Two months ago, Holger Rune looked like a natural part of the world’s top five. Now the 20-year-old tennis star looks like a tired and despondent man who has lost his carefree game and boyish smile
Sport digest: What’s wrong, Holger?
Two months ago, Holger Rune looked like a natural part of the world’s top five. Now the 20-year-old tennis star looks like a tired and despondent man who has lost his carefree game and boyish smile

Exploring Ørestad: A neighborhood being shaped by internationals, for internationals
Ørestad has grown from empty fields into one of Copenhagen’s most international neighborhoods, shaped by strategic urban planning, sustainability, and a diverse community that continues to influence its development.
The evolving journey of women of colour in Danish corporate spaces
Women of non-Danish origin, including women of colour, fare the worst in key metrics such as leadership representation, salary, and net worth.
Five of the most significant women from Danish history
Political leaders, queens, entrepreneurs, and writers—many women have shaped Denmark, changing the course of history and making it the country it is today. Today, we will look at five of the most influential among them
Region Hovedstaden urged to prioritize research of female diseases
Region Hovedstaden (the capital region) has been recommended to increase focus and funds on diseases unique to women by a task committee, as previous research has mainly focused on the male body. The committee’s proposals hope to provide both short and long term approaches to research of female diseases and overall healthcare system.
Trust in the U.S. plummets as Danes hope for a European security solution
Danish confidence in the United States as an ally has dropped sharply, according to a new Berlingske poll, and 41% now see the U.S. as a potential or even outright threat
All the world’s problems have landed on Denmark’s table in the UN Security Council
Denmark has just taken over the presidency of the UN Security Council. On Monday, the program was approved by the council, so now it is Denmark’s task to lead the discussion on all the world’s biggest security problems.
Connect Club is your gateway to a vibrant programme of events and an international community in Denmark.
Career
Long-term unemployment is double for non-Western immigrants
An analysis from the Labour Movement’s Business Council shows that the rate in long-term unemployment for non-Western immigrants is 1.8 times higher than for Danes. In other words, a chronic unemployment situation is way more probable for non-Western internationals.
Minister proposes major changes to rules for international students in Denmark
The increasing number of Nepalese students coming to Denmark and working in various industries, along with their spouses, is raising concerns within government ranks. Immigration and Integration Minister Kaare Dybvad Bek has announced his intention to introduce stricter rules for everyone.
Denmark to invest heavily in vocational education
The Danish government will allocate one billion DKK annually from 2030 to improve vocational education. The initiative aims to lower dropout rates, enhance training quality, and address labor shortages by increasing financial support for schools, teacher training, and international study opportunities.