Maersk chartered the container ship that sailed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday morning, causing it to collapse.
Maersk is “horrified” by bridge collapse
Maersk chartered the container ship that sailed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday morning, causing it to collapse.
A Guide to Christmas markets
While this year’s big news is the comeback of the iconic ice-skating rink at Kongens Nytorv, after being closed for 16 years, Christmas markets are still one of the most popular attractions in Denmark. Here is a guide to discover them.
“I love Denmark, but it needs clearer ideas about internationals”, says Annie Samples
INTERVIEW: From her Instagram and TikTok pages (Annieineventyrland), Annie Samples shares stories about Denmark with more than half a million followers. To some extent, she is a symbol—one of the few—of being an international in Denmark. Yet, life here hasn’t been easy for her either: “I came as a spouse, and I had the same struggles that a lot of other internationals have.”
Climate Council recommends an ambitious target for Denmark’s climate policy
The climate outlook is becoming gloomier. Hence, all countries must strive to reduce their emissions, the Climate Council believes. If Denmark wants to continue to be a pioneer, the target for 2035 should be more than an 80 percent reduction in emissions.
International workers face higher risks in Danish workplaces
A fatal accident in Flemløse has raised concerns about the safety of foreign workers in Denmark. A study by Aalborg University revealed that migrant workers, particularly in construction, face higher accident risks. The report calls for stricter penalties, better inspections, and improved conditions, as their numbers have increased significantly.
The standard of living in Denmark is among the highest in the world, says a study
Productivity, low inequality, and strong unionization make Denmark an economy able to provide high standards of living for ordinary wage earners, according to a study by the Danish Trade Union’s Business Council
Dane wows to fight for cheaper energy and green transition in new EU Commission
With a slim majority, the EU Parliament approved the new Commission under the leadership of German Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday. Danish Dan Jørgensen will be EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing. Like his colleagues, he is ready to work for Europe from next week
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Employment in the green industry is growing
According to data from Statistics Denmark, employment in the green industry grew by an average of nearly 6% in one year. In some sub-sectors, this growth reached between 10% and 20%. These numbers make the green sector one of the fastest-growing in terms of employment in Denmark.
The intuition trap: leading Danes in cross-cultural teams
Signe Biering, an executive coach trained in psychology with a background in diplomacy, explains how over-reliance on intuition in decision-making can hinder cross-cultural collaboration. She highlights Denmark’s cultural tendency to trust gut feelings and authenticity but warns of its risks in diverse teams. Biering advocates for leaders to challenge instincts, embrace differences, and balance intuition with analytical thinking to foster trust, collaboration, and growth.
“Talents, start using AI tools now,” says Siri and Change.org founder
In an exclusive interview with The Copenhagen Post, the founder of Siri and Change.org, and currently VP of AI Experience at Airbnb, gives young talents advice on how to deal with the job market changed by artificial intelligence.