Monster fascination reveals our own darkness, say DR hosts
September 13, 2026
DR explores why monsters captivate us: three commentators reveal that our fascination with vampires and villains may stem from the evil we carry within ourselves.
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Edward Walgwe writes about Danish culture, history and attractions for The Danish Dream. A regular visitor to Copenhagen, he covers local sights and everyday life for readers planning a visit or a move.
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Vejle kolonihave owners cut houses in half to meet limits
September 13, 2026
Eight Vejle allotment owners downsized oversized garden houses to meet municipal limits. One drastic solution? Sawing a house straight through the middle to create two legal structures instead of one illegal building.
Denmark’s farmland biodiversity tool maps 5 species
September 13, 2026
Aarhus University researchers created a computer simulation that predicts how flower strips, shelterbelts or fallow fields affect wild bees, skylarks and other species on Danish farms.
Danish Air Show opens with silence for Greek pilots
September 13, 2026
Denmark’s largest air show opened with a solemn minute of silence honoring two pilots killed at a Greek air show days earlier, before welcoming 125,000 spectators to Aalborg Air Base.
Danish film wins Golden Lion and best actress at Venice
September 13, 2026
Danish director May el-Toukhy’s Kvinde ukendt made history at Venice, winning the Golden Lion—Denmark’s first in 71 years—while lead Mathilde Arcel claimed best actress, an unprecedented double triumph.
Former Danish MP seeks job on LinkedIn after 28 years
September 13, 2026
After 28 years in Danish parliament, 62-year-old Peter Skaarup has turned to LinkedIn to find work, posting a coffee-cup selfie and admitting he hasn’t held a job outside politics since 1984.
Anti-polyester movement grows among Danish shoppers
September 12, 2026
A new anti-polyester movement is sweeping Denmark as consumers reject synthetic fabrics in favor of natural fibers like wool and cotton, with global searches soaring 400 percent.
Bronze statue in Randers nearly stolen in saw attack
September 11, 2026
A thief nearly stole Randers’ historic bronze sculpture En stående Eva from its 75-year-old spot, sawing through one leg completely and cutting 80 percent through the other overnight.
Sperm bank sold 81 donors to too many Danish women
September 11, 2026
Denmark’s Patient Safety Authority filed a police report after discovering European Sperm Bank sold sperm from 81 donors to more women than legally allowed, with one donor fathering 110 Danish children.
Denmark’s reading decline: PISA shows worst results ever
September 11, 2026
Denmark’s youth struggle with reading as screens dominate: 15-year-olds now prefer constant TikTok stimulation over text, and even political parties hire more digital staff than policy experts.
