Coming up soon: Lunch with Mr Rockson

At this month’s BCCD Business Lunch event, Gregory Rockson, the CEO of mPharma, will talk digital transformation in Africa. A buffet lunch will be served (April 24, 11:45-14:00; Conference Suite, 1st floor, Hammerichsgade 1, Cph K; fee for non-members: 500kr; bccd.dk)


 

The Professional Women’s Network invites you to an interactive lecture by Mercer chief executive Maria Hjorth about the pros and cons that women face in the Danish work system (April 23, 18:30; Teknikerbyen 1, 2, Virum; free adm for members, 150kr for non-members; pwnglobal.net)


 

Give back to the Earth! The 22nd Earth Day is being celebrated all over the world and Forest Nation invites you to Pledge to Plant. Everyone can be part of it – all you have to do is bring your own seeds. Visit forestnation.com and join the discussion (April 22, 15:00; location TBA by Meetup group ’Meet the Danes!’)


 

Heard about the Fucking Flink Translathon? The organisation wants to translate its book from Danish into English and wants you to help out whilst networking with other expat translators (April 23; Cinemateket, Gothersgade 55, Cph K; free adm; fflink.dk)


 

Free salsa is back! And this time they are coming with a new five-week LA-style course specially designed for beginners. So if you really like dancing, don’t be afraid, just join for some fun (April 23, 19:00-21:00; Københavns Kulturcenter, Drejervej 17, Cph N)


 

 




  • “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.