Coming up Soon: Swing dancing and voting

Join Studenterhuset every Tuesday for a night full of fun and swing dancing, which begins with a 30-minute intro for newbies (every Tuesday night, 19:30-23:00; Studenterhuset, Købmagergade 52, Cph K; free adm)

Check out the surprising variety and abundance of residential options in Copenhagen at International House Copenhagen’s Housing Fair (Nov 2, 17:00-19:00; Dansk Industri, HC Andersens Blvd 18, Cph K; free adm; ihcph.kk.dk)

Find out more about the forthcoming local and regional elections at this English-language themed event, which will include a panel discussion and Q&A involving candidates (Oct 24, 17:00; City Hall, Rådhuspladsen 1, Cph V; free adm; ihcph.kk.dk)

Having trouble learning the unwritten rules of the Danish workplace? Geared towards international students, this event will answer all your questions (Nov 23, 17:00, Dansk Industri, HC Andersens Boulevard 18, Cph V, free adm, register online)

Join Science and Cocktails as Siri Leknes, an associate professor of psychology, explores Pain, Pleasure and the Science of Love (Nov 7, 19:00; Byens Lys, Fabriksområdet, Cph K; free adm)

Master brewer Kevin Verstrepen discusses the history of beer and his yeast selection, followed by a concert by THE MOVIES and serving of crafted beer cocktails (Nov 21, 19:00; Byens Lys, Fabriksområdet, Cph K; free adm)

The Copenhagen Theatre Circle offers an Open Stage for performers of all genres to try out their work in front of an audience. (Nov 17, 19:00-21:30, Café Cadeau, HC Ørsteds Vej 28, Frederiksberg; free adm)

Danish journalist, lecturer, and author Kirsten Weiss discusses her book ‘Living with Vikings: How to live and work in the Nordic Countries’ (Nov 1, 19:00, Books and Company, Sofievej, 1 Hellerup; 50kr, register online)

St Albans Church hosts a Bible discussion group every Friday to discuss issues of relevance to Christians in today’s world (every Fri 18:00-19:30; St Albans Church, Churchill Parken 11, Langelinie, Cph K)




  • Danish Intelligence Service: Threat from Russia has intensified

    Danish Intelligence Service: Threat from Russia has intensified

    In the internal Danish waters, Russia will be able to attack underwater infrastructure from all types of vessels. The target could be cables with data, electricity and gas, assesses the Danish Defense Intelligence Service

  • Denmark to explore screening citizenship applicants for anti-democratic sentiments

    Denmark to explore screening citizenship applicants for anti-democratic sentiments

    A few weeks after Alex Vanopslagh’s comments about “right values,” the government announced that an expert committee would be established to examine the feasibility of screening citizenship applicants for anti-democratic attitudes.

  • The Future Copenhagen

    The Future Copenhagen

    The municipality plan encompasses building 40,000 houses by 2036 in order to help drive real estate prices down. But this is not the only huge project that will change the shape of the city: Lynetteholmen, M5 metro line, the Eastern Ring Road, and Jernbanebyen will transform Copenhagen into something different from what we know today

  • It’s not you: winter depression is affecting many people

    It’s not you: winter depression is affecting many people

    Many people in Denmark are facing hard times marked by sadness, anxiety, and apathy. It’s called winter depression, and it’s a widespread phenomenon during the cold months in Nordic countries.

  • Crime rates are rising, but people are safer

    Crime rates are rising, but people are safer

    Crime in Denmark is increasing for the second consecutive year, but it is more focused on property, while people appear to be safer than before. Over the past year, there were fewer incidents of violence

  • Novo Nordisk invests 8.5 billion DKK in new Odense facility

    Novo Nordisk invests 8.5 billion DKK in new Odense facility

    Despite Novo’s announcement that its growth abroad will be larger than in Denmark, the company announced this morning an 8.5 billion DKK investment for a new facility in Odense. This is the first time the company has established a new production site in Denmark this century.