Opinion

  • Lunch with Chigozie Obioma

    Lunch with Chigozie Obioma

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    Xinxin Ren Gudbjörnsson

    LiteratureXchange festival in Århus – part 1

  • Recognizing Palestine is rewarding Hamas, violence and terrorism 

    Recognizing Palestine is rewarding Hamas, violence and terrorism 

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    Extremists on both sides of the fence passionately advocate a one-state solution with either Palestine or the state of Israel covering all the territory from the river to the sea.  One man’s dream is truly another man’s nightmare.

  • From Paris to Copenhagen: The Ultimate Baguette Hunt

    From Paris to Copenhagen: The Ultimate Baguette Hunt

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    Sophie Bachet

    It’s no secret that French people adore their bread. So much so that they have baguette vending machines.

  • A profit of billions is hiding in the Øresund

    A profit of billions is hiding in the Øresund

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    The newly-signed Øresund Agreement brings an important and long-awaited opportunity for a more flexible labor market in the capital area.

  • I don’t belong in Copenhagen. Or do I?

    I don’t belong in Copenhagen. Or do I?

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    Xinxin Ren Gudbjörnsson

    Finding connections besides romance and sex in Copenhagen, is that possible?

  • Late night enigma

    Late night enigma

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    Owen O’Sullivan

    After many late recording sessions in Frederiksberg, I often found myself walking down Falkoner Alle at night. I would notice a particular shop front with all its lights on. What was this place?

  • A Ghanaian flag in Denmark

    A Ghanaian flag in Denmark

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    Prince Nartey

    How an unexpected symbol of home, hanging proudly on the wall in a Danish classroom, sparked national pride and international connection.

  • Documentary mirrors a side of Denmark we would rather not know exists

    Documentary mirrors a side of Denmark we would rather not know exists

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    Danish politicians have rightly expressed contempt and disgust for what unfolds in the documentary. I feel the same way. It’s “Denmark Uncovered” – and it’s not nice.

  • Yan Lianke in Copenhagen

    Yan Lianke in Copenhagen

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    Xinxin Ren Gudbjörnsson

    A casual conversation about writing and living.

  • Denmark’s outdated policies block international talent and slow down economic growth

    Denmark’s outdated policies block international talent and slow down economic growth

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    Sigrid Friis and Mia Nyegaard

    Copenhagen needs a recruitment and retention plan to ensure access to the necessary international workers for companies facing a looming labour crisis. State-level bureaucracy and a special Danish opt-out rule on home affairs and justice policies from the EU are major obstacles that must be cleared to sustain economic growth. The upcoming European Elections present an ideal opportunity to address these barriers.

  • Wallet-busting at the theater

    Wallet-busting at the theater

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    Around the world, theatres are charging more to recover from their pandemic financial losses. Large theatre venues are expensive to rent, and more bums on seats for one show means fewer shows with fewer costs.

  • How to lead Danes IV – Cultural Bypassing

    How to lead Danes IV – Cultural Bypassing

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    Signe Biering

    Many of us Danes, despite being well-educated and well-travelled, often lack experience in navigating cultural differences at work. This can lead to ‘cultural bypassing’, where we believe we are at a level of enlightenment where we no longer are burdened by the risk of making cross-cultural mistakes. As their manager, you can help your Danish colleagues by acknowledging cultural differences in the workplace.