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Drones Cause Another Airport to Shut Down

Authorities probe unmanned flights as tensions rise across Europe

(Newser) - Unidentified drones have disrupted operations at multiple Danish airports, forcing one to close and prompting nationwide security concerns as authorities scramble to determine who is behind the mysterious aerial intrusions, the BBC reports. Flights in and out of Denmark's Aalborg Airport, which shut down Wednesday, were paused until...

Drones Buzz Copenhagen Airport for Hours

Danish police investigate after pilot appears to be showing off

(Newser) - A skilled drone pilot flew two to three large unidentified drones over Copenhagen Airport on Monday night, shutting down the airspace for hours as the unknown perpetrator appeared to be showboating over Scandinavia's largest airport, police said Tuesday. Officials chose not to shoot down the drones because the risk...

'Large Drones' Prompt Airport to Shut Down

With regions monitoring Russian incursions, Copenhagen flights were halted for four hours

(Newser) - Flights at Copenhagen Airport were grounded for nearly four hours on Monday night after large drones were spotted nearby, disrupting travel and forcing dozens of planes to divert. As operations resume Tuesday, lingering delays and investigations continue, the BBC reports. Police posted on X that "2-3 large drones"...

Some Looking to Marry Are Turning to the 'Vegas of Europe'

Couples are finding it's pretty easy to get married in Copenhagen

(Newser) - Facing bureaucracy at home in Poland, Magdalena Kujawinska and her Colombian fiancé Heinner Valenzuela traveled to Copenhagen to marry. "We realized that it's not that easy to get married in Poland," the 30-year-old Kujawinska said as the couple waited for their 10-minute ceremony at the Danish capital'...

The World's Most Livable Cities
The World's Most Livable Cities
Jun 19, 2025 9:14 AM CDT

The World's Most Livable Cities

Economist Intelligence Unit ranks Denmark's Copenhagen as No. 1

(Newser) - The most livable city in the world is now the second most livable city in the world, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's annual ranking. According to the EIU's Global Liveability Index for 2025, Copenhagen is at the top of its list, beating out last year's winner,...

The Happiest Cities in the World
The Happiest Cities on Earth
Jun 2, 2025 1:02 PM CDT

The Happiest Cities on Earth

A couple of Danish cities are pretty smug with themselves

(Newser) - The Danes shell out some of the highest taxes on the globe—up to 50% of their annual pay—but they appear to be deliriously happy about it. According to the Institute for the Quality of Life's 2025 Happy City Index , two cities in Denmark make the top 10...

Copenhagen to Incentivize Tourists to Pick Up Trash

4-week test will reward those who do so with free wine, kayak rentals

(Newser) - Picking up trash is rarely on one's vacation to-do list, but travelers to Copenhagen will soon be incentivized to do so. The BBC reports the Danish capital plans to up its green reputation by rewarding tourists who do things like collect litter or travel around the city using bikes...

These Are the Happiest Cities on Earth

Aarhus, Denmark, tops rankings from Institute for Quality of Life

(Newser) - The 17 happiest cities in the world are all in Europe—at least according to the Institute for Quality of Life , which recently culled its list of the 250 happiest metropolitan areas with at least 300,000 inhabitants. The rankings looked at five metrics that "have a direct impact...

Prime Minister's Injuries From Attack Are Minor

Suspect appears in Danish court, saying he has no grievance against Mette Frederiksen

(Newser) - The prime minister of Denmark is dealing with minor whiplash after being attacked Friday in Copenhagen but is otherwise unharmed, her office said Saturday. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was rushed to a hospital after the assault to be checked, the statement said. She was shaken by the attack and canceled...

Fire Rages Through Iconic Danish Building

Citizens scrambled to save treasures from Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange

(Newser) - A fire raged through one of Copenhagen's oldest buildings on Tuesday, causing the collapse of the iconic spire of the 17th-century Old Stock Exchange as passersby rushed to help emergency services save priceless paintings and other valuables. Danish Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt said it was "touching" to see...

Want to Live Where the Cool Kids Are? Try Here

'Time Out' does a global neighborhood ranking

(Newser) - In every city, locals know where the hot spots are: the best eateries, the hippest watering holes, the most happening cultural events. Time Out has posted its sixth annual roundup of the coolest neighborhoods in the world, based on input from more than 12,000 city dwellers and input from...

Here Are the Most, Least Livable Cities on Earth
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Jun 25, 2023 12:10 PM CDT

This Is the Most Livable City in the World

Vienna is No. 1 in rankings of 170+ cities worldwide; no US cities make the top 10

(Newser) - Looking to pull up roots and try to make it in an exciting new city? Head to Vienna, deemed the most livable city, or to Canada, where three cities are among the top picks on the Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Liveability Index . The EIU based its rankings of more...

This Is the Friendliest City in the World

Toronto takes the top spot in Preply's rankings; 2 US cities also make the top 10

(Newser) - Looking forward to a summer vacation, or even a relocation? Preply is out with its Community Spirit Index , which ranks more than 50 cities around the world in terms of how friendly they are to non-natives. The language learning app examined six main metrics to gather a sense of how...

Russian Flag Painted on Copenhagen's Most Famous Landmark

It's the latest in a long line of attacks on Little Mermaid statue

(Newser) - The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, one of Denmark's most famous landmarks, has been vandalized yet again, this time with the Russian flag. Authorities said Thursday that the white, blue, and red stripes of the Russian flag were painted on the stone the statue sits on, Reuters reports. Police...

Big Closure May Signal Shift in World of Fine Dining

Noma, one of the best restaurants in the world, will close next year to become a test kitchen

(Newser) - Noma has topped the prestigious World's 50 Best Restaurants list so many times—five—that it's not eligible to win anymore. But those who want to travel to Copenhagen to taste for themselves now have a limited opportunity to do so: The Danish restaurant said Monday that it...

'Denmark Was Hit by a Cruel Attack on Sunday Night'

3 killed in Copenhagen shopping mall, others injured

(Newser) - This story has been updated throughout with the confirmed death toll and other details. A gunman opened fired inside a busy shopping mall in the Danish capital on Sunday, killing three people and wounding others, three critically, police said. A 22-year-old Danish man was arrested, Copenhagen police inspector Søren...

This Is the World's Most Expensive City

Israel's Tel Aviv tops the Economist Intelligence Unit's list

(Newser) - Looking to bust out of this joint and set down roots elsewhere in the world? If you're planning an expat move to one of the cities on the Economist Intelligence Unit's most recent list, you'd better bring some extra cash. Per the BBC , the Economist Group's...

Lennon Tape Not Heard for 50 Years Hits Auction Block

Includes never-released 'Radio Peace,' performed during John and Yoko's 1970 Denmark visit

(Newser) - Think you've heard every John Lennon bootleg, remaster, and import? There's a new tape in the mix, unheard for more than 50 years, though you'll have to convince the person who just bought it for $58,300 at auction to play it. The 33-minute recording made in...

This Is the Safest City for Travelers
This Is the Safest
City for Travelers
Sep 17, 2021 10:30 AM CDT

This Is the Safest City for Travelers

Copenhagen is No. 1 in new ranking by the 'Economist'

(Newser) - The Economist is out with its annual ranking of "safe cities" in which to travel, and the top spot is occupied by Copenhagen for the first time. Typically, an Asian city has been No. 1, notes CNN . Crime obviously factors into the rankings, but the Safe Cities Index 2021...

Killer Peter Madsen Escapes Prison
Killer Peter Madsen
Escapes Prison
Oct 20, 2020 9:05 AM CDT

Killer Peter Madsen Escapes Prison

Inventor convicted in journalist's brutal murder is apprehended a short distance away on Tuesday

(Newser) - A Danish man convicted of killing a journalist aboard his homemade submarine in a case that shocked Scandinavia managed to escape from prison on Tuesday—though he was apprehended soon after. Peter Madsen, serving life in prison for the 2017 murder of Kim Wall, escaped from Herstedvester Prison near Copenhagen...

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