In other news … (Sept 28 – Oct 4)

Walk the wave: Construction on a new harbour-side recreational facility will soon get underway opposite Islands Brygge. Dubbed the Kalvebod Waves, the pier will be built out into the water and cover 4,000 square metres. Area residents have previously voiced disapproval at the number of expensive high-rise buildings that dominate the harbour. Earlier in September, activists dressed as pirates protested against the lack of life on the harbour by chasing mayor Frank Jensen (S) as he took a tour on a canal boat. The city’s deputy mayor for technical affairs Ayfer Baykal (SF) acknowledged the need to develop a more inclusive and active harbour.

(Photo: ft.dk)Foot in mouth: Liberal Alliance employment spokesperson Joachim B Olsen has agreed with a statement by the head of HR at AP Moller Maersk, which appeared on the company’s intranet, claiming that men are paid more than women because they are more ambitious, work harder and earn more seniority. Olsen said that the pay gap was completely natural because men use their efforts in the workplace while women focus more on children and families. Olsen’s stance was met with a hail of criticism. Pernille Vigsø Bagge, the equality spokesperson for Socialistisk Folkeparti, said Olsen must not realise that it is 2012 and that a woman is currently the PM.

(Photo: Colourbox)Switch it off: Both Danish energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions fell in 2011, and an increasing amount of the nation’s energy was supplied by renewable sources. The financial crisis, warm weather and green investments all contributed to the positive energy numbers. Renewable energy accounted for 23.6 percent of the total energy consumption in 2011, compared to 22.1 percent in 2010. Energy consumption fell 6.4 percent, almost to levels not seen since 1990. While 2011’s relatively warm weather played a part, the ongoing economic crisis and sluggish growth also contributed to the drop in energy use.

 

Start 'em young: According to Statistics Denmark, more and more kids are given their first mobile phone before the age of ten. Steve Jobs would have been so proud.

CPH Post Word of the Week: Rocker (noun) – member of a biker gang, such as the Hells Angels or Bandidos. Where you heard it: After numerous violent incidents this past week, police fear that a new gang war is brewing.

Last week's top read stories:

1. Still Adjusting | Back off, rugbrød fascists

2. Kate's boobs coming to Denmark

3. Opinion| Freedom of expression and the holy Koran

4. Anger over Mohammed film reaches Copenhagen

5. Danes overwhelmingly support their own blasphemy law




  • Young Copenhageners supply study grants by selling cocaine

    Young Copenhageners supply study grants by selling cocaine

    In recent years, the spread of cocaine has accelerated. The drug is easily accessible and not only reserved for wealthy party heads. Copenhagen Police have just arrested ten young people and charged them with reselling cocaine

  • 5 Mistakes I Made When I Moved to Denmark

    5 Mistakes I Made When I Moved to Denmark

    Here are five mistakes I made that helped me understand that belonging isn’t a strategy—it’s a practice. This isn’t a story of struggle—it’s a reflection on growth, told through the lens of emotional intelligence.

  • Analysis shows that many students from Bangladesh are enrolled in Danish universities

    Analysis shows that many students from Bangladesh are enrolled in Danish universities

    Earlier this year, the Danish government changed the law on access for people from third world countries to the Danish labor market. Yet, there may still be a shortcut that goes through universities

  • Danish Flower company accused of labor abuse in Türkiye

    Danish Flower company accused of labor abuse in Türkiye

    Queen Company, a Denmark-origin flower producer with pristine sustainability credentials, is under fire for alleged labor rights violations at its Turkish operation, located in Dikili, İzmir. Workers in the large greenhouse facility have been calling decent work conditions for weeks. The Copenhagen Post gathered testimonies from the workers to better understand the situation

  • Advice for expats: Navigating Life as an International in Denmark

    Advice for expats: Navigating Life as an International in Denmark

    Beginning this month, Expat Counselling will be contributing a monthly article to The Copenhagen Post, offering guidance, tools, and reflections on the emotional and social aspects of international life in Denmark. The first column is about Strategies for emotional resilience

  • New agreement criticized for not attracting enough internationals

    New agreement criticized for not attracting enough internationals

    Several mayors and business leaders across Denmark are not satisfied with the agreement that the government, the trade union movement and employers made last week. More internationals are needed than the agreement provides for

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  • “It’s possible to lead even though you don’t fit the traditional leadership mold”

    “It’s possible to lead even though you don’t fit the traditional leadership mold”

    Describing herself as a “DEI poster child,” being queer, neurodivergent and an international in Denmark didn’t stop Laurence Paquette from climbing the infamous corporate ladder to become Marketing Vice President (VP) at Vestas. Arrived in 2006 from Quebec, Laurence Paquette unpacks the implications of exposing your true self at work, in a country that lets little leeway for individuality

  • Deal reached to bring more foreign workers to Denmark

    Deal reached to bring more foreign workers to Denmark

    Agreement between unions and employers allows more foreign workers in Denmark under lower salary requirements, with new ID card rules and oversight to prevent social dumping and ensure fair conditions.

  • New association helps international nurses and doctors Denmark

    New association helps international nurses and doctors Denmark

    Kadre Darman was founded this year to support foreign-trained healthcare professionals facing challenges with difficult authorisation processes, visa procedures, and language barriers, aiming to help them find jobs and contribute to Denmark’s healthcare system