The Weekly Wrap – Sunday, Nov 17

A second look at some of the week’s best stories from online and print

If you're anything like us, your week may sometimes feel like a blur. 

That's why The Copenhagen Post brings you the Weekly Wrap on Sundays.  We will take a deep breath, a step back and a second look at some of the stories that made up the past seven days both in our printed weekly newspaper and online.

Here is just a taste of the week that was:

– Shut out of national political scene, foreign residents who aren’t content with just casting a ballot are finding that next week's local election is their big chance

– In the final round of our series previewing the parties vying for seats on the City Council, we’ve come to the main contenders: Socialdemokraterne and Venstre

– Speaking of Socialdemokraterne, mayor Frank Jensen has a message for our readers

– The election is on Tuesday. Don't know who to vote for yet? Have a look back at all of our articles and party profiles in the Local Election 13 section of our website

– There was, of course, plenty that went on besides campaigning last week. The biggest news of them all last week was the deportation of 7-year-old Im Nielsen and her mother, the show of public support for them and parliament’s back-track on the issue. Families, however, continue to be torn apart by immigration laws

– Denmark also chipped in not just money but also manpower to the efforts to help clean up after Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. No Danes were reported killed, but a number are still missing

– Keeping on the international front, Facebook addresses Danish critics of its policy of removing all nudity from the social media website. It’s not censorship, the firm says. It’s a guideline that tries to take into account the sensibilities of all its billion users

– Speaking of speaking, University of Copenhagen student union president breaks with 500 years of tradition and delivers annual speech in English. It was the “polite” thing to do, she says

– Looking for a little a little something different to do on a Sunday? Head on over to the final of the Danish International Belly Dance Festival today

– And we end on a bit of good news: the price of beer has gone down

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  • “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

  • 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.

  • Greenlandic election seen as positive by experts

    Greenlandic election seen as positive by experts

    Last night’s Greenlandic election resulted in a surprising landslide victory for the moderate party Demokraatit, who won 30 percent of the votes – a 20 percent rise for the party since the last election.

  • Greenland moves to the right

    Greenland moves to the right

    A very surprising election gives victory to the right-wing opposition party Demokraatit. The incumbent center-left coalition loses spectacularly. Greenland – and Denmark – anxiously await upcoming government negotiations

  • 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.