Wolf bites documented in 9 EU countries since 2000
August 21, 2026
Wolf attacks documented in nine EU countries since 2000, with Italian children recently bitten, sparking debate over whether authorities act too slowly against habituated wolves.
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Elisabeth Rasmussen writes about Danish culture and everyday life. Having returned to Denmark after living abroad, Elisabeth highlights the details of Danish culture that newcomers notice first.
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Village raises 2.1M kr to save local grocery store
August 21, 2026
Villagers in Sennels raised 2.1 million kroner through share sales to buy their grocery store and keep it open. It’s their fourth million-plus fundraising success in four decades.
Usain Bolt turns 40: From 9.58 sprint to music studio
August 21, 2026
Sprint legend Usain Bolt turns 40 today, trading his record-breaking spikes for a music studio. The eight-time Olympic champion now produces dancehall beats and admits he gets winded climbing stairs.
Svendborg luxury homes: 10 listings over 10M kr
August 21, 2026
Svendborg’s luxury market features ten homes over 10 million kroner, topped by a 22 million kroner waterfront villa, while average prices surged 55.7 percent in under a year.
TV 2 chief convicted over dementia patient footage
August 20, 2026
TV 2’s chief executive and a journalist have been convicted of unlawfully sharing intimate footage of a 90-year-old dementia patient, but avoid fines due to lengthy case processing time.
Tourist cyclists: Copenhagen agrees on e-bike limits
August 20, 2026
Copenhagen officials, bike groups and tourism actors met to tackle the tourist cycling problem, agreeing on measures including reducing shared e-bikes and better visitor information before summer 2027.
Musik i Lejet expansion sparks uproar at town hall
August 19, 2026
Shouting and accusations disrupted a packed public meeting as 700 Helsinge residents fiercely debated Musik i Lejet’s controversial plan to expand from 3 festival days to 19 annual event days.
Skate hall opens in Rudkøbing after student assaults
August 19, 2026
Langeland Efterskole opens indoor skate hall to unite students and townspeople after winter assaults. Weekly sessions invite locals to break down barriers and show pupils are not dangerous.
Denmark orders Terma anti-drone system for 2026
August 19, 2026
Denmark is building a drone shield to protect military sites, airports and critical infrastructure, with Defense Minister Jeppe Bruus saying the AI-powered system from Terma could be deployed this year.
King Harald hospitalized in Oslo for 2 weeks
August 18, 2026
Norway’s King Harald, 89, was hospitalized Monday with fluid retention from cortisone treatment. Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit visited him Tuesday at Rikshospitalet in Oslo.
