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Children and young people with temporary residence permits suffer from stress and uncertainty
A significant number of children and young people living on temporary residence permits in Denmark struggle with unhappiness, stress and loneliness due to the uncertain nature of their residence status, research from VIA University and Save the Children shows. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in…
A stronger military requires more manpower and more international workers
Increased conscription in Denmark will reduce the annual labor supply by around 2,100 years of labor across several sectors, according to Dansk Industri's calculations. Therefore, the future need for more Danish and international labor is high, says the association. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in…
Danske Bank announces that it will drop investments in fossil fuels in several billion divestments
Danske Bank is one of the first major banks in the world to drop oil giants, experts estimate. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen Post Our independent reporting can only be…
Debate: Should the state stop buying Jas Gripen planes from Saab?
Should the state stop buying Jas Gripen planes from Saab even if it means that the production of Swedish combat aircraft goes to the grave? The issue came to the fore when Svenska Dagbladet published information that Saab appealed to the state to order more Gripen planes – otherwise they will be forced to wind…
This is what the United States will be like if Joe Biden wins the election
Since Nikki Haley dropped out of the Republican primaries, it is now clear that the 2024 presidential election will be a rematch between incumbent President Joe Biden and ex-president Donald Trump. What is each candidate's vision for the United States after the 2024 election? What does their policy look like for 2025? In two episodes,…
Denmark announces large defense budget increase
On Wednesday, the government will announce a new investment of DKK 40 billion in national defense to achieve its NATO goal. The spending will almost triple the duration of conscription, increase the total number of conscripts and strengthen the Army's 1st Brigade. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a…
FDF: Finnish peacekeeper racism, sexual abuse in Chad "should have been addressed"
Allegations of the inappropriate behavior of Finnish peacekeeping forces in Chad were revealed in a book published last week.
New version of MobilePay goes live with big changes
New changes include features to share bills with others, chat with those you send money to, and a requirement that you register under your real identity. Plus, Palads Cinema's fate is postponed as a single committee member opposes a majority vote for demolition, Novo Nordisk predicts a limit to growth in Denmark, and pharmacies issue…
13-year-old girl found dead: Two minors arrested – one released again
A 13-year-old girl was murdered on Monday evening in Hjallerup, North Jutland. A 17-year-old boy and 13-year-old girl who attended the same school as the victim have been arrested, although the girl was later released. There is a large police presence in the North Jutland city, roadblocks and dogs while the investigation is underway, as…
Call in and tell us about the world events that affected you the most
What major world events have left an impression on your life? Since it is Sveriges Radio Finska that produces Karlavaggen on Mondays, you can speak Finnish with the presenter. Ring 020-22 10 30. The telephone gateway opens at 21.00. Host: Pia Herrera Producer: Pauliina Rinne Responsible publisher: Helena Huhta Hermans, Swedish Radio Finland
How safe is Denmark really for LGBTQ+ people?
Despite Denmark's ranking as the third safest country for LGBTQ+ individuals, a recent homophobic attack involving comedian Oscar Stanescu and the government's new charter to prevent nightlife discrimination are catalyzing an important national discussion about the true state of LGBTQ+ rights. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber,…
The trial against the climate working group begins in Helsinki
Elokapina activists are accused of fraud, perjury and public incitement to commit a crime.
The polls are in: Worst buildings of the year
The association Arkitekturoproret, whose self-declared mission is to see “fewer square boxes” in Denmark's cityscape, has again published its list of the country's “worst buildings of the year”. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited access to all…
1.4 million visits to the annual tax return website since Friday
Waiting times to log in to TastSelv ran up for several hours at the weekend, ahead of the official opening of the tax assessment website on Monday. In addition, Europe has doubled its arms imports in the past four years, Denmark's plans to establish its own arms factory are becoming more expensive than expected, and…
Työliitto buys a personal newspaper ad for Orpo: “Petteri, isn't it time to agree?”
With the two-week political strike overshadowed, the Central Confederation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK) has presented a public appeal to Prime Minister Petteri Orpo to find common ground.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns against public gatherings in Moscow when there is a threat of terrorism
Russia says it has foiled a possible terrorist plot in Moscow, but Western embassies have continued to issue travel warnings due to heightened security concerns.
The Innovation Fund appoints four new Innowomen
Ahead of International Women's Day, four new researchers and entrepreneurs have joined the all-female cohort of Innowomen – an initiative from the Innovation Foundation that improves the gender balance in Denmark's science and business areas. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot…
Non-Western immigrant women gain a foothold in the labor market
On Women's Day, there is good news for women who have normally had difficulty finding work. They are now succeeding much better, especially in healthcare. At the same time, the number of people on social benefits is at a record low The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber,…
Maxida Märak – refuses to do as you say
Maxida Märak broke through as an artist about ten years ago, with a mix of joik, rap and electronic beats. Music has given her a platform in the public eye, which she does not hesitate to exploit. Above all, she has used it when it comes to Sweden's longest mining conflict, the one over the…
Minister of Culture: Raise more statues of women in Danish cities
Only 31 out of 321 statues and busts in Denmark are of women. In addition, CPH Pride has apologized in an internal e-mail to its partners for asking them to take a position on Israel, Novo Nordisk's stock market value reaches its highest level ever, and data shows that almost all Danish drinking water sources…
The authorities call on the Danes to prepare their homes for war and crisis
The National Emergency Management Agency is working on a “leaflet or online campaign” about what food, water and equipment you should have in your home. Plus, a Danish MEP has been named figurehead for the extreme right-wing EU party Identity and Democracy, and more than half of the major Danish companies have been hit by…
Integration and inclusion: From intern to management consultant
Marialena Chatzimichali is a senior management consultant for Accenture Denmark based in Copenhagen. Originally from Greece, Marialena arrived in Denmark in 2016 to take higher education. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited access to all of The…
PowerLunch with contemporary painter Apolonia Sokol
For the uninitiated, it is fair to say that the life and work of the Franco-Polish portrait painter Apolonia Sokol has so far been far from common. From battling cancer as a child and growing up poor in a theater in Paris, to navigating the art world and brushing shoulders with the famous (and infamous,…
Now the way is open for Trump
Former US President Donald Trump won big on Super Tuesday, extending his already large lead over challenger Nikki Haley. The next day, Haley announced her resignation. Formally, he picks up the nomination at the party's convention this summer, but given Haley's interruption, we can already state that the election in 2024 will be between Donald…
Personnel agencies poach doctors from the Finnish public sector
Companies offering temporary labor have recruited doctors from the public sector and sold their time back to the same employers at a higher price.
Today, the new verdict is handed down in the snipe case – additional evidence has been added
In three hours, there will be new news about the highly publicized so-called “snip case”. A man in his 50s was first sentenced to prison for child rape. He was later acquitted in the Court of Appeal, which thought it was unclear what the girl meant by the word snipe. But now a new judgment…
The number of work accidents increased slightly in Finland in 2023
The frequency of occupational accidents also increased slightly to 25.9 accidents per million working hours, while it was 25.5 in 2022, which means an increase of 1.6 percent. This frequency helps to contextualize the number of occupational accidents in relation to the amount of work performed, which gives a clearer idea of possible changes in…
Madame Bovary – bored and unfaithful housewife
Gustave Flaubert's novel from 1856 revolves around the newly married Emma Bovary who devours bad novels, cheats on her husband, neglects her only child and is a true shopaholic. All because she is bored. The novel caused a scandal when it came out; Flaubert was put on trial on charges of offending public morals. Guest:…
Extra many Germans and Czechs in the Vasaloppet this year
This year, a record number of foreign skiers are participating in the Vasaloppet from Sälen to Mora. Just this year, there are an extra number of Germans and Czechs participating and they are preparing in the north-west of the Czech Republic. Our correspondent Daniel Alling was in the Czech Republic and met Germans Jörg Kaiser…
Russia imprisons more and more – Gangster fashion for girls – The NATO debate that failed
Hour 1 *Russia imprisons more and more *The NATO debate that did not take place *Gangster fashion for girls *Chronicle Ulrika Knutson *The panel Hour 2 *Netanyahu's position in Israel and the desperation in Gaza *Satire with Public Service *Senegal's non-election *Actor Johan Rabeus as Oedipus in Sara Stridsberg's new play *Volvo's “Eagle's nest” becomes…
12 Danish NGOs issue a joint call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza
The organizations fear that a planned expansion of the Israeli ground operation in Rafah will be “the deadliest and most destructive chapter of the war to date”. Plus, Denmark's first community hospital kicks off the national effort to improve local care, the EU adopts tougher environmental crime penalties, and Danish banks earn record profits. The…
Danish companies employ more remote workers
Danish companies increasingly utilize the global talent pool by employing remote employees based abroad. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen Post Our independent reporting can only be published with the support…