About town: Another culturally rich weekend in the capital

TheCopenhagenPost

May 31, 2015

Why Not Theatre enjoyed a successful premiere of its new play ‘A Tender Thing’ at Bådteatret on May 23. Pictured here (left-right) are Sue Hanson-Styles, Barry McKenna, British ambassador Vivien Life, Andrew Jeffers and Christiane Bjørg Nielsen.

Mexico Circa 2000 opening

The diplomatic corps were well represented at the opening of Mexico Circa 2000, an exhibition that opened at Gjethuset Frederiksværk on May 23 featuring art from the José Pinto Mazal Collection. Mexican ambassador José Ignacio Madrazo was hand to open the show along with Steen Hasselriis, the mayor of Frederiksværk. Among those in attendance were curator Gerardo Traeger, Pakistani ambassador Masroor A Junejo, Saudi ambassador Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Agail, Swiss ambassador Denis Feldmeyer, Austrian ambassador Ernst-Peter Brezovsky and Gjethuset’s administrative director Morten Vilhelm.

Belgian ambassador Pol De Witte was at hand to bestow beer travel writer and historian Carsten Berthelsen (right) with one of his country’s most prestigious orders (and one of its best brews).

Moroccan runner Hassane Ahouchan won the Copenhagen Marathon on Sunday in a time of 2:15:24, over 12 minutes outside the world record.

Leader of Greenland rejects Trump as “unpredictable”

The day before Greenland’s election, Greenland’s Prime Minister Müte B. Egede rejects US flattery. Egede calls the election “a fateful choice” and wants respect for the Greenlandic people. Trump offers billions in investments and directly interferes in the campaign
Exploring Ørestad: A neighborhood being shaped by internationals, for internationals

Ørestad has grown from empty fields into one of Copenhagen’s most international neighborhoods, shaped by strategic urban planning, sustainability, and a diverse community that continues to influence its development.
The evolving journey of women of colour in Danish corporate spaces

Women of non-Danish origin, including women of colour, fare the worst in key metrics such as leadership representation, salary, and net worth.
Five of the most significant women from Danish history

Political leaders, queens, entrepreneurs, and writers—many women have shaped Denmark, changing the course of history and making it the country it is today. Today, we will look at five of the most influential among them
Region Hovedstaden urged to prioritize research of female diseases

Region Hovedstaden (the capital region) has been recommended to increase focus and funds on diseases unique to women by a task committee, as previous research has mainly focused on the male body. The committee’s proposals hope to provide both short and long term approaches to research of female diseases and overall healthcare system.
Trust in the U.S. plummets as Danes hope for a European security solution

Danish confidence in the United States as an ally has dropped sharply, according to a new Berlingske poll, and 41% now see the U.S. as a potential or even outright threat

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

Career

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.
Minister proposes major changes to rules for international students in Denmark

The increasing number of Nepalese students coming to Denmark and working in various industries, along with their spouses, is raising concerns within government ranks. Immigration and Integration Minister Kaare Dybvad Bek has announced his intention to introduce stricter rules for everyone.
Denmark to invest heavily in vocational education

The Danish government will allocate one billion DKK annually from 2030 to improve vocational education. The initiative aims to lower dropout rates, enhance training quality, and address labor shortages by increasing financial support for schools, teacher training, and international study opportunities.

Want to advertise your job with CPH Post?

Jobs

GoGift is looking for Business Development Managers to the German market