Coming up soon: Musical comedy, media debates and muchas gracias for the freebies

 

Jazz, comedy and a bit of theatre: ‘Velkommen’, the adventures of an Italian expat in Copenhagen, and ‘Believing in your eyes’, which is about a woman struggling for a man’s attention (June 20, 19:30; Cafe Retro, Knabrostræde 26, Cph K; free adm)

Beer tasting

 

Enjoy free beer for an hour from 9pm, ‘90s and ‘00s music and beer pong at 10pm on Student Tuesdays. Winners get prizes – of course they’re drinks! (June 23, 21:00; Gammel Mønt 17, Cph K; free adm)

 

zoo after hours

 

Take an English tour of Copenhagen Zoo after closing hours. Inclusive of sandwiches and sodas, you will follow the guide to see the animals’ evening routine (June 24, 18:30; Roskildevej 32, Cph F; tickets 200kr – sign up at yngreforum@gmail.com)

 

skt hans with expats

 

Celebrate the Danish party Skt Hans Aften, but with fellow expats. Reply to the meetup group CPH International Expats to get the exact location (June 23, 20:00; Amager Beach)

entertainer

 

Cafe Nutid is hosting two musical comedy shows in English: Claus Reiss, the Danish bagpiper, and Trine Munk with her guitar and violin (June 23, 20:00-23:00; Nutid, Sankt Peders Stræde 1, Cph K; free adm)

 

Social Media Social Networking Connection Data Storage Concept

 

Wise up at the KPH Projects debate ‘New media and the young crowd’ with coffee and croissants (June 24, 08.30; Enghavevej 80, 3, Cph V; free adm – sign up at eventbrite.com)

 

salsa night

 

Salsa Night! Djs, jam sessions and a concert by Cuban songwriter Lisandro Bienes. The party goes until 2am with Bachata, Merengue and the best Latino tunes. (June 20, 20:00; Islands Brygge 18; tickets 70kr with wardrobe, students 40kr)




  • The international who shaped Copenhagen

    The international who shaped Copenhagen

    Anna Maria Indrio is one of the most important architects in Denmark, having contributed to shaping Copenhagen into what it is today. Among her best-known projects are the extension of SMK and Arken, as well as the Natural History Museum and the Darwin Centre in London. She moved here 60 years ago, when “Copenhagen was gray and dormant. Predictions suggested it would become depopulated. But putting people at the center changed everything,” she said

  • Danish government passes amendment to increase citizenship fee by 50%

    Danish government passes amendment to increase citizenship fee by 50%

    Fees were raised to reflect processing costs and curb repeat applications, creating debate over whether the new charges erect barriers to political participation for internationals.

  • Internationals’ labour contributes 361 billion DKK to Denmark’s GDP, and it is growing strongly every year

    Internationals’ labour contributes 361 billion DKK to Denmark’s GDP, and it is growing strongly every year

    According to a report by the Danish Chamber of Commerce, internationals’ contribution is 12% of the country’s GDP. In 2023, it was 322 billion DKK, and in 2008, it was 136 billion DKK. “Internationals make a gigantic difference in our prosperity and welfare,” comments Morten Langager, the Director of Dansk Erhverv.

  • Inside Denmark’s innovation engine

    Inside Denmark’s innovation engine

    With half of its staff being international, the BioInnovation Institute reflects Denmark’s broader transformation into a global innovation hub. But can the country—and Europe—keep up the pace? “If reforms are made now, we can close the gap in ten years,” explains BII’s CEO

  • Denmark launches massive investment in the navy

    Denmark launches massive investment in the navy

    Two months ago, the Danish PM announced that military equipment should be purchased in a hurry. The first plans for the sea are now ready. Additional plans for warships will follow this summer.

  • International designers struggle to find jobs in Denmark

    International designers struggle to find jobs in Denmark

    Many internationals come to Denmark to work as designers, but the field appears to be one of the hardest to break into. The Copenhagen Post spoke with two internationals struggling to find their way into the industry.

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