The Danish Connection
The Danish Connection is a podcast that helps non-Danish speakers access news in Denmark, where most outlets are paywalled and translation tools are inadequate. It is created in collaboration with Union and The CPH Post, breaking down Danish news in English. Hosted by María Eva, Rachel, and Melissa, the show also shares stories and opinions about the immigrant experience in Denmark. New episodes are released every second Sunday.
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Another sperm bank scandal, Danish students receive worst-ever PISA results and a crackdown on Airbnb
This week on The Danish Connection: We discuss another scandal unfolding for The European Sperm Bank, with new revelations confirming that banks have been blowing past the legal family limit by as much as four times, while the national regulatory authority responsible for monitoring the banks cannot confirm that family limit checks have ever actually been conducted.We also look at Den
Denmark and Greenland's genocide dispute, PET's Russian sabotage warning and farmers protest the nitrogen law
This week on The Danish Connection: We unpack the long-awaited "spiral case" reports into decades of non-consensual IUD insertions on Greenlandic women and girls — and why the international expert panel split into two conflicting conclusions on whether it amounted to ge
Denmark ends automatic asylum for Ukrainian men and Inger Støjberg's 15 point plan against "Islamic dominance" in schools
This week on The Danish Connection: We unpack Denmark's quiet but significant shift on Ukrainian refugees, as men of military age arriving after June 25th will no longer automatically qualify for protection under the special law introduced in 2022. We look at the EU-wide pressure behind the change, and the uncomfortable reality awaiting men sent back: from forced "busification" to do
Frederiksen and Meloni's insta collab, a brief history of Pride in Denmark and the problem wolf shot in Jylland
This week on The Danish Connection: We break down Wednesday's heated Folketing debate triggered by Spain's Ceuta crisis, where Mette Frederiksen, Morten Bødskov and Nicolai Wammen faced nearly three hours of questioning from the blue bloc. With calls to suspend Spain from Schengen to old grudges emerging over the handling of the refugee crisis in 2015, we discuss whether this was a genuine
A teenage terror attack attempt in Jutland, SAS expands as the green agenda dwindles, and the PM reacts to Ceuta
We look into SAS's massive expansion plans as demand increases and the green aviation agenda dwindles, while the airline industry's own leaders call climate neutrality targets "a castle in the air." We discuss how travel is changing and what impact transport is having on the environment.We unpack the arrest of three Danish teenage boys, aged 15 and 16, charged under Denmark's
Festival gossip, the midwife burnout crisis, a fatal assault at Islands Brygge and the church enters the Danish parliament
This week on The Danish Connection:We unpack our experience at Roskilde and discuss some of the stories making the headlines this week in relation to the festival, including hidden cameras in areas where women were urinating, sexual assaults and trash issues. We discuss the fatal assault at a public World Cup screening at Islands Brygge, which resulted in the death of a Swedish man. We talk about
The new government explained, tougher EU migration rules and what degrees give you top salaries in Denmark
This week on The Danish Connection: After months of negotiations following the 2026 election, Denmark finally has a new government. From strict immigration policies, reforms to the pork industry and selective citizenship processes, we break down what is (and isn’t) changing. We are joined by the amazing Nicholas Woolhead who helps us to break it all down.We also look beyond Denmark to the EU’s new
Immigrants struggle to climb Denmark’s wage ladder, shrinking job opportunities and protests in Greenland over new US consulate
This week on The Danish Connection: We discuss a new report on immigrants in Denmark’s labour market, and why so many internationals struggle to get out of the bottom of the wage ladder while Danes rise to the top. With employment numbers rising but job vacancies now falling to their lowest level since the pandemic, we explore what this growing competition means for those trying to enter (and stay
Police fail to investigate cases, ghetto law under scrutiny and social media ban for under 15s
This week on The Danish Connection:We talk about Denmark's controversial 'ghetto law' which has been brought to the European Court of Justice, with residents of Mjølnerparken arguing that the policy discriminates based on ethnicity. As the case moves to the Danish courts, we look at what is happening in Mjølnerparken now, from gang violence and pressuring renters to leave to broader questions abou
A train crash in North Zealand, an increase in Danes using AI for psychological support and concerns over food in Danish elderly homes
This week on The Danish Connection:We discuss the train collision in North Zealand that left multiple people injured and raised major questions about safety on Denmark’s local railways. As investigations continue, we talk about how signalling systems work, where they may have fallen short and why experts say a crash like this “should not be possible.”We talk about a recent study that uncovers a ri
Wolt strikes in Copenhagen, fathers take more parental leave and a US-backed oil drilling project in Greenland
This week on The Danish Connection:We look at the recent strikes by Wolt couriers in Copenhagen, where riders are demanding better pay and working conditions. As many couriers push back against falling wages and rising costs, we explore what this says about the realities of gig economy work and whether “flexibility” truly exists for those relying on these jobs, especially migrants.We also discuss
Election results and Noma drama
This week on The Danish Connection:We unpack the results of Denmark’s election, which has left the country without a clear government and heading into potentially weeks of negotiations. With a fragmented parliament, a weakened governing coalition and the rise of right leaning parties, we look at what the future government might look like and why Denmark’s complicated citizenship process is such a
CPH DOX 2026: A conversation with the festival programming team
This week on The Danish Connection, we talk to the programming team of one of the world’s biggest and best documentary festivals happening right now in Copenhagen – CPH:DOX. We speak with Adam and Lars about the history of the festival, what it’s like to work there and how they narrow hundreds of documentary submissions down to the final programme each year.We also explore some of the inner workin
8M with La Grupa: Advocating for Spanish-speaking migrant women in Denmark
Kvindernes internationale kampdagThis week we have a special episode highlighting the story of La Grupa – an organisation doing amazing work for Spanish-speaking migrant women here in Denmark. What began as a small community space founded around International Women’s Day six years ago has grown into an NGO helping women to navigate everything from loneliness, language barriers and cultural adjustm
National elections called by PM, bird flu hits poultry exports, and are we getting less intelligent?
This week on The Danish Connection:Denmark is officially heading into an election after Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced voters will go to the polls on March 24. With political parties already positioning themselves and polls pointing to a close race, we unpack why the election was called now and who is in the running so far to become the new Prime Minister.We discuss the bird flu outbre
More internationals leave Denmark, exploitation of foreign farm labour and cuts to aid funding
This week on The Danish Connection:We look into growing political concern over Denmark’s agricultural trainee scheme after a sharp rise in interns arriving from Uganda prompted tighter controls and allegations that the programme risks becoming a source of cheap labour rather than education.New figures reveal that many internationals are leaving Denmark, marking the second-highest level of departur
Dating in Denmark with Erinne Paisley
If you’ve been dating in Denmark, chances are you’ve used a dating app.For some, dating apps are a ticket to love, a wild night, memorable experiences. For others, they can lead to rejection, heartache and even addiction.To mark Valentine’s Day, we sat down with Erinne Paisley, a PhD Fellow at the University of Copenhagen’s Media Studies research group and a former lecturer in the Department of Me
Lego joins World Cup in U.S as major sponsor, migrants at departure centres may be forced to wear GPS bracelets, angry veterans and a major cocaine seizure linked to Denmark
This week on The Danish Connection:We discuss the government’s new deportation reform plan, including plans to use GPS ankle bracelets on foreign nationals with criminal records in departure centres. We also hear from documentary filmmaker and producer Mathilde Kirstein who made a film about one of the most infamous centres, Kærshovedgård. Stay tuned for details about an upcoming screening of her
Unemployment reaches 3%, government issues food checks and a bleak future for Danish drinking water
This week on The Danish Connection:We discuss the government’s new tax-free food check plan worth 4.5 billion kroner, aimed at helping families, students, pensioners and unemployed people cope with rising prices. We also discuss the uncertainty around whether internationals will be included.We look into why 27 years of efforts to protect Denmark’s drinking water have failed, agricultural lobbying
The full Greenland update (featuring Najannguaq Hegelund and Jonas Friis De Sanctis)
This week on The Danish Connection, we bring you the full Greenland update.Melissa and Rachel discuss Greenland’s colonial past and its path toward self-rule, why Donald Trump has become obsessed with acquiring the world’s largest island, the affect the crisis has had on Denmark’s relationship with the United States, how EU leaders and Nato members have responded and some of the key points from Da
The Situation Room with Jonas Friis: UN military observer Esben Thorseth on the challenges of modern peacekeeping operations
Welcome back to The Situation Room – a special bonus series from The Danish Connection presented by Jonas Friis.Jonas is a Danish naval officer with thirteen years of military experience. Aside from that, he is interested in investigating, understanding and speaking about the Danish military and its place in the global defence context.This week, Jonas sits down with Esben Thorseth - a Danish naval
A Danish sperm scandal, EU leaders rethink convention on human rights and face coverings to be banned in universities
This week on The Danish Connection:Rachel talks about the disturbing international fertility case linked to the European Sperm Bank in Denmark, where sperm from a single donor carrying a cancer-causing genetic mutation was used to conceive nearly 200 children across Europe. She looks into what this could mean for the future of cross-border fertility treatment and why Denmark plays such a central r
How do Danes deal with death?: Stories from the streets with Maria Pagola
Death is a part of life - but how do Danes deal with it?Welcome back to another episode of Stories from the Streets with Maria Pagola - a special bonus series from The Danish Connection where we take to the streets of Copenhagen to find out what Danes and Internationals really think about some of life's biggest issues.This week, we're uncovering the cultural and practical aspects of death
The election results (with special guests NicholasButInEnglish & Bernardo Basilici Menini)
On Tuesday, a historic number of international citizens voted in the local and regional elections in Denmark.Now, the results are in, and we’re here (as always) to help you make sense of it all.Rachel sits down with:Bernardo Basilici Menini, Editor-in-Chief of the English language news outletThe Copenhagen Post which covered the elections extensivelyNicolasButInEnglish, a democratic activist who h
Your practical election guide, residence permits halted for foreign nurses and a new national centre for research in women’s health
This week on The Danish Connection:💊 We discuss the Danish government’s plan to invest DKK 160 million in a new National Centre for Research in Women’s Health. 🛂 We talk about Mette Frederiksen’s latest Facebook post where she warned of further restrictions on immigration, saying newcomers must accept ‘core Danish values’ and that the flow of international students moving to Denmark and working in
A new twist in the mink scandal, government misleads EU on state of Danish nature and Muslim leader denied citizenship over values
This week on The Danish Connection:Melissa explores the citizenship controversy surrounding a Muslim leader denied Danish citizenship despite meeting all legal criteria. Lawmakers cited “values incompatible with Danish principles,” sparking a debate over religious freedom, democracy and increasing restrictions around citizenship in Denmark.Rachel breaks down the Mink Scandal - the controversy that
The drone fiasco explained and why internationals should vote in the upcoming elections
This week on The Danish Connection:Eva unpacks the mysterious drone incidents that shut down Danish airports and raised national security alarms. Who is behind them, why is the Prime Minister receiving criticism for how it was handled and was it discussed among EU leaders at the summit that took place in Copenhagen this week?Rachel dives into Denmark’s upcoming local and regional elections, taking
Everything you need to know about water in Denmark: Stories from the Streets with Maria Pagola
Welcome back to another edition of Stories from the Streets with Maria Pagola - a bonus series from The Danish Connection where you get the chance to hear the unfiltered voices of Copenhagen speaking about the big topics, the small details, and everything in between. In this episode, Maria discusses the many layers of meaning behind Denmark’s most basic commodity: WaterIs it safe to drink it, is i
A murder in Fyn sparks femicide debate, RUC recruits foreign students to rescue its economy and the disturbing case of a former politician convicted for possession of child pornography
This week on The Danish Connection, we’re digging into three huge stories that reveal the darker sides of public figures, education systems, and women’s safety in Denmark:🇩🇰 Eva breaks down the shocking case of former Social Democrats minister Henrik Sass Larsen, who has been convicted of possessing thousands of child sexual abuse materials, and why his prison sentence has caused public outrage.🎓
From Denmark to the Mediterranean: Border policy and migration with Sine Plambech
Welcome back to The Situation Room.This week, Jonas Friis is joined by Sine Plambech -anthropologist, author, filmmaker, and Senior Researcher at the Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS). Her work spans migration, smuggling, trafficking, and the sex industry, taking her deep into migrant communities, border zones, red-light districts, and along migration routes across West Africa, Asi
Novo’s stocks in freefall, Mette Frederiksen's dilemma on Palestine and new study reveals 8 year old Danes use smart phones
The Danish stock market, Novo Nordisk and Trump Rachel explores how Trump’s trade policies are sending shockwaves through Danish companies like Novo Nordisk, Ørsted, and Vestas. With tariffs, the falling value of the dollar, and investor uncertainty hitting the Danish economy, she looks into what this means for Denmark’s future in global markets and for the Danish GDP
A round-up of the latest news in Denmark
It may be ‘cucumber time’ in Denmark, but we’ve still managed to create a roundup of the latest news to keep you informed!This week on The Danish Connection: *Danish zoos spark global outrage after asking people to donate unwanted pets and livestock on Facebook.*In Amager, a butcher shop targeted by animal rights protests and vandalism sees sales soar in a show of local solidarity. *Copenhagen war
Sperm donation in Denmark: Stories from the Streets with Maria Pagola
Why does Denmark have so many sperm donors? How do Danes deal with death? How safe is it to swim in, and drink the water here? How is it to be a sex worker in Denmark?Welcome to season two of Stories from the Streets with Maria Pagola - an extra monthly episode from The Danish Connection where you’ll hear the unfiltered voices of Copenhagen speaking about the big topics, the small details, and eve
Roskilde gossip, a DNA scandal & why young Danes are having less sex
With half of the population of Copenhagen at Roskilde this week, Eva away in Aalborg and the weather being a complete b*tch, Melissa and Rachel bring you a chatty episode to cheer you up looking into three of the top stories in Denmark this week:*We talk about waste management at Roskilde and how activism at festivals became controversial.*We look into why young people in Denmark are having less s
The Situation Room with Jonas Friis: A history of Denmark’s evolving military strategy
Welcome back to The Situation Room. This week Jonas Friis sits down with Jan Werner Mathiasen - a military analyst at the Institute for Strategy and War Studies, where he also teaches and researches military strategy. Jan focuses on how culture, domestic politics, and identity affect how countries use military power. He has also been an officer in the Danish military for 25 years.In this episode,
Maternity in Denmark as an expat, junk food ads on social media banned, and Palestine debate blocked in schools
Welcome back to another brand new episode of The Danish Connection - this is a special one!Government moves to ban ads for junk food aimed at children
Reported by Melissa
As part of Cancer Plan V, Denmark will tighten its Marketing Act to stop influencers and companies from targeting children under 15 with ads for soda, chips, and fast food. Melissa explores what sparked the change, what it means
New law proposed to limit use of English, a Danish embassy in Tunisia and major justice reforms bring tougher sentences and more reintegration plans
The rain is back, and so are we! This week on The Danish Connection:Political push to limit English in Danish institutionsReported by RachelAre Danes speaking too much English in their daily lives? Two parties are proposing new language laws to restrict English in public spaces and education. While supporters argue it's about protecting Danish identity, critics say it's out of touch with a
An elderly driver injures several, why foreign workers are being recruited to work in care homes and the King's visit to Greenland
Happy Sunday everyone!This week on The Danish Connection:Copenhagen car crash raises questions about driving laws for the elderly*Reported by RachelA 75-year-old man was held in custody last week after injuring 12 people in a serious car accident near the lakes in central Copenhagen. He claims confusion and a slipped foot caused the crash, but the court suspects he knew he was unable to drive safe
Debating the new abortion limit, a citizenship scandal in Fyn, and Denmark’s oldest women’s magazine returns to print
We’re back! Did you miss us?This week on The Danish Connection:Melissa shares the case of Nadine, a woman raised in Denmark since she was a child who is now facing possible deportation over a 20-year-old citizenship "mistake." She also shares how a Facebook comment may have worked against her, and what this says about citizenship, rights, and political pressure in Denmark.Rachel discusse
The Situation Room with Jonas Friis: Denmark's future in defense featuring military expert Hans Peter Michealsen
The world is changing - and so is Denmark’s place in it. Welcome to The Situation Room. In this special bonus series from The Danish Connection, we are joined by Jonas Friis. Jonas has been in the military for thirteen years, he is currently a naval officer, and aside from that, he is interested in investigating, understanding and commenting on the Danish military and it’s place in the global defe
The Expat’s Toolkit: Learning Danish with Sigga Hansen
Welcome to another episode of The Expat’s Toolkit - where we give you tools and actionable tips on how to thrive as an immigrant in Denmark. You may remember our episode with Signe about finding a job in your field in Denmark, or with Rasmus about learning to unionize. In today’s episode, we are talking about something most of us struggle with - learning Danish.To do this, we sat down with Sigga H
Novo's junk food investments, Greenlanders place their votes & Danish consumers boycott American goods
Welcome back to another episode of your favourite Danish news podcast!Greenlanders have voted: Melissa discusses Demokraatit's surprise election victory in Greenland and what it means for Greenland’s future.Denmark boycotts US goods: Eva examines how Danish consumers are taking action by boycotting American products in response to Trump's policies, with some of Denmark’s major retailers jo
International Women’s Day! 🎉
Happy Kvindernes Internationale Kampdag—aka International Women’s Day! 🎉In this special episode, we take you through the history of the feminist movement in Denmark and explore what it means to practice feminism—both in the past and today.To do that, we’re joined by the amazing Nadia (TAG)—a Danish-Algerian feminist activist, project manager, advisor, writer, and cultural facilitator based in Cope
Maersk protests, a 50 billion kroner boost in military spending and why youth wellbeing in Denmark is on the decline
This week on The Danish Connection:Rachel talks about the protests outside Maersk HQ on February 23rd, when 1,000 protesters gathered to demonstrate against the Danish shipping giant’s alleged transportation of military equipment to Israel, and why things took an unexpectedly violent turn. She also discusses the Danwatch investigation that found more than 2,000 consignment notes of shipments from
How a trade war with the U.S would affect the Danish economy, a deadly school shooting in Sweden and why wolves became a problem in Jutland
Hello friends! We hope you’re staying warm out there.This week on The Danish Connection:* Rachel unpacks how a trade war between Denmark and the United States would impact the Danish economy, what companies would be worst hit and what products the States would be missing most.* Eva talks about the deadly school shooting in Risbergska school in Örebro, Sweden, where ten people lost their lives earl
The Trump/Greenland fiasco explained, how to not get scammed by your landlord, and homelessness in Denmark
This week on The Danish Connection:
We speak to The Copenhagen Post’s co editor Nicolai Kampman about why Trump is trying to buy Greenland (again), what is means for Greenlanders and how Denmark is reacting.
We discuss why 90% of internationals are being charged too much rent in Denmark, and give you some actionable tips on how you can avoid it happening to you.
We look at some statisti
Bonus episode: Royal Gossip - Stories from the Streets with Maria Pagola
Hello everyone!
We’re back, and we’re excited to bring you up to speed on everything that has been happening in Denmark over the past month. Before we return to the studio next week to record our usual biweekly episode, we bring you Stories from the Streets: Royal Gossip!
Once again, our lovely resident storyteller Maria Pagola takes us through the streets of Copenhagen to discover what’s really
Bonus episode: Cannabis in Denmark - Stories from the streets with Maria Pagola
Welcome to another episode of Stories from the streets - an extra monthly episode from The Danish Connection where you’ll hear the unfiltered voices of Copenhagen speaking about the big topics, the small details, and everything in between.
Once a month, we are joined by our resident storyteller Maria Pagola, who will take us through the streets of the city to discover what’s really going on in D
Greenlanders demand an end to the Danish Parental Competency Test, a network breakdown causes concern over lack of preparedness against cyber attacks and the Green Tripartite Agreement is finalized
This week on The Danish connection:
We speak to Najannguaq Dalgård Christensen (@Najannguaq1), who works for Greenlanders’ rights in Denmark focusing specifically on the placement of Greenlandic children, about The Danish Parental Competency test. The FKU (as it’s known in Danish) has been criticised by human rights bodies for being culturally unsuitable for Greenlandic people and other minorit
Bonus episode: The Little Mermaid and mass tourism (Stories from the Streets with Maria Pagola)
Bonus episode!
Welcome to another edition of Raw and Uncut: Stories from the Streets - an extra monthly episode from The Danish Connection - where you’ll hear the unfiltered voices of Copenhagen speaking about the big topics, the small details and everything in between.
Once a month, we’ll be joined by our resident storyteller Maria Pagola, who will take us through the streets of the city to dis
Danish pension funds linked to investments in major fossil fuel projects, a roundup of recent news and how a family in Denmark acquired Etruscan artifacts dated 400BC
This week on The Danish Connection:
- We bring you a roundup of news from the past two weeks, including the conclusion of the investigation into the Børsen fire, metro prices going up and record numbers of international workers in Denmark
- We discuss the Danwatch investigation revealing Danish pension funds’ investments in private equity funds linked to major fossil fuel projects, and why they n
When Trump tried to buy Greenland, Denmark’s rising opioid problem and why international adoptions have been outlawed
This week on The Danish Connection:
We talk about Denmark’s rising opioid problem, why Danes as young as 12 are getting addicted to pills like Tramadol and what the government is doing to tackle the issue
In light of the US elections this week, we recount the time Donald Trump tried and failed to buy Greenland
We look at the new reforms to the adoption system and why international adoptions
An update on Danish politics, how new school reforms will affect international families and why the weather in Denmark is at risk of becoming even colder
This week on The Danish Connection:
We provide you with a much needed political update, bringing you up-to-speed on recent events, how the ruling Social Democrats party are faring in the polls and what’s on the government’s agenda right now.
We talk to Kelly Rasmussen about her recent article in The Copenhagen Post discussing new reforms to the Danish school system and the impact this will have
Bonus episode: Stories from the streets (with Maria Pagola)
Did someone say bonus episode??
Welcome to “Raw and uncut: stories from the streets” - an extra monthly episode from The Danish Connection - where you’ll hear the unfiltered voices of Copenhagen speaking about the big topics, the small details, and everything in between.
Once a month, we’ll be joined by our resident storyteller Maria Pagola, who will take us through the streets of the city to dis
An attack at the Israeli embassy, an environmental disaster unfolding in Roskilde Fjord and the history of Denmark’s WWII bunkers
This week we discuss the attack near the Israeli embassy in Hellerup, where hand grenades were detonated by two Swedish youth and links to Iran have been rumoured, an ‘environmental disaster’ caused by severe oxygen depletion in the soil unfolding in an area larger than Funen and Zealand, causing serious environmental concerns, and everything you need to know about the WWII bunkers in Denmark cap
Bonus episode: Kulturnat in Union
Happy Kulturnat everyone!
In honor of Union - the cultural hub in Norrebro that the Danish Connection (and so many other amazing organizations) calls home - we have a special bonus episode for you to help you get to know a little more about the history of Kulturnat, Union and the organizations that it hosts!
We spoke to Cheni Foo from Union about the history of the building, artist and activist Da
Ship packed with explosive Russian fertiliser in Danish waters, Greenpeace co-founder Paul Watson arrested in Greenland, and why a sacred cloak from Brazil was in a Copenhagen museum for 300 years
On this week’s episode we discuss the Maltese-flagged cargo ship ‘Ruby’ carrying thousands of tonnes of potentially explosive fertilizer from Russia, set to travel through Danish waters. The damaged damaged ship is carrying seven times the amount of ammonium nitrate that caused 2020 Beirut port blast.
We look into why a sacred cloak from the Tupinambá people in Brazil was on display at a Danish
Greta Thunberg arrested at KU academic boycott, the Green Tripartite Agreement with Danish activist from Den Grønne Ungdomsbevægelse and Swedish police sent to Denmark to curb gang violence
Happy Sunday everyone! Episode 1 of The Danish Connection season 2 has landed.
This week we do a little roundup of what happened in Denmark over the past couple of months - from a death at Roskilde Festival to Mette Frederiksen’s cabinet reshuffle.
We discuss Greta Thunberg’s arrest at Copenhagen University and the Academic boycott for Palestine, the Green Tripartite Agreement proposed by the Da
Why there aren’t enough nurses in Denmark (with journalist Gabriel Morais), major reforms to the unemployment sector and what poverty looks like for children in Copenhagen
This week on The Danish Connection, we look at why so many nurses are leaving the profession in Denmark with Journalist Gabriel Morais, whose article investigating the issue appeared in The Copenhagen Post this week. We unpack the major reforms planned for the unemployment sector, and what poverty looks like for the most deprived children in Copenhagen. All of this, plus our usual cultural tips!
The government's emergency prepper guidelines to citizens, another fire in Novo Nordisk, the 'hand shake' scandal in a Jutland school and why the Danish football team refused a salary raise
This week on The Danish Connection, we discuss the Danish government's prepper guidelines to citizens (and the panic they are causing), another fire in Novo Nordisk, the 'hand shake' scandal in a school in Jutland between a Maths teacher and students, and why the Danish football team recently refused a salary raise.
All of this, plus our cultural tips to distract you from the fact tha
EU election results, an explosive new documentary about sexism in the music industry, the euthanasia debate and why internationals aren't joining unions
Your weekly Danish news round-up has arrived!
This week we talk about the results of the EU elections in Denmark and the rest of Europe (with the help of our guest Nicolaj Kampmann, co-editor of the @cphpost) and how it might affect internationals, another explosive new documentary about sexism in the Danish entertainment industry sends shockwaves through the country, the euthanasia debate gets he
Mette Frederiksen attacked in Copenhagen, Forest Kindergartens are closing, The peoples climate march, and Danish media exposed to Russian disinformation attack
On this week’s episode of The Danish Connection we talk about Mette Frederiksen getting attacked on the street in Copenhagen on Friday, why 14 forest kindergartens are set to close (and why they exist in the first place), the government raising the Danish citizenship application fee, Danish media being exposed to a large-scale Russian disinformation attack and the peoples climate march for a green
New docu-series shocks the nation, the EU election and Copenhagen University divests from Israeli companies
We’re back from a short little break!
This week we discuss the scandalous new Danish documentary series ‘Den Sorter Svane’ (The Black Swan’) that’s got everyone talking, what you need to know about the EU elections, the new island being built in Copenhagen and the university halting investment to companies in the West Bank amid student protests. All this, plus our usual cultural tips and our hot-
A shocking Danish murder trial, unhealthy pigs and a community suffering from the Ghetto plan
Your weekly roundup of Danish news has landed!
This week we unpack the story that everyone is following: The shocking murder trial of Emilie Meng. We also talk about an investigation into the horrific conditions on Danish pig farms, the demolition of homes in Gellerup’s ‘ghettos’ and a guide to the upcoming Art Matter festival - as well as some major updates on some of last week’s topics.
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The university encampment for Palestine, Danish companies cut ties with Copenhagen Pride and parliament votes to change the abortion time limit to 18 weeks
This week we talk about the new changes to abortion laws in Denmark, the family reunification visa process getting easier and Denmark's biggest companies cutting ties with Copenhagen Pride - plus we speak to some of the students participating in the Copenhagen University encampment for Palestine.
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Workers day in Denmark, educational reforms and female conscription becomes official
This week we ask Danes why they celebrate Workers Day and investigate a little bit about the history behind it. We also look at the new reforms to the higher education system and female conscription in the Danish military becoming official.
This is your place to share enquiries, opinions and tales of the immigrant experience in Denmark.
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The Expat's Toolkit: Finding a Job in your Field as an International in Denmark
This week’s episode is a little bit special!As well as bringing you Danish news each week, we also want to give you the tools to tackle some of the most complex issues Internationals face in Denmark. One of the biggest challenges many of us face is getting a job in our field.Of course, we know that language is a huge barrier - but what else plays into it, and how should you go about looking for a
Børsen burns down, tips to avoid ticks this spring and why Palads is set to be demolished
This week we ask Danes how they feel about the tragic fire in Børsen and unpack why the building is such a loss for Denmark. We also have some tips for avoiding the dreaded tick-born diseases now that spring is upon us, and an update on the demolition of Palads.
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A guide to unionising (with a trade union president), has Wolt improved its conditions for workers and the big baby boom let-down
This week we talk to trade union activist and president of the 3F food vendors section Rasmus Emil Hjorth about his *infamous* attempt to unionise Wolt, plus some of the reasons why we need unions/how to unionise. We also talk about the big baby boom let down in Denmark and the royal family getting a raise.
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Novo Nordisk’s connection to doctors in Denmark, clashes between football fans and the iconic Danish Bodega
It’s the perfect sunny Sunday afternoon for listening to a podcast in the sun!
In this week’s episode we talk about Novo Nordisk’s connection to doctors in Denmark, clashes between football fans last week and the iconic Danish Bodega!
Huge thank you to data Journalist Kajsa Rosenblad for contributing to this episode and talking about her article!
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Why Denmark is top of the world happiness report again, how to access mental healthcare and how well do you know Jesus?
Happy Easter everyone!
In this week’s episode we discuss why Denmark is top of the world happiness report again, how to access mental healthcare, why Argentina is buying old Danish fighter planes and we also have an easter quiz.
First and foremost, thank you to our two wonderful guests this week - Felicia Salten who walked us through the Danish Mental Healtcare system, and Physchologist Aglaia M
Denmark's arms exports to Israel, the infamous Muhammed drawings go on sale, Copenhagen's accessibility problem and the IUD scandal in Greenland
This week we discuss Denmark’s arms exports to Israel, the infamous Muhammed drawings going on sale, how Copenhagen is failing people with disabilities and the Greenlandic IUD scandal.
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Denmark's military expansion, Mette's Women's Day speech and a murder in Jylland
In this episode, we unpack Denmark’s big military expansion with the help of a Lieutenant in the Danish Navy, Mette Frederiksen's Women’s Day speech and the murder of a thirteen year old girl in Jylland - plus our cultural tips of the week!
Police crackdown in Christiania, Mike Fonseca's 15 year old girlfriend and how Denmark has changed us forever
In collaboration with Union, Norrebro’s cultural house, we bring you ‘The Danish Connection’ - a new podcast breaking down Danish news in English every Sunday.
This week we talk about the police crackdown in Christiania, former Moderates politician Mike Fonseca and his 15 year old girlfriend, how we’ve changed since living in Denmark and our top Copenhagen cultural picks of the week.
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