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News round: Chairman of the trade union rejects the need for more internationals
After a quiet start to his new job, the chairman of FH, Morten Skov Christiansen, enters the debate and says no to more international matches and tax breaks. Fewer children grow up in the countryside, and entrepreneurs leave Denmark The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in…
New report reveals why digital talents are leaving Denmark
A new report finds one major determining factor for whether international digital talents stay in Denmark for a longer period of time. 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…
“It felt like home because musicians are the same everywhere”
Tanja Achilles is a professional solo harpist from Moscow, trained at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory. She pursued her music studies in Copenhagen with an advanced course for soloists. I settled in Denmark because… I married a Dane. I never thought of moving here before. I have not even been here or to other Scandinavian countries before.…
New study: Smoking doubles the risk of depression
Researchers from Aarhus University have unveiled a startling finding: Smoking significantly increases the risk of depression. 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…
Calls for reforms to attract more internationals
Danish Industry is calling for reforms to ensure more international labour. 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 of our readers.…
Economist warns: Prices will rise
The Economist warns that it will become more expensive to visit gas stations. Nordea finds the situation “a little worrying.” 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…
News overview: Pain at the doctor and the housing market
Tuesday’s news is about trouble with interpreter fees, the Danish model and continued problems and joys on the housing market 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…
Danish makes your life easier
How often do you rely on Google Translate to get around Denmark? If you are new here and do not speak Danish, a quick trip to a nearby grocery store can give you a reality check. After a few shopping trips, your mind will remember the frequently purchased items. Even so, nine times out of…
The increase in the consumption of nicotine pouches among Danish young people
Increasing smokeless nicotine use among Danish youth gives rise to health concerns. 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 of our…
Minister rejects demands for a larger international workforce
Employment Minister Ane Halsboe Jørgensen does not want to open Denmark’s borders to more foreign workers 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…
Danish Business: Denmark and Europe need expats
Denmark’s workforce is shrinking. As the population ages in the coming years, we will have fewer people to solve the many challenges we face: Climate crisis, maintaining good welfare and much more. The problem is not only Danish, but European. In ten years, the UN expects that there will be 17 million fewer people aged…
Iranian nurses receive a warm welcome in the Danish healthcare system
The Danish embassy in Tehran is busy. Many nurses want to work in Denmark, and they receive a warm welcome 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…
Why are the Danes so obsessed with flying the Danish flag?
The flag that fell from the skyIn 1219, legend says, the Danish flag fell from the sky during a battle in present-day Estonia and helped the Danish army to an unexpected victory. This early account (however doubtful it sounds) makes the Dannebrog the oldest flag in the world still used by an independent country. Even…
Covid chief gives a broad diagnosis for challenged healthcare
During the covid epidemic, Søren Brostrøm became a hero in Denmark. Now he comes up with a series of recommendations that will make the Danish healthcare system healthy 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…
Economic overview: Inflation has fallen – more apartments for sale
Good news for the Danish economy to start the week. Inflation is falling, apartment sales are moving 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…
Politiken’s ‘Crazy Immigration’ series: Danish media are finally ready for a humane discourse about internationals
The series started with a cover story about the plight of an Argentine school teacher who has been here for nine years but was told to “leave in two weeks”. Does the high-profile series signal a sea change in the conversation about internationals in Denmark? The full version of this article is only available to…
Well-educated immigrants report more discrimination
Paradox: Better integration seems to go hand in hand with more reports of discrimination and exclusion 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…
Time to decide: More internationals or a weaker society?
In an expat survey published this summer, Denmark ranks alarmingly low. Meanwhile, it is becoming more and more obvious: within a short time, Danish society will be in serious trouble. Here is a prediction of what society will look like in a few years: The service provided by the welfare state – which most Danes…
Mastering in Copenhagen: And we are back!
This week, Marius asks, is Denmark a nation of paints or is it just a good balance between work and private life? And Pusher Street is finally pushed out, but is the government using archaic methods? Abby talks about the potato holiday no one really knows about. The great travel card debate also continues! Listen…
Government support is waning: “If the economy is doing so well, why aren’t ordinary people feeling it?”
The prime minister, foreign minister and economy minister are on a meet-and-greet tour of Denmark to gather support: but voters and municipalities outside the capital are furious about welfare cuts at a time of economic boom. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in…
Property valuations still in doubt
Many of the home owners who were due to receive their new valuation of their home soon have to wait even longer due to an unreliable IT system 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…
Documentary reveals the bitter truth about Copenhagen fine dining
The two-part miniseries, based on over 70 employee testimonials and undercover footage, is a long-awaited and much-needed platform for restaurant workers to speak out about inhumane conditions in high-end hospitality. 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…
Worked for Carlsberg and Novo Nordisk: Now Phaedria is a female angel investor
In our regular series We make Denmark workmeet the internationals who make a breakthrough in Danish business life. In June, Phaedria Marie St. Hilaire recognized as one of them 10 Most Inspiring Female Angel Investors in Denmark by Angella Invest. Originally from the Caribbean island of Dominica, Marie moved to St. Hilaire to Denmark after…
The government starts a silent offensive
After a difficult start with an absent leader of the Liberal Party and strong speculation about a NATO job for Mette Frederiksen, the government is trying to get back on track with new measures. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your…
Copenhagen’s M4 metro line is being extended
Five new metro stations in Sydhavn are being added to the M4 line, and an M5 line is also on the way. 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…
Film director Lars von Trier: “Russian lives also matter”
Hundreds of Copenhageners waved Ukrainian flags when President Zelenskyy delivered his address to the nation last Monday outside the Parliament, but one notable Dane did not feel like waving the blue and yellow colors. In a Instagram postsfilm director Lars von Trier spoke out against the celebratory mood surrounding Denmark’s donation of F-16 fighter jets…
Trial begins for undercover Danish IS recruit abandoned by intelligence services
A striking high court case starts today, where 33-year-old Ahmed Samsam is fighting to prove that he is an undercover agent for Denmark – even though he has been in prison for almost six years. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot…
We make Denmark work: “Nothing goes unnoticed, and there is a lot of positive feedback”
What is the best country you have lived in?I think my favorite is Italy, but I also love Iceland. It’s the furthest I’ve been and I liked my experience there. What is your current role and what does it entail?I currently work at the United Nations Museum. It is not a museum in the traditional…
What is the Danish ‘cake man’ birthday cake?
This beloved sweet treat is a staple at Danish birthday parties. But why is everyone screaming? 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…
50 horses found in mass grave on notorious Jylland farm
“The smell of rot hung heavy in the air,” said a DR reporter at the excavation site at the Stutteri Viegård breeding ground yesterday. 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.…
Fathers take longer parental leave, mothers less
The first figures on leave patterns show a significant change. Danish fathers and co-parents take more leave with newborns, while mothers take less. 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…
Majority votes yes to new ‘Palestine Square’
The local residents want it. Several parties are against it. Does the municipality take sides in the Israel-Palestine conflict? The committee chairman says no, and points to the existing Israel Square. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited…
“Difficult to find friends among Danes” expats complain – survey
Denmark has never fared particularly well in the Expat Insider survey, which is carried out annually by Internationala worldwide community of 4.8 million members and counting – and 2023 is no exception. Out of the 53 countries assessed, it finished a lowly 41st, behind Finland (16th) and a resurgent Sweden (24th) to finish third in…
Out & About: Copenhagen Jazz Festival finale a favorite with the weather gods
Sunday 9 July marked the tenth and final day of wall-to-wall jazz in the Danish capital – and it was a blast as temperatures rose to 28 degrees Celsius. After a fantastic month of June, the organizers of the Copenhagen Jazz Festival were hoping for more of the same, but the weather gods failed to…
First summer in Denmark? How to use your 18 hours of daylight
Be woken up at 4 of your children. Tell them it’s not morning yet. Contract in fear before the coming day when they answer “Why is the sun so up??” Spend the next hour covering each window with newspaper and masking tape. Use towels and pillows to close gaps in the “blackout curtains”. Rush the…
This month in Copenhagen: Party season is here: be prepared for constant dancing and no sleep
Kune Festival 19.-23. July; Youth Island; Cph K; from DKK 400; kunek braDuring this five-day electronic music festival, on an island just 30 minutes away from Copenhagen, visitors can experience a unique immersion that showcases Scandinavian underground culture. Five stages, two art galleries and several art installations can be expected. Music in Lejet – Festival20.-22.…
Copenhagen’s jazzy voice – how the Zimbabwean singer embraced Denmark
Miriam Mandipira remembers the first time she visited Denmark – well, maybe not the exact year, it was 2005 or 2006, but definitely the month. “It was November!” the Zimbabwean multi-genre singer-songwriter grimaces, moves forward in her seat, crosses her arms to caress her shoulders, casts her eyes sideways as she laughingly reminisces. “I was…
Roskilde 2023: Lizzo with one last festival hurray
Lizzo had the honor of closing the Orange Stage at Roskilde Festival. While some had already left, making it the least crowded show on stage of the entire festival, her concert had many good moments. Self care It was a nourishing show for the soul, complete with a built-in meditation moment. Breathing exercises and self-affirming…
They make ?? work: “Every employee is considered an important part of the system”
In this series, Posten København meets some of the international people who make Denmark work. One of them is Gerhard Tiwald, who came from Austria in 2010 to work as a doctor. His plan was to stay for only about two years, but why leave a country where the possibilities are endless? Can you briefly…
Open minded? I glanced in the mirror…
In March this year, The Copenhagen Post conducted a survey that asked our users various questions, including whether it is difficult to make new Danish friends. A large majority of the more than 225 respondents either “agreed” or “strongly agreed” that it was. Since we carried out the survey, the editors have spoken to several…
Lack of qualified labor underlines the need to make it easier to recruit internationally – report
ONE new report from Tänketanken Europa warns that Denmark will increasingly struggle to hire qualified international workers towards 2030 – but it is not alone, as most EU countries will face similar challenges. Not only is the workforce declining across the EU, which expects a drop of 5.7 million by 2030, but there will be…
Surprising Denmark: Why are many bathrooms so small?
Fresh arrivals looking for accommodation in Copenhagen often encounter difficulties in terms of location or affordability… or even finding anything at all due to high demand. But another aspect of apartment hunting in the capital that often leaves internationals stunned is the number of tiny closet-sized bathrooms. In fact, most expats are most likely not…
They make ?? work: “It’s sometimes difficult to be challenged: you have to ask for it”
Why did you choose Denmark as the destination for your exchange year?It was my first choice. I heard that the level of education and the universities were very good. They also tend to pursue a much more practical approach, whereas the work in Poland is quite theoretical. Is this the career you envisioned when you…
Why research is essential in sports betting?
Sports betting is a popular pastime for many people around the world. It’s a fun way to add excitement to your favorite sports and makes watching sports a little more entertaining than it already is. But betting on sports is not as simple as it might seem at first glance. After all, luck doesn’t play…
The digital conundrum facing Danish education
Screen time among young children has become a controversial topic in Denmark, with phones, computers and tablets at the center of the debate. Minister of Education Mattias Tesfaye has taken a proactive stance and asked the Board of Education and Quality, Stuk, the Board of Education and Quality, to draw up a set of guidelines…
Get Your Biering’s: The secret behind leading Danes
“He made the mistake of telling his employees he was the boss.” This was the verdict of a client of mine, a CEO, after he attended the first employee briefing given by his new CFO, an international recruit: “I told him never to do that again. He will definitely lose their trust.” The Danes don’t…
Sankt Hans Aften bonfire given the green light in the capital region on Friday
Several weeks of drought mean that Midsummer’s Eve on Friday will be celebrated across large parts of the country without bonfires. This is what the message from the Emergency Department reads. In all municipalities west of the Great Belt, there will either be a total burning ban or a more specific bonfire ban for St…
Inflation is falling, but food prices face another obstacle: the nearly three-week drought
Inflation fell for the seventh consecutive month in May, This was confirmed by Statistics Denmark this morningand it’s another sunny day with plenty more to come – but it’s not all rosy in the Kingdom of Denmark. Farmers are warning that the ongoing drought, which will be three weeks long on Wednesday, will hit consumers…
Heating: The public is encouraged to ease up on their water consumption
In an SMS and message sent out via e-Boks on Thursday, the capital area’s utility company, HOFOR, calls on companies and customers to reduce their water consumption. “We use far too much water in the heat. If there is to be enough for everyone, we must use less,” writes HOFOR. “Help us as much as…
Cruise tourists are returning to Copenhagen in large numbers
Before the corona pandemic, Copenhagen was the top scorer when it came to the number of visits to cruise ships. The Danish capital is a so-called ‘turn-around port’, where cruises either begin or end. But after the pandemic – and especially in the wake of the war in Ukraine – it is now other Danish…
The sports body warns against live streaming of young people
It’s a standard cliché in American dramas that Pops is a bad father because he keeps missing his son’s baseball games – it’s practically the central plot of the 1992 film ‘Hook’, for example. But modern technology is helping parents all over the world. Suddenly, they can be at work watching their children’s sporting events…
Employees in private companies are getting a better paycheck
Overall, wages are rising in Denmark. The first reports from the regional wage negotiations are with Dansk Industri, the industry organization for private companies in Denmark. Every fifth company has concluded wage negotiations, and the result is that hourly workers get 2.9 percent more and white-collar workers 3.5 percent more. In addition to the local…
Concerns about drought, wildfires and depleted harvests are growing as the dry sunshine continues
Last month was the driest May in 15 years. The last time it rained anywhere in Denmark was on 23 May – over two weeks ago. The grass is starting to turn yellow. But while this is brilliant news for sun worshippers, it looks bleak for the country’s farmers, who are already predicting a depleted…
‘Dark Side of Hygge’ author: What internationals need to understand
After yesterday’s story about the report ‘The dark side of hygge: Acculturation of foreign workers in Denmark’, the author Dr. Julia Jones, PhD, told The Copenhagen Post that international people “must understand their own cultural norms and values, as well as Danish”. “This is important to be able to navigate everyday life without interpreting cultural…
They make ?? work: “No two days are the same here, luckily”
An increasing number of foreigners are employed in Denmark today: to the extent that one in eight full-time employees is international. Furthermore, according to a survey by Lederne, a trade union for business leaders, 28 percent of members would not be able to run their businesses without the help of foreign labor. In this series,…
Concert review: The Big Apple’s finest let down by some ringing instrumentals
This double concert pitted Nas at his best against the combustible energy of the Wu Tang Clan at the Royal Arena. From the very beginning of this celebration of hip-hop, things were put in a historical context. Videos showed New York as the birthplace of the genre, and many pioneers were rightly credited with getting…
Too much candy, honey: how a municipal pilot helps Danish children reduce their “candy” intake
Furthermore, approximately 20 percent of the Danes’ daily energy intake is covered by sweets, whereas a maximum of only 5 percent is recommended. In total, the average person in Denmark consumes 6.6 kilos of sweets each year – and this figure does not even include chocolate! Get rid of your child’s sweet tooth!A high intake…
Without a property appraisal in sight, consultants are shoveling money away
The Danish property market is a tax jungle. Homeowners pay many thousands of kroner annually based on a public assessment of the property’s value. Add to that waste collection, subsidies for the recycling site, chimney sweeps and charges for municipal maintenance. The fees are easy to price, and this is reflected in the authorities’ calculation…
Performance Review: Unlike the ‘interval’ this was full of surprises
Every Friday until 25 August, Moderne på Panto – a collection of three recent works – will be performed on Tivoli’s outdoor stage at 6.30pm and 8pm. Choose from the threeTwo Tivoli Ballet Theater dancers – winners of the Copenhagen Made choreography competition – presented their creations, and there was no doubt that the staging…
Løkke fears the PM’s NATO ambition
From 11.-12. In July, the NATO leaders will meet for a much-anticipated summit in Lithuania. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen yesterday participated in a summit meeting with other government leaders in Moldova. And on Monday, she will visit US President Joe Biden at the White House. Rumors about her candidacy to take over the post of…
Climate minister accused of lying to Parliament
Climate Minister Lars Aagaard has been accused of lying to Parliament while discussing a new bill that today appears to initiate a liberalization of the waste sector. It is expected that this will result in incinerators competing with each other and some going out of business. Member of Parliament Aagaard told Parliament that he cannot…
Danish lifestyle among the healthiest in the world – survey
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Here is your new calendar
Having trouble figuring out where to go and what to do? Well, you are not alone. According to reports and surveys, expats and foreign residents often encounter problems figuring out what to do when offices are closed. But the good news is that Copenhagen Post has now integrated a calendar on cphpost.dk. Here, users can…
Dance with Danes: The Frenchman who shook Copenhagen
Playing with his hair, Thomas Dalvang Fleurquin, 49, radiates youthful energy as he speaks in the unrestrained style that has become his trademark as the founder of Denmark’s most controversial festival. After a quarter of a century, some might say his work is done: that Distortion’s frenetic block parties and 1990s rave ethos have taught…
Denmark wants to legalize abortion for 15-year-olds without parental consent
Pushback in the Danish ParliamentThe legal age in Denmark is already 15, Bjerre believes, as is the age limit for consent to treatment in the health care system. As it stands, girls aged 15-17 can legally have an abortion, but not without their parents’ permission. But not everyone is on board with the government’s plans.…
CPH INSIDER: Goodie bags and coffee for the first 100 customers
The first 50 visitors to Adelborg, a new home store opening in Carlsberg Byen, on Friday and Saturday will be treated to free coffee and goodie bags. The 650 sq m store will officially open tomorrow and will feature mostly overseas designs for the home as well as clothing and art. Perfect fitIts founder Line…
As speculation mounts about the Prime Minister heading to NATO, party soldiers are considering the future
Could a Dane be head of NATO again? The question occupies a lot of space in the Danish media and at Christiansborg these days. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is constantly asked if she wants to replace the Norwegian boss Jens Stoltenberg, who has announced his resignation. The position of head of NATO is expected to…
Netflix cracks down on serial account sharing
Billions in revenue lostWith around 1.1 million subscribers in Denmark, Netflix is by far the most popular streaming service in Denmark – well ahead of Disney+ (600,000) and HBO Max (450,000). The streaming service has an estimated 232 million subscribers worldwide, but those subscribers share accounts with over 100 million other non-paying households. Netflix is…
Time bomb under the Danish housing market, EU report warns
ONE EU report claims that the Danish housing situation is in a “critical” situation, which already makes life particularly difficult for low-income families living in urban areas such as Copenhagen. In a chapter called ‘Make the housing market more resilient’, part of a working paper from the EU Commission, where the economies of all 27…
The Supreme Court rules in favor of the newspaper in the Little Mermaid copyright case
For once, a court has sentenced the heirs of the sculptor who created The Little Mermaid, denying them another payday. Use of the statue’s likeness is strictly prohibited in the media, unless it is a story directly relating to the statue created by Edvard Eriksen in 1913. Many have made the mistake of including it…
Astrid Lindgren escapes HC Andersen in the battle against the giants of children’s literature
HC Andersen has lost to Astrid Lindgren in a BBC poll to establish the world’s most loved children’s book. The British broadcaster tends to be quite Anglophile in its approach to such polls – its top 100 TV shows of the 21st century barely had more than 10 foreign language entries, although Denmark managed three…
The Danish Prime Minister will meet with Joe Biden in the White House on June 5
In September 2022, it was announced that Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen would further strengthen Danish ties to the United States by meeting President Joe Biden at the White House. Today it has been confirmed that the meeting will take place on 5 June – Constitution Day in Denmark. The meeting is well timed, as there…
Mackindergarten: It’s my time
One of the worst things about being a parent is having to spend time with other parents. People you have nothing in common with – except that you successfully procreated around the same time. And that’s it. A thing. A simple mistake. It is not enough. It is not enough to build a friendship on.…
Danish capital in 2023: More than Brexit, the British never quite got over the financial crisis
Britain, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, is in a funk. The country’s economy has hardly grown in the last 15 years. During this time, median income has increased by a paltry 12 percent—worse, the median income of the bottom decile has only increased by 2 percent. The worst of the bestTo fully understand the…
Something for the weekend: The sudden death of the dinosaurs
For millions of years it was a mystery. But then an American geologist visited Stevns Klint and discovered things that helped scientists understand one of the world’s greatest disasters. Nearby Rødvig Kro and Badehotel located in Stevns, about an hour south of Copenhagen, visitors can experience Stevns Klint, an inclusion on a prestigious UNESCO list…
Beyond Innovation: Augmented by AI
The request comes in. A conference is to be established in Medicon Valley. Tout de Suite! A new piece of research developed from a Zealand laboratory has major consequences. Lots of options. But it’s going to take a lot of collaboration to turn the wheels and accelerate it to the next stage of development. And…
‘2023: A Wait Odyssey’ – how long can Danish companies wait for the EU’s AI rules?
Denmark’s first digitization minister Marie Bjerre expressed at a recent high-level meeting with AI experts that they had no intention of updating or developing new rules for the safe use of artificial intelligence in Denmark. “I have no plans to introduce new legislation for artificial intelligence. The rules already in force should be sufficient. They…
Three Danes will compete in the golf major this week
Significantly, there were no Danes involved in the US Masters in April – the first golf major of the season. So the country’s golf scene will be lifted to notice that there will be no fewer than three Danes competing in the American PGA Championship. The second of the year’s majors, traditionally considered the smallest…
Conrad the Contrarian: More like Farting Hell!
There is a lot of Easter in Denmark – a lot. It certainly does not end with Holy Week. Easter’s eternal extensionIt’s scattered throughout the year like some big long flashbacks of lockdown. Føtex is closed, offices are like ghost towns and everyone has liver failure from the aquavit. In my humble opinion, this is…
Maintenance, not strike, blame for cessation of metro services to the airport on heavy travel days
According to current time schedules, there will be no metro trains to Copenhagen Airport before 06.00 tomorrow morning – bad news for the thousands of people booked on flights before 06.00. 09.00 out of the 80,000 expected to use the terminus on Thursday’s bank holiday. Copenhagen Metro’s press manager, Nete Engbo Kamper, confirmed to CPH…
On the international day when LGBTI-phobia is highlighted, Denmark can be proud of the new inclusion ranking
On the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, Denmark can be proud of its legal and political practice for LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex) people, which has been rated as the second best in Europe by – one new report. With a score of 76/100, Denmark was ranked second…
She kicked her abuser where it hurts; now Caroline hopes to strike a blow for all women
A total of 225 times a week. That’s how many times women are subjected to rape or attempted rape, according to the Crime Prevention Council. So the 1,500 women who have already signed up ahead of the August launch Siren phone alarm appwhich allows women to trigger a loud message to each other in the…
Is Magnus Cort’s clean-sweep just the start of the Danish climb this holiday weekend?
Danish cyclist Magnus Cort, the cyclist who memorably rode through Danish fields last year wearing the famous King of the Mountains red dots, completed the ‘set’ yesterday. With his victory on the tenth stage of the Giro D’Italia, the 30-year-old has now won stages in all three Grand Tour cycling events. Previously he had won…
Strengthens security: Denmark unveils new foreign policy strategy
Georgia on our mindsGoing through the report, Russia was mentioned over 50 times and China over 20. But smaller nations were also mentioned, such as closer ties being sought with Moldova and Georgia – two countries that have a desire to join the EU, which Russia considers to be in its sphere of influence. Just…
When you read between the lines, children in Denmark increasingly avoid books – study
Foreign parents of children growing up in Denmark are often pleasantly surprised by the education system. From the emphasis on play and empathy in the country’s daycare centers to the inclusive approach to social and cultural activities in primary schools, the system tends to produce well-rounded, tolerant individuals. But there are also shortcomings – or…