Today’s front pages – Friday, Feb 8

The Copenhagen Post’s daily digest of what the Danish dailies are reporting on their front pages

Removing gap year won’t speed up students

Removing the extra 'gap year' allotted to students who receive the state-allocated student allowance SU won’t coerce them into completing their educations any faster, according to the Education Ministry advisory board, SU-rådet. Instead, SU-rådet contends that removing the SU gap year will result in more drop-outs and students forgoing an education altogether. The government is planning an SU reform expected to save the state two billion kroner a year. Some 600 million kroner could be saved by dropping the SU gap year. – Jyllands-Posten

KL head kept building plans under wraps

The mayor of Rødovre, Erik Nielsen (Socialdemokraterne), who is also the head of local government association KL, has admitted that he has been aware of plans to build a controversial high-rise building next to Damhussøen, an area protected by the nature conservation agency Danmarks Naturfredningsforening. Documents acquired by Politiken newspaper indicate that Nielsen knew of the plans despite denying their existence in April 2012. A local protest group has now accused Nielsen for lying about his knowledge of the project and trying to fast-track construction. – Politiken

Danes sneaking in to cinemas for free

Two of the biggest cinemas in Denmark often experience people attempting to cheat their way into seeing a film without a ticket, according to metroXpress newspaper. The newspaper spoke with CinemaxX and Palads cinemas in Copenhagen, both of which said that it is a widespread problem and that non-paying customers are caught trying the sneak in all the time. In Palads, cheats are forced to pay for their ticket or face being thrown out, but in CinemaxX the punishment is a 1,500 kroner fine. The cinemas reported that the problem persists across all age groups. – metroXpress

Stein Bagger back in business

Notorious defrauder Stein Bagger is back in business. According to Børsen newspaper, Bagger is working with two friends, René Andersen and Royne Carlsson, at the moving and storage company Dansk-Selfstorage.dk. Although Bagger is not allowed by law to own or operate a company, he is permitted to develop businesses and concepts.  The 45-year-old Bagger is currently serving a seven-year prison sentence, but has been allowed to take part in an internship programme at the company. – Børsen

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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