Today’s front pages – Tuesday, March 12

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

Defence magazine: Afghan interpreters under threat

Afghan interpreters who work for the Danish forces are in grave danger, according to the Danish defence magazine, Flyvevåbnet. In an article from 2011, named 'Med livet som indsats' ('With life at stake'), several interpreters said that they risk being killed when the Danish forces withdraw from Afghanistan. The magazine writes that “due to the risk of staying [in Afghanistan], the interpreters hope to move to another country”. Defence minister Nick Hækkerup (Socialdemokraterne) has thus far denied giving Afghan interpreters asylum. – Jyllands-Posten

Explosion in smartphone theft

More than 20 smartphones are stolen in Copenhagen every day, a 50 percent rise in just a year, according to a new report. The report, from the Copenhagen Police, showed that 7,749 smartphones were stolen in Copenhagen in 2012, up from 4,961 in 2011 and just 363 in 2009. The police said that part of the rise was due to the rapid increase of people who own smartphones, but also that it has become easier for professional thieves and pick pockets to spot the phones because people are constantly flashing them. – metroXpress

'Usefulness' jobs scare off unemployed

The country’s councils are saving millions of kroner by demanding that people on unemployment benefits take activation nyttejobs (usefulness jobs) which often involve tasks such as cleaning parks or gardening for the elderly. Politiken newspaper’s investigation into activation projects in 14 councils showed that between 10 and 35 percent of people chose to withdraw from the unemployment benefit scheme rather than accept a nyttejob. As part of their unemployment benefits reform, the government is putting a strong emphasis on activating people via nyttejobs. – Politiken

New solar cell owners wait years to benefit

New solar cell owners have to wait years in order to receive payment for the extra energy they sell because of a lack of EU approval. The money that is supposed to be paid out by Energy.net is considered to be state support and must be EU-approved, something that takes time. The state energy authority, Energistyrelsen, said that it was standard practise, while the solar cell sector called it a political gaff that results in people not daring to invest in solar panels. Denmark's 2020 goal is to produce 700mw of solar energy. – Ingeniøren

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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