Life in Denmark

  • Children and young people on temporary residence permits suffer stress and uncertainty

    Children and young people on temporary residence permits suffer stress and uncertainty

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    Célestine Decloedt

    A significant number of children and young people living on temporary residence permits in Denmark struggle with dissatisfaction, stress and loneliness due to the uncertain nature of their residency status, according to research by VIA University and Save the Children.

  • The best land-sea lifestyle in the world

    The best land-sea lifestyle in the world

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    Owen O’Sullivan

    In Denmark, we have an ocean of opportunity at our fingertips when the good weather comes. While I was locked away for the winter, making plans for when it was safe to go outside again, it occurred to me that we may have the best land-sea lifestyle balance in the world.

  • How safe is Denmark really for LGBTQ+ people?

    How safe is Denmark really for LGBTQ+ people?

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    Célestine Decloedt

    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 catalysing an important national discussion about the true state of LGBTQ+ rights.

  • Hiring healthcare professionals from India and the Philippines can benefit all parties 

    Hiring healthcare professionals from India and the Philippines can benefit all parties 

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    Ulrik Beck, Chief Economist, Thinktank Kraka

    Denmark’s healthcare sector is under pressure. Statistics show that cross-border partnerships to train and hire professionals from abroad can relieve a labour shortage in one country, and drive up the number of people pursuing a career in care in the other. Who loses?

  • LinkedIn, job-seeking and nepotism in Denmark

    LinkedIn, job-seeking and nepotism in Denmark

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    Megan Fischer

    In my last column, I shared my hot take on Danish culture – namely, that it has an inclusivity problem. I’d like to zoom in on a place where I think internationals feel this exclusion acutely. I’m talking, of course, about LinkedIn and job-seeking.

  • Goodbye to Storebæltsbroen

    Goodbye to Storebæltsbroen

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    Conrad Molden

    In 2025, the 1000-kroneseddel will no longer be legal tender and, with that, Storebæltsbroen will disappear from Danske kroner.

  • How to move to Denmark with a family

    How to move to Denmark with a family

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    Caroline Zielinski

    After my partner landed a fellowship in Aarhus, we had one month to pack up our entire apartment in Melbourne, rent it out, cancel our daughter’s childcare, find someone to look after our beautiful cat for six months, apply for the right visas, and find a place to live in Denmark.

  • I see a political path for the expat community

    I see a political path for the expat community

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    Sune Steffen Hansen

    I realized after my latest column that there is a strong will in the expat community to seek political influence. However, you must unite to become one strong political voice for the community.

  • Can one change change your life?

    Can one change change your life?

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    Xinxin Ren Gudbjörnsson

    The year of dragon, out of all 12 Chinese zodiac years, is the most opportune for positive change in one’s life.

  • Say no to the tyranny of LEGO

    Say no to the tyranny of LEGO

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    Adrian Mackinder

    I can never be truly accepted into Danish society because…I hate LEGO.

  • Came to Denmark by chance – then he got a letter from the King

    Came to Denmark by chance – then he got a letter from the King

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    Pratik Hariharan

    The journey of Pushpinder Singh Dhanjal is a shared story of many immigrants who come to Denmark – only with an unusual twist. Today, he is an ambassador for the Immigration Museum and a travel company, and speaks Danish meget godt.

  • What does it take to remove school pupils from a school in Denmark?

    What does it take to remove school pupils from a school in Denmark?

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    This week, Borup Skole on Sjælland has become the center of media and politicians’ attention. Allegations of threats and sexual abuse of minors committed by minors have prompted a large group of parents and politicians to react.