Coping in Copenhagen: The Royal Supplier

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Coping in Copenhagen

Jul 6, 2024

On today’s show, we apologize for being mean to the king by trying to become the official international audio Royal supplier.

(Seriously, we speak to the royal court in this one)

And hope that King Frederik will promote…

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Coping in Copenhagen: The Royal Supplier

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Leading Danish biomass company expands into France to provide green district-heating

Photo story: Slow travel in Copenhagen

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International employees dominate restaurants and hotels in Copenhagen

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