Life in Denmark

  • Navigating Identity as a Hindi Writer in Denmark

    Navigating Identity as a Hindi Writer in Denmark

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    Archana Painuly

    When I first arrived in Denmark, I never imagined that my identity as a Hindi writer would become such a defining yet paradoxical part of my existence.

  • Rubio should experiment with strategic planning at U.S. Embassy to the Kingdom of Denmark

    Rubio should experiment with strategic planning at U.S. Embassy to the Kingdom of Denmark

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    Michael Walsh

  • New agreement secures important school year for international students

    New agreement secures important school year for international students

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    The Copenhagen Post

    It will still be possible for international schools to offer education in the school year corresponding to 10th grade, also called year 11. 10 million each year is allocated to maintain the offer for internationals with children in Danish schools

  • More than 1 out of 3 Danes has had neighbour conflict 

    More than 1 out of 3 Danes has had neighbour conflict 

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    Benedicte Vagner

    According to a study done by Megafon for TV2 more than one third of Danes experience or have experienced conflict with their neighbour. This study follows the release of the docu-series Naboen fra Helvede (The Neighbour from Hell), opening the conversation across Denmark. 

  • The guide to Denmark’s 2025 public holidays, school vacations, and celebrations

    The guide to Denmark’s 2025 public holidays, school vacations, and celebrations

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    Sofus Sommer Grønland

    Public holidays are days when most workplaces, schools, and government offices are closed. Many stores may also have limited opening hours or be closed entirely. School vacations vary slightly by municipality. Besides official public holidays and school vacations, Denmark has several special observance days that are widely recognized but not official days off for everyone.

  • Local relocation experts are stepping up to help expats where employers won’t 

    Local relocation experts are stepping up to help expats where employers won’t 

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    Tristan Fender

    Companies in Denmark are bringing in international talent but failing to support them beyond the workplace, leaving many expats isolated and struggling to integrate. Organizations like Settle in Denmark and Homestead Denmark are stepping in to fill the gap.

  • The struggles of Asian women in Denmark’s labour market

    The struggles of Asian women in Denmark’s labour market

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    Isha Thapa

    Isha Thapa unfolds her research “An Analysis on the Inclusivity and Integration of South Asian Women in High-Skilled Jobs within the Danish Labor Market”. Thapa describes the systemic and social challenges these women face, ranging from barriers in social capital to cultural integration.

  • 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