The city of Copenhagen is continuously looking for ways to transform its former industrial port into a waterfront fit for community life. Back in 2015, the city asked locals for submissions regarding the future use of Paper Island, located in the inner harbour. Many of the ideas mentioned the need for a swimming facility, which eventually led to an international architectural competition, won by the Japanese studio Kengo Kuma & Associates.

After almost ten years, the result of that competition is about to open its doors. KAI, a reference to the Japanese word for sea and the Danish word kaj (quay), will be inaugurated on 5 December 2026. 

The 5,800-square-metre complex will feature 10 pools, three saunas, a heated stone, a steam bath, and several cultural spaces. Described as a Water Culture House, it will offer stunning views over the surrounding cityscape and harbour through its 403 windows.

Designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates in collaboration with Cornelius Vöge Atelier for Architecture and Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects, KAI Water Culture House is set to open on December 5, 2026, on Papirøen (Paper Island) in Copenhagen, Denmark. The 5,800 m² public facility combines ten indoor and outdoor pools, wellness facilities, cultural spaces, and access to Copenhagen Harbour. Follow the link to read more about this topic:https://t.co/iiJdCjfLeR

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“The Water Culture House is a distinctive new landmark on Copenhagen’s waterfront. As Paper Island’s cultural cornerstone, the House is a civic institution dedicated to water and community, embraced by a public harbour bath. Open to all, it creates new settings for everyday life in Copenhagen, where physical and mental wellbeing can become a natural part of urban life,” says Yuki Ikeguchi, Lead Architect and Partner in Charge at Kengo Kuma & Associates.

For the realisation of the project, the Japanese studio collaborated with Cornelius Vöge Atelier for Architecture and Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects. While the ground floor, featuring a fitness pool, teaching pool, and three children’s play pools, is entirely glazed, the upper floor consists of five brick towers which were shaped in relation to the pools beneath them. No less than 300,000 handmade bricks were used during the building process.

“I’m really excited about the opening of the Water Culture House. Copenhagen needs more swimming facilities, so it’s incredibly important that we are now getting new pools for adults, as well as paddling pools for children. I hope it will become the city’s new gathering point for water-loving Copenhageners and visitors alike,” says Copenhagen’s Lord Mayor Sisse Marie Welling.

One of the building’s most memorable features will be the outdoor Valley Pool, situated between the brick towers and allowing bathers to swim under open skies through the changing seasons. The heated Onsen nearby will offer a panoramic view over the harbour. 

“We are very proud to have helped make this new world-class swimming and community destination a reality for the people of Copenhagen. KAI will be both a welcoming place for everyone and an iconic landmark in one of the city’s most spectacular locations. It has the potential to become a new symbol of Copenhagen and a place that contributes to a high quality of life for the city’s residents,” says Henrik Lehmann Andersen, Chief Executive Officer of Nordea-fonden.

Aside from the above-mentioned facilities, KAI will also include a separate swimming and dipping zone along the waterfront in the harbour. They will be connected to the building by a timber boardwalk and are expected to open in early 2027.

Despite its very luxurious looks, KAI’s admission prices will be aligned with Copenhagen’s other municipal swimming facilities. The indoor facilities will be open from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm, seven days a week, while the swimming and dipping zone in the harbour will be accessible year-round, 24 hours a day.

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Outlets including Aviation24 and AA.com reported waiting times of at least 45 minutes on Thursday evening. Meanwhile, airlines have recorded large numbers of passengers experiencing problems getting through the airport in time for their departures because of the security changes.

Chaotic conditions at Copenhagen Airport continue Friday morning there are again very long queues on the menu at Copenhagen Airport. It shows pictures that are present at the airport. Thursday night, the picture was the same. This is due to an increased requirement for the security procedure in security.

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Approximately 200 missed their flights on Thursday as a result of the new procedures, according to Norway’s largest airline, low-cost shuttle carrier Norwegian. The joint flag carrier of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, SAS (Scandinavian Airlines), said 352 passengers had been rebooked onto the first available departures by Friday morning. Queues still stretched as far as the airport’s metro station on Friday morning.

Part of the problem is that the introduction of the additional security checks coincides with Europe’s autumn school vacation period, with large numbers of Swedish passengers in particular on the move as their holiday approached, the airport’s communications director, Lise Agerley Kurstein, noted.

Kaos i Københavns Lufthavn. Har stået i kø i halvanden time og er ikke engang nået frem til security. Massevis må misse deres fly. Ingen information. Pinligt og en skandale. #dr #tv2 #cph https://t.co/5WZ18ypGdB

— Christian Rønnenkamp (@ChrRoennenkamp) October 22, 2026

According to Swedish broadcaster SVT Nyheter Skåne, airport officials had been called to an emergency meeting to discuss how to solve the issues facing passengers, but at the time of writing, it is still not clear when the disruption will abate, with airport authorities saying the situation could last until “early” in the coming week.

Until then, the airport has issued guidance to passengers on its website, warning that “there may be longer waiting times at security. We recommend arriving at the airport two hours before departure for flights within the Schengen area and three hours before departure for flights outside the Schengen area.” Passengers are also being urged to check the latest information from their airline and Copenhagen Airport before travelling.

Security Wait Times at Copenhagen Airport Kastrup (CPH) are longer than usual! Avg. across all lines: Current: 45 min Typical: 16 min Difference: +29 min Trend: climbing (up 22% over the last 4 hours) Plan extra time for security screening. Check our website for details. https://t.co/77TFT0FyoB

— Qsensor – Airport & Flight Status (@TravelQsensor) October 22, 2026

Copenhagen Airport is also implementing the new European Union Entry/Exit System (EES), affecting Non-Schengen and non-EU nationals (including British citizens and other third-country visitors) entering or leaving the Schengen Area. Such travellers are required to register biometric and passport information, as well as trip details, and first-time registrations have been taking far longer than expected, causing chaos around the bloc. Due to the problems, implementation has been patchy, with some border checkpoints suspending EES registration in order to smooth passenger flows. Travel industry stakeholders are multiplying calls for mitigating action to protect the public and the sector.

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Since its launch in 2015, Revolut has been concentrating on mobile banking. Bundling foreign exchange, payments, accounts, and cards in one single app, the global fintech company says to currently serve some 75 million customers.

While Revolut thus mainly functions online, the company has recently been doing efforts to go offline. After the announcement of its first physical store in Barcelona (Spain), the banking app is now planning on opening its first branded airport lounge.

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“Revolut is changing perceptions about finance – our 75 million customers can attest to that. Of those, many are frequent flyers, and we want to continually improve their experience using our product. Everyone agrees airport lounges tend to underwhelm, we want to bring our design ethos into the real world, and will be creating something gutsy and beautiful,” Hadi Nasrallah, Director of Product GP & New Bets at Revolut, told c.

In order to reach that goal, Revolut is partnering with Copenhagen Airport and Plaza Premium Group. The lounge is expected to open in 2027 and should become the largest common-use lounge in the Schengen area.

“Unveiling Revolut’s latest “New Bet”, Revolut Lounges! It will be unique, gutsy, and super cool. We’re announcing Copenhagen today (will open in 2027), more will come soon. As ever, we’ll listen to our users, if there are any features you’d be keen on in a Revolut Lounge, I’ll make certain they are considered, just ensure they are in line with the description above,” Nasrallah said in a LinkedIn post.

Until now, Revolut customers could already gain access to over 1,000 airport lounges across the globe. While Ultra subscribers are offered unlimited complimentary entry, Premium and Metal customers can buy discounted passes, while Standard and Plus users have to pay for lounge access. Once the branded lounge opens, it is unclear whether all Revolut users will gain guaranteed or complimentary access.

Revolut will be working with Plaza Premium Group as an operating and investing partner. The company has been able to secure Skytrax’s top independent lounge award from 2016 to 2025 and can thus easily be considered as an expert on the matter.

By choosing Copenhagen Airport as its first location, Revolut is showing its willingness to expand its presence on the Nordic market. The airports single-terminal design handles approximately 30 million travellers per year, serving 184 destinations. Its Schengen-zone currently counts four lounges: Aspire Lounge, Carlsberg Aviator Lounge, Danske Bank Aviator Business Lounge, and SAS Lounge.

“We are pleased to welcome Revolut’s first branded airport lounge to Copenhagen Airport. We share a common ambition to put passengers first and to continuously enhance the airport experience. The new Revolut Lounge will bring another high-quality offering to our travellers and support our commitment to delighting passengers through comfort, convenience and exceptional service,” said Peter Krogsgaard, Chief Commercial Officer at Copenhagen Airport, in a statement to FinTech Magazine.

If successful, the Copenhagen Revolut lounge will act as a blueprint for a more extensive European network.

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The municipality of Varde and local tourism organisation Visit Vesterhavet have distributed information leaflets at tourist offices, campsites and holiday homes around Oksbøl, Vejers and Blåvand. Available in Danish, English and German, the guidance tells visitors to remain calm, maintain eye contact and avoid approaching or feeding wolves.

@abs.ability Hierbij ook originele audio, to keep it real.. Het was echt bijzonder om een wolf van zo dichtbij te zien, hoewel het tegelijkertijd ook spannend aanvoelde ondanks het feit dat wij veilig in een auto zaten. We waren onder de indruk van hoe kalm de wolf leek en hoe groot hij was. Hij bleef rustig bij ons in de buurt en hield alles goed in de gaten. Zeker wel 5 minuten. Er is veel ophef over deze filmpje en hoe de wolf zich gedraagt. Volgens wolvenexperts legt deze wolf waarschijnlijk verbanden met auto's en voedsel. Dat hoop ik toch echt van niet!! Ik hoop dat deze doorgaans niet al te schuwe wolf toch iets schuwer wordt voor zowel onze veiligheid als die van de wolven zelf. Province Gelderland wil een vergunning geven om paintbalgeweren te gebruiken om wolven af te schrikken. Schrikken ze dan ook alle wolven die alle schaapjes etc vermoorden (meervoud!!) ? Het is ook duidelijk dat de wolf een beschermd dier is, maar waar is onze/de boeren hun bescherming en van al die schaapjes! Ik hoop ook dat deze filmpjes een wake-up call is voor het groeiende problem waarmee onze samenleving wordt geconfronteerd: de toenemende nabijheid van wolven tot menselijke bewoning. De consequenties voor zowel mens als wolf worden steeds ernstiger op veel verschillende gebieden en manieren. #wolf #wolfnederland #wolves #wolfermelo #wolfpack ♬ Spooky, quiet, scary atmosphere piano songs – Skittlegirl Sound

The campaign follows several incidents in which young wolves displayed unusually low levels of fear towards humans. According to the Danish Centre for Environment and Energy (DCE), observations around Oksbøl in May indicated that at least one young wolf was exhibiting “significantly reduced shyness” and approaching people.

Authorities stress that there have been no recorded wolf attacks on humans in Denmark and that the current behaviour does not represent an immediate risk of aggressive attacks.

However, visitors are being encouraged to understand how to behave during an encounter, particularly as the Oksbøl area attracts significant numbers of tourists staying in summer cottages and campsites.

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Tourists told to stand still and maintain eye contact

Government advice recommends that anyone encountering a wolf should remain still and maintain eye contact. If the animal does not leave, people can shout, clap their hands and wave their arms to discourage it from approaching further.

Visitors should not follow wolves or turn their backs on an approaching animal. Children under 10 are also advised to be accompanied by an adult in the Oksbøl area.

In the unlikely event of an attack, the guidance tells people to defend themselves using kicks, blows or available objects. If a wolf attacks another person or a dog, authorities recommend directing resistance towards the animal’s hindquarters.

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Varde’s second deputy mayor, Sandie Eis Ravn, said the information campaign was introduced following requests from local businesses to ensure visitors know what to do if they encounter one of the animals.

“If you are visiting somewhere and you know there is a wolf in the nearby forest, [it is important] to make sure you have the right code of conduct when you meet this creature,” she told The Guardian.

49 wolves recorded in Denmark

Wolves disappeared from Denmark after the country’s last known wolf was shot in 1813, but began returning naturally in 2012 after an absence of almost two centuries. By 2017, the first wolf pack had established itself in western Jutland.

According to monitoring by the Natural History Museum of Aarhus, 49 wolves have been recorded in Denmark this year. The population is concentrated in Jutland, with monitoring identifying 10 territories, including seven pairs with pups born in 2025, three pairs without pups and one territorial male.

Wildlife experts believe the behaviour observed near Oksbøl involves young animals becoming accustomed to human presence.

@harreby_wildlifep Ulvene i Danmark lever primært af vilde klovdyr som rådyr og krondyr. Rådyr og krondyr er deres foretrukne byttedyr, og den danske bestand af disse dyr er store, så det sikrer ulvene en stabil fødekilde. De kan også godt spise dådyr. Ulvene supplerer deres kost med mindre dyr som harer, mus og rotter. De kan også jage fugle, fisk og ræve. Ulvene er også gode til at rydde op. Så finder de et påkørt dyr tager de det og spiser. #ulv #ulven #danmark #vildnatur #rovdyr ♬ original sound – harreby_wildlifephoto

Peter Sunde, professor of wildlife ecology at Aarhus University, said at least two young wolves had been observed approaching humans during the winter and spring of 2026, with markedly reduced flight distances.

Such behaviour can develop when young wolves are repeatedly exposed to humans. Authorities are therefore asking residents and tourists not to approach the animals or leave food that could attract them, in an effort to prevent future generations from becoming accustomed to people.

The warning comes as European countries adapt to the recovery of wolf populations. Wolves remain protected under European legislation, although their protection status under the Bern Convention was downgraded in 2025 from “strictly protected” to “protected”, giving governments greater flexibility in managing populations.

For Denmark, where wolves have only recently re-established themselves, authorities are seeking to balance their conservation with public safety as humans and the growing wolf population increasingly share the same landscapes.

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Every year since 1977, the European Museum of the Year Awards (EMYA), a competition organised by the European Museum Forum (EMF), select one museum within the continent that showcases excellence and innovation in its field. In 2025, the prize went to the Manchester Museum, and now a new winner has been chosen.

2026’s European Museum of the Year Award went to Den Gamle By, the Danish National Open-Air Museum of Urban History and Culture located in the city of Aarhus. At the museum, visitors get a taste of 400 years of history through interactive and immersive exhibitions Den Gamle By tends to focus on the lives of ordinary people, while educating visitors on a variety of topics including sustainability, equality, and empowerment.

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During the ceremony, the museum was praised for it ability to transform the open-air museum genre into a vibrant and influential platform for dialogue, reflection, and action.

“The museum positions itself as a dynamic agent of social change rather than merely a site of nostalgia. Through a variety of hands-on interactions, joyful reenactments, and community-driven storytelling, 400 years of the city’s history are brought into dialogue with the present, where important contemporary societal questions take centre stage,” the European Museum Forum said in a statement.

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According to the organisation, the museum excels through its carefully researched narratives. By addressing themes such as migration, identity, and social justice, authenticity is assured and simplified or romanticised representations of the past are challenged. Outreach initiatives, including collaborative urban gardening and biodiversity projects, create a dialogue with the community while educating people on pressing subject such as sustainability.

“It is a huge recognition to receive from the rest of Europe. The award is a tribute to over 100 years of development through a very special spirit in Den Gamle By with a team of dedicated employees who live and breathe every day to give guests the best possible experience,” Dean Gamle By director Julie Rokkjær Birch said about the award.

Other awarded museums

The European Museum of the Year Award is not the only prize to be awarded by the European Museum Forum. In 2026, five other institutions were given an award for their outstanding efforts within the museum industry.

– Young V&A (United Kingdom): Council of Europe Museum Prize

– Museum of Madness (Slovenia): Kenneth Hudson Award for Institutional Courage and Professional Integrity

– AlpenStadtMuseum in Sonthofen (Germany): Silletto Prize for Community Participation and Engagement

– Museum of the Rural Civilisation of Mendrisiotto (Switzerland): Portimão Museum Prize for Welcoming, Inclusion and Belonging

– Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva (Finland): Museum Prize for Environmental Sustainability

In 2027, the European Museum of the Year Awards will celebrate their 50^th edition during an award ceremony in Bern, Switzerland.

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Basquiat’s fascination with the human body began when his mother gave him an anatomy book after he was seriously injured in a car accident at the age of seven. This obsession, pursued with a “bulimic” appetite, is evident throughout his entire body of work. When asked at the age of 22 how he usually began a piece of work, Basquiat answered simply, “I suppose I would start with a head.”

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Basquiat: Headstrong focuses on the artist’s drawings, centred uniquely on this motif. Featuring work produced between 1981 and 1983, the exhibition showcases pieces created using dense, richly pigmented oil sticks. These depict heads, skulls, quasi-anatomical faces, or even helmets, with eyes and mouths appearing with raw intensity as gateways to inner emotions and psychological worlds.

While many of the heads face the viewer directly, subtle shifts in angle distort their internal structure, creating the impression that the faces are splitting, rotating, or collapsing under emotional pressure. Lines loop and spiral to form dense networks that evoke mental agitation and physical tension. Many sheets bear dust, footprints, and stains, physical evidence that Basquiat often worked on the floor of his studio.

Contemporary artist Dana Schutz noted that she was struck by the energy emanating from the drawings, which she attributes to “mental thoughts, heat, pain, or smells.” Fellow artist Alvaro Barrington adds that while some heads are formal experiments, others serve as “biological, biographical, geological or cultural explorations.” Similarly, Julie Mehretu describes how Basquiat captured the brain as a “psycho-computer” long before the digital era.

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Basquiat’s touch is as immediate and powerful in these drawings as in his paintings. The colours appear even more vivid, perhaps because there is nothing to distract from the heads placed squarely on the page. These drawings are strikingly devoid of the symbols and textual fragments often found in his larger works, with one notable exception: the artist’s signature crown.

Often seen hovering above black male figures, such as athletes, musicians, and writers, the crown – which can resemble a saint’s aureole – allowed Basquiat to elevate historically marginalised subjects to a royal, even saintly, status.

While one might wonder whether these drawings served as studies for later canvases, they stand as finished works in their own right rather than preparatory sketches, though the mystery remains as to why the artist chose not to show them during his lifetime.

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The only painting included in the exhibition is Untitled (1982), which features a large skull-like head surrounded by graffiti-style markings against a soft blue background. Often referred to as the artist’s iconic skull painting, it sold at Sotheby’s New York in 2017 for $110.5 million to Japanese collector Yusaku Maezawa.

Louisiana curator Anders Kold writes that the heads are “characterised by shuddering dissonances between their anatomical parts,” ranging “from something close to the fullness of living flesh to the appearance of skulls, masks or mechanical, automaton-like figures.”

Some of these works were first introduced to the public in 1990, two years after Basquiat’s death, at the Robert Miller Gallery in New York, but the Louisiana exhibition offers a more concentrated psychological study, inviting viewers to see the artist as a human presence among others rather than a myth, while also opening up the opportunity to reconsider questions of power, race and representation that remain central today.

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Early reactions have been enthusiastic. On Instagram, fashion historian Laird Borrelli-Persson described Basquiat as “the man of the moment – again – always,” while fellow artists emphasise the deep connection between Basquiat’s work and hip-hop culture, arguing that he remains more relevant today than almost any other late twentieth-century artist.

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Several flights were rerouted from Aalborg airport, disrupting operations for both commercial flights and the Danish military, which also uses the base. According to the North Jutland Police, more than one drone was spotted with its lights on, starting at 9:44 p.m. on Wednesday, 24 September, and continuing until 12:54 a.m. on Thursday, 25 September. Police chief inspector, Jesper Bøjgaard Madsen, stated that they could not yet confirm how many drones were involved or who was responsible. Eurocontrol, the agency that manages European air traffic, had halted all flights to and from the airport until 4:00 a.m. Thursday.

– Danish TV reports an increase in unidentified drone sightings in Esbjerg and Sønderborg, near the German border in southern Denmark.

The National Police confirm similar incidents across multiple regions.

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— The Informant (@theinformant_x) September 24, 2025

According to the Danish national police, the drones behaved in a way that was similar to the drones that had shut down Copenhagen airport a couple of days earlier.

“It says something about the times we live in and what we as a society must be prepared to deal with,” said Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen earlier this week. Frederiksen also condemned the attack, labelling it “the most serious attack yet on Denmark’s infrastructure.” According to Frederiksen, Russian involvement in the incident could not be excluded, though Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismissed the claim as “baseless.”

2/2 “At the moment, we are witnessing a disturbing shift. Russian airspace violations. Unwanted drone activity in several European countries. Last night was an unmistakable reminder of the time we live in. That we need to protect our peace and security.”

— Statsministeriet (@Statsmin) September 23, 2025

At a press conference on Thursday morning, Danish Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said that Copenhagen was weighing whether to invoke NATO’s Article 4, which allows member states to consult allies when their security is threatened. Poulsen described the drone incursion as a hybrid attack carried out with a “systematic approach.” Authorities confirmed that permission has now been granted to shoot down any drones in the event of future incidents.

“We will track down those responsible,” Lund Poulsen declared, adding that Denmark has a range of military assets at its disposal, including F-35 fighter jets and naval frigates.

Denmark has not yet decided whether to activate NATO’s Article 4, says Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen. Last night’s events are described as a hybrid attack, with drones flown near Denmark by a suspected professional actor.

NOST is now at operational readiness.

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— GeoInsider (@InsiderGeo) September 25, 2025

These incidents are part of a broader pattern of airspace violations in Europe. Denmark is not alone in its vigilance. Last week, Estonia and Poland invoked Article 4 to consult with allies over separate incidents, while Romania also reported Russian drones entering its airspace.

Moscow denied breaching Estonian territory and claimed that the Polish incident was unintentional, but provided no response to Romania’s report. After a meeting on 23 September, NATO released a statement condemning Russia’s actions and warning it would employ “all necessary military and non-military means” to ensure its defence.

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The Zoo in Aalborg, Denmark, shared a call-out post on its Facebook page on Thursday, 31 July, inviting pet owners to donate small healthy pets to the zoo to help feed its carnivorous animals. A link featured in the publication leads to the zoo’s website, where it’s noted that the facility is also interested in receiving horses, however, they are considered under strict conditions such as being under a certain size (maximum of 147 cm at the withers), having valid health documentation, and accompanied by a passport, with donors eligible for tax deductions. According to the website, they accept up to four small animals per visit on weekdays between 10 am and 1 pm, with no appointment required.

The zoo defends the practice as part of its effort to replicate natural feeding behaviours, stating that it’s their responsibility to mimic the animals’ natural food chain and ensure that animals have a healthy, natural and species-appropriate diet — “for the sake of both animal welfare and professional integrity.”

Pets are promised to be “gently euthanised by trained staff” and then used as food. “This way, nothing goes to waste – and we ensure natural behaviour, nutrition and well-being of our predators,” the zoo said.

This initiative, however, has drawn significant public backlash. Across social media platforms, commenters criticised the notion of surrendering healthy pets to be used as food. Others, including some animal experts and local proponents, see the program as a practical and humane alternative to abandonment or shelter overcapacity.

Despite the backlash, the zoo says that the practice is long-standing and regulated, as Danish animal welfare rules permit zoos to accept animal donations under strict conditions. As of now, the zoo has not commented publicly in response to the criticism, but the debate has highlighted a broader discussion around ethical feeding practices in zoos and the role of transparency in animal care.

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“Europe is at a defining moment in time,” said Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. “The world that secured our freedom and made us prosper can no longer be taken for granted.”

While Denmark takes on a critical leadership role in shaping Europe’s future, it’s also a destination worth discovering. Here are 10 reasons why Denmark should be on everyone’s travel list:

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1. Danish hygge

Hygge is probably the most Danish concept – a feeling more than a word. Essentially it means creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life. While often translated as “coziness,” it often goes beyond that. For example, hygge is the warm glow of a candle or cuddling up with a loved one to watch a movie.

However, hygge is not something that refers to one thing – Danes usually use the term for many things. During Denmark’s long, dark winters, locals embrace hygge like a lifestyle—layering up in oversized scarves, lighting dozens of candles, and gathering indoors to enjoy simple pleasures. Christmas, with its festive markets and glowing windows, is peak hygge season.

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2. Safety

Denmark often ranks among Europe’s safest countries, usually supported by reliable data and public security measures. The country is peaceful with a well-organized transport system, allowing people to travel safely. Travellers can move around by train, bus (city, regional or long-distance), ferry, and occasionally plane. Despite its size, Denmark is a cluster of islands which sometimes can cause issues. Domestic flights are usually short – approximately 40 to 50 minutes.

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3. ⁠Viking history

Viking history is a major part of Danish identity, made even more popular by streaming service shows. The most famous Danish Viking Ship Museum is located in Roskilde – just 45 minutes away from Copenhagen. The Museum exhibits ships, seafaring, and boatbuilding culture in ancient and medieval times.

Moreover, history buffs can visit the UNESCO-listed Jelling Monuments, in South Jutland, featuring two runic stones, a church, and the two largest mounds known from the Nordic Viking Period.

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4. Sustainability

Denmark is widely recognized for its green energy initiatives, bike-friendly cities, and commitment to sustainable living. Copenhagen aims to become completely carbon-neutral by 2025. Overall, Denmark has managed to keep its environmental impact impressively low. Eco-conscious travellers will find plenty to admire here, from zero-waste cafés to clean energy innovation and sustainable fashion.

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5. Copenhagen

The Danish capital blends royal history with modern architecture. It is famous for its royal palaces including Amalienborg, and Rosenborg as well as various museums and churches.

Adventurers interested in adrenaline experiences can visit the famous Tivoli Gardens, an amusement park in the heart of the city, which offers amazing experiences for locals and tourists alike.

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6. Explore architectural landmarks

Denmark is the birthplace of famous names such as Arne Jacobsen and Jørn Utzon, the name behind the design of the Sydney Opera House.

Designed by Bjarke Ingels, the Danish Maritime Museum is one of the architectural wonders of the country. The architecture of the building was inspired by a whirlpool, winning the award for Best Building in the World Architecture Festival. Another place that is worth seeing is the residential building Bølgen, designed by studio Henning Larsen Architects. Bølgen has been awarded several prestigious architectural prizes, including the Civic Trust Award and LEAF Award, and was hailed as Residential Building of the Year in 2009.

Adventurers with a love for architecture can visit the Royal Danish Opera House, Superkile Park, and the Black Diamond, all architectural marvels of the county.

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7. ⁠Hans Christian Andersen House in Odense

For any literature lover, visiting Hans Christian Andersen’s House is an experience, allowing to journey through the author’s creative universe. He is one of the most famous and best authors in the whole world, known for his unique fairy tales.

The immersive museum allows visitors to experience fairy tale rooms in their own imagination. Besides the interactive museum, those interested have the opportunity to explore the author’s childhood home, which is a small yellow half-timbered house.

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8. ⁠Cooler but longer summer days

Denmark is the perfect destination for anyone who doesn’t fancy the scorching temperatures of Southern Europe. The average temperatures in the summer are between 15 °C and 22°C, with peak temperatures occasionally reaching up to 30°C during short heatwaves.

Thanks to its northern latitude, Denmark enjoys up to 17 hours of daylight in June. The sunrise is as early as 3:30 am and the sun goes down around 10 pm, allowing visitors enough time for outdoor activities and exploration. While sometimes it could rain, showers are typically light and pass quickly but anyone travelling should keep that in mind.

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9. ⁠Explore Danish cuisine

Denmark has confirmed its reputation as a global foodie destination. In 2021, a local restaurant in Copenhagen became the World’s Best Restaurant in 2021, attracting food tourists from across the globe.

For those interested in tasting typically Danish cuisine, the menu mostly consists of ingredients such as bread, potatoes, fish, and pork. Typical dishes include smørrebrød (Denmark’s open-faced sandwich of rye bread topped with roast beef, shrimp with eggs, or pickled herring), oysters, pickled herring, stegt flæsk (Denmark’s national dish – crispy pork served with parsley sauce and potatoes).

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10. ⁠Easy to access

As an EU and Schengen member, Denmark is easy to access for many EU and EMEA countries as well as Swiss and Nordic countries not part of the EU (Iceland and Norway) residents.

Additionally, citizens from many visa-waiver countries—such as Japan, New Zealand, and the UK—can travel visa-free to Denmark.

L’article 10 reasons to visit Denmark as it takes the helm of the EU Council est apparu en premier sur Travel Tomorrow.

Denmark’s 400-year-old, state-affiliated PostNord, shared with Sweden and originally established in 1624, is making the switch to a parcel-only service, due to a 90% drop in letter volumes over the last two decades. That decline has steepened recently, falling off by 30% in the last twelve months alone, to hit a low of 110 million letters per year.

Anyone who has already purchased postage, which costs around 29 Danish krone (€3.89) will be allowed to claim a refund until a cut-off date in 2026, authorities say, but for some, the issue is about more than the price of a stamp.

Impact on elderly and isolated communities

Over 100 million letters still sent every year is not nothing and critics say around 271,000 people, including the older generation and remote communities will be hit hard by the decision. Speaking to Danish broadcaster TV2 Marlene Rishoj Cordes, from Aeldre Sagen (DaneAge) pointed out: “There are many who are very dependent on letters being delivered regularly. These include hospital appointments, vaccinations or decisions regarding home care.”

Danish parliamentarian and author Pelle Dragsted echoed those concerns and laid the blame on the privatisation of the national postal market in 2024 and the application of VAT to postage, which he says pushed up prices and drove customers elsewhere.

Great I took this postal box pic at the “Great Beach Alley” in Copenhagen. Interesting to read PostNord to end all letter deliveries at the end of 2025, 90% decline in volumes since the start of the century. The 400 years company with 1,500 will disappear this year! pic.twitter.com/WcBBdcTPeU

— Abel Aboh (@abel_DMChampion) March 7, 2025

Cultural switch to digital services

However, others note that Denmark has been a swift adopter of e-commerce, ranking as one of the biggest users of digital services in the world with people carrying everything from official ID to cash on their devices. It’s quite a cultural turnaround for a country whose literary stars, such as Charlotta Dorothea Biehl, built careers around the epistolary form. The rise and fall of Hans Christian Andersen’s friendship with British author Charles Dickens is also documented in their correspondence, which would have been handled by PostNord.

Transport Minister Thomas Danielsen has noted other private postal providers will still operate in Denmark, including distribution firm DAO, which is reportedly upping its letter-delivery in response to the state service’s closure. But the country’s 1,500 distinctive red, semi-capsule-shaped postboxes will be decommissioned over the coming months, and nearly a third of the workforce, 1,500 out of 4,600 PostNord workers, will be laid off as a result of the move.

L’article Denmark bids farewell to 400 years of PostNord letter delivery est apparu en premier sur Travel Tomorrow.