Coming up soon: Lions, lesbians, larks and lannisters

Hello, my name is Lesbian…
Watch the Danish documentary ‘Hello, my name is Lesbian’ with English subtitles. After the screening, a cultural debate will be held in English (Verdenskulturcentret FilmKlub, Nørre Allé 7 room 305; April 19, 16:00-19:30; free adm; meetup.com)

Birdwatching
Attend this Birdwatching’ event where ornithologist Pelle Andersen Harold will be your guide. The starting point is the bird column near Barrow Bridge. Binoculars recommended. (Christiania; April 12, 11:00; RSVP: 6171 0054; free adm)

Food market for Children’s hospice
It’s donation time! Join the Lions Club at Rotunden food market this Saturday to support the opening of Denmark’s first Children’s Hospice this autumn. Some 10 percent of the money raised will go to them. (Strandvejen 64 , Hellerup; April 11, 08:00-18:00)

Game of Thrones
‘Game of Thrones’ fans can watch the  first episode of season 5 for free outdoors. Be sure to arrive early for a good spot and bring snacks and drinks. (Østre Anlæg Sølvgade, Cph K; April 13, 21:30; free adm)

Beer Pong tournament
Drink all the beer you want while participating in this beer pong tournament. There are prizes for the winners and a free beer included with entry (The Rusty Nail, Linnesgade 16; April 10, 19:00-22:00; 90kr)

Harley Davidson Party
Motorbike lovers won’t want to miss Harley Davidson’s party this Saturday. Everyone’s invited to free breakfast, live music, good deals, and even popcorn and bouncy castles for the kids. (Gammel Køge Landevej 84, Valby; April 11, 10:00-16:00)




  • Bestselling author of ‘The Year of Living Danishly’ Helen Russell on why she moved back to the UK after 12 years

    Bestselling author of ‘The Year of Living Danishly’ Helen Russell on why she moved back to the UK after 12 years

    After more than a decade living in Denmark, Russell shares why she made the move, how she’s coping, what she already misses, and the exciting new projects she’s working on. “It’s been a very tough decision. I love Denmark, and it will always hold a special place in my heart,” she says.

  • Denmark launches first AI supercomputer

    Denmark launches first AI supercomputer

    The new Gefion AI supercomputer is one of the world’s fastest and will accelerate research and provide new opportunities in Danish academia and industry.

  • Navigating big love, big moves and big feelings

    Navigating big love, big moves and big feelings

    Experts believe it takes seven years to move into a new culture, according to leading Danish psychologist Jette Simon and therapist Vibeke Hartkorn. For expat couples, the challenges of starting a new life together in Denmark can put pressure on relationships, but emotions-focused therapy can help.

  • More and more Danes are working after retirement age

    More and more Danes are working after retirement age

    Politicians debate a lot these days about when you can retire. The reality shows that an increasing number of Danes like to work, even if they can withdraw from the labor market. Financial incentives help.

  • Environmental activist fears death in prison if extradited to Japan

    Environmental activist fears death in prison if extradited to Japan

    Canadian-born environmental activist Paul Watson has been in prison in Greenland for almost 100 days awaiting an extradition decision for a 14-year-old offence against a Japanese whaling vessel that he calls a “minor misdemeanor”. The 73-year-old had previously passed through Ireland, Switzerland, Monaco, France and the USA without trouble, before Greenlandic police arrested him in July.

  • Denmark too slow to ease recruitment rules for non-EU service workers, say industry associations

    Denmark too slow to ease recruitment rules for non-EU service workers, say industry associations

    When the Danish government in January presented the first of its schemes to make it easier to recruit foreign labour from outside the EU, it was hailed by the healthcare and service sectors as a timely and important policy shift. But while healthcare changes have been forthcoming, the service sector is still struggling, say the directors of the industry association Dansk Industri and one of the country’s largest private employers ISS.


  • Come and join us at Citizens Days!

    Come and join us at Citizens Days!

    On Friday 27 and Saturday 28 of September, The Copenhagen Post will be at International Citizen Days in Øksnehallen on Vesterbro, Copenhagen. Admission is free and thousands of internationals are expected to attend

  • Diversifying the Nordics: How a Nigerian economist became a beacon for inclusivity in Scandinavia

    Diversifying the Nordics: How a Nigerian economist became a beacon for inclusivity in Scandinavia

    Chisom Udeze, the founder of Diversify – a global organization that works at the intersection of inclusion, democracy, freedom, climate sustainability, justice, and belonging – shares how struggling to find a community in Norway motivated her to build a Nordic-wide professional network. We also hear from Dr. Poornima Luthra, Associate Professor at CBS, about how to address bias in the workplace.

  • Lolland Municipality launches support package for accompanying spouses

    Lolland Municipality launches support package for accompanying spouses

    Lolland Municipality, home to Denmark’s largest infrastructure project – the Fehmarnbelt tunnel connection to Germany – has launched a new jobseeker support package for the accompanying partners of international employees in the area. The job-to-partner package offers free tailored sessions on finding a job and starting a personal business.