In other news … (Sept 21 – 27)

Battle royale: Astrid Krag will not enjoy a cakewalk into the Socialistisk Folkeparti (SF) party leader post after all. On Sunday, Annette Vilhelmsen (pictured), an SF MP and the party’s business spokesperson, threw her hat into the ring. All indications are that the drama-riddled party will have even more on its hands, now that Vilhelmsen has shown herself to have a large backing amongst SF’s rank and file. Krag, meanwhile, has the party’s ministers on her side: outgoing party boss Villy Søvndal, the foreign minister; Thor Möger Pedersen, the tax minister; and Ida Auken, the environment minister, who was one of the early rumoured picks for the post.

Pricey place: Swiss bank UBS reveal(Photo: Colourbox)ed its annual survey of the world’s most expensive cities last week. Copenhagen came in as the fifth most expensive, while our northern neighbour Oslo nabbed the top spot. The study compared 122 different commodities and services throughout the 72 cities investigated, with prices adjusted for currency fluctuation. The cost of living for each city was measured by dividing the price of goods by a weighted net hourly wage. Along with Oslo and Copenhagen, Zurich, Tokyo, and Geneva rounded off the top five. The cheapest cities to live, according to the study, are Delhi and Mumbai, which are both in India.

(Photo: Colourbox)More fraud: The financial crisis has contributed to a record number of Danes committing fraud. According to police statistics, in 2009 there were 3,872 cases of fraud, but this rose to 9,332 in 2011. The generally wealthy North Zealand area had the most fraud charges with 2,044. Copenhagen was a close second at 1,917, while south Jutland had 1,274. Fraud stats from the police include everything from social benefit fraud, illegal company loans, forgery, the misuse of credit cards and tax evasion. Most fraud cases are reported by public authorities. Fraud can be punished by up to eight years in prison.

 

Good find: Three amateur archaeologists struck gold … er, silver … outside Roskilde this week, uncovering a treasure trove of silver rings, bands and coins that date back to the Germanic Iron Age (400-500 AD). The finds will be given to Roskilde Museum for analysis and preservation

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  • The international who shaped Copenhagen

    The international who shaped Copenhagen

    Anna Maria Indrio is one of the most important architects in Denmark, having contributed to shaping Copenhagen into what it is today. Among her best-known projects are the extension of SMK and Arken, as well as the Natural History Museum and the Darwin Centre in London. She moved here 60 years ago, when “Copenhagen was gray and dormant. Predictions suggested it would become depopulated. But putting people at the center changed everything,” she said

  • Danish government passes amendment to increase citizenship fee by 50%

    Danish government passes amendment to increase citizenship fee by 50%

    Fees were raised to reflect processing costs and curb repeat applications, creating debate over whether the new charges erect barriers to political participation for internationals.

  • Internationals’ labour contributes 361 billion DKK to Denmark’s GDP, and it is growing strongly every year

    Internationals’ labour contributes 361 billion DKK to Denmark’s GDP, and it is growing strongly every year

    According to a report by the Danish Chamber of Commerce, internationals’ contribution is 12% of the country’s GDP. In 2023, it was 322 billion DKK, and in 2008, it was 136 billion DKK. “Internationals make a gigantic difference in our prosperity and welfare,” comments Morten Langager, the Director of Dansk Erhverv.

  • Inside Denmark’s innovation engine

    Inside Denmark’s innovation engine

    With half of its staff being international, the BioInnovation Institute reflects Denmark’s broader transformation into a global innovation hub. But can the country—and Europe—keep up the pace? “If reforms are made now, we can close the gap in ten years,” explains BII’s CEO

  • Denmark launches massive investment in the navy

    Denmark launches massive investment in the navy

    Two months ago, the Danish PM announced that military equipment should be purchased in a hurry. The first plans for the sea are now ready. Additional plans for warships will follow this summer.

  • International designers struggle to find jobs in Denmark

    International designers struggle to find jobs in Denmark

    Many internationals come to Denmark to work as designers, but the field appears to be one of the hardest to break into. The Copenhagen Post spoke with two internationals struggling to find their way into the industry.

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