The first Dane to reach the South Pole alone. Rasmus Kragh traveled on skis 1,130 km from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole. It took 63 days. In 2019, he was the first Dane to climb Mount Everest without the use of artificial oxygen.
Another Dane is conquering the stratosphere. Billionaire Mikkel Vestergaard Frandsen has built a stratospheric platform called “Sceye,” an unmanned flying vessel of sorts that is able to go higher than planes. Read the story here.
The Danish movie “The Girl with the Needle” has been nominated for Oscars in the category “Best International Film.” The Oscars will take place on March 2.
Romantasy, a fusion of romance and fantasy, dominates the bestseller lists for books in Denmark. More specifically, the series of books “Empyrian” written by Rebecca Yarros, which some dubb as the new Harry Potter.
Only 14% of Denmark’s 4th grade students enjoy reading. Just five years ago, the figure was at 20%. Are your children reading? Do they enjoy it? If not, here are some tips from experts: Read together with your child or put on an audiobook; do not force the child to read alone, as it could lead to reading hatred. Drop the 20-minute reading requirement; focus on shorter intervals. Read anything, from comics to the back of the cereal box. More here.
People in Denmark are writing wills like never before. A record number of people (86,000 last year) are putting pen to paper, ensuring their wishes are clear for the future. The surge in wills reflects growing awareness about securing assets, family dynamics, and charitable giving. Planning for tomorrow? It’s officially trending in Denmark. 🖋️📜
Denmark is bracing for a tough flu season, with infection rates expected to peak at a “high level,” warns the Statens Serum Institut (SSI). Hospitals are already seeing an uptick in cases, and health officials are urging vulnerable groups to get vaccinated.
Animal shelters across Denmark are seeing a surge in supply as more families decide to give up their dogs. The waitlist for rehoming pets is growing rapidly, with shelters attributing the trend to rising living costs, time constraints, and changing lifestyles.
The risk of cyberattacks targeting Danish waterworks is at an all-time high, warns the Center for Cybersecurity. Hackers could disrupt water supplies, posing serious risks to public health and infrastructure.
In Denmark, farmers and municipalities have just one year to collaborate on transforming farmland into protected nature areas under the EU’s nature restoration plan. The tight deadline has sparked concerns over feasibility, but it’s also driving innovative partnerships to balance agriculture and conservation.
In December, over 120,000 people in Denmark agreed to become organ donors—a record-breaking surge. The increase follows a nationwide campaign encouraging citizens to register their wishes. Health officials hope this momentum will reduce wait times and save lives, proving that awareness can truly make a difference. 💓🩺
