Tag: Øresund
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Relaxed controls will significantly reduce delays at the borders with Germany and Sweden
Delays at the borders with Germany and Sweden will be significantly reduced from this morning onwards, after confirmation there will be no more routine passport checks carried out by Danish border officers. Germany: In place for over seven yearsFrom today, 85 fewer working years will be deployed annually to the German-Danish border, where motorists will…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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.”…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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:…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…