Morning Briefing – Friday, June 21

The Copenhagen Post’s daily digest of what the Danish press is reporting

Banks go unmonitored for three years

A number of the nation’s banks could be on the verge of bankruptcy without anyone being aware that they are facing problems. Over one fifth of banks have not had a visit from financial watchdogs, Finanstilsynet, in over three years.  – Politiken

IT security feeble

Leaders from Europol and PET, the secret police, warned that Denmark’s IT security is weak when it comes to handling resident's personal information. The evaluation comes on the heels of the biggest hacker attack in Danish history, where IT firm CSC and the police discovered a breech to their systems that had previously gone undetected for over 10 months. – Berlingske

Better integration would strengthen labour market

Ole Bonbo Christensen (Socialdemokraterne), the head of the task force established by the government to strengthen integration, said that it is a waste of human and economic resources that the integration of immigrants and refugees into the labour market is so inefficient. Christensen argued that the labour force would increase by 50,000 people if immigrants were brought online more quickly. – Jyllands-Posten

Special need students doing better

Students with special needs that need to be met in order for them to be able to participate in regular classroom instruction are doing better. According to a report from the Children and Education Ministry, the percentage of special needs students included in traditional classrooms rose from 93.1 percent in 2010 to 94.9 percent this year in 12 selected councils. – Information

Homeless and smokeless

A new initiative by the Health Ministry will promote a smoke-free environment at the nation’s homeless shelters. The ministry will unveil five recommendations to inspire shelters to motivate drug abusers, alcoholics and other shelter residents to give up smoking. While only an average of 17 percent of the nation smokes, 90 percent of those considered vulnerable smoke, and 70 percent of them light up every day. – Kristeligt Dagblad

The future's so bright …

The recession is beginning to slip to the back of the minds of the majority of Danes. Two out of three expect the crisis is waning and there are good years just around the corner. A survey showed that 64 percent believe there are five good years just ahead, while only 25 percent think that the economic downturn will continue. –Børsen

Read more: Surprising consumer confidence rebound

Vandborg in surprise win

Brian Vandborg surprisingly won the Danish championship in cycling time trials yesterday in Vordingborg, beating 2011 winner Rasmus Quaade by just six seconds. Vandborg, who was also chosen to represent team Cannondale for the Tour de France on Wednesday, rode the 39.66 kilometres in 48.44 minutes. – Cykelmagasinet

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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