Atlantic tuna are returning to Øresund in large numbers, marking a conservation success story. These hefty predators, weighing several hundred kilos, will be feasting on herring, mackerel, and garfish during August and September. Thanks to improved management and protection, these animals can now be spotted from the coast or by boat.

A report from the Municipality of Copenhagen reveals that 55 percent of Copenhageners own or have access to a car. The study further indicates that there are 137,900 privately owned and privately leased cars in the city. Brønshøj-Husum has the highest number of cars per capita. Copenhagen car owners spend on average approximately 12,000 kroner annually on fixed car expenses.

Pernille Rosenkrantz-Theil, the Social Democratic top candidate for the municipal elections, faces criticism from conservative mayors due to her recent statements. Her declaration that she will only nominate herself as mayor has drawn criticism, with Conservative children’s and youth mayor Jakob Næsager describing her approach as “Trump-like” and suggesting it “does not usually last long at Copenhagen City Hall.”

Christina Beckwith in Tikøb has installed video surveillance in her self-service farm shop due to customers “forgetting” to pay. Reports of thefts from unmanned roadside stalls are emerging around the summerland, as in North Zealand’s Tikøb. Experts believe that these thefts are undermining trust between Danes.

A former student assistant in the Municipality of Copenhagen has been remanded in custody, charged with unlawfully accessing the CPR information of 1,742 people. The 27-year-old is also accused of using the CPR register to blackmail 66 people and attempt the murder of one person. He appeared in a preliminary hearing in Copenhagen City Court on Wednesday.

Additional highlights from the week include: a discussion of how coffee prices in Copenhagen highlight a social problem, criticisms regarding the bishops’ statement on the Middle East conflict and a fact that there are more statues of mythical creatures than women in Copenhagen.