Business & Education

  • Copenhagen ranked 4th for career growth

    Copenhagen ranked 4th for career growth

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    Sofus Sommer Grønlund

    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

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    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

  • PostNord quits letter delivery and 1,500 employees will be fired

    PostNord quits letter delivery and 1,500 employees will be fired

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    After 400 years of service, the Danish-Swedish delivery company has announced this morning that by the beginning of 2026 it will not deliver letters anymore

  • Long-term unemployment is double for non-Western immigrants

    Long-term unemployment is double for non-Western immigrants

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    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.

  • Minister proposes major changes to rules for international students in Denmark

    Minister proposes major changes to rules for international students in Denmark

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    The increasing number of Nepalese students coming to Denmark and working in various industries, along with their spouses, is raising concerns within government ranks. Immigration and Integration Minister Kaare Dybvad Bek has announced his intention to introduce stricter rules for everyone.

  • Denmark to invest heavily in vocational education

    Denmark to invest heavily in vocational education

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    Tristan Fender

    The Danish government will allocate one billion DKK annually from 2030 to improve vocational education. The initiative aims to lower dropout rates, enhance training quality, and address labor shortages by increasing financial support for schools, teacher training, and international study opportunities.

  • Greater Copenhagen has seen an eightfold increase in cross-border commuters over the last 24 years 

    Greater Copenhagen has seen an eightfold increase in cross-border commuters over the last 24 years 

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    Sofus Sommer Grønlund

    OECD study highlights the growth of cross-border work in Greater Copenhagen, revealing challenges in labour mobility, skills shortages, and the need for improved regional integration

  • Solutions for a more equitable job market

    Solutions for a more equitable job market

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    Isha Thapa

    In the second part of Isha Thapa’s analysis on South Asian Women’s struggles to get a grip on the Danish Labor Market, focus is on potential solutions to foster a more inclusive, equitable, and merit-based labor market. Full participation of educated immigrants could offer significant economic and social benefits.

  • Copenhagen Capacity launches campaign to attract international researchers to Denmark

    Copenhagen Capacity launches campaign to attract international researchers to Denmark

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    Benedicte Vagner

    A new pilot project by Copenhagen Capacity will attempt to bring new international researchers to Denmark within the bio-solution, power to x, and neuroscience fields. The project and campaign is focusing on independence in research and work-life balance to attract internationals. 

  • “Diversity brings success and Denmark needs internationals”

    “Diversity brings success and Denmark needs internationals”

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    Bernardo Basilici Menini and Tristan Fender

    The Copenhagen Post interviewed the president and CEO of Lundbeck, Charl van Zyl. Originally from South Africa, he has lived in the USA, Japan, the UK, Belgium, and Switzerland. He explains that “Companies succeed when different ideas and ways of thinking meet.”

  • Embracing Danish culture and finding your place

    Embracing Danish culture and finding your place

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    Kinga Szabo Christensen

    From moving to Denmark at 18 years old to being part of the Board of Management at Denmark’s largest employers and business organization, Kinga Szabo Christensen, Deputy Director General at Dansk Industri, shares personal and professional insights with the readers of The Copenhagen Post, into why and how international candidates play a crucial role in the Danish labor market.

  • Major education reform introduces epx, cancels 10th grade, and more

    Major education reform introduces epx, cancels 10th grade, and more

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    Bernardo Basilici Menini and Tristan Fender

    Yesterday, a major education reform was passed. Among the most important changes, 10th grade will be abolished in public schools, the EPX program will be launched, and grade requirements for admission to the existing STX and HHX programs will be increased.