New explanation in case of three fired surgeons

Rigshospitalet faces new criticism in the case of three mired surgeons, where a secret document points to consideration for patient safety. At the same time, Copenhagen Municipality will give young people part-time jobs in eldercare, and the neighbours behind Hovedbanegården are preparing for yet another year of metro construction. Sweden is extending its temporary border control by 6 months from today, Thursday.

New explanation in case of dismissed surgeons

Three surgeons at the Transplantation and Diseases department in the Digestive System unit at Rigshospitalet were dismissed over difficulties in cooperating, according to the hospital. But a confidential document points to a different explanation: At a closed meeting of the executive committee of Region Hovedstaden on 26 October, Rigshospitalet's director and deputy director linked the dismissal of the three surgeons on a slide to consideration of patient safety.

Region Hovedstaden is the public region that runs the hospitals in the capital area, and the executive committee is the region's political committee. The senior doctors' association now demands answers from Rigshospitalet in the case. DR Nyheder København

Inspirational notes on bicycles in Albertslund

Two 6th-grade pupils from Albertslund Lilleskole hung notes with messages such as “nothing is impossible” and “believe in yourself” on bicycles near Albertslund Station. The notes were part of a theme week about helping hands, during which pupils were supposed to spend 2 days doing good deeds, and the class teacher estimates that no fewer than 100 different notes were drawn up and written.

A commuter who parked his bicycle at the station was delighted and moved and shared a video of the notes on Facebook and Instagram. TV 2 Kosmopol

More young people are getting part-time jobs in elder care

Københavns Kommune wants to give more young people aged between 14 and 17 the opportunity to get part-time jobs at the city's care homes. This will be done through a new pilot scheme in which the young people will, among other things, help with social activities, trips and practical tasks, and as a starting point work at least 5 hours a week.

Københavns Kommune is the local authority in Copenhagen. Just over 4.4 million kroner has been allocated to the scheme, which begins with 30 part-time jobs in 2027 and will run as a four-year trial. TV 2 Kosmopol

Sweden extends border controls

The temporary border controls at Sweden’s border with, among others, Denmark are extended by 6 months from today, Thursday. The Swedish Ministry of Justice announced the extended border controls in a press release last week, in which the Swedish government referred to “hybrid threats and hostile actors operating within and around the Schengen area.” TV 2 Kosmopol

Neighbours fear new metro construction

The Danish Parliament on Wednesday held its first reading of the bill that is set to pave the way for a new M5 metro line to be ready in 2036 between København H and Prags Boulevard on Amager, with a total of 6 new stations. Residents behind Hovedbanegården will have to endure yet another year-long construction project, after having been neighbours to the construction of metro lines M3 and M4 for around 10 years.

During the construction of the Cityringen, nearly 400 million kroner was paid in compensation. The metro company says it will establish a neighbourhood office at Hovedbanegården and that compensation levels are expected to rise. DR Nyheder København TV 2 Kosmopol

Bowie concert gets world premiere in Copenhagen

With support from the estate of David Bowie, Østre Gasværk Teater in Copenhagen is behind the concert production 'Bowie (breaking) Glass', which will receive its world premiere in Copenhagen in May 2027. After 8 performances in Copenhagen, the production will continue on its world tour. TV 2 Kosmopol

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