The Weekly Wrap – Sunday, Sept 8

A second look at some of the week’s best stories from online and print

If you're anything like us, your week may sometimes feel like a blur. 

 

That's why The Copenhagen Post is trying something new on Sundays. We will take a deep breath, a step back and a second look at some of the stories that made up the past seven days both in our printed weekly newspaper and online. 

 

As a reminder, you can also hear more from us – if you so wish – via Facebook and Twitter, and via our new daily newsletter, The Evening Post. And if you have a hard time getting your hands on a physical copy of the Post, why not sign up to have it delivered to your inbox?

 

Here are just some of the stories from the week that was:

 

– Our cover story looked at the high-risk, high-reward decision to hold the 2014 Eurovision at Refshaleøen

 

– Our report on the decision by the Muslim associations Dansk Islamisk Råd to collaborate with the Hamas-controlled Al-Aqsa TV made waves and even led to a police investigation

 

– The government opened itself up to more allegations of broken promises when it decided not to push for earmarked paternity leave. The decision was controversial even within the coalition

 

– Helle Thorning-Schmidt had a high-profile meeting with US President Barack Obama, but Denmark's participation in a military action in Syria remains "hypothetical" 

 

– As the government announced its national rail strategy, we learned the much-maligned IC4 trains are here to stay

 

– We let you know about a new magazine launch that will help the city's drug addicts

 

– And on the lighter side, we reported on a frisky feline that somehow made the journey from Denmark to England 

 

– As it is every week, InOut was filled with things to get you off your couch and into the city, including Oktoberfest, the Golden Days festival and the HC Andersen Adventure Show, amongst others 

 

– And if you'd rather just stay at home and watch the best English-language offerings on TV, we've got you covered there as well

 

– In sport news, we told you about the Vejle woman who is hoping to complete 30 Ironman competitions in 30 days, and wrapped up the transfer action – or lack thereof – in the Superliga

 

– And finally, we advised you to get outdoors this weekend to enjoy what sadly looks like summer's last hurrah

 

So get out there and enjoy it. We'll be back on Monday. 

 




  • 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