Released for Sankt Hans, Denmark’s midsummer celebration of fire and folklore, this episode brings the heat with tales that blur the line between fact and legend.  Comedian Adrian Mackinder joins Derek, Brooke, and Conrad to explore everything from a court jester fired by a funnier king, to Hans Christian Andersen’s fear of being buried alive. If you’re The post What are you doing in Denmark? Weird Danish History You Won’t Believe appeared first on The Copenhagen Post.

The Social Democrats want the state to cover the cost of crisis preparation kits for vulnerable citizens, citing the financial burden such supplies can pose. “It’s important to remember there are people who struggle to prepare and need help,” Kasper Roug, the party’s emergency preparedness spokesperson, told Jyllands-Posten. Authorities, along with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, sign in here: Log in Lost your password? Gain unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen Post Our independent reporting can only be published with support from our readers. Monthly subscription 119 DKK/month. (Billed once a month) Give us a try Signup 6 month subscription 99 DKK/month. (Billed twice a year) Save 120 DKK Signup Yearly subscription 79 DKK/month. (Billed once a year) Save 480 DKK Signup Save with a company subscription? Learn more The post Social Democrats propose state-funded emergency prep kits for vulnerable citizens appeared first on The Copenhagen Post.

KFC’s Western European division has confirmed that it has ended its agreement with Isken ApS, the company that operates all 11 KFC restaurants in Denmark. Despite this, several outlets remain open as of June 25, DR reports. “All franchise agreements with Isken ApS have been terminated, which immediately ends their right to run KFC restaurants,” Full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, sign in here: Log in Lost your password? Gain unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen Post Our independent reporting can only be published with support from our readers. Monthly subscription 119 DKK/month. (Billed once a month) Give us a try Signup 6 month subscription 99 DKK/month. (Billed twice a year) Save 120 DKK Signup Yearly subscription 79 DKK/month. (Billed once a year) Save 480 DKK Signup Save with a company subscription? Learn more The post Danish KFC locations defy orders to close down following franchise termination appeared first on The Copenhagen Post.

Dear Connect Club members, Firstly we want to wish you a pleasant summer. We want to take a moment to send you our warmest greetings. This past six months has been filled with memorable moments – from insightful tours and lively discussions to unique cultural encounters. Thanks to your enthusiasm and presence, Connect Club has The post Summer Greetings from <br><br>The Connect Club <br>☀️⛱️😎 appeared first on The Copenhagen Post.

Danish wage earners have approximately 12 billion DKK in holiday pay available ahead of the summer holidays, according to a press release from ATP, the organization that manages FerieKonto. In total, 1.6 million people in Denmark have earned 19.5 billion DKK in holiday pay over the last holiday year. So far, around DKK 7.5 billion Full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, sign in here: Log in Lost your password? Gain unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen Post Our independent reporting can only be published with support from our readers. Monthly subscription 119 DKK/month. (Billed once a month) Give us a try Signup 6 month subscription 99 DKK/month. (Billed twice a year) Save 120 DKK Signup Yearly subscription 79 DKK/month. (Billed once a year) Save 480 DKK Signup Save with a company subscription? Learn more The post Workers in Denmark still to claim 12 billion DKK in holiday pay appeared first on The Copenhagen Post.

Danish government leaders were satisfied with the outcome of the NATO summit in The Hague. The countries agreed to raise defense investments to 5 percent of GDP by 2035. And US President Donald Trump backed NATO’s Article 5, the so-called Musketeer Oath, which means that an attack on one NATO country is an attack on Full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, sign in here: Log in Lost your password? Gain unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen Post Our independent reporting can only be published with support from our readers. Monthly subscription 119 DKK/month. (Billed once a month) Give us a try Signup 6 month subscription 99 DKK/month. (Billed twice a year) Save 120 DKK Signup Yearly subscription 79 DKK/month. (Billed once a year) Save 480 DKK Signup Save with a company subscription? Learn more The post Denmark pleased with NATO summit, no talk of Greenland appeared first on The Copenhagen Post.

According to a study conducted by the Danish Institute for Human Rights in 2023, a majority of people with minority backgrounds living in Denmark have experienced discrimination in their daily life based on their ethnicity or culture. The report, including 4300 people living in Denmark with minority backgrounds, showed that 84 percent of the respondents Full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, sign in here: Log in Lost your password? Gain unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen Post Our independent reporting can only be published with support from our readers. Monthly subscription 119 DKK/month. (Billed once a month) Give us a try Signup 6 month subscription 99 DKK/month. (Billed twice a year) Save 120 DKK Signup Yearly subscription 79 DKK/month. (Billed once a year) Save 480 DKK Signup Save with a company subscription? Learn more The post Majority of non-ethnic Danes have experienced discrimination, study finds appeared first on The Copenhagen Post.

A new study sheds light on the fact that few people seek help if they have involuntarily taken drugs. A group of researchers has investigated young people’s relationship with drugs at Roskilde Festival. Part of the study was about drugging, TV 2 Kosmopol writes. The report was based on a study conducted at Roskilde Festival Full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, sign in here: Log in Lost your password? Gain unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen Post Our independent reporting can only be published with support from our readers. Monthly subscription 119 DKK/month. (Billed once a month) Give us a try Signup 6 month subscription 99 DKK/month. (Billed twice a year) Save 120 DKK Signup Yearly subscription 79 DKK/month. (Billed once a year) Save 480 DKK Signup Save with a company subscription? Learn more The post New report shows remarkable figures for drugging appeared first on The Copenhagen Post.

Today, the Ministry of Justice announced that the government and most political parties agreed to implement the new penal reform presented at the end of May. Among other things, the reform intends to toughen penalties for serious crimes, finance more than 2,000 new prison place, and introduce alternatives to incarceration. Overall, more than 7.5 billion Full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, sign in here: Log in Lost your password? Gain unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen Post Our independent reporting can only be published with support from our readers. Monthly subscription 119 DKK/month. (Billed once a month) Give us a try Signup 6 month subscription 99 DKK/month. (Billed twice a year) Save 120 DKK Signup Yearly subscription 79 DKK/month. (Billed once a year) Save 480 DKK Signup Save with a company subscription? Learn more The post Most parties agreed on new penal reform appeared first on The Copenhagen Post.

Most travellers at Copenhagen Airport are international passengers. Around every third passenger at the airport is Danish, while Swedish travellers make up 14 percent, and the rest are other nationalities, with a majority of Americans, Britons, Germans and Norwegians. “Summer is our peak season, and the terminals are busy with many holiday travellers. During the The post Peak season looms at Copenhagen Airport appeared first on The Copenhagen Post.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj has expressed gratitude to Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen after a meeting at the NATO summit in The Hague. The two leaders discussed joint weapons production, Denmark’s upcoming EU presidency, and ongoing Danish support for Ukrainian soldiers. In a statement, Zelenskyj wrote: “I am grateful to Denmark for its significant defense Full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, sign in here: Log in Lost your password? Gain unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen Post Our independent reporting can only be published with support from our readers. Monthly subscription 119 DKK/month. (Billed once a month) Give us a try Signup 6 month subscription 99 DKK/month. (Billed twice a year) Save 120 DKK Signup Yearly subscription 79 DKK/month. (Billed once a year) Save 480 DKK Signup Save with a company subscription? Learn more The post Zelensky thanks Denmark for continued support and defense partnership appeared first on The Copenhagen Post.

Since opening in July 2024, the Spanish immersive experience company IKONO has welcomed more than 100,000 visitors to its Copenhagen venue. The location is part of the company’s expansion across Europe, as it seeks to establish itself as a major player in the growing immersive entertainment sector. Founded in 2019 in Seville by entrepreneurs David Full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, sign in here: Log in Lost your password? Gain unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen Post Our independent reporting can only be published with support from our readers. Monthly subscription 119 DKK/month. (Billed once a month) Give us a try Signup 6 month subscription 99 DKK/month. (Billed twice a year) Save 120 DKK Signup Yearly subscription 79 DKK/month. (Billed once a year) Save 480 DKK Signup Save with a company subscription? Learn more The post IKONO draws over 100,000 visitors in first year in Copenhagen appeared first on The Copenhagen Post.