Opinion

  • 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.

  • DSB

    DSB

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    Conrad Molden

    In Denmark I have had trains cancelled, been forced on the togbus and even a tree smash through a carriage window. It’s been wild eleven years of DSB. But I’ll say something unpopular, brave and hypocritical: I think they’re really good.

  • Home alone?

    Home alone?

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    Vivienne McKee

    In Denmark, around 1.3 million people, choose to live on their own. In fact all of the Nordic countries have a high percentage of one person households. It is a more expensive choice but , if money was no object, which would you choose?

  • Hair and loathing in Copenhagen

    Hair and loathing in Copenhagen

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    Xinxin Ren Gudbjörnsson

    Most hairdressers in Copenhagen treat Asian hair as a huge inconvenience. Even if they are willing to give their best, their best is rarely good enough. Now, my hairdresser is skipping town. Should I shave my head again?

  • Expat, where is your political voice?

    Expat, where is your political voice?

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    There are many expats in Denmark, but in the political realm, no one talks about them. If expats want to have their voice heard in the public debate and influence the rules they live under, they need a political voice.

  • Looking for love in Copenhagen?

    Looking for love in Copenhagen?

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    David Munis Zepernick

    If you are looking for a Danish partner aged 25-29 the odds are good.