The Weekly Wrap – Sunday, Sept 15

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. 

 

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

 

– The cover story of our printed paper took one last look at the controversy surrounding a new mosque's collaboration with Hamas-controlled Al-Aqsa TV

 

– As Syria opened up the door to handing over its chemical weapons, the foreign minister said that Bashar al-Assad needs to deliver on his promise

 

– Speaking of Syria, a former gang leader who took part in the fighting in the war-torn country is wanted on criminal charges in Denmark, although not for what you might think

 

Copenhagen's 2014 budget had money for school improvements, low-cost housing and a new injection room, among other things

 

– With the far-right Danskernes Parti looking to get a foothold in the coming elections, a new report claims they're nothing more than Nazis in new, shiny suits

 

– One family's battle with the immigration authorities proved too much and they left for greener pastures in Germany

 

– Surprise, surprise! Denmark was once again declared the happiest country in the world. How do we keep claiming that title?

 

– Tivoli made a proposal to give tourists a better first impression when leaving Copenhagen Central Station, but it was surprisingly shot down by the City Council

 

– Some new CPH Post columnists made their debuts, with Helen Hajij defending her love of reality TV and Zach Khadudu wrapping up a meat-filled summer

 

– In sport news, we were all relieved that Denmark bested Armenia this time around, lest Morten Olsen find an even more distasteful analogy

 

– We caught a ride with hip-hop legend Kurtis Blow that took us from Vig to Tivoli to Christiania

 

– As it does every week, InOut had plenty of suggestions for fun to be had in the Copenhagen area, including a drama characterised as "smash hits on acid” and an overview of festivals ranging from Copenhagen Harbour Jazz to the NOT Festival

 

Enjoy your Sunday, readers. We will be back tomorrow. 




  • “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.