When arriving from abroad, safely finding a place to live can be a challenge. Without the ability to visit apartment in person, the risk of being misled increases significantly. Here is a list of common scams and ways to avoid them
After a two-year absence, Dansk Industri (DI) will return to Copenhagen Pride this August. Advisory Director Kinga Szabo Christensen stated that trust has been rebuilt and the focus has returned to Pride’s core purpose: strengthening rights and equal opportunities for sexual minorities. DI withdrew in early 2024 because of increased politicization after Copenhagen Pride asked […]
Denmark’s newly elected parliament was formally approved on Tuesday, following a one-hour delay caused by uncertainty over a member’s residence. The session, originally scheduled for 1:00 PM, was postponed to 2:00 PM after concerns emerged about whether independent MP Emilie Schytte meets the constitutional requirement of residing in Denmark. The issue was raised after reporting […]
Nine out of ten of the highest-grossing songs in Denmark in 2025 were performed in Danish, according to new figures from Koda. The data is based on royalty earnings from radio, streaming, and live performances, and was published ahead of the organization’s annual report. Blæst topped the list with “Elsker dig så meget,” followed by […]
The case against excluded MP Jacob Harris is growing as he and his wife are accused of “systematic abuse” involving 3.8 million DKK from a bankrupt construction company. Curator Morten Bjerregaard reports that the funds financed “luxurious private consumption,” including designer shoes, concert tickets, and international travel. The curator assesses that grounds exist for a […]
A system error at Danske Bank exposed the secret addresses of 20,600 customers to recipients during money transfers. These recipients could view the addresses within payment details. Although the bank discovered the breach in October last year, affected customers are only being notified now. Data officer Christoffer Kanstrup explained the delay was intended to minimize […]
The Eastern High Court ruled on Tuesday that Copenhagen Municipality is on firm legal ground in its plan to take over 228 apartments for just 1.2 million DKK. This decision upholds a January 2025 City Court ruling regarding properties in Adelgade and Klerkegade. While the properties are valued at 450 million DKK, the low price […]
On Tuesday, a man and a woman were arrested in Brøndby on suspicion of promoting Hamas, which Danish police classify as a terrorist organization. The arrests followed a long-term investigation by Copenhagen West Egns Police in collaboration with the Danish Security and Intelligence Service (PET). Specifically, the pair is suspected of promoting the organization through […]
Following complaints from former customers regarding unpaid credits, the Danish Utility Regulator has ordered electricity companies Velkommen and Nettopower to immediately pay all outstanding balances. This injunction follows a review of over 6,000 cases within the two companies, which belong to the same group. The investigation revealed that Velkommen delayed payments in at least 3,192 […]
If you are an international in Denmark, your task is not only to do your work well. It is also to understand the system in which that work is being judged, Signe Biering writes.
