s right, the welfare state tends to be so good in these parts that they’ve gone from food… to acrylics. ‘Paint It Forward’, a relatively new initiative in Copenhagen, helps to distribute paint, which would otherwise be burnt, to good causes and to those who need […]
St Patrick’s Day 2023: Improv’s Irish poster girl
A vibrant improv scene has emerged in Denmark over the last ten years – or rather one could argue seven and a half years, tracing its rapid acceleration to the exact date in 2015 when Irish performer Sarah McGillion arrived on these shores . Quite simply, McGillion gets it done. Barely a fortnight goes by […]
Local Round-Up: Gay men benefit from ‘mom groups’ that are just as welcoming to men
Since 1 September last year, Copenhagen Municipality has been experimenting with a new kind of parent group in Copenhagen called ‘Parent Groups’. Many maternity groups are of the opinion that they are mostly welcoming to new mothers who want advice from more experienced parents, but the Parenting Groups emphasize being equally welcoming to men. Copenhagen […]
KFTS – Holistic approach to teaching acting that provides a strong psychological foundation
The secret to being successful in Denmark is to never tell anyone that you are busy, confides Stuart Lynch, the tireless head of school for KFTS (Københavns Film & Teaterskole/Københavns Film & Teaterskole/Københavns Film & Teaterskole). A resident of Copenhagen since the early 1990s, the appointment of the half-Australian, half-British theater artist as the prestigious […]
Irma bites the dust in Coop reorganization
The term ‘annus horribilis’ was first popularized by Queen Elizabeth II to refer to a year in which three of her four children confirmed divorces/separations. 2016 was definitely one for the celebrities: it started with David Bowie, followed by Prince, Muhammad Ali, George Michael and Carrie Fisher – to name just a few. And what […]
Copenhagen’s answer to a kibbutz: Instead of picking fruit, the volunteers’ efforts support charitable causes
“I think what we can offer here is really valuable,” says Audrius, hostel coordinator for Globalhagen in Copenhagen, a small but effective hostel in Nørrebro that has found a way to turn ‘comfort tourism’ into real, charitable action. Support good causesFurnished with a cozy café bar and three floors of accommodation, this Action Aid partnership […]
Local Round-Up: A few surprises among the richest and poorest districts in Copenhagen
Hellerup is the richest district in Greater Copenhagen, and Northwest the poorest, according to a survey carried out by the local media KøbenhavnLIV that mainly focused on the capital, but also included a few nearby municipalities. Based on data from Statistics Denmark, they did their best to determine the average income for the capital’s residents […]
Local Round-Up: Irish brogues in fashion in Nørrebro store
Few would disagree that Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman were ‘Far and Away’ the least convincing Irish-speaking couple in Hollywood history, although neither could match the sheer fallibility of Tommy Lee Jones’ effort in the regrettable thriller ‘Blown Away’. To be sure, it was appalling. But how easy is it to arrive at the accent? […]
Copenhagen listed among top 2023 destinations
One for the wealthyAmerican Express Travel even prepared a three-day itinerary for visitors who wanted to explore the city – clearly aimed at a high-end clientele. Day one offers check-in at Hotel D’Angleterre, check-out at Nørrebro and dining at Geranium, while day two offers trips to Rundetårn, Rosenborg Castle and a meal at Noma. Finally, […]
Performance Preview: In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Bench
Adrian Mackinder first met Charlie Waller on a bench. Neither of them had sat on it before, so there was no argument about who had the right to sleep on it. And it didn’t end up being a suppressed alibi in another failure in the country they both call home. It doesn’t have Irish names […]
Local Round-Up: Man shot and killed in Christiania last night
A 23-year-old man was shot and killed in Christiania on Wednesday 26 October between 17:00 and 18:00. He was apparently hit at close range on Pusherstreet, the area of freetown where cannabis is commonly sold in the open. The victim is a well-known figure in the environment. Suspects are SomalisPolice have released a description of […]
Danish news Round-Up: Heavy traffic is expected when the autumn holidays begin
Saturday 15 October from 10.00-14.00 has been highlighted as probably the busiest period on Danish roads due to the autumn holidays, which start tonight and last until Sunday 23 October. A large number of families are expected to take the week off, and many choose to spend it in their holiday homes. It is also […]
Vesterbro named one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world
The latest Timeout 51 coolest neighborhoods on the world list acknowledges that “‘cool’ is probably the most subjective quality going”. Perhaps that is why the Copenhagen districts of Nørrebro (28th in 2020!) and Vesterbro apparently routinely change places every year, it is announced. For the 2022 edition, it was Vesterbro’s turn – the pair’s senior […]
Events at the end of August: Actor, playwright, director … presents Denmark’s answer to Noël Coward!
The Queen’s New Frontier14-18 Sep; Library Rentemestervej, Cph NV; DKK 160Copenhagen Theater Circle presents its original play ‘The Queen’s New Frontier’ by long-standing member Alun Thomas – a satire set in Ireland as post-Brexit reality begins to set in. (BV) The oasisAug 19; Fælledparken, Cph ØThis pop-up event is hosted by Culture and Leisure Østerbro. […]
Local Round-Up: Two deaths in two days put the construction industry in the spotlight
A young man died in connection with a building materials accident in Nordhavn in Copenhagen at the end of June. The man’s employer was MT Højgaard – one of the Nordic region’s largest construction companies. The fatal accident happened the day after a Zurface employee lost his life in a work accident with a concrete […]
Events in July and early August: Finally a proper British afternoon tea!
Proper British afternoon teaJuly 10 & 31, August 14 & 28; Kogebogeriet, Guldbergsgade 10, Cph NIf you are looking for an authentic British afternoon tea, then Kogebogeriet is the place to go. Enjoy a menu that includes roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, freshly baked scones and clotted cream, along with unlimited tea. AiaSound Festival11-13 Aug; […]
Two new Michelin restaurants show that Denmark is a gourmet destination
On July 4, two new restaurants in Denmark received their first Michelin star. Both were opened within the last year. Restaurant Mota, which opened in November 2021 and is located in Nykøbing Sjælland, and Restaurant Jatak, which opened in January 2022 and is located in Nørrebro, were among a total of 13 restaurants that were […]
Roskilde 2022: Swedish party rappers ODZ are very loud. But the news ends there
Monday night at Countdown Stage was an exercise in maximalism. Before the Swedish hip-hop trio ODZ came to their meeting at 23.45, the audience was mostly in front of remnants from the previous number, the Danish pop experimentalist Debbie Sings. Debbie brought dazzling maximalist hyperpop – a disorienting, mesmerizing work of glitch magic that must […]
CPH Jazz Festival 2022: Scandinavian six with the most saxophone appeal
Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2022 has a lot to offer, although it is clear that the program has been hit by the corona epidemic – there are fewer big names from abroad this year. However, it is a blessing in disguise as it allows you to discover local talents. Moreover, most of these musicians can easily […]
Local Round-Up: Road paved to new city bus terminal
Almost 200 buses a dayA new terminal has been on the map for a while now due to the traffic chaos that is hampering cyclists, cars and passengers on Ingerslevsgade by DGI Byen, where they are currently located. The buses serve about 1.4 million passengers annually, and the new terminal is expected to handle about […]
The town hall majority says that the proposed metro extension is worth the high price
A “black hole” in the metro networkThe proposed section has also been praised for its potential to create greater connection to Indre Nørrebro and Rigshospitalet. The current lack of metro service at Rigshospitalet represents “a black hole” in the metro network, according to employment and integration mayor Jens-Kristian Lütken. The public consultation phase of the […]
Sport Round-Up: The architect’s solution can revolutionize Copenhagen’s football pitch problem
Stack them high!However, the architectural firm Werk Arkitekter has come up with a cunning plan. The company has proposed to make Copenhagen a pioneer for a solution that involves ‘stacking’ five or more courts on top of each other to form a kind of wooden-based sports tower. “The huge space-consuming sport is a challenge in […]
CPH STAGE 2022: Non-verbal lists
Gravity 9.-11. June, 8 p.m .; The Gray Hall, Christiania; lectures in English on 9 & 10 June (Thomas Hertog), 11 & 12 (Jácome Armas), 15 & 16 (Marianne Vestergaard), 17 & 18 (Alejandra Castro) Still going strong since the founding in 2005 of choreographer Tina Tarpgaard, who is still responsible today, the dance community […]
Events at the end of May / beginning of June: Distortion returns without Nørrebro party, more ticket areas and… finally a free Friday street festival!
Distortion XJune 1-5, various venues in Cph; DKK 200 access to ticket areas; cphdistortion.dkThe Nørrebro street party element, which is usually held on opening Wednesday, has been completely scrapped, and Thursday in Vesterbro has been drastically reduced, even though it is the same area as previous years with 24 free events, so there is a […]
Copenhagen closes for speed limit
Vote on May 30thThe new speed changes will affect a huge area of the city, from Brønshøj, Valby and Vanløse to Amager, Østerbro and Nørrebro. Check the map below to see how low speed limits will fall in your neighborhood – green areas are expected to be 30 km / h zones, while the blue […]
Local Round-Up: Sickness day figures confirm that the day care industry is having a hard time in Copenhagen
Teachers and day care workers in the capital take significantly more sick days than other municipal employees, figures from the town hall show. In general, the figures for sick days among Copenhagen Municipality’s employees last year, which did not include time off due to corona, were high. Its employees had an average of 11.9 sick […]
Luca knows how: The Copenhagen chain penetrates the European top 50 pizza list
Four of the contributions in the top ten of The 50 best pizzas in European annual list prepared by Big 7 Travelare Neapolitan, and so is a Danish arrival on the rankings. There are three stores of Pizzeria Luca in the capital region, which has been in 35th place on this year’s list: Gammel Strand […]
The ultimate guide! No limit to the fun this Easter
The dark Danish winter has come to an early halt. The birds and the bees are busy, the buds are blossoming and, in and around the city, a furious frenzy of activity is unfolding, including both children and adults. The excitement is understandable. For the first time since 2019, the public can look forward to […]
April Events: Shirley a visit to the theater is in order
Shirley ValentineApril 21-14. May, performances Tue-Fri 20.00, Sat 17.00; The Theater at Sorte Hest, Vesterbrogade 150, Cph V; SEK 205 via theater tickets.dkThe great Vivienne McKee and London Toast Theater return with Willy Russell’s 1980s audience-happy Shirley Valentine. Come meet Shirley in her kitchen while she talks to her only company: the wall. This self-discovery […]
Events at the end of March / beginning of April: All eyes are on CPH: DOX
CPH: DOXcurrent, ends April 3 and online April 1-10; different places; Ticket and program at cpdox.dkCPH: DOX will be a hybrid festival in 2022. All the films will be shown in cinemas, while a selection of films will be part of a nationwide online festival (geo-blocked to Denmark). All films are in English or with […]
Culture collection: DR unveils plans for Easter calendar TV show
It’s 60 years since DR broadcast the country’s first Christmas calendar ever, an annual festive TV show in prime time that gets everyone in the Christmas mood, so it’s just as good a year to launch a similar series for Easter. ‘Det Forsvundne Ravkammer’ will consist of eight episodes, which will be broadcast at 20.00 […]
Summary of local news: Bilingual students do better in school
There are signs that bilingual children are closing the gap for their ethnic-Danish peers. The difference in grades between monolingual and bilingual pupils who finish primary school when most pupils are 15 or 16 years old has, according to the City of Copenhagen’s figures, shrunk from 1.8 in 2017 to 1.4 today. This may in […]
Innovations and deliveries: Our money and our strife!
It’s pissing down outside, and I have to deliver about 700 newspapers to 70 crooked venues in central Copenhagen, Nørrebro and Vesterbro. My cargo bike lost its cover years ago – during the COP15 climate summit in December 2009, to be exact; strange because it snowed a lot – and I ran out of bin-liners. […]
Local Round-Up: Copenhagen Airport outlines seven-year expansion plans for DKK 4.5 billion
Copenhagen Airport has confirmed its expansion plans after confirmation after broad political agreement on the framework for the development. The seven-year extension of DKK 4.5 billion will enable improved safety, better access to public transport, improved facilities for airlines, larger baggage claim and passport control areas as well as adjustments to runways and hangars to […]
You only die twice: when the ugly reaper and the digger both come and knock
Fortunately, tapophobia – the fear of being buried alive – is a phobia on the way out. But in Copenhagen back in the 18th century, tapophobia was a definite thing – and with good reason, as the tragic case of Gietrud Birgitte Bodenhoff illustrates. ‘It girl’ from the 18th century In 1796, Gietrud was a […]
Local Round-Up: Every other Dane’s favorite childhood memory, Tom McEwan, is back in business!
Ask Danes who grew up in the 1970s and 80s to name their favorite children’s entertainers, and the name of a Scot pops up with countless regularity: Tom McEwan. As a regular performer on Copenhagen’s stages until the end of the first decade of the century (mainly at That Theater Company), he has in recent […]
Copenhagen shaken by three fatal shootings in three nights
A 39-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot at a hookah bar on Saturday night on Åboulevard in Frederiksberg about five streets from Byens søer. The incident was the third fatal shooting in a row in the Copenhagen gangland world. The first was a man in his mid-20s, who was shot in the […]
National Round-Up: Vaccine skeptics share infected ‘lollipop’ to get corona pass
Vaccine skeptics take an approach to coronavirus rules that many may find surprising. Given that the rules are making it increasingly difficult to live a ‘normal life’ without being vaccinated, many are deliberately infecting themselves with corona so that they can qualify for a corona pass once they have recovered. TV2 recently spoke to two […]
Local Round-Up: Just one man among Copenhagen Municipality’s seven mayors
The Unity List will receive two mayors in the next administration at the City of Copenhagen – a reward for getting the most votes in the local elections on 16 November. The mayoral seat was never realistically at stake as the far left would fight to form the necessary majority – to leave Sophie Hæstorp […]
Local elections 2021: Social Democrat among the pigeons – at City Hall, since the registrations began
What are the chances of seeing the office chain proudly adorn the chest of a brand new blue center-right mayor? None – if the experience of the last 83 years is something to go by. As Copenhagen’s most beloved mayor, HP Sørensen, jokingly remarked: “When it’s gone down the drain, you can be absolutely sure […]
Local Election 2021: Doorstep decision day
Let’s face it: it’s these elections you want to vote in. They pertain to your healthcare (where your baby might be born, where that crucial operation might take place etc), the state of your community (roads, schools and leisure), and how much assistance you get in your integration. That’s an awful lot of money being […]
Local elections 2021: To catch up with the new green party on the campaign track
In the heart of Valby’s Kulturhus, the community group Sustainable Society flourishes. Between workshops and kitchen gardens, David Hirst, Kirstine Desian and Hannah Russell are preparing their program for their participation in the local elections in November. A stream of people In addition to their slogan, the party feels in line with values similar to […]
Events in mid-November: Honolulu atmosphere in Hafnia Hall
City Volley beach Nov. 20, 2:30 p.m.-6: 30 p.m .; Hafnia Hallen, Julius Andersens Vej 6, Valby; free adm City Volley welcomes you to play indoor beach volleyball. The event, which will have a Hawaiian theme, is free to attend for members of City Volley. Sign up at cityvolley.dk. The universe: a detective story Nov. […]
Local Round-Up: DJs have issued guidelines to ensure that festivals are not offended by lyrics
To ensure a “positive atmosphere”, the Rust music venue in Nørrebro has issued guidelines to its DJs about which songs are acceptable in the nightclub. For example, it advises DJs not to play songs that are degrading to women, minorities or ethnic minorities. The guidelines do not apply to Rust’s concert venue, where paying customers […]
IPAs and NDAs: How Mikkeller’s Fall from Grace Came to Head
Mikkeller Brewery’s very public fall from grace started unfortunate on one Instagram account belonging to a woman named Brienne Allan. May in Massachusetts Allan, a production manager at Notch Brewing in Salem, Massachusetts – who goes by the name ‘steering wheel magnet’ on Instagram – asked a simple question in his stories on May 11: […]
Local Round-Up: Scooters officially back, but at what price for suppliers?
A transport expert doubts that the scooter companies Voi and Bolt will be able to make money after their green light to start activities in the capital region today. Under the terms of their tender, the two companies can jointly operate 3,200 scooters, but there are severe restrictions on where people can end their journey. […]
Now electric scooters are returning to the streets of Copenhagen
This is stated by the City of Copenhagen in a press release. The agreement means, among other things, that the scooters must be parked in 240 designated parking areas when a trip ends. In addition, it will not be possible to rent the scooters or end a trip in an area that politicians have assessed […]
The longest awaited move in history, but worth the wait for migrants
The Migrant Center in Nørrebro was finally able to celebrate its move on Saturday 18 September. The center, which opened in late 2019, organized the event under welcome and solidarity. Migrants and volunteers came together to share experiences and stories between the sidewalks in Bregnerødgade, when pleasant exchanges brought the project back to life after […]
Events at the end of October: Festivals in the fall, from Japanese and Korean to improvisational and LGBTQ + movies
Copenhagen International Improv Festival 18.-24. October; ICC Theater – Improv Comedy, Frederiksholms Kanal 2, Cph K; ciif.eu Copenhagen International Improv Festival 2021 offers excellent improvisation workshops, premium shows, jams, performance opportunities and epic after parties. CIIF21 is for everyone who loves improv: from beginner to advanced. Green Market Nørrebro October 24, 10: 00-15: 00; Guldberg […]
Christians are awaiting concrete proposals for public housing
– We do not know anything about the proposal, so we must take a position on it when it comes, she says. On Tuesday, the government presented a housing proposal, which states, among other things, that the government will allocate DKK 10 billion from the New Construction Fund to build 22,000 public housing units. The […]
The government will build public housing in Christiania
– The government will investigate whether new public housing can be established in a large number of specific places in Copenhagen, such as Skjolds Plads in Nørrebro, Bispebjerg, Christiania and so on, the proposal states. It bears the name “Closer to II – Cities with space for everyone”. However, it is not clear whether it […]
Corona can not kill its coolness: Nørrebro hailed as the hippest hood in the world
Copenhagen’s district of Nørrebro has been proclaimed the coolest neighborhood in the world by the magazine Time Out. It topped a really diverse list of the top 49, which included Chelsea in New York City, Dalston in East London and Leith in Edinburgh, the main setting for ‘Trainspotting’. Time Out justifies that coolness is not […]
Judge jails another man for killing Syrians in Nørrebro
On Thursday, the Copenhagen Police arrested another man for having participated in the murder of a 26-year-old Syrian man on Hans Tavsens Gade on 7 September. It informs the police on Friday in a press release. Deputy police inspector Bjarke Dalsgaard tells Ritzau that the 24-year-old man was arrested on Thursday morning at his work […]
Police arrest another man for killing Syrians in Nørrebro
On Thursday, the Copenhagen Police arrested another man for having participated in the murder of a Syrian man on Hans Tavsens Gade on 7 September. This was stated by the police on Friday in a press release, and deputy police inspector Bjarke Dalsgaard tells Ritzau that the 24-year-old man was arrested on Thursday morning at […]
The government will build over 20,000 public housing units in major cities
– We need even more homes that are affordable. Therefore, the government will make it possible to build more than 20,000 more public housing over the next 10-15 years, says Mette Frederiksen (S) in the Folketing. The Prime Minister Nørrebro in Copenhagen mentions the current problem with housing as an example. According to sales advertisements […]
Bodil winner brought Suzuki to Denmark
On Tuesday, Anne-Lise Gabold turns 80. She graduated from the Royal Theatre’s student school in 1969 and was employed at the theater as an extension of her education. The following season, she switched to Suzanne Osten’s socialist street theater group Fickteatern in Stockholm. Over the years, she has performed on a sea of Danish stages. […]
The Bodil winner who renews himself
In the same genre can be mentioned the time-typical, socially realistic TV series “John, Alice, Peter, Susanne and little Verner” from 1976 about a family who has difficulty adapting to the new life after moving from Nørrebro to a Copenhagen suburb . Hans Kristensen, who turns 80 on September 25, then changed genre and made […]
Chicken farms and properties in Albania are money lanes in major drug cases
For years, the network has smuggled and sold cocaine in record quantities, prosecutors claim. 4.5 tonnes were smuggled in and mixed into just over nine tonnes, which were resold in Denmark, Sweden and Norway, it is claimed. 12 of the men have an Albanian background, and part of the profits from the criminal business over […]
Three cars in Nørrebro in Copenhagen were shot
The police are trying to get to the bottom of a case where three cars in Nørrebro in Copenhagen were shot late late Tuesday night. The cars were kept parked and the police assume that it is coincidental that precisely these cars were hit. This is stated by the duty officer in the Copenhagen Police […]
Local Round-Up: Copenhagen Half Marathon to slow down traffic this Sunday
This Sunday, the streets of Copenhagen are expected to be filled with runners participating in this year’s Half Marathon. Approximately 20,000 participants will try to run the 21 km long route that starts at Østerbro before passing through Nørrebro, Frederiksberg, Vesterbro and the city center and then ending at Østerbro again. Take care of the […]
Culture Round-Up: Another round of Oscar nominations begins
Denmark’s record at the Oscars in the ‘International Feature Film’ category over the last decade is something of a beauty (see below). Posted with victories for ‘Revenge’ and ‘Drink’ in 2011 and 2021, the timeline includes four additional entries that came on the five-film list and two more that came on the final nine. We […]
Green focus in new Copenhagen budget agreement
Sporty lift An additional DKK 250 million is invested in sports, with new artificial turf pitches earmarked for Emdrup, Lersøparken and Kløvermarken, as well as a new swimming pool in Sydhavn. Opening hours on ice rinks in Ørstad and Østerbro are extended to cover the whole year, as are tennis courts in Ryvang and Genforeningspladsen. […]
Local Round-Up: Prejudiced residents assume that the Northwest is home to ten times more gang members than in reality
A survey conducted on behalf of the City of Copenhagen among young residents in the Northwest reveals that most of them tend to overestimate how many gang members aged 15-18 live in the district. Not in gangs, not always on the street On average, participants in the study estimated that 20 percent of the age […]
21-year-old has been arrested after the murder of a Syrian man in Nørrebro
– Last night we arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with the murder committed at Hans Tavsens Gade on Tuesday. – For the sake of the investigation, we will request closed doors and have no further, the police write. It was Tuesday night that a 26-year-old Syrian citizen was stabbed in Nørrebro and subsequently died.
21-year-old is imprisoned after killing Syrian man in Nørrebro
A 21-year-old man has been remanded in custody for 13 days in a constitutional hearing in the Judges’ Guard in Copenhagen in connection with the murder of a Syrian man in Indre Nørrebro. The young man was arrested on Wednesday night, Deputy Police Inspector at Copenhagen Police Bjarke Dalsgaard informs. The constitutional hearing took place […]
Police are looking for witnesses after the murder of young Syrians in Nørrebro
It is a 26-year-old Syrian man who was stabbed to death on Tuesday night on Hans Tavsens Gade in Nørrebro in Copenhagen. The young man has passed away and the police are still looking for a perpetrator on Wednesday morning. This is what Deputy Police Inspector Bjarke Dalsgaard from the Copenhagen Police says. Police have […]
Young man dies after stabbing in Nørrebro in Copenhagen
The police received the report at 22.58. Here it was found that a young man was in critical condition. He was subsequently sent for treatment at the hospital, where his life could not be saved. The police have been present at the crime scene, which has been cordoned off, all night until Wednesday, to carry […]
Man stabbed in Indre Nørrebro in Copenhagen
– We have found that a person has been injured. I can not say anything about his condition, but the person in question has been taken to hospital, says the chief of guards. Police are still working at the crime scene, which is cordoned off, until Wednesday night. Technical investigations and questioning of witnesses are […]
The High Court finds Rasmus Paludan guilty of racism – but reduces punishment
On Thursday, the Eastern High Court found Rasmus Paludan guilty of racist and insulting statements, but diminished his previous city court ruling. The judge handed down a verdict on Paludan’s appeal of his verdict in 2020 from Næstved City Court, where the Stram Kurs leader was sentenced to three months in prison for violations of […]
Offended woman relieved that Khader drops injury case
– Regarding Naser Khader’s decision not to sue us women involved, I am relieved, but not surprised, says Camilla Trustrup in a written comment to Ritzau. She does not elaborate. In July, Camilla Trustrup shared her episode with Naser Khader to DR. According to DR in 2006, Camilla Trustrup met Khader. At the time, she […]
September Events: The ultimate one-stop place for international in Denmark to ask questions
International Citizens’ Days 24.-25. Sep., Fri 16: 00-20: 00 & Sat 10: 00-15: 00; DGI-Byen, Tietgensgade 65, Cph V; free adm This two-day event is part of the initiative ‘Welcome September’, a collaboration to make international people in Denmark feel that they are wanted. More than 65 partners have joined forces to make this a […]
Paludan in court: The government has adopted my policy
Politicians are protected by extended freedom of expression. But the court in Næstved – which convicted him in the original case – believed that his statements were not part of a “factual political discussion”. – Other parties have adopted my policy. I suggested a reception center in Northeast Greenland three years ago, when it was […]
From the hell of football to the sky: Schmeichel is a wall!
Afternoon: Sankt Hans square in Copenhagen. The area is crawling with people in red and white, and beer is herring from plastic glasses. They sing along to the catchy football songs blaring out of the huge speakers in the middle of the square. A football is kicked in the air and is immediately hit back […]
Loyal to Familia was banned – but the conflicts continued
Although the gang Loyal to Familia (LTF) is illegal in Denmark, it still exists. And twice, since it was dissolved by a judgment in Copenhagen City Court, the gang has been in conflict with other groups. Jyllands-Posten writes this on the basis of an access to documents from the National Police. The band’s members have […]
Almost 50 young people are fined for gathering illegally in a car park in Esbjerg
– It has gradually become a kind of residence for young people, and therefore a residence ban has been introduced on the site. This has been done to create security, he says. Nevertheless, the police received a report at 9 pm on Friday that a number of young people had gathered in the parking garage. […]
Is the end in sight for Distortion?
Distortion, the country’s largest street festival, has changed its name as part of an attempt to distance itself from the huge crowds that have created chaos in districts such as Nørrebro and Vesterbro over the past decade. A little over 10 years ago, the one-day meeting at the street parties in the beginning of June […]
FACTS: The members of the gang LTF have been sentenced to 1409 years in prison
* It was the first time in almost 100 years that the High Court ruled on whether an association acts by violence and thus can be banned. * Actually, the purpose of the provision to dissolve violent associations was to hit, for example, Nazi groups and other extremist associations that threaten democracy through the use […]
Last chance for the band Loyal To Familia
Here you can read more about the gang and the ban: * Who is Loyal To Familia? LTF was founded in 2013 with branches in Kokkedal and Tingbjerg and has since spread to Fredericia, Aarhus and Køge, among others. Members of LTF have several times been in the public spotlight for, among other things, shootings, […]
Culture Round-Up: Denmark’s only English-language podcast is like Roskilde ’96
Danish research is something to be celebrated. However, not enough is known about it, claims Michael Magee, the Irish host of the Science and Beers (S&B) podcast, who is a biologist who works as a science communicator at Ungdomshuset Odense. Although lots of science podcasts have been produced in Denmark, only one has been made […]
Copenhagen 2021: Highlights in a strong cultural program
The original rainbow flag ongoing, ending Aug. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m .; Copenhagen City Hall, Cph K; free adm A 30-meter section of the iconic Rainbow Flag, created by artist and LGBTI + activist Gilbert Baker, will be displayed from the very first day in Copenhagen 2021. One of the many sections of the original […]
Events in August: Go to the Kenya Theater in the Beckett, Bottom and Blixen era
Happy Days 3-25. Sep., 8 p.m .; The Theater by Black Horse, Vesterbrogade 150, Cph V; 205 kroner, theater tickets.dk Sue Hansen-Styles and Nathan Meister from Why Not Theater bring Samuel Beckett’s play Happy Days, originally written in 1962, back to life on stage in Vesterbro. The play has not lost any of its resonance […]
Copenhagen 2021: LISTER – WORLD RACE
The original rainbow flag 12.-21. August, 09: 00-16: 00; Copenhagen City Hall, Cph K; free adm A 30 meter long section of the iconic Rainbow Flag created by the artist and LGBTI + activist Gilbert Baker will be shown from the very first day in Copenhagen 2021. One of the many sections of the original […]
Copenhagen 2021: Copenhagen on two wheels
Find a bike first. Remember, borrowing one from a friend or a host is a gamble. With the trips we have planned for you, a newly serviced bike is your best chance to get from A to B. The rental service Donkey Republic is proud of the condition of all its bikes, and in Copenhagen […]
Local Round-Up: It’s close to midnight for the nightlife sector … is that a reference lurking in the dark?
A series of U-turns and scrapped proposals have left nightclub owners and residents confused and angry over upcoming proposals to reopen nightlife in the capital. In March, the City of Copenhagen stated that it would issue far fewer nightlife licenses than before the pandemic, but criticism that the town hall wanted to slow down the […]
3 attractions in Denmark that you can not miss
Denmark is the perfect combination of old historical landmarks, a long history with the royal family, fantastic natural sights, beautiful architecture and one of the best culinary scenes in the world. Depending on your interests, you can choose to take a trip down the memory path to learn about the Vikings, visit moving dunes that […]
Local Round-Up: Online supermarket loses contract with another municipality
Gentofte Municipality has terminated its contract with Nemlig.com with immediate effect with reference to the online supermarket’s lack of information about the working conditions for the subcontractor’s employees. The decision was made at a meeting of the municipal council on Monday night, after dialogue between the company and the municipality could not solve the problem. […]
Danish victory kicked off the party
I wonder if many others felt the same way as the national coach after the 4-1 victory on Monday night: Finally, the party can begin. In any case, it was a redemption that could both be felt and heard, as Denmark could declare itself ready for the round of 16. While Kasper Hjulmand stepped off […]
Massive police action in Nørrebro after suspicious circumstances
On Sunday evening, the police are “massively present” on Blegdamsvej in Nørrebro in Copenhagen, where they are investigating a suspicious situation. The Copenhagen Police writes this on Twitter. At 23.03, the police can not state what the case is about or whether there are any arrested in the case. The police also do not write […]
21-year-old man hit: 19-year-old charged with negligent manslaughter
He is also charged with driving too fast and driving under the influence of narcotics. The other two have been released. This is what the duty officer from the Copenhagen Police says on Sunday at 16.55. The collision took place on Borups Allé next to the side road Vestergårdsporten. Borups Allé connects Frederiksberg, Nørrebro and […]
21-year-old man hit: Three young people are charged with negligent manslaughter
This is what Deputy Police Inspector Lars-Ole Karlsen from the Copenhagen Police says. They are two 18-year-olds and a 19-year-old man. Police are not yet able to say who was behind the wheel when the accident happened. The collision took place on Borups Allé next to the side road Vestergårdsporten. Borups Allé connects Frederiksberg, Nørrebro […]
21-year-old man hit: 19-year-old jailed for negligent manslaughter
It was one of them, the 19-year-old man, who was remanded in custody for four weeks on Sunday night. He is also accused of driving too fast and according to Special Investigation East (SEØ), which is a department of the Copenhagen Police, for driving under the influence of narcotics. This is disputed by the man’s […]
29-year-old man charged with rape of man
The police received the report on Tuesday afternoon and arrested the 29-year-old at his residence in inner Copenhagen during the night until Wednesday. – We have interrogated the victim and carried out an investigation, and this has resulted in us arresting a person last night and charging him with rape. He will be produced in […]
29-year-old man charged with raping a man in Nørrebro
The police received the report on Tuesday afternoon and arrested the 29-year-old at his residence in inner Copenhagen during the night until Wednesday. – We have interrogated the victim and carried out an investigation, and this has resulted in us arresting a person last night and charging him with rape. He will be produced in […]
Planned Paludan demo stopped after anonymous threats of gunfire
At East Jutland Police, Police Commissioner Per Bennekov confirms that they have had contact with Rasmus Paludan. – He has been informed that we can not guarantee his safety, says Per Bennekov. The police commissioner will not confirm or deny to Ritzau the content of the threats that Paludan allegedly received. The Constitution guarantees everyone […]
Paludan demonstrates on Constitution Day a year after the shooting drama
This year, Rasmus Paludan is demonstrating again, but due to a ban from the police, the demonstration has been moved a few kilometers, the party Stram Kurs informs in a press release. The right to demonstrate is guaranteed through the Constitution. However, in special cases the authorities may restrict this right. For example, a demo […]
Distortion 2021 is not canceled after all, and it starts tonight with a bite size
This weekend should have been the one when you pampered yourself with a sneaky long break to avoid the eternal sound of the Distortion street festival in your neighborhood. But no, on April 19, the organizers announced that the event would be canceled. How selfish of them! Can you hear it? It’s in the air! […]
80,000 consumers in Copenhagen are without electricity
Approximately 80,000 consumers in Copenhagen have been without power since 10.19 on Wednesday. It informs Energinet on Twitter around 11 o’clock. – The error occurred at Energinet’s station in Bellahøj. We are working hard to get the power back. – We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. Radius Elnet, which is responsible for the […]
80,000 consumers in Copenhagen were without electricity for an hour
The power is back in Copenhagen after a breakdown of almost an hour. This is stated by Energinet on Twitter. Approximately 80,000 consumers in Copenhagen were without power from 10.19 to 11.07 on Wednesday. – The power is back in Copenhagen. At 11.07, the supply to approximately 80,000 consumers was restored. – They have been […]
