The Latest Breaking News from Copenhagen

Bitter rivals Malmö and Copenhagen set for Champions League showdown

No love lost between clubs separated by a bridge who will tussle for Scandinavian pride and to advance in Europe

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2025

Denmark to remove ‘pornographic’ mermaid statue, reports say

Danish agency for palaces and culture requests removal of 14-tonne sculpture from Dragør Fort in Copenhagen

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025

Copenhagen ever after: Why are foreign couples flocking to Denmark to get married?

Couples who tired of complex bureaucracy and who don’t live in Denmark are increasingly getting married in the Scandinavian country - prompting some to dub Copenhagen the “Las Vegas of Europe.” Here’s why – and the reason why locals aren’t too thrilled about the situation.

Euronews · Jul 31, 2025

"He said, ‘If you play it backwards, Satan will haunt you!’" How Volbeat's Michael Poulsen went from occult-loving teenage guitar thief to leader of Denmark’s biggest metal band

Volbeat's Michael Poulsen talks us through his journey to metal stardom

Metal Hammer · Jul 9, 2025

Defence a key priority of Denmark's presidency of the European Union

Denmark took over the six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union. During the European Commission's visit to the new rotating Presidency, Copenhagen reiterated its priorities.

Euronews · Jul 4, 2025

Danish police examine suspicious package delivered to Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen

Security around Israeli and Jewish institutions across Europe has been rarmped up after a 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran in June and as concern mounts over how Israel is conducting its military operation in Gaza.

Euronews · Jul 3, 2025

Danish police deploy to Israeli embassy in Copenhagen to examine a suspicious package

Danish police say they have deployed officers to the Israeli embassy in the Nordic country’s capital to examine a suspicious package

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

Ditte Reffstrup's guide to Copenhagen: How to do Denmark's capital like a local

The fashion set descended on Copenhagen this week. If you’re inspired to follow suit, Ganni’s impossibly cool designer has your guide...

Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2025

Denmark and Sweden’s Øresund bridge turns 25: have the benefits run in both directions?

While Copenhagen’s fortunes grow alongside rise in Swedish commuters over 16km bridge, benefits for Malmö are proving less obvious

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2025

3 Big Thoughts About Design That I Can't Seem to Shake After Coming Back From 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen

There's something so innately cool about Copenhagen — throw in a design festival, and it's bound to illicit some big thoughts and feelings

Livingetc · Jun 27, 2025