Rising Pain Medication Abuse Alarms Danish Experts
Experts in Denmark express concern over significant increases in prescribing pain medications with insufficient monitoring, leading to potential abuse and health risks. These drugs are considered among the most dangerous substances in the country, with rising misuse cases confirmed by forensic institutes. Elderly patients are particularly vulnerable as many take multiple medications simultaneously.
Copenhagen Dorm Fire Extinguished; No Injuries Reported
A fire at Finsensvej student dormitory in Copenhagen was extinguished by about 60 firefighters. The blaze spread across 100-150 square meters of the roof. No injuries were reported. The cause remains unknown, with police investigating. Students expressed concern, but daily activities appear largely unaffected. Quite the way to liven up dorm life, eh?
Chinese EV Stocks Plummet in Market Bloodbath
Chinese electric vehicle stocks are taking a beating, with Li Auto, Zeekr, and XPeng dropping 3-7% in a market bloodbath. Though specific causes aren’t detailed, this likely reflects the volatility inherent in the hyper-competitive EV sector, where investor sentiment can turn on a dime.
Badji’s Fitness Uncertain Amid AGF’s Busy Schedule
An AGF player’s status hangs in the balance as the team faces a packed schedule. Yossouph Badji missed their last match against FC Midtjylland, and coaches are monitoring his fitness. Michael Akoto is definitely out against Randers FC, while Mikael Anderson might return for Easter fixtures.
Recent Dormitory Fires in Denmark: 2024-2025
Several college dormitory fires have been reported in Denmark. In January 2024, a fire at Regensen in Copenhagen threatened 70 sleeping residents before firefighters extinguished it. A 23-year-old was sentenced to two years for attempted murder. In April 2025, a roof fire at Finsensvej dormitory was contained with no injuries reported.
Prisoner Escapes; Three Victims Notified
A convicted prisoner has escaped custody, prompting police to notify three victims. There appears to be some confusion in the details, possibly mixing up this case with that of Kent Olsson Asmussen, who was convicted of attempted murder and has “made himself invisible” – though he received a different type of sentence.
Meta resumes EU AI training amid fine threats
Meta has resumed training AI models with public content from adult EU users across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp after nearly a year’s pause. Users will receive notifications with opt-out options. The move comes as EU officials prepare to issue the first fines under the Digital Markets Act.
ChatGPT Memory Upgrade: Total Recall Now Standard
OpenAI has upgraded ChatGPT’s memory to automatically remember **everything** from past conversations. Unlike the previous manual system, the AI now references all interactions for more personalized responses. Privacy controls are available—users can opt out completely or use temporary chats. Currently available to $200/month subscribers with wider rollout planned.
Private Investors Pause Fund Investments
According to an analysis from Finans Danmark, private investors are “taking a pause” from funds, temporarily reducing their investment activity. This suggests they’re reassessing the market situation or economic factors before continuing or adjusting their investment strategies.
DSV Acquires DB Schenker for 107B Kroner
Danish logistics giant DSV has secured all approvals to acquire German competitor DB Schenker from Deutsche Bahn for approximately 107 billion kroner. This mega-deal, one of the largest in Danish history, creates a global transportation powerhouse with 147,000 employees across 90 countries. The acquisition is expected to finalize by April 30, 2025.
