Today’s headlines – Wednesday, Dec 5

Parents give high marks to school reform
The vast majority of parents of public school students agree that the teachers should accept demands that they should increase their classroom time to an average of 18 hours, from the current 16. According to a Gallup poll, some 73 percent of parents are positively inclined towards the school reform unveiled by the government yesterday. The reform will see a number of changes, including a longer school day for students, while subjects such as English, math and Danish will be learnt from an earlier age. Opposition parties Venstre and Konservative also support the proposal. The national teachers’ union, DLF, is opposed.  – Berlingske

Government drags feet on public assitance for critically ill
People who have received the state’s 100,000 kroner compensation payment in connection with a critical illness are still not able to receive other forms of public assistance, despite the current government calling the rules “inhumane” before it took office last year. The Employment Ministry has estimated that every year about 500 public assistance recipients are given the 100,000 kroner payment to compensate them for pain and suffering. Allowing people to collect both public assistance and receive the payment would cost the state between 15 and 25 million kroner. – Jyllands-Posten

Former leading member of Hells Angels switches to rivals
Brian Sandberg, a former leading member of the motorcycle gang Hells Angels, is now playing for the other team. Sandberg, who left the Hells Angels back in August for what he said were personal reasons, has now joined the rival gang Bandidos. That move now puts him in bad standing with his former gang members and has caused negotiations on a peace deal between the rival gangs to break down. The two sides have been working on an agreement for the past several weeks but Hells Angels spokesperson Jørn ‘Jønke’ Nielsen told DR News that those talks have collapsed. Sandberg was released from prison last month after being acquitted on attempted murder charges. – Ekstrabladet

History project to give “view from the bottom of society”
Svenborg Museum on Funen is set to begin collecting the life stories of living people with handicaps, former orphanage children and elderly with mental health issues as part of a socio-historical research project seeking to shed light on the lives of the disadvantaged between 1945 and 1976. The museum will be collecting information on the subject for a report, due to be completed by 2014, which historians hope will give a “view from the bottom of society” during the period. – Kristeligt Dagblad

Weather
Flurries with a mix of sun and clouds. Highs around -2 C. Lows overnight dipping to -10 C. Windy at times. – DMI

TOP STORIES

  • “No one seems to stand up for internationals”

    “No one seems to stand up for internationals”

    “To some extent, Denmark is not fair to internationals.” Nichlas Walsted, 34 years old, is the CEO of Swap Language, a provider of Danish lessons to more than 10,000 internationals. Tens of thousands of people follow him, and he advocates for internationals: “Because no one else does. I can’t think of a single politician or well-known person in Denmark who stands up for them,” he says.

  • Busy Copenhagen Airport nets a nice profit for the Danish State

    Busy Copenhagen Airport nets a nice profit for the Danish State

    Almost 30 million passengers travelled to or from Copenhagen Airport in 2024. The profit was 1.4 billion DKK and both figures are expected to grow in 2025. Expansions continue, and investments are being made in continued progress

  • Copenhagen ranked 4th for career growth

    Copenhagen ranked 4th for career growth

    Copenhagen is ranked as the fourth-best city in the world for career growth, according to an analysis by EnjoyTravel. This ranking considers various factors such as living costs, salary levels, workforce availability, and overall quality of life. Copenhagen is noted for its blend of historical and modern elements, particularly in the green energy sector, which influences job opportunities.

  • Greenlandic election seen as positive by experts

    Greenlandic election seen as positive by experts

    Last night’s Greenlandic election resulted in a surprising landslide victory for the moderate party Demokraatit, who won 30 percent of the votes – a 20 percent rise for the party since the last election.

  • Greenland moves to the right

    Greenland moves to the right

    A very surprising election gives victory to the right-wing opposition party Demokraatit. The incumbent center-left coalition loses spectacularly. Greenland – and Denmark – anxiously await upcoming government negotiations

  • Raise the voice of internationals. Take the survey and share your experience in Denmark.

    Raise the voice of internationals. Take the survey and share your experience in Denmark.

    Copenhagen Capacity has launched a survey for all internationals living in Denmark to find out if they are happy here and what challenges they face. The Copenhagen Post is the media partner for this initiative. You can find the survey below in the article.

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  • Copenhagen ranked 4th for career growth

    Copenhagen ranked 4th for career growth

    Copenhagen is ranked as the fourth-best city in the world for career growth, according to an analysis by EnjoyTravel. This ranking considers various factors such as living costs, salary levels, workforce availability, and overall quality of life. Copenhagen is noted for its blend of historical and modern elements, particularly in the green energy sector, which influences job opportunities.

  • Data shows that non-Western immigrants have saved local economies in Denmark

    Data shows that non-Western immigrants have saved local economies in Denmark

    A study reveals how only the massive influx of non-Western immigrants has saved many areas in Denmark from a decline in the workforce and a consequently shrinking economy

  • Long-term unemployment is double for non-Western immigrants

    Long-term unemployment is double for non-Western immigrants

    An analysis from the Labour Movement’s Business Council shows that the rate in long-term unemployment for non-Western immigrants is 1.8 times higher than for Danes. In other words, a chronic unemployment situation is way more probable for non-Western internationals.

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