Copenhagen faces a potential medicine crisis as hospitals in the Capital Region experienced over 200 discontinued or backordered central medicines last year. The lack of antibiotics is a significant concern, raising alarms about patient care. Danish Regions is advocating for permission to increase medicine production and proposes investing a billion in new public production facilities to address the critical shortage.

Copenhagen is considering a new bridge to connect Refshaleøen and Østerbro for cyclists and pedestrians. An analysis suggests a low bridge is the most viable solution due to cost considerations. However, the proposed bridge may negatively impact conditions for sailors.

The American Embassy in Copenhagen initially demanded the municipality sign an agreement not to act against Donald Trump’s anti-discrimination policy in exchange for purchasing three parking spaces. Despite the embassy later withdrawing the requirement, the mayor criticized the demand as “bizarre,” comparing the embassy’s behavior unfavorably to that of the Russian embassy.

Copenhagen has been offered a gift of DKK 1.2 million for Churchillparken near Kastellet, including a path with Churchill quotes and a renovation of his bust. However, the Technical and Environmental Administration recommends rejecting the gift due to an anticipated annual increase of DKK 35,000 in park operating costs.

In other news, Copenhagen restaurant Alchemist has been recognized as Europe’s top restaurant for the fifth consecutive year by Opinionated About Dining (OAD). Head chef and co-owner Rasmus Munk expressed his gratitude for the recognition from OAD’s panel. A book titled “The First Day” by Esther Leuran, recounting her experience after the murder of her son in the Field’s shopping center shooting three years ago, has received positive reviews. The book is described as a declaration of love from mother to son.