Copenhagen Expat Fair, the annual ‘freshers fair’ for internationals new to Copenhagen, was a great success at City Hall on September 2. Over 40 clubs and associations were gathered by the International House Copenhagen to greet the new Copenhageners with pancakes and information about what to do in their leisure time
While browsing around the stands, the afternoon’s programme was capped by an amazing performance by AFUK, the Copenhagen Circus school, and an exciting treasure hunt for the little ones
The day gave the internationals loads of opportunities to get involved, find new hobbies, or revive old ones and, most importantly, make them excited about getting settled in and joining a club! Pictured left are Trine Ingeberg, the main organiser of the fair, and Carl Christian Ebbesen, the deputy mayor for culture, who addressed those in attendance
Whether it was (left-right) Cph Volunteers, badminton or even the Copenhagen Post, guests had the opportunity to find out details about organisations in the town they are living in
Copenhagen wants to boost voter participation among non-Danish speakers. The city council also decided to enhance access to the labor market for international academics
Denmark’s two amusement parks, Tivoli Gardens and Bakken, reopen their gates for the 2025 season with attractions, live concerts, and family-friendly ticket options. Tivoli introduces shows, while Bakken continues to offer free entry and ride packages for all ages
One of the most successful places in Denmark for internationals to relocate is Lolland. The island between Germany and Sjælland – and a good distance from Copenhagen – has an international school, beautiful nature and a well-established international community.
Data analyst Kelly Rasmussen analyzes how internationals from different nationalities have varying retention rates in Denmark. Her calculations cover the last decades and show how people from wealthier democracies tend to leave more than others
The Copenhagen Post interviewed Morten Dahlin, Minister for Urban and Rural Affairs and Nordic Cooperation. He explains that the government will attract foreign labor to rural areas with new industrial parks, better services, and strong local communities
Data analyst Kelly Rasmussen analyzes how internationals from different nationalities have varying retention rates in Denmark. Her calculations cover the last decades and show how people from wealthier democracies tend to leave more than others
Asbjørn Overgaard, CEO of Copenhagen Capacity, comments on the 2024 immigration data and the trend of more and more internationals leaving the country. “We have done much over the last 15 years, and now we need to do more.”
According to Danmarks Statistik, of the 83,216 who moved to Denmark in 2024, 54,614 people immigrated to either work or study. This means that low retention is a real problem.
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