Tag: Øresund
Denmark for cocktails, Norway for cauliflower: sky-high food prices make the Swedes head west
The Swedes are well known for the way they regard Denmark as an off-licence, but for the most part they are not big border shoppers, as the Danes are with Germany, the Germans are with Poland, the Poles are with … etc. But in recent months, prices have skyrocketed – at a faster pace than […]
International Round-Up: Danish pavilion at the world exhibition in the UAE was a “ridiculous” affair, claims participant
The Danish pavilion received only 200,000 visitors at the UAE World Expo, which took place between October 2021 and March 2022, according to a new TV2 exposure called ‘Operation X: When Denmark was laughed at’. The goal was 2 million, or at least that was what the exhibiting Danish companies were promised. It is one […]
Beyond innovation: Coziness meets high concept
Dawn. Slipstreaming over the Øresund. The ‘bridge’ shakes hands with Sweden. I look down on the windmills, harvest the elements and fuel our future. The wind and the waves. For millennia, the Danes have exploited them. What is it with me and Denmark? Half Scottish and one hundred percent European. There is probably also a […]
Nothing but a Korn Dog…you won’t deny me this time!
It was indeed a historic moment in human history when the NASA probe DART collided with the asteroid Dimorphos on September 27, altering its orbit. But no less historic than the tenth anniversary of the Copenhagen Conker Championship, which took place again at Charlie’s Bar on Pilestræde in the city center on Saturday 22 October. […]
International Round-Up: Had the stray missiles been Russian, the consequences would have been serious, says acting Danish foreign minister
The acting foreign minister, Jeppe Kofod, did not mince words after the news that a Polish farm was hit by missiles on Tuesday, killing two residents. “Together with Poland, we are part of the world’s strongest military alliance, NATO,” he told TV2. “A security issue for Poland is a security issue for all of us.” […]
Culture Round-Up: If Vodka Could Literally Talk…
Usually it is the Swedes who cross the Øresund in search of booze! After all, there is a low quantity limit on the beers sold in their supermarkets, and you can only buy spirits from specialist shops, where you are obliged to stand in line… often for a whole day. Visit any bar or pub […]
Climate summary: Could Denmark soon have a new Swedish nuclear power plant as a neighbour?
Plans to build a new nuclear power plant near the decommissioned Barsebäck nuclear power plant are taking shape in Skåne in southern Sweden – an area just over 20 km across the Øresund from Copenhagen. For decades, the Danish government tirelessly campaigned for its closure due to its proximity to Denmark. But now it appears […]
Forget parallel society: Is the ghetto plan stuck in a parallel universe?
On September 11, Denmark’s neighbors crossed the Øresund to the polls. A right-wing bloc has now emerged with a majority in the Swedish parliament, depriving Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and her Social Democrats of their position at the head of the government. However, it was the days and weeks before the election that revealed the […]
Up the Alternative Strait: Fiskerihavnen and Stejlepladsen – a last chance to experience history
My guidebook ‘The Copenhagen Companion’ from 2019 includes a walk called ‘Langs vandet’, which takes you from Langebro to Fiskerihavnen in Sydhavn. In the description I mentioned plans to build in the area. Paying the price of progressBack then, it was just plans, and the ‘Stejlepladsen’ was an environmentally protected green area. Since then, the […]
Local Round-Up: Gas prices are rising in Copenhagen
300,000 affected The price increase will affect both companies and private customers. HOFOR supplies gas to almost 300,000 people in Copenhagen. Read more about the price increase here (in Danish) Gas leak investigationCopenhagen police are investigating gas leaks in the Baltic Sea and are not ruling anything out in advance. The investigation into the Nord […]
International Round-Up: Denmark opens official office in Rwanda
Asylum stage?Denmark turned heads last year when it passed a law allowing the country to send asylum seekers outside Europe while they are under review. Rwanda was singled out as a potential destination for asylum seekers. “Denmark and Rwanda share a desire to better help more refugees to tackle irregular and dangerous migration, such as […]
If the view from the hills was anything to go by, Ed Sheeran rocked Copenhagen last night!
The British like to see things from hills. There is an example of the 1775 skirmish in the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Bunker Hill, where British troops decided that the best way to defend Boston was to take command of two nearby hills. They won the battle but lost the war. And then […]
Ed Sheeran concerts will affect traffic close to the airport and the Øresund Bridge
Ed Sheeran will perform four concerts in Øresundsparken in Tårnby this week, starting on Wednesday 3 August and ending on Saturday 6 August. With over 150,000 concertgoers expected at the four sold-out concerts, it will have a major impact on traffic in the area. Anyone planning to drive to Copenhagen Airport or to go to […]
Ed Sheeran is in love with the shape of you as a volunteer, but not in any way shape or form at his concert
The British singer Ed Sheeran’s upcoming series of concerts in Øresund Park from 3.-6. August faces a shortage of volunteers, tells amagerliv.dk. No, it’s not because of a lack of interest in one of the world’s most popular singer-songwriters – it’s because they haven’t been invited to one of the concerts! Or at least that […]
300-year-old ship records to help understand climate change
Huge interest alreadyThe journals were written while traveling around the world – with the oldest record dating back to 1675. Organizations will compare past weather events to predict weather events, helping us understand climate change and what we can expect in the future. “They relate, for example, to the weather conditions in the Øresund region […]
International Round-Up: Foreign Minister says Denmark will use development aid funds to rebuild Ukraine
Jeppe Kofod, the Danish foreign minister, has said that “some of the money” to rebuild Ukraine must come from Denmark’s development aid funds, reports Jyllands-Posten. The potential allocation of additional development money for reconstruction in Ukraine has drawn criticism from parties such as the Unity List, which says it will do so at the expense […]
Singing, drinking and fire: the best places to enjoy Saint Hans’ Evening in Copenhagen
Like the site of the famous Jelling Stone, home to a church since the 11th century, Saint Hans’ften is a relic of Denmark’s unique mixed pagan and Christian past. A short story First, as a celebration of the summer solstice, people gathered at sacred springs, draped the reeds over their doorways and gathered herbs to […]
Up the alternative alley: Walks past wooden wonders by the water
In my first guidebook, I suggested that you explore Amager by going ‘To the Water’ – and this edition goes a similar way. A roof like a waveThis walk takes you from Knippelsbro to Amager Strand with a small detour to one of my favorite places: The Maritime Youth House. This wooden construction was designed […]
Can your children swim, cycle and walk? Then they must give it a TRI!
Around Denmark, hundreds of people are getting their lycra and goggles out of storage in time for the many sporting events planned during the summer: cycling, swimming, running… you name it, there is something that falls into any taste (and abilities!). For those who want to try a little of each, the Ironman and triathlon […]
Culture collection: Two thirds of print newspaper subscribers are retired
Only 14 percent of the adults in Denmark (700,000 people in total) have a subscription to a printed newspaper, against 11 percent who subscribe to an online newspaper, according to The cultural habits survey, the cultural habits survey covers the first quarter of 2022. About 6 percent subscribe to both. The results indicate that it […]
International Round-Up: Danish leaders congratulate Macron on election victory
A victory for EuropeThree former Danish prime ministers – Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Lars Løkke Rasmussen – also expressed their joy over Macron’s victory. The latter two leaders mentioned that, unlike the Kremlin, it was a good result for Europe. “Facilitated by re-election to Macron and election against right-wing nationalist populism. Good for […]
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 […]
Writing history with jobs at Rambøll
Imagine a job where your inputs can help write history, make indelible impressions on people’s lives and shape the very landscapes we visit. Because at Rambøll, the largest consulting engineering group in the Nordic region, you are the very stones that built the Øresund Bridge and the Great Bridge Belt, which every year helps to […]
Local Round-Up: Sweden wants Denmark to stop dumping toxic Lynetteholm sludge in Køge Bay
Sweden wants Denmark to stop dumping sludge in Køge Bay because it is harmful to maritime life. Derived from the site of the Lynetteholm island in the Port of Copenhagen near Nordhavn, about 228,000 cubic meters of sludge has been transported to Køge Bay and dumped in the sea since 6 January. An additional 2.3 […]
The Øresund Bridge closed to all car traffic tonight
Sixth since 2000The exercise will take place on the motorway and in one of the railway tunnels. It will test the emergency cooperation in the event of an accident. Trains to and from Sweden will continue to run during the exercise, but with lower departure frequencies. Stay informed about the train schedule via the Itinerary. […]
Mid-March events: Chocolate, cocktails, comedy and championship wrestling
Rub-A-Dub-DubMarch 16-9. April, Mon-Fri 19.30, Sat 17.00; Krudttønden, Serridslevvej 2, Cph Ø; 205kr, theater tickets.dkClaus Bue directs Ian Burns, Andrew Jeffers, Sune Svanekjær and Dawn Wall in this brand new play by Irish playwright Fergal O’Byrne. Watch the interview with Fergal in the St Patrick’s Day supplement to find out more. Chocolate FestivalMarch 12-13, 10: […]
Business Round-Up: Government Refuses to Help Majority of Homeowners Affected by Paralyzing Heat Bills
The government is strongly opposed to a proposal to financially help hundreds of thousands of people in Denmark with huge heating bills – primarily homeowners serviced by gas, where there is no alternative energy supply. Yesterday, the Danish People’s Party and the Conservatives presented a bill that proposes that the government should help the affected […]
Danish news overview: The health authority is not waiting for EMA approval to make corona pill available
The National Board of Health is not awaiting approval from The European Medicines Agency approves a new pill which it believes can reduce the symptoms of corona, provided it is taken in good time. The National Board of Health advises anyone who has registered a positive test to contact their doctor. It is important that […]
Culture Round-Up: German mayor fighting for museum dedicated to World War I zeppeliners
You may have read recently that Denmark will have its first German minority mayor since 1946 from 1 January. Jørgen Popp Petersen from the Schleswig Party takes over power in Tønder Municipality. But oddly enough, he has already made a remarkable public appearance: to announce ‘Zeppelin Barrels’, an upcoming experience venue dedicated to, of all […]
Early winter events: Exciting comedy evenings on Amager, classical ballets and Christmas events by the truck
CPH English Comedy Night Dec. 4, 8 p.m .; Theater Play, Strandlodsvej 7, Cph S; 130kr, billetto.dk Headliner Tamer Kattan is an American comic book that is worth the entrance fee alone. Join Adrian Mackinder (yes, the columnist on page 11!) And support actors David Duff (Ireland), Julian Oakes (UK) and Rozarina Larsen (Malaysia) for […]
OVERVIEW: The Storstrømsbroen bridge will be Denmark’s third longest
It is expected to be ready for car traffic in 2024. Read more about the new Storstrømsbro here: * Location: The bridge will connect Zealand and Falster via Masnedø, and will run from Vordingborg on South Zealand to Orehoved on Falster. * Decision making process: On 21 March 2013, the Folketing (Parliament) passed a traffic […]
12,000 ton heavy concrete foot in place under the upcoming Storstrømsbro
At midnight on the night between Monday and Tuesday, the foundation for the pylon on the new Storstrømsbro was placed on the seabed in Storstrømmen. This is stated by the Danish Road Directorate in a press release. The pylon must support the cables in which the bridge sections are to be hung. – It is […]
12,000 ton pylon foot for Storstrømsbroen is in place
At midnight on the night between Monday and Tuesday, the foundation for the pylon on the new Storstrømsbro was placed on the seabed in Storstrømmen. This is stated by the Danish Road Directorate in a press release. The pylon must support the cables in which the bridge sections are to be hung. The 12,000 ton […]
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. […]
Autumn Holiday 2021: Gunning down that hill
Copenhill Vindmøllevej 6C, Cph S; open Monday-Friday 12: 00-20: 00, Sat 10: 00-20: 00, Sun 10: 00-18: 00; children: DKK 105 per hour, adults: DKK 150 per hour; copenhill.dk An architecturally unique destination for an active family, Copenhill calls itself “Copenhagen’s epicenter for urban mountain sports” – and with good reason. Start your visit by […]
FACTS: Here are the main points of the new tripartite agreement
These are the main points of the agreement, which is expected to enter into force on 1 January 2022. Read more about the agreement here: * Match of unemployed and companies: – The parties have agreed to set aside DKK 15 million annually in 2022 and 2023 for a strengthened focus on job placement in […]
Environment and cod thrive in the inland Danish waters
The reasons are many. According to Bo Riemann, trawling is particularly harmful because it tears up the seabed and destroys the habitat of fish fry. – The large cod are fished in the fjords and parts of the Kattegat. Sustainability is a spot on the moon in this here. The only place where you have […]
Environment and cod thrive in inland waters
The sea plan submitted by the Social Democrat government with a consultation deadline of 30 September must be valid for 10 years. But it is not professionally based and completely inadequate, says professor, dr.scient. Bo Riemann, Aarhus University. – The sea plan is only a political product and prioritises exclusively business interests. Unfortunately, it is […]
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 […]
Ed Sheeran plays a concert in Denmark
According to the organizers, it will be a folk festival of dimensions when happy fans occupy the concert area and the British hitmaker goes on stage. – The concert will be created by a round stage in the middle, where the audience stands and sits 360 degrees around. – Øresundsparken is like a blank sheet […]
Ed Sheeran will play a concert in Copenhagen in August 2022
According to the organizers, it will be a folk festival of dimensions when happy fans occupy the concert area and the British hitmaker goes on stage. – The concert will be created by a round stage in the middle, where the audience stands and sits 360 degrees around. – Øresundsparken is like a blank sheet […]
Roadtrip in Denmark – 5 unique places to experience
You have seen Copenhagen and all the major attractions. What now? Here are 5 lesser known places that give you a unique experience of what Denmark has to offer! Whether you rent a car or use public transport, these places are accessible and provide insight into Danish culture. Skagen – home of Grenen If you […]
Thank you, Copenhagen, for making everyone proud
Six years of hard work, commitment and – over the last 18 months – endless patience and incredible resilience resulted in Copenhagen 2021 WorldPride and EuroGames, the largest LGBTI + event ever in Scandinavia, and the world’s most significant this year. A big thank you to you all! From concerts in Fælledparken to tree inaugurations […]
Local Round-Up: Change of cemeteries to make room for more park area in Frederiksberg
Frederiksberg Municipality plans to rebuild part of Solbjerg Park Cemetery to create more park area near Copenhagen Zoo. The cemetery is located next to Frederiksberg’s most famous parks, Frederiksberg Garden and Sondermarken. It is surrounded by a marked 150-year-old red brick wall that may need to be relocated to meet plans. Municipal change Frederiksberg Municipality […]
Round-Up in Copenhagen 2021: The undisputed winner of the WorldPride / EuroGames Flag Race is …
Anyone who has ever read the HC Andersen story ‘The Emperor’s new clothes’ knows that seeing your best in public is not something you can take for granted in Denmark. The energy company Ørsted believed that it had won the unofficial beauty contest in Copenhagen in 2021, when it adorned three mills in the colors […]
Copenhagen 2021: Top city for swimming
Just three years ago, CNN named Copenhagen the best city in the world for swimming, thanks to its city beaches and seafront waterfront. With crystal clear water and minimal salt content, a dip on a hot summer day is always highly recommended. But be warned: you can not just jump in anywhere: New rules allow […]
Copenhagen 2021: Now we are all here!
When Copenhagen 2021 kicks off on 12 August, it will be the culmination of several years of work. In 2015, the team behind the annual Copenhagen Pride Parade began an ambitious plan to bring the largest LGBTI + event in the world – WorldPride – to Copenhagen. Meanwhile, the sports association Pan Idræt had a […]
Bus hit by stones: Swedish minister contacts Hækkerup
A major investigation has been launched in southern Sweden, where a large number of Danish cars on the E65 motorway between Malmö and Ystad have been hit by stones or other objects recently. On Thursday, the case led Sweden’s Minister of Justice, Morgan Johansson, to contact his Danish colleague, Minister of Justice Nick Hækkerup (S). […]
New stone’s throw against Danish car in Sweden differs from others
– This time it took place on the E6 motorway. The other cases have been on the E65. It’s also different because it’s taken place in the evening. The other times it has been earlier in the day, says Ewa-Gun Westford. The E65 motorway runs between Malmö and Ystad and is used by, among others, […]
Strait up! The endurance athlete swims across the Sound
Not his first rodeo Davenport, a former rescue swimmer and medical first responder, has completed several triathlons, long-distance swims (10 km +), swim / run events and ultra races including the IRONMAN full-distance triathlon. In 2015, he became the first person to swim the length of the Kenmare River in Ireland (42 km). He even […]
International Round-Up: Greenland represents Denmark in the Arctic Council
Independence imminent? This momentum is seen as a push for independence for Greenland. The chairman of the Greenlandic parliament, Múte Bourup Egede, expressed that he is pleased that Greenland has been given a more central role. “We must be masters of our own house. The long-term goal is Greenlandic independence, ”he said. EU to end […]
Dankort and MobilePay are running again after crashes at Nets
Both debit cards and MobilePay are up and running again on Friday night around 6 pm. This happens after a technical breakdown at Nets earlier in the afternoon. It informs Nets. – Operational problem should now be solved since around 5 pm, and we are now working on processing all incoming transactions. – We apologize […]
Crash at Net puts Dankort and MobilePay out of action
Payment cards and MobilePay are late Friday afternoon down across the country. This is confirmed by press manager for Nets Søren Winge to TV 2. Press manager in the Nordics Peter Glüsing confirms the crash to Ritzau. – It has been going on for an hour, and it has not hit all terminals, but it […]
June Events: Science and cocktails return!
Science and cocktails return June 26, 19:15, DR Concert Hall, Ørestads Boulevard 13, Cph S; from DKK 80 After more than a year of excitement, Science & Cocktails returns with a world program of scientific talks, music performances and cocktail crafts. All the way from Planet X31, scientists, artists and mixologists land at the auditorium […]
Opening of car traffic on Storstrømsbro will be postponed from 2023 to 2024
The opening for car traffic on the new Storstrømsbro will be postponed from 2023 to 2024. At the same time, train traffic is expected to open in 2026 at the earliest instead of 2024. This is stated by the Danish Road Directorate in a press release. – Our assessment is that the bridge is ready […]
Judge jailed six men for smuggling nearly a ton of cannabis
This is what Espen Godiksen, head of central investigation at the Copenhagen Police, says early Friday morning. – All six were made behind closed doors and with a name ban. They are jailed for 27 days until June 16, he says. The men, aged between 30 and 57, are charged with smuggling and aiding and […]
Judge jailed six in case of smuggling nearly a ton of cannabis
This is what Espen Godiksen, head of central investigation at the Copenhagen Police, says early Friday morning. – All six were made behind closed doors and with a name ban. They are jailed for 27 days until June 16, he says. According to the indictment, the smuggling lasted from November 2020 until the arrest. The […]
Six men arrested for smuggling at least 1,000 kilos of hashish
Six men have been arrested in a major operation on Wednesday. They are suspected of being behind organized smuggling of a large amount of hashish to Sweden. More specifically, they are charged with smuggling and aiding and abetting the smuggling of at least one tonne of hashish. The six arrested are aged 30 to 57 […]
Combatable radicals gave power to TV2 regions
It has largely succeeded, considering that the quote comes from a former politician and attitudeist out in the bones. Jens Bilgrav-Nielsen has nevertheless broken several times with his own statement. Especially during the Muhammad crisis when he wrote a series of critical posts. During his time in politics, he was called tuber kicks, clog politicians […]
May events: Look away now Mia, this evening is for Woody fans
Tonight for Woody Allen fans May 13, 19: 00-22: 00; Husets Biograf, Rådhusstræde 13, 2., Cph K; 90kr Get ready for an evening with Woody Allen and jazz. Start the evening with live hot jazz from the gypsy jazz quartet GITANES, who play songs from Woody Allen movies. You will then be invited to screen […]
Copenhagen with an eye on a new bicycle bridge
Evaluated by 2022The first step for the new bridge is to explore first-class location options and potential costs associated with its establishment. The evaluation is scheduled to be completed sometime in the fall of 2022. Refshaleøen has become an incredibly popular destination in the capital in recent years – a development that will be further […]
Danish employers are exposed to fines in connection with Swedish workers at home
The timing of a new law requiring many home-based Swedish employees to pay taxes in Danish companies in the country where they live, not their employer, could not be more unfortunate, reports News Øresund. The law, which came into force on 1 January, requires Swedes who spend more than half of their working week at […]
Next year, there will be regular speed control on the Great Belt Bridge
Next year, according to the plan, permanent speed control will be set up on the Great Belt Bridge and the Øresund Bridge. This is stated by the Ministry of Transport in a press release. These will be cameras that measure the driver’s speed over a stretch. Before the cameras can be set up, the legal […]
Local Round-Up: The municipalities have agreed to tear down half of the Bispeengbuen crossing
A new proposal backed by the municipalities of Frederiksberg and Copenhagen removes half of the Bispeengbuen crossing. This means that one of the two concrete bridges will be demolished, resulting in two lanes on each side instead of the current three. According to Rambøll, the remaining structure will still be able to handle the traffic, […]
January Events: Mostly online. but some may lead you beyond the walls of your apartment
Copenhagen Light FestivalFebruary 5 – 27; different locations in Cph; free adm The festival presents both Danish and international lighting artists and designers. During the festival, architectural lighting, art, design and installations add a different aesthetic and expression to the urban space in Copenhagen during the winter season. (NJB) Flaming binaries Feb. 3, 6:30 p.m […]
Sweden wants a tunnel connection to Elsinore
Øresund Bridge model Currently, the plan involves the creation of a link consisting of two tunnels: one for rail and one for car traffic. A previously discussed proposal regarding a motorway tunnel extending from Helsingør Motorway at Snekkersten and a railway extension from the coastal connection Kystbanen can be seen. Region Skåne emphasized that an […]
Almost 400 were rejected at the Danish border in one day
South and Southern Jutland Police rejected 207 people between Monday at 07.00 and Tuesday at 07.00. They were stopped in connection with random checks at the Danish-German border. At border crossings in Rødbyhavn and Gedser, four people and 36 people, respectively, were refused travel further into Denmark, the South Zealand and Lolland-Falster Police inform. At […]
Local Round-Up: Celebrating a century of hot dog culture in Copenhagen
Forget Noma, Copenhageners tell visitors to their city, to get a real feel for Danish cuisine, try a hot dog sold by a street vendor – be it a ‘pixie’, ‘mummies’ or’ a bald Frenchman in a sleeping bag ‘(bald Frenchman in a sleeping bag). For four to five generations, this pearl of wisdom has […]
International Round-Up: Denmark provides support for the world’s worst humanitarian crises
Christmas is time to give, and since 2004, Denmark has taken this message very seriously. When a violent earthquake caused a tsunami that cost 220,000 lives, Denmark was unfortunately unable to help, after emptying its coffers for the year. Since then, the Tsunami Reserve has been set aside annually to provide relief in the event […]
Good year for cod in the Sound
2020 has been a good year for cod in the Sound, at least if you can believe the Danish Øresund Aquarium, which during the autumn observed unusually large numbers of fry. The condition of cod has been serious in the Baltic Sea for several decades. The reason is, among other things, overfishing and the extensive […]
The wind has died down after a windy day at the Great Belt
It has been blowing heavily for large parts of Sunday. But it still did not get quite as wild at the Great Belt as both DMI and the Danish Road Directorate had expected. Already on Saturday evening, the Danish Road Directorate gave a warning that it might be necessary to close all traffic on the […]
Motorist taken at Formula 1 speed near the Øresund tunnel
The Copenhagen Police announces this in a tweet. In addition to the two “crazy drivers”, as police call them, 13 others are charged with violating the speed limit, the report said.
Science Round-Up: The Øresund region a corona research hotspot
Since the beginning of the year, more than 200 research projects related to Covid-19 have been launched at hospitals, universities and private organizations in the Øresund region. Then read a report from the Medicon Valley Alliance (MVA) – an organization that works hard to strengthen the region’s life science industry. CEO of MVA Petter Hartman […]
Now everyone can follow the environment of the Fehmarnbelt project
There was heated debate about the consequences for the environment when the connection across the Great Belt was started in 1989. This was repeated when Denmark and Sweden began construction of the Øresund Bridge in 1990 & # 039…
Police arrest 17 for production and smuggling of skunk
26 addresses in Denmark and Sweden were searched, and 17 people were arrested when Danish and Swedish police on Monday launched an operation against the manufacture and smuggling of skunk. This is stated by the Copenhagen Police in a press release. The action was led by Grænsecenter Øresund, GCØ. It is a collaboration between the […]
Local Round-Up: Copenhagen’s beaches must be smoke-free, promises the health mayor
Copenhagen’s health mayor, Sisse Marie Welling, formulates a proposal to make Copenhagen’s beaches smoke-free. The mayor believes it is harmful to people’s health and gives the wrong impression to children that smoking is natural. If the proposal is adapted, a no-smoking sign will be built and the green ashtrays currently available to beach-going smokers will […]
