Opinion

  • Here’s why Copenhagen’s new investment in internationals matters

    Here’s why Copenhagen’s new investment in internationals matters

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    International Copenhageners are crucial for the development of our city and business life. Beyond creating great job opportunities, amazing infrastructure, and plenty of culture to encourage them to feel Copenhagen is the best choice for them, how can we further improve? The answer is better personal guidance.

  • The secret to leading Danes, part III

    The secret to leading Danes, part III

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    Signe Biering

    Signe Biering is an executive coach, trained in psychology, with a background in diplomacy.

  • The rare books collection at Danish libraries

    The rare books collection at Danish libraries

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    Xinxin Ren Gudbjörnsson

    A declaration of love for Danish libraries.

  • The best land-sea lifestyle in the world

    The best land-sea lifestyle in the world

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    Owen O’Sullivan

    In Denmark, we have an ocean of opportunity at our fingertips when the good weather comes. While I was locked away for the winter, making plans for when it was safe to go outside again, it occurred to me that we may have the best land-sea lifestyle balance in the world.

  • Hiring healthcare professionals from India and the Philippines can benefit all parties 

    Hiring healthcare professionals from India and the Philippines can benefit all parties 

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    Ulrik Beck, Chief Economist, Thinktank Kraka

    Denmark’s healthcare sector is under pressure. Statistics show that cross-border partnerships to train and hire professionals from abroad can relieve a labour shortage in one country, and drive up the number of people pursuing a career in care in the other. Who loses?

  • LinkedIn, job-seeking and nepotism in Denmark

    LinkedIn, job-seeking and nepotism in Denmark

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    Megan Fischer

    In my last column, I shared my hot take on Danish culture – namely, that it has an inclusivity problem. I’d like to zoom in on a place where I think internationals feel this exclusion acutely. I’m talking, of course, about LinkedIn and job-seeking.

  • Goodbye to Storebæltsbroen

    Goodbye to Storebæltsbroen

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    Conrad Molden

    In 2025, the 1000-kroneseddel will no longer be legal tender and, with that, Storebæltsbroen will disappear from Danske kroner.

  • How to move to Denmark with a family

    How to move to Denmark with a family

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    Caroline Zielinski

    After my partner landed a fellowship in Aarhus, we had one month to pack up our entire apartment in Melbourne, rent it out, cancel our daughter’s childcare, find someone to look after our beautiful cat for six months, apply for the right visas, and find a place to live in Denmark.

  • I see a political path for the expat community

    I see a political path for the expat community

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    Sune Steffen Hansen

    I realized after my latest column that there is a strong will in the expat community to seek political influence. However, you must unite to become one strong political voice for the community.

  • Can one change change your life?

    Can one change change your life?

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    Xinxin Ren Gudbjörnsson

    The year of dragon, out of all 12 Chinese zodiac years, is the most opportune for positive change in one’s life.

  • Say no to the tyranny of LEGO

    Say no to the tyranny of LEGO

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    Adrian Mackinder

    I can never be truly accepted into Danish society because…I hate LEGO.

  • People keep asking if Denmark is diverse. Turns out, that’s the wrong question

    People keep asking if Denmark is diverse. Turns out, that’s the wrong question

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    Megan Fischer

    We’ve been here almost two years. From what I hear and read, nothing about our experience is unusual.