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.
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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.
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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.
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
Google published the list of the top searched topics in Denmark during 2024. Taylor Swift is still on top, but domestic and foreign politics drew a lot of attention
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Emil Moselund
There isn’t sufficient political will to genuinely make life easier for international citizens and students. A mapping study identifies 22 barriers in Copenhagen. In the 2025 budget agreement, the Social Liberal Party (Radikale Venstre) has allocated funds for new initiatives, but honestly, it’s not enough to address all 22 barriers. However, it’s a start.
12 Tools for Managing a Selfish Leader by Josefine Campbell explores strategies for navigating challenging leadership dynamics. Through the story of Marie, a middle manager, the book offers practical tools to protect personal energy, foster resilience, and combat selfish leadership. It empowers individuals to thrive professionally and contribute to positive workplace cultures.
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The Copenhagen Post
For some years, there has been a shortage of nurses in Denmark. The tide is now changing. More nurses than before are now working full-time, and in some places, there is still a demand for international nurses
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Jesper Skeel
With passion, hard work, and a willingness to learn from their mistakes, Jie Gong and her husband, Jian Zhao, have built Iki Sushi from a single takeaway in Aarhusgade to a growing restaurant chain with strong local roots.
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The Copenhagen Post
If you want to learn more about the Danes, it’s a good idea to look at what they eat – and how they eat. A large study on Danish food culture points to rye bread for lunch and dinner, and hygge is associated with eating together. Even though fewer Danes do exactly that
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Robin Dickheiwer
In my last op-ed, I made the case that we, expats living in Denmark, need to step up if we want to tackle the headaches that seem baked into expat life—e.g., counterintuitive laws and endless paperwork. With almost 16% of Denmark’s population made up of internationals, we actually have the numbers to influence real change. But after publishing the last op-ed, several readers contacted me and asked: Okay, but what can we actually do?
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The Copenhagen Post
Ten months after Frederik went from crown prince to king, new civil portraits of the new royal couple have been taken.
