Life in Denmark

  • The educational options for internationals in Denmark

    The educational options for internationals in Denmark

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    Christoffer Friis Christensen

    Denmark offers free public education, but private schools and universities for non-EU students require tuition. Language is a barrier, with international schools available for children and limited English-taught university programs. In 2024, Denmark expanded university seats for internationals and introduced an HF-international program in Aarhus.

  • What do Danes do for “Vinterferie”?

    What do Danes do for “Vinterferie”?

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    The Copenhagen Post

    As tradition has it, many Danes take a week off for Vinterferie next week. Or the week after. It’s a bit confusing, especially since Christmas and New Year’s Holiday are not far away. What’s going on?

  • Crime-expert: The structure of organized crime in Denmark is changing

    Crime-expert: The structure of organized crime in Denmark is changing

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    Christoffer Friis Christensen

    Organized crime in Denmark is shifting, with traditional biker and street gangs being challenged by a new “freelance” structure influenced by Sweden. Crime expert Carsten Norton shares insights on the changing landscape of organized crime in Denmark.

  • Make Denmark, the World, and reality cozy again in five steps

    Make Denmark, the World, and reality cozy again in five steps

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    Timme Bisgaard Munk

    We seek comfort in a time of war, climate crisis, and technological acceleration. This is no coincidence. The current mood shows that we are desperately trying to escape our screens and return to the physical world. It’s about being present, here and now, with others.

  • Iceberg ahead!

    Iceberg ahead!

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    Just as Titanic’s captain underestimated the power of a humble iceberg, Trump seems to have underestimated the cold reality of Greenlandic sovereignty

  • Aarhus to attract 1500 new internationals every year

    Aarhus to attract 1500 new internationals every year

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    The Copenhagen Post

    Aarhus City Council will soon adopt a new strategy to get more internationals to settle in Denmark’s second largest city. The competition for labor is fierce, and Aarhus will work in various ways to become the choice for internationals

  • Leaving Copenhagen – and The Danish Dream

    Leaving Copenhagen – and The Danish Dream

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    The Copenhagen Post

    As he leaves Denmark and the role as the US-envoy in Copenhagen, it is with a sense of optimism. Alan Leventhal was ambassador to Denmark for two and a half years, and he believes the Danes have much to be proud of. Among other things, winter swimming

  • When did we forget that climate policy is security policy?

    When did we forget that climate policy is security policy?

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    Emil Moselund Østergaard

    Why don’t we prioritize our future and our security as highly as our military, writes to the Copenhagen Post Emil Moselund Østergaard, a member of the City Council of Copenhagen for the Danish Social Liberal Party

  • Copenhagen ranked second most liveable city in the world 2024

    Copenhagen ranked second most liveable city in the world 2024

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    After Vienna, Copenhagen offers the best quality of life in the world, according to an annual ranking by The Economist of 173 cities across the globe.

  • A good intention the Danes have that you might not see (and what that means)

    A good intention the Danes have that you might not see (and what that means)

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    Josefine Campbell

    Danish culture is subtle. Sometimes it is hard to decode what is happening. Working as a coach for many expats in Danish organizations, part of my job is helping people navigate cultures where Danes can be predominant. In this series, we will unlock some of the Danes’ good intentions that you might not immediately see.

  • Vesterbro: a case study in gentrification

    Vesterbro: a case study in gentrification

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    Christoffer Friis Christensen

    Since the start of the 1990s, the neighborhood of Vesterbro has been modernized and renovated. This has caused criticism regarding gentrification and the removal of native Vesterbro citizens.

  • The etiquette around moving apartment

    The etiquette around moving apartment

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    Moving in Denmark involves unexpected challenges, like missing light fittings and curtain rails, strained friendships during relocations, and bureaucratic demands, write Conrad Molden, an English comedian in Denmark, and columnist of The Copenhagen Post