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  • 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.

  • Trust, independence and the art of letting go: An international’s guide on raising a child the Danish way 

    Trust, independence and the art of letting go: An international’s guide on raising a child the Danish way 

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    Tristan Fender

    A French expat discovers Denmark’s parenting approach, rooted in trust, independence, and just letting go. From pregnancy to childhood, she learns to embrace a natural, less controlled way of raising children, where parents rely on instincts, kids explore freely, and they learn through everyday experiences. 

  • Denmark halves the cost of starting your own company

    Denmark halves the cost of starting your own company

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    Tristan Fender

    The Danish parliament reduced start-up costs by halving the capital requirement for private limited companies, making it easier for entrepreneurs to launch businesses, moving the country closer to its Nordic neighbors’ standards.

  • International women struggle with Familieretshuset after leaving abusive relationships 

    International women struggle with Familieretshuset after leaving abusive relationships 

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    Benedicte Vagner

    International women have contacted The Copenhagen Post concerning domestic abuse and dealing with Familieretshuset after leaving their Danish partners.

  • DanChurchAid forced to cut funding to 1.1 million people

    DanChurchAid forced to cut funding to 1.1 million people

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    Tristan Fender, Sofus Sommer Grønlund

    Yet another humanitarian group is struck by the US aid cut, as DanChurchAid (Folkekirkens Nødhjælp) cancels support for 1.1 million peopple world-wide. With US funding gone and Europe tightening budgets, layoffs and program shutdowns threaten to worsen conditions for the world’s most vulnerable.

  • US aid termination leaves Danish Refugee Council in crisis

    US aid termination leaves Danish Refugee Council in crisis

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    Tristan Fender

    As the US government cancels nearly all development aid, DRC Secretary General Charlotte Slente warns of catastrophic consequences for millions. The sudden loss of funding forces the Danish Refugee Council to cut 2,000 jobs and restructure their humanitarian efforts.

  • Danish parliament is debating a 50% raise in citizenship fee

    Danish parliament is debating a 50% raise in citizenship fee

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    Tristan Fender

    Internationals might soon pay higher fees for citizenship, as a bill mandating this rise was just read in parliament. In a shift from recent reductions in the price of residency, the bill has sparked debate over fairness and accessibility of naturalization.

  • CDU wins German election but will face coalition challenges

    CDU wins German election but will face coalition challenges

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    Tristan Fender

    While the election might have brought forth a clear winner, divisions on the country’s most pressing issues could make forming a government more challenging than necessary. As an important ally, Denmark is now watching closely.

  • Government introduces plan to address racism in Denmark 

    Government introduces plan to address racism in Denmark 

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    Tristan Fender

    The Danish government acknowledges that racism is still a serious issue in society. Now a new plan is supposed to combat discrimination with a set of 36 precise initiatives.

  • Flight costs from Copenhagen Airport dropped 16% since Covid 

    Flight costs from Copenhagen Airport dropped 16% since Covid 

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    Tristan Fender

    TV2 Kosmopol reports that flight tickets to European countries from Copenhagen Airport drop in price as competition increases. However, lower prices may boost emissions, raising concerns about the environmental impact of increased air travel.

  • Ellie Owens (Fleurdellie): “Internationals feel powerless, but soon realize no one wants to kick them out”

    Ellie Owens (Fleurdellie): “Internationals feel powerless, but soon realize no one wants to kick them out”

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    Content creator Ellie Owens reveals the struggles and joys of expat life, from navigating a new culture to thriving as a parent in Denmark’s family-friendly society, while building a successful career on social media.

  • Copenhagen under water

    Copenhagen under water

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    Christoffer Friis Christensen

    Copenhagen is facing growing risks from rising sea levels and stronger storms, with large parts of the city potentially flooded in the future. While sea levels themselves will rise by approximately 54 to 74 cm, 500,000 houses and buildings are at risk of being flooded in the next 50 years. Is there a plan to address one of the biggest challenges in the city’s history?