Life in Denmark

  • Aarhus to attract 1500 new internationals every year

    Aarhus to attract 1500 new internationals every year

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    The Copenhagen Post

    Aarhus City Council will soon adopt a new strategy to get more internationals to settle in Denmark’s second largest city. The competition for labor is fierce, and Aarhus will work in various ways to become the choice for internationals

  • Leaving Copenhagen – and The Danish Dream

    Leaving Copenhagen – and The Danish Dream

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    The Copenhagen Post

    As he leaves Denmark and the role as the US-envoy in Copenhagen, it is with a sense of optimism. Alan Leventhal was ambassador to Denmark for two and a half years, and he believes the Danes have much to be proud of. Among other things, winter swimming

  • When did we forget that climate policy is security policy?

    When did we forget that climate policy is security policy?

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    Emil Moselund Østergaard

    Why don’t we prioritize our future and our security as highly as our military, writes to the Copenhagen Post Emil Moselund Østergaard, a member of the City Council of Copenhagen for the Danish Social Liberal Party

  • Copenhagen ranked second most liveable city in the world 2024

    Copenhagen ranked second most liveable city in the world 2024

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    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.

  • Vesterbro: a case study in gentrification

    Vesterbro: a case study in gentrification

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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.

  • A good intention the Danes have that you might not see (and what that means)

    A good intention the Danes have that you might not see (and what that means)

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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.

  • The etiquette around moving apartment

    The etiquette around moving apartment

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    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

  • Taylor Swift and Martin Brygmann lead Google’s 2024 searches in Denmark

    Taylor Swift and Martin Brygmann lead Google’s 2024 searches in Denmark

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    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

  • Copenhagen must be better at embracing international citizens and students

    Copenhagen must be better at embracing international citizens and students

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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

    12 tools for managing a selfish leader

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    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.

  • Nurses return to work in Danish hospitals

    Nurses return to work in Danish hospitals

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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

  • From dream to success: a Sushi story in Denmark

    From dream to success: a Sushi story in Denmark

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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.