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The Copenhagen Post
Danish English-language newspaper From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Copenhagen Post, also known as CPHpost or legally The Post ApS, is Denmark's leading English-language news media[1] and delivers news, analysis and commentary to the international community in Denmark, including expatriates, diplomats, students, professionals and tourists from its headquarters in Copenhagen.[2]
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Content, Reach and Community
The Copenhagen Post covers national and local news, politics, business, the environment, culture, lifestyle, and sports. Its reporting has an international perspective and features contributions from both Danish and foreign writers. It also provides practical guides, commentary, and explanatory journalism designed to help newcomers understand Danish systems and culture.[3]
The publication reaches an audience of expatriates, international students, diplomats, immigrants, and Danes with an interest in English-language journalism. As of June 2025, The Copenhagen Post had an online readership of more than 100,000 monthly readers through its website, newsletters, and social media platforms.[4]
It is also one of the most trusted and frequently cited Danish news sources internationally for reporting on the Danish realm including Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Greenland.[5]
In addition to its editorial work, The Copenhagen Post runs community-building initiatives such as Connect Club, a platform that connects internationals with Danish society through talks, debates, lectures, and excursions to both public and private institutions.[6]
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History
The Copenhagen Post was founded in 1997 by British journalist and entrepreneur San Shepherd to meet a growing need for English-language news about Denmark. Initially launched as a weekly print edition, it later expanded with a digital-first strategy in the 2000s and was owned for many years by Danish attorney and former Chair of major Danish publisher JP/Politikens Hus, Ejvind Sandal.[7]
In 2023, The Copenhagen Post was acquired from Sandal in an initiative led by public relations executive Nicolai Frederik Bonnén Rossen, who -together with REKOM Group co-founder Mads Christian Friis- financed a turnaround of the newspaper. Jesper Skeel was appointed CEO to lead operations.[8]
In June 2025, Lars Vesterløkke, former CEO of Ritzau (2008–2024) and previously acting Director General (2004–2005) and Head of Programming at public broadcaster DR, joined as co-owner, editor-in-chief, and CEO, acquiring 33% of the shares in the company.[9]
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Ownership, Funding and Regulation
The Copenhagen Post is an editorially independent media published by The Post ApS and receives financial support (Mediestøtte) from the Danish government via the Agency for Culture and Palaces (Slots- & Kulturstyrelsen)[10] and is regulated by the Danish Press Council.[11]
As of June 2025, The Post ApS is owned through respective holding companies of Lars Vesterløkke, Jesper Skeel, Nicolai Frederik Bonnén Rossen and Mads Christian Friis, as well as Nicolai Kampmann privately, who all retain seats in an informal Advisory Board that supports the publication’s strategic direction.[12]
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