Outlook outage, port documentation and tax deduction

Microsoft Outlook has been hit by a major outage. Trafikstyrelsen, the authority responsible for the port basin, has asked Rønne Havn to document that the work can comply with the nighttime noise limits, and Denmark’s parliament, Folketinget, has adopted a new tax deduction motion, which 28,964 residents of Bornholm can benefit from.

Outlook outage disrupts email

Microsoft Outlook was affected by a major outage across several regions, including the USA and Australia, on Thursday evening and the night leading into Friday. It is affecting tens of thousands of users. Outlook is Microsoft's email service.

According to Microsoft, the problems are due to an "increased load" on the infrastructure. Microsoft says the company is working hard to limit the extent of the outage. TV 2 Bornholm

New exercise deduction for 28,964 people on Bornholm

Folketinget, Denmark’s parliament, adopted a new exercise deduction on Thursday. If you are 30 or older and go to fitness, dance or other forms of exercise, you can deduct the expenses on your annual tax return. 28,964 people on Bornholm can benefit from this.

You can deduct expenses of up to DKK 1,750 per year. The deduction applies retroactively from 1 January 2026, and the maximum tax saving is approximately DKK 440 per person, depending on individual tax circumstances. For 2026, you must report expenses for fitness, exercise, dancing and similar activities yourself, but from 2027, the provider can report them by agreement. TV 2 Bornholm

Traffic Authority Requires Night-Time Noise to Be Documented

Trafikstyrelsen, which is the authority for the port basin, has not taken a specific position on night-time noise resulting from the expansion of Rønne Havn. This is because the port’s application does not state that work will be carried out at night. Bornholms Regionskommune (the local municipality) has previously stated that it is the authority, and not the municipality, that is responsible for the port basin.

Trafikstyrelsen has therefore asked Rønne Havn to document that the work can comply with the municipality’s noise limits during nighttime hours. According to Trafikstyrelsen, the project area is approximately 800 metres from the nearest residential area, and the authority immediately expects the standard limit values to be met. Rønne Havn has previously said that the noise will be minimal, partly because the construction site is 1.5 kilometres from the nearest neighbours. The work is expected to take around 3 months. Rønne Borgerforening has criticised the nighttime noise and questioned why the port is once again allowed to work around the clock. Rønne Havn must now send the documentation to Trafikstyrelsen, which will then assess whether the case should be reopened. TV 2 Bornholm

Cheaper fuel brings joy to Gudhjem Bus

The government and Dansk Folkeparti presented on Thursday an agreement that will provide both tax relief and cheaper fuel. Taxes on fuel prices are set to fall by 2 kr. per litre of diesel and petrol. The agreement takes effect in early 2027 and will last only 1 year.

For Gudhjem Bus, this means a great deal. Fuel is the second-largest item in the company’s budget, and it uses around 30,000 litres of fuel per month. As a result of the war in Iran, fuel prices rose sharply, and according to the owner, it hit the business hard. The bus company has, among other things, encouraged drivers to drive in an energy-efficient manner and not to idle, and buses that travel long distances are refuelled in Sweden. Electric buses are in sight, but the process has been delayed because the only place where the buses can be charged is in Rønne. TV 2 Bornholm

NB Bornholm is ready for spring in Denmark's premier league

The winter break has taken effect for NB Bornholm, who were champions last year and promoted straight to Denmark's premier league for the 1st time in 10 years. The team went unbeaten in the 7 first matches, while results have been more uneven in the latter part of the '26 season. According to the head coach, the team is 5th and level on points with those in 3rd place and level on points with those in 6th place.

There are 4 matches left before it is decided who will enter the promotion and relegation playoffs. The season starts again in March, and in the meantime NB Bornholm is to make a trip to Turkey to recharge. TV 2 Bornholm

10,000 kr. to strengthen young LGBT+ communities

Pride Bornholm has received 10,000 kr. from Regnbuefonden for a new project, Pride365 Bornholm, which will strengthen LGBT+ communities on the island. Out of 41 applicants, Pride365 Bornholm was selected along with 2 other projects. The project begins with a podcast series produced in collaboration with Regnbueland and published by the magazine Out&About.

Here, young people will talk about their experiences of being LGBT+ in a smaller local community. The association will reach out to young people at upper-secondary schools, continuation schools and through local youth workers, and the young people themselves will help decide on activities in the lead-up to Pride Bornholm 2027. These may include social meetings, workshops, music, drag and communal meals. Regnbuefonden's purpose is to support, develop and raise awareness of cultural, artistic and educational initiatives relevant to the LGBT+ community in Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Greenland. TV 2 Bornholm

Briefly

• The morning begins with strong winds, which will be the day's main topic; there may be rain showers, but it is expected to remain mostly dry during the afternoon, and the wave height will be around 2 meters. TV 2 Bornholm
• Allinge Medical Practice warns against fraudulent messages in the Min Læge app, which demand a payment for a medical consultation even though seeing a doctor is free. TV 2 Bornholm
• Many Bornholm residents do their shopping online, which is a major challenge for the shops, says the owner of Studio Ø in Nexø, who urges customers to visit the local shop assistant. TV 2 Bornholm
• The schooner Freia, which was built at Bornholms Maskinfabrik in Rønne and launched on 12 November 130 years ago, was celebrated on Thursday, and the association 'Freias venner' has been responsible for its operation since 2022. TV 2 Bornholm
• A ruling in the Christiansø case is still pending. DR Nyheder Bornholm