About Town: The villanous duo of Lars and Mads Mikkelsen

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Feb 25, 2017

Sherlock/oligarch villain meets Bond/cannibalistic villain: Robert winner Lars Mikkelsen was joined by brother Mads at the award show on February 5.

What would Copenhagen Fashion Week be without some French involvement? The country’s ambassador Francois Zimeray was only too happy to catch up with Eva Kruse, the head of the Danish Fashion Institute.

The House of International Theatre, a new drama venue on the fourth floor of Huset-Kbh, officially opened with ‘Det Kolde Bord’ on February 4 ahead of a three-week run of the excellent ‘Venus in Fur’, which concludes on February 25. Check out our online review.

Copenhagen Airport will have 31 new routes for the summer

Copenhagen airport announced its summer program this week, which includes 31 new routes with direct flights to travel in and out of Europe, starting from the beginning of April
Denmark´s reaction to U.S. tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump imposes broad tariffs on EU imports, hitting Denmark’s economy hard. Danish leaders warn of job losses, export declines, and escalating trade tensions.
Mette Frederiksen to the U.S.: “You cannot annex another country. We are your allies and friends.”

In a long Facebook post in both English and Danish, Mette Frederiksen wrote a message to the U.S. government and people. Later yesterday, J.D. Vance said U.S. security interests related to Greenland would be protected “no matter what.”
Copenhagen funds stronger voting participation among internationals

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
New budget cuts can be the end of beloved Copenhagen community hub
Getting internationals to Lolland is one job – making them stay is another entirely

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.

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The net migration of internationals from many countries is declining

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
“We need brave politicians who listen to internationals”

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.”
Around 70% of internationals come here to work or study – And this is why retention is a problem

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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