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Coping in Copenhagen

Aug 3, 2024

Coping in Copenhagen is back from the summer break!

And there’s news to talk about: Greenland arresting a man wanted in Japan, the fuss about the party bus, and the question, is Denmark is going for gold in Janteloven?

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Housing prices in Denmark up 4.6 times in 30 Years, 8.5 times in Copenhagen

Kiril Boyanov, a data analyst currently working for MV Shipbrokers with a professional background at Ørsted and ITU, conducted a detailed analysis to examine how much home prices have increased. Unfortunately, they have risen more than wages.
Mette F. and Giorgia Meloni met in Rome: “We both want a new European asylum system”

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen met last night with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, to mainly discuss the challenges around migration in Europe. As a result, they published an open letter to re-examine international conventions
Barriers that internationals are facing in Denmark: presentation of the study and debate

On Monday, 26 May 2025, Copenhagen Capacity will present the results of the Expat Survey 2025 at an event in central Copenhagen
Government unveils major criminal justice reform: harsher sentences, more prison space, and focus on rehabilitation

Denmark’s newly presented justice reform includes doubled sentences for violent crimes, over 2,000 new prison places by 2036, and expanded use of alternatives like electronic monitoring and work-based rehabilitation. Critics question its effectiveness, but ministers insist on action over research
The retirement age in Denmark has been raised to 70 – the political war over senior life has begun

No topic occupies more space in Danish politics than the retirement age. Today, Folketinget has raised the retirement age to 70 years for people born after the end of 1970. The trade union movement strongly opposes.
Minister: “We support bigger internationalization of the Universities – if done right”.

The Danish higher education system needs internationalization. This goal, however, comes with several obstacles in its path according to the people in charge

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Barriers that internationals are facing in Denmark: presentation of the study and debate

On Monday, 26 May 2025, Copenhagen Capacity will present the results of the Expat Survey 2025 at an event in central Copenhagen
An international’s book becomes a bestseller in Denmark

As his book Quantum Humanitarian quietly reaches readers across Europe — recently ranked as the #1 hot release on Amazon in philanthropy, refugee studies, and conflict response, and a #1 bestseller in its category — Ali Al Mokdad reflects on the disconnect in modern aid work, and the quiet strength of those who lead without being seen
“Don’t erase who you are to fit in: STAND OUT—but with substance”

Ambre James-Brown didn’t just move to Denmark for a job —she stepped into a new life chapter, balancing ambition with vulnerability, and career with identity. As Vice President of Global Media & Stakeholder Communication at Novo Nordisk, she’s learned that success isn’t about assimilation. “I like to say I’m Dane-ish. More “ish” than Dane. I’m bringing the best parts of me to blend with the best parts of Denmark,” she explains.

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Coping in Copenhagen: Whales, seals, parties and presidents

Housing prices in Denmark up 4.6 times in 30 Years, 8.5 times in Copenhagen

Mette F. and Giorgia Meloni met in Rome: “We both want a new European asylum system”

Barriers that internationals are facing in Denmark: presentation of the study and debate

Government unveils major criminal justice reform: harsher sentences, more prison space, and focus on rehabilitation

The retirement age in Denmark has been raised to 70 – the political war over senior life has begun

Minister: “We support bigger internationalization of the Universities – if done right”.

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Barriers that internationals are facing in Denmark: presentation of the study and debate

An international’s book becomes a bestseller in Denmark

“Don’t erase who you are to fit in: STAND OUT—but with substance”

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