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
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As in 2018, Denmark will co-host the Ice Hockey World Championship. And once again, Herning and Jyske Bank Boxen will be the hosts. Denmark is in Pool B and starts tonight with a match against the USA, which, given the political tensions between the two countries, may be an icy affair.
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Many internationals find it difficult to advance in their new workplaces, and some quietly leave. It’s not because they lack talent. In Denmark, careers are shaped not only by skills but also by cultural understanding, informal networks, and social signals. However, internationals may not be familiar with this system or know how to navigate it
Erdem Ovacık, co-founder of Donkey Republic, built one of Europe’s leading bike-sharing companies from Denmark — but success as an international entrepreneur hasn’t come easy
In 10 years, Denmark may lack 15,000 social and health workers. Minister for the Elderly Mette Kierkgaard is preparing to hire many internationals, especially from India and the Philippines.
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