Elderly Man Donates Millions for Børsen Restoration
An elderly man from South Zealand has generously donated 1.4 million kroner from his personal savings to Danish Business for the restoration of the historic Børsen building in Copenhagen. This private contribution will help preserve one of Copenhagen’s oldest landmarks for future generations.
Titanic Victim’s Pocket Watch Up For Auction
A pocket watch belonging to Hans Christensen Givard, a 27-year-old Danish laborer who died when the Titanic sank in 1912, is now up for auction until April 2025. This rare timepiece, which spent over 113 years underwater, offers collectors a chance to own a waterlogged piece of maritime history.
Man Seriously Injured in Copenhagen Station Attack
A 22-year-old man was seriously injured in a violent attack at Valby Station in Copenhagen. Trains bypassed four stations while police handled the situation. Several people were arrested following what police described as “gross violence.” The victim’s injuries were serious but not life-threatening.
Rare H.C. Andersen Collection Up for Auction
A rare H.C. Andersen collection is being auctioned at Bonhams in New York from April 21-29. The collection includes the first physical copy of “The Ugly Duckling” and “The Nightingale,” plus Andersen-made dollhouse furniture valued up to 118,000 Danish kroner. Scholars believe foreign libraries and collectors will pay handsomely for these treasures.
Rodents Linked to Hackman’s Wife’s Hantavirus Death
Traces of rodents were found in the home of deceased actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, who were discovered dead in Santa Fe in February 2025. While Betsy likely died from hantavirus transmitted by rodents, Hackman apparently died later from heart failure, possibly related to his existing heart disease and advanced Alzheimer’s.
Danish Man Risks Death for Testosterone Therapy
A doctor told Nichlas Farup he could die from his condition. Despite his testosterone levels being deemed “normal” by the public healthcare system, he’s since spent a whopping 150,000 Danish kroner on private testosterone therapy since 2019.
Denmark’s Stress Crisis: Workplace Injury Debate
In Denmark, thousands are reporting stress as a work-related injury, with a 2023 report showing 300,000 Danes suffering severe stress symptoms. A citizen’s proposal seeking official recognition of stress as a workplace injury has gathered 800 supporters. Meanwhile, national health data reveals stress levels increased by 8.3% between 2010-2021, affecting more women than men.
Danish Municipalities Seek Power Over Pregnant Addicts
Danish municipalities want authority to force pregnant mothers with substance abuse issues into mandatory rehabilitation. However, Børns Vilkår, a children’s welfare organization, views this proposal skeptically, questioning whether such interventions would effectively balance child protection with respect for maternal autonomy.
Woman Dies in Paris Cryotherapy Accident
A 29-year-old woman died and another person was hospitalized following a cryotherapy accident in Paris. The incident, reported by The Guardian, involved the treatment that exposes body areas to extremely low temperatures for medical or cosmetic purposes. Details about what exactly went wrong remain unavailable.
Copenhagen Sign Wars: Palestine Square Vandalism Saga
In Copenhagen, controversial signs are being modified after vandalism incidents, with Palæstinas Plads (Palestine Square) being the most notable case. A sign installed on April 2, 2025 was defaced within 24 hours, and later vandals changed the description of Palestine from “area” to “country” – quite the political upgrade through graffiti!
