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BIZARRE

Man With Russian ID Allegedly Flew to U.S. Without Passport

The complaint stated that the man was seen changing seats “and at one point attempted to eat the chocolate that belonged to members of the cabin crew.”

Alex Nguyen

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‘PRISONER OF THE PIZZA’

Since When Did This City Become a Pizza and Ramen Paradise?

While roaming Copenhagen last summer, we noticed something peculiar: There are so many pizzerias. Turns out, there’s a bit of a pizza renaissance in town.

Andrew Kirell

Police officers and firefighters help a 18-year old man who set himself on fire in front of the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark, April 21, 2023.
HARROWING

Teen Sets Himself on Fire Outside U.S. Embassy in Denmark

The 18-year-old was conscious when the flames were extinguished, police said.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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FINAL COURSE

Noma: World’s Best Restaurant Set to Close in 2024

Chef René Redzepi said the modern fine-dining model is “unsustainable.”

Dan Ladden-Hall

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TRICKLE DOWN

World’s Best Restaurant’s Alumni Have Taken Over Copenhagen

Snagging a table at Noma, long dubbed the world's best restaurant, is nigh impossible. But its alumni have created plenty of other spots worth going to in the meantime.

Andrew Kirell

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IT’S STILL A BIG WORLD

This Is Europe’s Best City You’ve Never Heard Of

Don’t sleep on this European destination, which has a population of 350,000 but packs a major cultural punch—in food, art, history, and design.

Andrew Kirell

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SCRAPPED

Rollercoaster Shut Down After 14-Year-Old’s Horrific Death

The cause of the derailment that killed the girl is still under investigation.

Alan Halaly

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DEVELOPING

‘Several’ Killed in Copenhagen Mall Shooting, Cops Say

Police have arrested a 22-year-old Danish male in connection with the shooting.

Alice Tecotzky

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LIBRARY PORN

Copenhagen’s Black Diamond Has Treasure Inside

And plenty of what to some might seem like junk.

Laura Studarus

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WANNA GET AWAY

Copenhagen Is Open—Here’s What It’s Like to Visit Right Now

The sun has come out and so too have the citizens of this perpetually charming place with its world-class restaurants and harbor swimming holes.

Mary Holland

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PART OF YOUR WORLD

‘Free Hong Kong’ Scrawled Onto Copenhagen’s Mermaid Statue

Three lines in red, reading “Free Hong Kong,” were painted on the statue before dawn on Monday.

Jamie Ross

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