Mid-June events: Lazing on a Sunday afternoon

Pack your sunscreen for these open air summer events

Maria Dunbar

Jun 12, 2015

Søndagsvenner

June 14, 10:00-24:00; Refshaleøen, Cph K; free adm

What better way to observe the day of rest than by hanging out with Søndagsvenner (Sunday friends), a non-profit organisation creating open air events every Sunday during the summer?
Sure, the sofa might be beckoning you following that wild night out with your Saturday friends, but you owe it to yourself to resist the temptation and head outside for a day of music, food, drink, kids playing, swimming and other activities.
The music will satisfy both those nursing their hangovers and those who just can’t sit still to a beat.

CPH Stage flea market

Vintage shopping at CPH stage festival — Vintage shopping at CPH stage festival (photo: Søren Hellerup)

June 13, 10:00-15:00; Højbro Plads, Cph K

A popular occasion at last year’s festival (see G3 for details), props, costumes and more are put up for sale at this theatre flea market. It’s the ultimate way to spruce up your dressing up box.

Copenhell

Enjoy some guitar solos and don't miss out on camping at Kopenhagens metal festival (photo: Morten Skovgaard) — Enjoy some guitar solos and don’t miss out on camping at Kopenhagens metal festival (photo: Morten Skovgaard)

June 18-20; Refshaleøen, Cph K; copenhell.dk

The outdoor heavy metal festival Copenhell provides three days of popular metal bands performing in an old shipyard on the city island of Refshaleøen. It’s possible to camp at the festival and not miss a thing.

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

t’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”

“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

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
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.
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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Career

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

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

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.

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