About Town: Saluting Slovakia, Saudi Arabia and the land we used to call Sinae

TheCopenhagenPost

Oct 22, 2016

China, Saudi Arabia and Slovakia have all recently celebrated their national days.

Chinese ambassador Liu Biwei (above) hosted a celebration that included music, dance and face masks on September 22.

The guests of Saudi Arabia’s charge d’affaires Hamad Abdulla S Khudair on September 23 included Egyptian ambassador Salwa Moufid, Bangladeshi ambassador Muhammad Abdul Muhit, Indian ambassador Rajev Shahare, [Khudair], and Macedonia ambassador Naim Memeti, Albanian ambassador Kastriot Robo, South Korean ambassador Young-sam Ma.

While among the guests at Slovakian ambassador Boris Gandel’s residence in Hellerup on September 8 were the new Belgian ambassador Leo Peeters and Swedish ambassador Frederik Jørgensen.

Ryanair cancels all flights to and from Billund

Ryanair has increased its cuts from the Billund-Aalborg route to encompass its entire operation to and from Billund Airport. The airline’s scarce communication is leaving both the airport and passengers scrambling for answers.
What do Danes do for “Vinterferie”?

As tradition has it, many Danes take a week off for Vinterferie next week. Or the week after. It’s a bit confusing, especially since Christmas and New Year’s Holiday are not far away. What’s going on?
The educational options for internationals in Denmark

Denmark offers free public education, but private schools and universities for non-EU students require tuition. Language is a barrier, with international schools available for children and limited English-taught university programs. In 2024, Denmark expanded university seats for internationals and introduced an HF-international program in Aarhus.
Aarhus Gymnasium is launching Denmark’s first HF program for internationals

Aarhus Gymnasium is launching Denmark’s first HF-international program in August, offering young adult internationals an alternative to IB programs with a focus on career-oriented education and Danish language learning. Unlike IB, it reduces academic pressure while providing access to vocational schools and professional bachelor’s degrees
Top Danish companies report strong financial performance

Some of Denmark’s leading companies reported solid financial results for 2024, with Lundbeck, Demant, and Vestas seeing growth, while Pandora tackled rising production costs with price increases and cost-saving measures.
Greenland restricts foreign property purchases and election donations

These days, the Greenlandic institutions are approving two new norms to restrict, reduce, or ban the possibility for foreign citizens to buy real estate on the island, as well as for political parties to receive large amounts of money from foreign donors.

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“The retention of international labor is one of the biggest problems,” EY’s director says on integration

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A project to boost inclusion and happiness for internationals in Denmark

Copenhagen Capacity’s newest initiative aims to equip Danish companies with the means to improve inclusion and retention of international employees
How to lead Danes: addressing cultural sensitivities to build inclusive workplaces

Denmark’s work culture values self-sufficiency, but internationals often face challenges, including resistance to feedback and discomfort with personal struggles. Leaders can foster inclusion through empathy, curiosity, and thoughtful communication, writes Signe Biering Nielsen

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