US debt hits $40 trillion, worrying Danish economists
August 20, 2026
US national debt rockets past 40 trillion dollars, more than doubling since Trump’s first inauguration despite his 2016 promise to erase it entirely within eight years.
Sandra Oparaocha
I am a writer with a sharp eye for Danish politics and an even sharper opinion about it. For me, following the latest political news and offering my own take as an expat is about more than just staying informed. It is an act of freedom of expression, and one I do not take lightly.
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Natalie Harp: Trump aide profiled by DR after senator’s speech
August 20, 2026
Danish broadcaster DR profiles Natalie Harp, Trump’s 35-year-old executive assistant who is almost constantly by his side, after a Democratic senator named her in a critical speech about presidential access.
Yulia Navalnaya speaks at Kulturmødet Mors Thursday
August 20, 2026
Russian democracy advocate Yulia Navalnaya headlines Kulturmødet Mors, opening Thursday in Nykøbing Mors. The widow of imprisoned opposition politician Aleksej Navalnyj leads a bold new international program exploring democracy and freedom.
DFU expels 11 members tied to Russian Orthodox churches
August 20, 2026
Dansk Folkepartis Ungdom expelled 11 members linked to Russian Orthodox churches after they allegedly operated as an organized faction, held separate prayer meetings, and attempted to infiltrate leadership positions.
Don King turns 95: Denmark recalls boxing empire and crimes
August 20, 2026
Boxing legend Don King celebrated his 95th birthday as Danish media revisited the iconic Rumble in the Jungle and Thrilla in Manila he promoted, alongside the manslaughter conviction and lawsuits that darkened his rise.
Denmark tells backyard hen owners to buy store eggs
August 19, 2026
Denmark’s food authority sparked outrage by telling 80,000 hobby hen owners to buy store eggs instead, after finding PFAS in 16 of 54 garden egg samples. Critics call it an unnecessary scare campaign.
Measles cases hit 21 in Sweden after music festival
August 19, 2026
Sweden’s measles outbreak linked to Urkult festival has exploded to 21 cases in just one day, mostly among unvaccinated children, as health authorities race to trace infections across seven regions.
Danish farmer Charlotte confirms love, moves in with Per
August 19, 2026
Danish farmer Charlotte Daabeck confirmed on TV she’s in love with suitor Per, revealing they’ve moved in together on her Southern Jutland farm – though her father still lives there too.
Denmark urged to abandon flood-risk summer houses
August 19, 2026
Should Denmark abandon flood-threatened summer houses? Researcher Ole Fryd told the National Climate Summit that phasing out vulnerable holiday home areas may be cheaper than defending them indefinitely against rising seas.
ChatGPT for Teens Launches with Parental Controls
August 18, 2026
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens on August 18, 2026, with stricter content filters and parental controls for 13-17 year olds, addressing concerns about homework cheating and harmful advice.
