Venstre crashes to 7.1% as DF doubles its support
September 18, 2026
Venstre crashes to just 7.1 percent in new poll, half the support of Dansk Folkeparti and now the eighth largest party, prompting leader to question the party’s survival.
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Ammunition factory eyed for Thyborøn if military buys
September 18, 2026
Danish ammunition maker Ama Group is ready to build a factory near Thyborøn within a year, if the military commits to buying its biodegradable cartridges for the 15 to 20 million blank rounds fired annually.
5% mortgage rate now open in Denmark for homebuyers
September 18, 2026
Jyske Realkredit launched Denmark’s first 5 percent fixed-rate mortgage on September 17, 2026. Higher rates mean borrowers can access fewer kroner, reducing purchasing power especially for first-time buyers.
Copenhagen bridge driver had dementia, court told
September 17, 2026
A 76-year-old driver who plowed into cyclists and café-goers near Dronning Louises Bro, injuring 17 people, has been found legally insane due to undiagnosed dementia at the time of the April 2025 crash.
Copenhagen Housing Patrol to Target Illegal Airbnb Rentals
September 17, 2026
Denmark proposes tougher crackdown on illegal Airbnb rentals with higher fines and new enforcement powers. Copenhagen will launch a housing patrol funded with 6.8 million kroner yearly to monitor platforms and shadow hotels.
North Jutland adds 307M kr to cut psychiatric waits
September 17, 2026
All parties in Region Nordjylland agreed on a budget adding 307 million kroner to healthcare, targeting record-high 228-day waiting times for child psychiatric assessment—Denmark’s longest.
AI use in Danish firms jumps to 59% in 2026
September 16, 2026
Danish companies have embraced AI at lightning speed: 59 percent now use it, up from just 15 percent in 2023. But skills gaps and data security concerns are slowing wider adoption.
King Frederik inaugurates first royal flag in Herning
September 16, 2026
King Frederik X hammered ceremonial nails into a new flag for Denmark’s Central Jutland civil defense center in Herning, marking the first royal flag inauguration for the unit since the tradition was extended to emergency services in 2023.
Wolves block school route in Ringkøbing-Skjern
September 15, 2026
Parents in Ringkøbing-Skjern demand answers: How can children safely cycle to school through wolf territory? Municipality refuses bus service, mayor says it’s not their problem to solve.
Novo Nordisk drops Nordisk, rebrands as Novo
September 15, 2026
Novo Nordisk just became Novo, flipping its century-old bull logo to face forward instead of back. A Danish expert says the rebrand signals the company’s shift from pharma giant to consumer-facing obesity treatment powerhouse.
