Tag: Østerbro
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.
Emily in Paris becomes Collins in Copenhagen
Lily Collins, the star of the Netflix hit series ‘Emily in Paris’, has bought a property in Copenhagen. Located on Eckersbergsgade on Østerbro, which can be found in the wealthy Kartoffelräckerne quarter, it is barely 100 meters from the largest of Copenhagen’s lakes. It is believed that the daughter of Phil Collins and her husband, […]
Culture Round-Up: Bollywood and bhajis on the beach under a bombardment of colors
As a way to encourage the gray days to give way to sunnier skies, and our dark attire to make way for lighter shades, a savior returns to Copenhagen in April. The Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS-DK), the organizer of last August’s well-attended Indian Vegetarian Food Festival, is hitting up Østerbro once again, this time to […]
Storm Otto the strongest since the beginning of last year, but Copenhagen apartment building more resilient than suggested by BBC
Unfulfilled forecastsThe water level did not rise enough to threaten the Danish coasts, as was feared. “Along the north coast of Zealand there is a risk that the water level could rise by one metre,” warns Anders Brandt. DR‘s weatherman before the storm came. Fortunately, as TV2 reportedthe storm did not pose any major threat […]
Storm Otto the strongest since the beginning of last year, but Copenhagen apartment building more resilient than suggested by BBC
Unfulfilled forecastsThe water level did not rise enough to threaten the Danish coasts, as was feared. “Along the north coast of Zealand there is a risk that the water level could rise by one metre,” warns Anders Brandt. DR‘s weatherman before the storm came. Fortunately, as TV2 reportedthe storm did not pose any major threat […]
Culture Round-Up: As one elf is championed for probable catfishing, another is canceled for alleged blackfacing
This year’s Christmas calendar show, ‘Julehjertets Hemmelighed’ on DR, is a magical tale that takes place in the 19th century. Partly filmed at Frilandsmuseet, the open-air museum known for its historic buildings, it is shown every evening from 1-24. December at 19:30. It suits Dad well as it shouldn’t clash with any World Cup football, […]
From new arrival to business owner in five years
When makeup artist Barbara Mensah arrived in Copenhagen in April 2017, it wasn’t her first taste of life away from her beloved London – she had previously lived in Stockholm for 18 months. But it had always felt temporary; in Denmark, the serious business of moving could finally begin. And besides, her little son was […]
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 […]
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 […]
Culture Round-Up: Disney+ is creeping up on Netflix’s shoulder, but neither can compete with YouTube
The average TV viewer in Denmark streams over an hour of content every day, and the breakdown confirms the enormous popularity of the video sharing platform YouTube among most young people. They spend so much time on the platform that it’s enough to push YouTube, with an average of 20 minutes per person per day, […]
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. […]
No queue for bhajis: Remember that meat-free diets are the key to living a “good-hearted lifestyle”, swear Danes waiting patiently at Østerbro
As a vegetarian in Denmark, and indeed Europe, you still feel that you are sometimes faced with a relatively limited food selection. Fortunately, Indian cuisine never stops exploring for you, and the Indian vegetarian/vegan food festival that was just held in Østerbrohuset on Århusgade in Østerbro was a fantastic showcase for meat-free alternatives. Live its […]
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 […]
Copenhagen one of the best European cities to eat cheap
Copenhagen is not known for its low prices – especially not when it comes to food. In fact, a few years ago, a report from Deutsche Bank ranked Copenhagen as the fifth most expensive city in the world for a “basic dinner at a pub in the neighborhood”. However, a new study from Opinionated About […]
It’s Magnificent! Denmark ready for Le Tour
Looking through the history of the Tour de France, the race has provided many exciting moments over the years. Fighting cyclists collideBut this year’s edition, the 109th in history, will offer a different flavor than all of its predecessors.From 1-3. July it is in Denmark for the first time ever! Not only that, but the […]
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 […]
It has yes! The Danes are largely voting to abolish the EU’s defense reservations
Low turnout Looking at the numbers, Gentofte and Rudersdal had the highest share of votes with 80 percent, followed by Lyngby (78), Aarhus East and Falkoner (both 77). Fredensborg (76), Aarhus Syd (75), Københavns Centrum (75), Østerbro (74) and Egedal (74) completed the top ten. Frederikshavn had the lowest proportion of ‘yes’ voters with 58 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What a Wonderful World: Why choosing good wall art is an investment in yourself
When I arrived in Copenhagen from a Mediterranean country, where I lived all my life until now, I was immediately triggered by Scandinavian architecture, art and design. Art in their heartsOne of the most captivating details is the Danes’ love of any kind of art: from sculptures and paintings, decorative vases and designer lamps, to […]
Local Round-Up: Copenhagen sets up task force to help incoming Ukrainians
Many variablesNæsager said that the city’s action depends on how many people end up coming and how long they stay. The municipality is currently working on getting educators to take care of the youngest children so that they do not have to spend all day in hotel rooms or the like. Some of the children […]
Local Round-Up: Put your spandex on standby to cycle the Tour de France prologue route!
Fælledparken welcomes the expected 20,000 guests to a festival that takes place from 1-2. July to mark that Copenhagen is hosting the opening day of the Tour de France. FestiVélo, which will be released as a bicycle festival, will be located between Øster Allé, Fælledsøen and Café-Pavillonen. It will be open from 12:00 to 22:00 […]
How to help Ukraine in Denmark
On Thursday, Denmark promised to increase its contribution to NATO forces by sending about 200 soldiers to Estonia along with two F-16 fighter jets to the police in Polish airspace. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen also announced that preparations will be made to receive Ukrainian refugees while humanitarian aid is sent to Ukraine and its border […]
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 […]
Among these festive markets, there could be the gem that makes this a completely classic Christmas
We can not vouch for all these Christmas markets. Some of them are screaming and cross-border vulgar, selling last year’s almonds and mulled wine stuffed at the pet store. But among this line-up could be the market where you buy one of your best Christmas gifts ever! Could be the next Fabergé You know the […]
Build it and they will come: Denmark’s answer to ‘Field of Dreams’ is a cafe
Melanie Smith, a Canadian artist / entrepreneur who has called Copenhagen her home since the beginning of 2013, is truly proof that “hard work can really move mountains”… even if you are a little overwhelmed. For Melanie, it has been a familiar feeling, not only as a mother of three, but also when she first […]
Danish gastronomic icon cuts out meat
Brand new concept Together with Noma, who also finished first at the World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards, Østerbro-based Geranium is one of two three-star Michelin restaurants in Denmark. The change means that for the first time in 18 years, Kofoed is developing a completely new menu. “I do not see it as a limitation, but […]
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 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 […]
Events in early November: Check out Chekhov, coins and Christmas beer
Chekhov’s dreamers 16-21 Nov, Tue-Sat 19:30, Sat-Sun 13:00; Salen, Biblioteket, Rentemestervej 76, Cph NV; 160kr, ctcircle.dk Renowned director Kate Barker-Froyland presents her own adaptation of the works of the Russian playwright Anton Chekhov. A female cast will bring to life five different stories with central characters longing for a different reality while dealing with the […]
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 […]
Minister will find billions to buy in private housing sector
The government will set aside “a billion” to help more people in Copenhagen and Frederiksberg to live in public housing. This is what Minister of the Interior and Housing Kaare Dybvad Bek (S) tells Berlingske. The statement comes before he on Tuesday presents a major housing initiative aimed at the capital in particular. A key […]
Local Round-Up: City Lakes loses 13 of its iconic horse chestnut trees
It has been a problem in manufacturing for many years due to a siege of moths whose larvae are catastrophic for horse chestnut trees. Every autumn they throw their nuts to give children conkers to make little men out of and inspiration for Nordic Noir writers, but noh the order has arrived: 13 trees will […]
The Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks, target of terrorist shooting 2015 in Copenhagen, died at 75
The controversial artist Lars Vilks, the Swedish cartoonist, whose performance at an event at the Krudttønden Theater in Østerbro on 14 February 2015 was targeted by the orchestrator for Copenhagen Terror Shootings, died yesterday in a traffic accident in southern Sweden. The 75-year-old was at the time under police protection and was driving in an […]
Book an Oasis in Copenhagen
It may sound too dreamy to book an oasis in Copenhagen, but with the facilities at Charlottehaven, it really feels like a small oasis in the middle of the busy city. So if you simply need a quick getaway over the weekend or have a large conference to coordinate, you can do so at Charlottehaven […]
Welcome to the world of ‘Everything beautiful’
In this article, I would like to introduce myself to all CPH POST readers, while reintroducing myself to those who have followed my journey here in Denmark. I’m super excited to join the team here at the newspaper. In this month’s issue, I will answer some of the questions that I get asked a lot […]
Man stabbed in his own home is in critical condition
The man who was stabbed has been taken to hospital for treatment. There is around 09.00 no information about the men’s relationship to each other or their age. The stabbing took place in the affected man’s home on Vesterbrogade in Nørresundby. The suspected perpetrator was arrested at Østerbro in Aalborg at 07.40. In connection with […]
Man stabbed in his own home is in stable condition
A 31-year-old man is out of danger on Sunday. Earlier in the day, the message was that his condition was critical after he was stabbed with a knife in his home in Nørresundby shortly before 07.29. This is stated by the North Jutland Police on Twitter. The suspected perpetrator has been arrested. It happened, about […]
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 […]
Local rounding: City Hall is exploring the possibility of increasing the Park’s capacity to 50,000
The town hall is raising around DKK 1 million to investigate the feasibility of a potential expansion of the Parken stadium. The decision was made as part of a public budget agreement that took place on 9 September. According to Cecilia Lonning-Skovgaard, the municipality’s integration mayor, the investment aims to establish VIP places and restaurants […]
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 […]
To Copenhagen for business or pleasure
Copenhagen is worth experiencing, whether you go there because of work or for pleasure. Regardless of the reason for giving Copenhagen a visit, there is a good opportunity to take in the city’s lively atmosphere, the lovely surrounding nature and nice capital people. The stay can be made even more of an experience by choosing […]
An iron-hard handball woman turns 50
Tina Bøttzau won her first A national team medal in 1993, when she won silver at the World Cup in Norway in 1993. She won her second medal two years later, when Denmark won bronze at the World Cup in Austria and Hungary in 1995. Three years later, it became the first gold medal, which […]
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 […]
Copenhagen 2021: LISTER – EUROGAMES
Sports leader conference 16.-17. August; 08.00-21.30, 07.30-17.00; Copenhagen Conference Center, DGI Byen, Cph V; free registration at copenhagen2021.com The Sports Leader Conference is a conglomerate of panel discussions, workshops, speeches and interviews with the aim of making sport a more LGBTI + inclusive place. Chess Aug 20, Kulturhuset Island Brygge, Islands Brygge 18, Cph V; […]
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 […]
National Round-Up: Messerschmidt guilty but gets only a suspended sentence
DF Deputy Chairman Morten Messerschmidt has been found guilty of fraud and forgery in connection with his presidency of the Meld organization and its use of EU funds and has been sentenced to six months probation. At Lyngby Court, the jury was unanimous in its verdict. The prosecution had demanded six months in custody. Long-term […]
Swimming pool built with moisture-proof stones
A swimming pool at Østerbro in Copenhagen will be closed for a year, as it is built with natural stone, which cannot withstand moisture. It writes the media ØsterbroLiv. The swimming pool was last renovated in 2015, where the natural stones were laid. Since then, it has been found that when the stones get moisture, […]
Brown cosiness: reminiscent of the fact that even in 1978, Denmark was behind the curve
Seen from a distance of 40 years or more, Denmark, as I landed in the summer of 1978, seems a very different place than today in Denmark. As my daughter perceptively pointed out as she laughed over some photos of the youthful me, everything seemed brown. People had Hessian wallpaper and coconut mats on the […]
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 […]
The provocateur who will not let himself be kidnapped
The day will probably be etched in Lars Vilks’ memory forever, but it has not made him stop his work as an artist. He turns 75 on June 20. The attack on Krudttønden is probably the episode that most Danes want to associate his name with, but even before that Lars Vilks was a well-known […]
The unveiling of the best bars in Copenhagen to watch Euro 2020
Hard to know where to start: what about the start? Oh, how much ‘Sound of Music’ of you! Austria is in it after all, but they never seem to win any bar Eurovision when they go into women with beards. Well in the late 1930s, remember, but we know what happened to them. On my […]
Early June Events: Floating parades, flea markets galore and great if you love sake
CPH Harbor Parade June 5, 1: 00-23: 00 p.m .; Copenhagen Harbour; free adm On Constitution Day, the Port of Copenhagen will be transferred to an artistically fluid parade. The harbor will be full of art, performances, installations and music while boats sail through the city. The parade can be experienced from land as well […]
Criminal tours of libraries were to raise over 40 million
By installing keyloggers on public computers in a string of libraries, the perpetrators obtained sensitive information about other citizens – name and password for NemID key cards. Then new key cards were ordered, which were fished out of the unsuspecting people’s mailboxes, after which they were drained for money. It appears from an indictment which […]
Three arrested after stone throwing and cannon fire at the embassy
Late Friday night, however, officers are still present in several places in the capital after protesters dispersed in the city. This is what duty officer Paw Kaltoft from the Copenhagen Police says at 10 pm. – We are still present in several areas in Copenhagen, but not as numerous as earlier in the evening, he […]
Protesters hurled cannonballs at the Israeli embassy
On Friday evening, however, officers are still present in large numbers in the neighborhood around Svanemøllen Station on Ydre Østerbro. This is what duty officer Paw Kaltoft from the Copenhagen Police says shortly before 7.30 pm. – We are massively present at Svanemøllen Station and further towards the city, where larger crowds drift around, he […]
Accused of driving five-year-old to death is questioned about another accident
The accused had both too much alcohol in his blood and too high a speed when he around 21 o’clock in Vesterbro hit another car that was about to make a U-turn. – It jumps right out in front of me, where I have almost no time to react, says the 21-year-old in the Court […]
Local Round-Up: City planners reconsider the problematic Fisketorvet intersection – again!
Since an expensive upgrade in 2019 – which replaced a traffic light and introduced a new, extremely wide cycle path – the intersection at Yrsas Plads near Fisketorvet shopping center has become a core of chaos for cyclists and drivers. And now politicians have had enough of all the problems and agreed to inject an […]
Exiled from their units for a day, nature obliged them with a silver screen
“Many of the teachers experienced that their students were tired of online learning and had lost their energy,” explains Rune Hansen, organizer of a day without a screen at the International School of Hellerup, an international high school in Østerbro. On Wednesday, February 3, classes were canceled and replaced by ISH Virtual High School Chill […]
Several residents are infected with the Brazilian variant in Østerbro
Several cases of the Brazilian corona variant – also known as P1 – have been found on Ydre Østerbro in Copenhagen. This is stated by the Health and Care Administration in the City of Copenhagen to Ritzau on Tuesday evening. The Danish Agency for Patient Safety has made the municipality aware of the cases of […]
FACTS: Serial assassins have a dark past
He has lived in Nakskov, Holbæk and Copenhagen, among others. * As a ten-year-old, he was suspected of attempting to rape a six-year-old girl and was placed in an institution. Later he came into foster care. * When he was 14 years old, he was charged with rape and placed in a closed institution. * […]
Robber killer convicted of killing three retirees
It took only 14 minutes and seven seconds, from the time judges and juries left the courtroom to vote on the length of the sentence, until they returned. As in city court, the sentence was life imprisonment. In the audience, Malene Hasselblad, who is the daughter of the murdered Inez Hasselblad, was clearly affected when […]
Prosecutors will add third killings to double murder sentence
James Schmidt will be acquitted of killing 80-year-old Peter Jensen Olsen and 81-year-old Inez Hasselblad, while prosecutor Sidsel Jessen-Klixbüll will have added the murder of 82-year-old Eva Hofmeister to Schmidt’s criminal record. Schmidt was acquitted of the third murder by the Copenhagen City Court in June 2020, when he received his life sentence. Prosecutor Sidsel […]
Police are investigating suspicious conditions at the US Embassy
On Wednesday afternoon, the police investigated a suspicious situation at the American embassy on Dag Hammarskjölds Allé in Copenhagen. The Copenhagen Police announced this on Twitter late Wednesday afternoon. At 18.40, the police announce that the clean-up is underway and that they expect to open the street again soon. The police do not provide further […]
Somali mothers receive Finn Nørgaard prize
Sahan, meaning “Forward Together”, is made up of about 100 primarily Somali women who have set out to prevent crime and radicalization among the area’s boys and young men. The association is apolitical and without religious affiliation. The prize comes with a work grant of DKK 50,000. – It is an honor to give the […]
The ice on several lakes in Copenhagen is now thick enough for ice skating
Sankt Jørgens Sø consists of two dam-separated lake areas. Only the part between Gyldenløvesgade and Kampmannsgade is open for traffic on the ice. So not the one towards Gammel Kongevej. Also on the next lake, Peblinge Lake, which is located between Gyldenløvsgade and Dronning Louise’s Bridge, you must now move. This is stated by the […]
The ice on Sankt Jørgens Sø in Copenhagen is thick enough for ice skating
Sankt Jørgens Sø consists of two dam-separated lake areas and stretches from Gammel Kongevej by Planetariet to Kampmannsgade and on to Gyldenløvesgade. It is still dangerous and forbidden to move on the other lakes. Many people – both children and adults – were out on Peblinge Lake on Saturday, but there are large guards in […]
OVERVIEW: Previous terrorist cases in Denmark
At a press conference on Friday, PET and the Central and West Zealand Police informed about the case. However, there are still many unknowns. Here is an overview of previous terrorist cases in Denmark: * On 30 April 2020, a 23-year-old man is arrested and charged with attempting to obtain one or more firearms in […]
OVERVIEW: What are the ups and downs in the course of lightning tests?
Next month, both Falck and Copenhagen Medical, which were among four providers of lightning tests until February, have been asked to help. Below is an overview of what this means for the possibility of getting a lightning test in the country: * SOS International won a tender to conduct lightning tests in four of the […]
Two people hit by gunfire on Østerbro in Copenhagen
The newspaper also writes that the police are massively present and the police can not provide information about the condition of the victims or the circumstances behind it.
Funen Police have flashed six insane drivers in one month
Over the past month, six motorists have been caught at too high a speed in Odense and Søndersø on Funen. Funen Police have thus flashed six insane drivers, who drove more than twice as fast as allowed, in speed checks in the past month. It informs the police in a press release. Motorists have all […]
Lightning tests find a further 1051 infected in Denmark
Compared to a week ago, the positive answers to the lightning tests have become longer. When Falck was the first of the companies to start the state-paid lightning tests last weekend, 4.23 percent of the test results were positive. In recent days, the positive percentage has been between 2.4 and 2.5. Lightning tests or antigen […]
Badehotellet star wins Wild with dance
In the final, the couple gave rear wheels to actress Albert Rosin Harson and his partner, Jenna Bagge, as well as actress Nukâka Coster-Waldau and her partner, Silas Holst. This is the third time that the professional dancer Thomas Evers Poulsen wins the final in “Wild with dance”. But this time it happened in an […]
Lightning test finds over 1000 infected on the second day
On Thursday, 35,557 tests were performed, and 1083 of them – equivalent to 3.05 percent – were positive for coronavirus. The four private providers have entered into agreements with the government and the five regions that they will test a total of 100,000 people a day. Falck has promised to stand for 50,000 daily tests. […]
Five things to do in Copenhagen this winter
Between working from home and wearing your mask in the supermarket, you may be wondering what will happen to Christmas this year – but there is no need to worry. Although it is true that many of the traditional Christmas markets in Copenhagen have been canceled, with the reopening of Tivoli in high season, there […]
Tractors fill Copenhagen and Aarhus in protest against the mink case
Agricultural dissatisfaction with the government’s action in the mink case will be marked on Saturday in both Copenhagen and Aarhus. Hundreds of protesters are thus expected to drive in tractors through both cities on Saturday morning and afternoon. This is announced by both the Copenhagen Police and the East Jutland Police in press releases issued […]
As the sand may run out of her time, the U.S. ambassador so far reflects on three happy years
Following in the footsteps of one of Denmark’s most popular ambassadors ever, Carla Sands had a big job on her hands when she took over the Rydhave home from Rufus Gifford in 2017. But unlike her predecessor, the former actress already had extensive experience appearing on camera, and she has used this with great effect […]
Police increase security in Copenhagen after attack in Vienna
A shooting attack at a synagogue in the Austrian capital Vienna has led the police to increase security in Copenhagen. Several people were killed and wounded in several shootings in Vienna on Monday night, and city police are urging people to stay indoors. Although it is not entirely clear whether the attack was aimed at […]
Metro in Copenhagen was stopped to examine smoke
The metro lines M3 and M4 in Copenhagen did not run on Monday afternoon. This was because there was a report of smoke development between two stations in the metro. It was at Lille Triangel in Østerbro. This is stated by duty officer at Copenhagen Police Jess Voldager. The report has been investigated by the […]
Young people drive into a house wall in Odense: Two men killed
A solo accident on Friday night has cost two men – both 21 years old – their lives. This is stated by duty manager Ehm Christensen to Ekstra Bladet. Earlier in the morning, police informed the Ritzau that one man had died on the spot in connection with the accident. Since then, another young man […]
Local Round-up: Copenhagen’s new cultural venue Stairs inaugurated
Copenhagen’s new culture and music venue Stairway is inaugurated today, reports Copenhagen municipality. The opening of the meeting place, which was located in Vanløse, should have taken place in the spring, but then delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Culture and leisure mayor Franciska Rosenkilde has high hopes for the meeting place. She said that […]
The first step in the big Copenhagen project to be taken
According to the Road Directorate, The Danish Road Directorate, the first step in the construction of the massive Nordhavn Tunnel project in Copenhagen, is about to begin. This month, the Danish Road Directorate will begin geotechnical investigations of Svanemølle Bay and Nordhavn along the 1.4 km stretch that the tunnel is proposed to be built. […]
Danish News Round-up: Coronavirus under control, experts say
The coronavirus epidemic is under control in Denmark, medical experts have told state broadcaster DR, but tests, masks and social distancing are still needed to avoid further outbreaks. The number of new infections is now regularly below 100 per. Today, new figures revealed by between 0.2 and 0.3 percent of those tested, giving a positive […]
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 for beach-going smokers will […]
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 […]
