An escalation may be taking place in Greenland

Greenland’s government refuses to meet the U.S. delegation as American officials, accompanied by military vehicles, arrive ahead of the high-profile visit, which also includes U.S. Second Lady Usha Vance

The U.S. Second Lady Usha Vance (on the right), alongside her husband, Vice President J.D. Vance

TheCopenhagenPost

Mar 24, 2025

U.S. Second Lady Usha Vance, wife of Vice President J.D. Vance, will travel to Greenland this Thursday for a visit described as a cultural and diplomatic trip. However, her arrival, along with senior American officials, has triggered concerns in Denmark and in Greenland, with local leaders expressing concerns over U.S. influence in the Arctic territory, […]

Full version of this article is only available to subscribers.

Already a subscriber, sign in here:

Lost your password?

Gain unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen Post

Our independent reporting can only be published with support from our readers.

Monthly subscription

119

DKK/month.

(Billed once a month)

Give us a try

6 month subscription

99

DKK/month.

(Billed twice a year)

Save 120 DKK

Yearly subscription

79

DKK/month.

(Billed once a year)

Save 480 DKK

Save with a company subscription?

The project for the new Copenhagen metro has been approved. It will be partially financed by increased ticket prices to the airport

The details of the new metro have been announced today. It will have nine stops, cost 33.1 billion DKK, and also pass through Lynetteholm, the future neighborhood being built on the sea. A bike lane will connect Refshaleøen and Østerbro. Tickets to and from the airport will cost 20 DKK more to help finance the project.
The Danish Dream and what happened when I shared my truth

A few days ago, after The Copenhagen Post reported on the massive number of internationals leaving Denmark, content manager and ghostwriter Andrea Ferreira wrote a post on LinkedIn about her life in Denmark, receiving thousands of reactions. The Copenhagen Post then asked her to write about it
Greenland forms a new coalition government

Greenland’s new coalition government, led by Demokraatit, will reopen talks with Denmark to discuss autonomy laws, equality and mutual support.
Daylight Saving Time will start in two days, and we will gain 1 extra hour of light

The day after tomorrow marks the beginning of what for many internationals is the best time of the year, with up to 17 hours of light—more than twice as much as the period we are leaving behind
“We need brave politicians who listen to internationals”

Asbjørn Overgaard, CEO of Copenhagen Capacity, comments on the 2024 immigration data and the trend of more and more internationals leaving the country. “We have done much over the last 15 years, and now we need to do more.”
800 new study places for international students

A broad political majority has decided to establish 800 new study places outside Copenhagen and Aarhus from July 1, 2027. Especially within Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), there is demand among Danish companies for international students to study and work

Connect Club is your gateway to a vibrant programme of events and an international community in Denmark.

Career

“We need brave politicians who listen to internationals”

Asbjørn Overgaard, CEO of Copenhagen Capacity, comments on the 2024 immigration data and the trend of more and more internationals leaving the country. “We have done much over the last 15 years, and now we need to do more.”
Around 70% of internationals come here to work or study – And this is why retention is a problem

According to Danmarks Statistik, of the 83,216 who moved to Denmark in 2024, 54,614 people immigrated to either work or study. This means that low retention is a real problem.
More internationals are leaving Denmark, and retention rates are declining

Figures for 2024 from Statistics Denmark show that the main issues faced by internationals in Denmark remain unaddressed. The number of people leaving the country last year increased and is now close to an all-time high.

Want to advertise your job with CPH Post?

Jobs