The Weekly Wrap – Sunday, October 6

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 different 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:

– Danes are among the world leaders in wasting food, but our cover story looks at a new restaurant that is challenging that

– Parliament got underway this week, and while the PM might prefer if the focus was on the policies that will be pursued this year, more people are wondering if she can ever win back lost voters

– A Danish activist may face up to 15 years in a Russian prison for her participation in a Greenpeace happening; she shouldn't expect much help from the foreign minister

– You ever heard the one about three Danish MPs who walk into a Russian gay bar?

– You may want to think twice about growing old in Denmark

– The changes to shopping hours have been around for a year now – how have consumers reacted?

– Former bank bosses face charges of stock manipulation

– The likelihood of the Metro expansion being completed on time looks more grim by the week

– The government has vowed to do something about the increasing number of fatal accidents involving right-hand turning vehicles

– The Danish superhero flick 'Antboy' and the suburban TV comedy 'Lærkevej' are due to remade in the US

– As he does every week, our man Ben Hamilton is here to walk you through all the various cultural offerings from our entertainment section, InOut

– Looking for educational opportunities? Read our semi-annual guide to education in Denmark. For all your learning needs, from pre-school to post-graduate 

– And, are you planning on going to Friday's Kulturnat in Copenhagen? Our English programme features some of the highlights of the thousands events on offer. Check it out before you step out.

Enjoy the remainder of your weekend. We'll be back at it tomorrow. 




  • 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.

  • Analysis: we need a different education system for international children in Denmark

    Analysis: we need a different education system for international children in Denmark

    Data analyst Kelly Draper Rasmussen highlights that Denmark sees peaks in international migration during early childhood and high school years. However, with only one international education option, many families are forced to leave to secure different opportunities for their children.

  • Danish Refugee Council to lay off up to 2,000 staff

    Danish Refugee Council to lay off up to 2,000 staff

    After the anticipation from The Copenhagen Post, a press release by DRC has confirmed the plan to lay off thousands of employees in response to the recent halt of foreign aid spending by the Trump administration.

  • Ironic campaign to make California Danish is going viral

    Ironic campaign to make California Danish is going viral

    An ironic political campaign launched by a website called Denmarkification is getting tens of thousands of supporters. Among their testimonials are HCH, Viggo Mortensen, Lars Ulrich, and Margrethe III (Yes, you read that right)