2014 France guide

Jul 4, 2014

MobilePay users will soon be able to send money across Europe

MobilePay and Vipps users in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland will soon be able to transfer money to users of wallets in countries such as Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Poland
DF proposes to limit English in research, education and public sector

DF presented a text to the Folketinget, which will vote on it today. The Culture minister: “I share the intention, but this proposal is mind-boggling.”
“Enough talking. We need more action and investment,” says Greenlandic minister

Greenland’s former Prime Minister and current Minister of Finance and Taxation Múte Bourup Egede calls for concrete commitments from the EU and US at Copenhagen Democracy Summit
DRC confirms layoffs (including Copenhagen) and the closure in six countries

The Danish humanitarian powerhouse confirms a total of 2,000 layoffs, some of which will also affect the main headquarters in Copenhagen
Top 10 companies Danes want to work for

Novo Nordisk, Lego and Mærsk are leading this year’s Randstad’s annual study on private companies Danes would like to work for the most
Be a green tourist – get free access to Copenhagen’s attractions

CopenPay is back. Last year’s attempt to get guests to take a sustainable approach when visiting Copenhagen’s attractions will be back in 2025, on an even bigger scale. 90 attractions are participating across Copenhagen and running throughout the summer

Connect Club is your gateway to a vibrant programme of events and an international community in Denmark.

Career

DRC confirms layoffs (including Copenhagen) and the closure in six countries

The Danish humanitarian powerhouse confirms a total of 2,000 layoffs, some of which will also affect the main headquarters in Copenhagen
Almost 30,000 young people are out of work and education

New analysis reveals widespread mental health issues and criminal records among 25–29-year-olds outside employment and education
Why your talented internationals aren’t moving up the ladder – and what to do about it

Many internationals find it difficult to advance in their new workplaces, and some quietly leave. It’s not because they lack talent. In Denmark, careers are shaped not only by skills but also by cultural understanding, informal networks, and social signals. However, internationals may not be familiar with this system or know how to navigate it

Jobs

MobilePay users will soon be able to send money across Europe