In other news … (Aug 17 – 23)

Lessons For Us – The July 22 commission report that has lambasted the Norwegian police efforts during Anders Breivik’s murderous rampage in Olso and Utøya, which left 77 people dead, will be used by Danish security authorities to avoid a similar situation from occurring here. The Norwegian commission indicated that many lives could have been saved had security at the government building been improved, the police communicated better and intelligence paid more attention to tip-offs. The Danish police have said that they will thoroughly study the 500-page report in order to enhance security measures at home.

Ole Stig Andersen, the former head of  PET, faces criticism for breaking PETÂ’s lifetime confidentiality agreement with USA. (Photo:Colourbox)Kicked Out – The Memoirs of Ole Stig Andersen, the former head of domestic intelligence agency PET, have revealed that Denmark expelled CIA agents from the country in the 1970s for illegally eavesdropping on the North Korean Embassy. The expulsion had been kept secret until now out of deference to the Americans, but now that Andersen has spilled the beans, he has faced criticism for breaking PET’s lifetime confidentiality agreement and for what some right-wing politicians say was an inappropriate way to treat the US, a close ally of Denmark, in the midst of the Cold War. Others, however, defended the action.

 

Police rescues mentally unstable man after he got stuck in a chimney at a Danske Bank. (Photo:Scanpix7Claus Bech)Tight Quarters – A 27-year-old man spent 12 hours stuck in a chimney at a Danske Bank in Frederiksberg last week on Saturday. After some time stuck in the chimney, the man was able to work free his mobile phone to call his father, who in turn called police. After police freed the man, it was determined that there was no criminal intent and that he was mentally unstable. “He hadn’t taken his medication and had taken some amphetamines instead,” Henrik Orye of the Copenhagen Police told Jyllands-Posten newspaper. “Then some little green men came to him and told him that the chimney was the way to paradise. So he jumped down there.”   




  • Trump: Greenlandic annexation “will happen.” Greenlandic PM: “Enough is enough”

    Trump: Greenlandic annexation “will happen.” Greenlandic PM: “Enough is enough”

    Yesterday, the President of the United States made some of the strongest statements about Greenland he has ever made during the press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

  • Copenhagen revisited through memoir poetry

    Copenhagen revisited through memoir poetry

    Not all students feel like reading Danish poetry after a meeting at a language school with writer and poet Henrik Palle. Yet, a portrayal of Copenhagen as the city once was and the impressions of what the city is today give a deeper impression of the Danes

  • A book to make Danish idioms easier to understand

    A book to make Danish idioms easier to understand

    It’s difficult to learn Danish, especially with idioms that have figurative meanings. It highlights Christiane Bjørg Nielsen’s book, See What You Say, which serves as a visual guide to understanding these idiomatic expressions in Danish.

  • “No one seems to stand up for internationals”

    “No one seems to stand up for internationals”

    “To some extent, Denmark is not fair to internationals.” Nichlas Walsted, 34 years old, is the CEO of Swap Language, a provider of Danish lessons to more than 10,000 internationals. Tens of thousands of people follow him, and he advocates for internationals: “Because no one else does. I can’t think of a single politician or well-known person in Denmark who stands up for them,” he says.

  • Busy Copenhagen Airport nets a nice profit for the Danish State

    Busy Copenhagen Airport nets a nice profit for the Danish State

    Almost 30 million passengers travelled to or from Copenhagen Airport in 2024. The profit was 1.4 billion DKK and both figures are expected to grow in 2025. Expansions continue, and investments are being made in continued progress

  • Raise the voice of internationals. Take the survey and share your experience in Denmark.

    Raise the voice of internationals. Take the survey and share your experience in Denmark.

    Copenhagen Capacity has launched a survey for all internationals living in Denmark to find out if they are happy here and what challenges they face. The Copenhagen Post is the media partner for this initiative. You can find the survey below in the article.

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  • Copenhagen ranked 4th for career growth

    Copenhagen ranked 4th for career growth

    Copenhagen is ranked as the fourth-best city in the world for career growth, according to an analysis by EnjoyTravel. This ranking considers various factors such as living costs, salary levels, workforce availability, and overall quality of life. Copenhagen is noted for its blend of historical and modern elements, particularly in the green energy sector, which influences job opportunities.

  • Data shows that non-Western immigrants have saved local economies in Denmark

    Data shows that non-Western immigrants have saved local economies in Denmark

    A study reveals how only the massive influx of non-Western immigrants has saved many areas in Denmark from a decline in the workforce and a consequently shrinking economy

  • Long-term unemployment is double for non-Western immigrants

    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.