Man charged with manslaughter after death in Esbjerg
September 21, 2026
A 39-year-old man faces manslaughter charges after a 37-year-old was found dead at an Esbjerg address Monday morning, with police investigating the case as a homicide.
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Danish furniture brand fakes own sofa to fight copycats
September 21, 2026
Frustrated by rampant knockoffs, Danish furniture brand OMHU made its own fake Teddy sofa, selling 50 units as Tedy on Temu and Etsy. They sold out in under ten minutes.
Ebeltoft choir event goes global with 15,000 singers
September 20, 2026
A global choir wave for peace born in Ebeltoft reaches 18 countries on Sunday, with 15,000 singers joining at 2 p.m. in each time zone across six continents.
Bunker Holding sues ex-partners for $31M after Africa exit
September 20, 2026
Denmark’s Bunker Holding is chasing tens of millions of dollars from former African partners through international courts after losing over one billion kroner and exiting the continent entirely.
Battery on wind turbine cuts Denmark power price swings
September 20, 2026
A western Jutland entrepreneur has fitted Denmark’s first battery directly onto his wind turbine, storing cheap power when wind is strong and selling it when prices spike on the electricity exchange.
Greenland deal splits global media: US win or retreat?
September 20, 2026
Trump announces Greenland deal, but is it a historic win or strategic retreat? American media celebrate victory while European outlets say he abandoned annexation dreams after months of threats.
Denmark raises fines for breaking residence rules to 100,000 kr
September 19, 2026
Denmark cracks down on empty homes with fines soaring from 20,000 to 100,000 kroner for owners who ignore residence requirements and leave year-round properties vacant in coastal towns.
TV 2 renames drama character after real lake activist complains
September 19, 2026
A TV 2 drama character named Jarl was hastily renamed Carl after the real-life chairman of a lake preservation group complained the portrayal felt like a smear campaign against him.
Iranian actress threatened after Venice prize speech
September 19, 2026
Iranian actress Laleh Marzban faces threats from Tehran after dedicating her Venice Film Festival prize to Iranian women who paid the highest price for freedom. State media has attacked her as false and hypocritical.
Dead pigs found in Køge Harbor puzzle police
September 18, 2026
Four slaughtered pigs with almost only skin and head remaining were pulled from Køge Harbour by the Marine Home Guard. Police believe the bolt-pistol-killed carcasses drifted from elsewhere.
