Odense Kommune in the news

Peter Rahbæk Juel was re-elected as mayor of Odense, with the Social Democrats maintaining their strong position in the city council.

Odense Municipality is investing millions to help parents of children with school absenteeism through earlier detection and enhanced support.

Odense Municipality is investing 9.5 million DKK annually to combat high school absenteeism affecting one in five students.

Odense Kommune knew drivers found rules at Odense Slot confusing; they adjusted signage and waived 383 fines.

Odense Municipality is investing 9.5 million kroner annually to reduce school absenteeism and support affected families.

Odense Kommune is negotiating to sell two plots of 26,000 sqm for 60-70 non-profit homes in a new residential area to a large housing association.

Odense Boldklub, DIF get2Sport, and Odense Kommune launched a program to collect and redistribute used sports clothing and equipment, creating part-time jobs for youth and fostering community engagement.

Odense Municipality has cancelled hundreds of parking fines near Odense Castle after new rules caused confusion and a court case revealed issues.

Vandalism with the message "Israel murders children" appeared on a bike path in Odense, sparking outrage from a local committee member who is working to have it removed by the Climate and Environment Administration.

Odense Municipality opened a new wetland funded by a two million kroner donation from Meta.

Odense Municipality rejected an expensive school expansion project for Åløkkeskolen, with a department manager denying calculation errors for the 146 million kroner estimate.

Odense Municipality reports a significant change in parking enforcement at Odense Castle after new rules caused thousands of fines and motorist anger over poor signage.

Exitcirklen won the "Ildsjæleprisen 2026" award for its work supporting women affected by psychological abuse, presented by Odense Kommune and Frivilligcenter Odense at the FrivilligGalla.

Odense has inaugurated its largest school construction project in decades.

Odense Municipality launched International House Odense to help international workers relocate and integrate, significantly increasing assistance to internationals and addressing a regional employment gap.

A designer's two Maserati cars were damaged in Odense by poor road infrastructure, leading him to blame the local municipality for the incidents.

Odense Municipality illuminates the train station tunnel in pink to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Week.

New data reveals high numbers of working-age non-Western immigrants in specific Danish zones are reliant on disability pension or social assistance, prompting political debate and government action.

Odense Municipality inaugurated a 54 million DKK extension to Rasmus Rask-Skolen, the largest school construction in over 20 years, to accommodate the growing population and student numbers in Bellinge.

Odense Municipality issued about 12,000 parking fines last year, with incorrect parking disc settings and illegal parking in EV spots being the top reasons.