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. 

 




  • The internationals who created an app to make friends in Denmark  

    The internationals who created an app to make friends in Denmark  

    A team of young internationals has created an app that is helping their peers connect and build friendships in Denmark, addressing the challenges of social integration.

  • New documentary stirs debate in Denmark and Greenland 

    New documentary stirs debate in Denmark and Greenland 

    The documentary Greenland’s White Gold, reveals the worth of cryolite mining in Greenland to be in the billions. Over the years its value has been undermined, despite it acting like a gold mine for the Danish state. 

  • Today is 10 years from Copenhagen terrorist attack

    Today is 10 years from Copenhagen terrorist attack

    On February 14 and 15, the last terrorist attack took place in Denmark. Another episode occurred in 2022, but in that case, there was no political motive behind it

  • Enter Christiania: how the Freetown works

    Enter Christiania: how the Freetown works

    We all know Christiania and have been there at least once. But how does the Freetown work? How are decisions made? Can a person move there? Is there rent or bills to pay? British journalist Dave Wood wrote a reportage on Christiania for The Copenhagen Post.

  • The struggles of Asian women in Denmark’s labour market

    The struggles of Asian women in Denmark’s labour market

    Isha Thapa unfolds her research “An Analysis on the Inclusivity and Integration of South Asian Women in High-Skilled Jobs within the Danish Labor Market”. Thapa describes the systemic and social challenges these women face, ranging from barriers in social capital to cultural integration.

  • Parents in Denmark reject social media monitoring 

    Parents in Denmark reject social media monitoring 

    Most parents in Denmark reject using social media parental controls despite knowing about them. A new study questions the effectiveness of these tools in ensuring children’s online safety.