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Danish photographer Daniel Rye, who was held hostage by Islamic State for nearly 400 days (2013-2014), is now changing his narrative. After years of feeling trapped by his traumatic past, he’s sharing his journey beyond captivity through a new book and public appearances, focusing on his path to recovery and showing he’s more than just…

A tragic stabbing of a 27-year-old Flextrafik driver in Roskilde has sparked serious concerns about driver safety. The driver was killed by a mentally ill 41-year-old passenger being transported to the hospital. Unlike taxis and buses, Flextrafik vehicles lack video surveillance, prompting calls for better security measures and proper passenger screening.

Animal feed must be tested for salmonella to prevent infection in animals and humans. Traditional culturing methods take days, but new rapid techniques like DNA-based LAMP and RealPCR can detect contamination in minutes to hours—saving time while potentially saving lives. Who knew bacterial detection could be so speedy?

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has confirmed meeting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on April 4, 2025, after the NATO ministerial meeting in Brussels. They’ll discuss NATO burden-sharing, defensive investments, and security issues, plus Denmark-US relations amid trade tensions and possibly Arctic matters.

According to reported discussions, there’s no direct evidence of Secretary Rubio stating “Trump isn’t against NATO.” However, Rubio has been engaging with NATO allies about security priorities while Trump has pressured allies to increase defense spending, creating tension. European countries appear to be boosting military budgets in response, possibly to reassure the somewhat unpredictable U.S.…

Trump’s new tariff hammer is causing concern in Denmark. With 20% tariffs on EU goods, Danish companies exporting directly to the US will feel the pinch. The impact may be softened for businesses with US-based production, but smaller companies focusing primarily on the American market will struggle the most. Danish consumers might face higher prices,…

Danish referee Lasse Læbel Graagaard is appointed to officiate a match between Brøndby IF (BIF) and AGF. Graagaard has previously been involved in controversial decisions, including an early whistle incident in a Brøndby match and disputed penalty calls in other Superliga fixtures.

Royal Run in Copenhagen is getting a new starting area at Kongens Nytorv and finish line at Kolonnaden on Amalienborg Slotsplads for 2025. The route has been optimized for better participant experience, with distances of 1.6km, 5km, and 10km available. Over 42,500 people are expected to join the festive atmosphere.

Danish stocks are plummeting after Donald Trump announced higher tariffs on EU goods. The C25 index has dropped over 20% since last September, with recent falls of 2-3%. Companies like Mærsk and Pandora are hit particularly hard, while pharmaceutical companies like Novo Nordisk remain somewhat protected. The situation is reportedly “far worse than expected.”

Police in East Jutland responded in force to a partial building collapse on April 3, 2025, where the structure gave way between the ground and first floors. Thirteen people were dramatically rescued through windows. Fortunately, the authorities confirmed everyone made it out safely—no one was left playing hide-and-seek in the rubble.