Meta AI glasses ban sought after secret filming case
August 17, 2026
A 25-year-old Danish woman discovered she was secretly filmed by Meta AI glasses and posted online with 300,000 views in seven hours, sparking calls for a ban.
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Thin models dominate Copenhagen Fashion Week again
August 17, 2026
Very thin models dominated Copenhagen Fashion Week in August 2026, with DK Company’s Gestuz a rare exception showcasing sizes 36 to 44 while most brands returned to size 34 and below.
SAS launches Copenhagen-Mumbai flights October 1
August 17, 2026
SAS returns to India after 17 years with five weekly Copenhagen-Mumbai flights from October 1. The Airbus A330 service strengthens Copenhagen’s hub role, connecting Scandinavia to India’s booming economy year-round.
Toy tricycles on Danish roads spark safety debate
August 17, 2026
Frustrated rural Danes are lining roadsides with toy tricycles and plastic cars to slow speeding drivers, but police and safety experts warn the DIY tactics create new hazards and lose effectiveness quickly.
Slagelse care home faces damages lawsuit over child deaths
August 17, 2026
Parents are suing Slagelse Municipality after a two-year-old boy died and a girl suffered life-threatening harm at municipal facility Heimdal, claiming violations of European human rights protections.
Ceuta tourism collapses after 72,000 migrants arrive
August 16, 2026
Ceuta’s tourism has vanished after 70,000 migrants crossed in late July. Café owner Abdul reports zero tourists during peak season and can’t pay staff, forcing him to consider selling up.
Renaissance art stolen from Sicilian museum on holiday
August 16, 2026
Thieves stole four priceless Antonello da Messina Renaissance panels from his hometown museum in Sicily during a major holiday. Two works were later found abandoned outside the building.
Belgium wildfire forces 600 from homes near Germany
August 16, 2026
Belgium battles its largest wildfire in recent history as flames engulf over 2,700 hectares in High Fens nature reserve, forcing 600 residents to flee their homes while EU aircraft rush to help.
Sweden Democrats seek 11-12 ministries before election
August 15, 2026
Sweden’s Social Democrats are hammering one question on social media as the election nears: How many ministerial posts will the far-right Sweden Democrats claim if the center-right bloc wins?
Mecca Defense Pact raises questions for NATO and Turkey
August 15, 2026
Three Muslim-majority nations have formed a NATO-style defense alliance that pledges an attack on one is an attack on all. The Mecca pact combines Saudi wealth, Turkish military power, and Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal.
