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              Denmark's only independent English-language news media. Serving the international community since 1998.
              
              Copenhagen, Denmark
            
            
              
              Joined September 2010
            
            
           Henrik Sass Larsen was sentenced to four months in prison on Monday for illegal possession of more than 6,000 images and more than 2,000 video files containing sexual abuse material with children.  https://t.co/EJLVi6TcMw 
          
          
            
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              A tragic and spectacular case was settled found on Monday. Former Social Democratic minister Henrik Sass Larsen was sentenced by a unanimous jury to four months in prison for possession of illegal...
            
                
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             Looking forward to an intense 6 months span! 
           The official website of the Danish EU Presidency is now live! đŠđ° đŞđş Here you can find the events that will take place during the Presidency, learn more about the programme and priorities â and much more. Go visit  https://t.co/jkx4A0xOcQ  đ 
            
                
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             The former DR executive and long-time Ritzau CEO has acquired a 33% stake in Denmarkâs leading English-language media outlet since 1997 and takes over daily management.  https://t.co/TxMAIIWJt1 
          
          
            
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              Through a private acquisition, Lars Vesterløkke has secured a 33% ownership stake in The Copenhagen Post, making Vesterløkke the largest shareholder of Denmarkâs leading English-language media. From...
            
                
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             All donations and net proceeds will be directed to Headspace, a Danish non-profit organization offering free and confidential mental health support to young people aged 12 to 25.  https://t.co/Ln8vMrSSb6 
          
          
            
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              This Saturday will take place the 3rd edition of the Diplomatic Bazaar, organized by the Ambassadorsâ Spouse Group (ASG) in Copenhagen. The Bazaar is a fundraising event and will take place at...
            
                
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             "When we are met by pressure and by threats from our closest ally. What are we to believe about the country that we have admired for so many years?" 
          
            
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              During her trip to Greenland, Mette Frederiksen addressed the United States of America in an unprecedented communication to both the people and the government of the country, a few hours after Trump...
            
                
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             "Settling in and building the happy life they were promised can be difficult. This is a major challenge and could make Denmark less attractive over time." @copenhagencapacity
          
          
            
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              âWe can do many things as companies and organizations, but we need to work together, and we need brave politicians who take the voices of internationals seriously.â Asbjørn Overgaard is the CEO of...
            
                
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             In 2024, 83,216 foreigners came to Denmark. The numbers have started to grow again, after the period from 2021 to 2023 saw a decrease in the number of new internationals in Denmark. 
          
            
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              More internationals are coming to Denmark, and most of them are here to work or study. In 2024, 83,216 foreigners came to Denmark. The numbers have started to grow again, after the period from 2021...
            
                
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             Women of non-Danish origin, including women of colour, fare the worst in key metrics such as leadership representation, salary, and net worth. 
          
            
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              As we celebrate International Womenâs Day 2025, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment for women of colour in Denmarkâs workforce. Since the founding of Professional Women of Colour (ProWoc) six years...
            
                
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             The number of Nepalese students working while studying in Denmark has more than tripled over the last two years, with 2,446 students working and studying in Denmark in 2024  https://t.co/u6rwIYV9Jo 
          
          
            
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              In a significant move, Denmarkâs Immigration and Integration Minister Kaare Dybvad Bek (S) has announced the intention to change the rules that currently allow international students to automatically...
            
                
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             Sex workers could soon gain access to unemployment benefits 
          
            
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              The proposal also includes safer workplaces and anonymous reporting of violence to enhance their rights and protection. Copenhagenâs acting Mayor for Employment and Integration, Louise Theilade...
            
                
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             Originally from South Africa, Charl van Zyl has lived in the USA, Japan, the UK, Belgium, and Switzerland. He is the CEO of Lundbeck and believes that âCompanies succeed when different ideas and ways of thinking meet.â  https://t.co/EZi3npuQtq 
          
          
                
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             Trumpâs suspension of U.S. foreign aid causes Folkekirkens NødhjĂŚlp to lose 140 million DKK, threatening projects in countries like DR Congo and forcing potential closures. 
          
            
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              Donald Trump decided to stop all U.S. foreign aid, and this will have consequences for Folkekirkens NødhjÌlp, which risks having to close its operations in several countries. On Monday, January 20,...
            
                
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             A new report by @greatercphreg uncovers a significant labor shortage in Denmarkâs Capital Region.  https://t.co/dPmvXddmIf 
          
          
            
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              Greater Copenhagen reports that Denmark added 27,900 new jobs last year, yet 22% of job postings in the Capital Region couldnât be filled due to a lack of qualified applicants.  Within the same tim...
            
                
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             Danish companies that are concerned about the upcoming legislation. Worst case, it could deter international workforce from relocating to Denmark in the future.  https://t.co/jzHcZkXcTe 
          
          
            
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              According to the government, the so-called 10th grade is to be abolished. This is a big problem for international students and their parents, as this grade level functions as year 11 in school....
            
                
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             The Positive List has been updated in length and content, application fees have been lowered and a lack of apprenticeships in two fields has created the need for additional documentation.  https://t.co/fGAccLaVk0 
          
          
            
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              At the beginning of the year, several changes were implemented in the process of applying for residency in Denmark.   The Positive List has been updated in length and content, application fees have...
            
                
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             Aarhus City Council will soon adopt a new strategy to get more internationals to settle in Denmarkâs second largest city. The competition for labor is fierce, and Aarhus will work in various ways to become the choice for internationals @aarhus_ints
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              There are more than 17,000 internationals working in Aarhus today. That number has doubled from 2014 to 2024. Yet, according to the âStrategy for recruitment and affiliation of international labor in...
            
                
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             We reached out to the readers of The Copenhagen Post to collect their stories on being scammed. In just a few hours, we received dozens of reports. We hope to provide advice on how to avoid scams and overpricing, helping readers handling these challenges.  https://t.co/x52XJZQuEA 
          
          
            
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              Navigating life as an international resident in Denmark can be challenging, especially when dealing with service providers, landlords, and even the healthcare system. Every international has experi...
            
                
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             According to Denmarkâs leading tenant organization, â90% of internationals pay too much in rent.â  https://t.co/CLSkuABg8A 
          
          
            
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              If you feel your landlord has scammed you or charged you money he wasnât entitled to, youâre not alone. Even worse: youâre part of the vast majority. According to Denmarkâs leading tenant organizat...
            
                
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             Denmark's largest bank @DanskeBank_DK has reauthorised #nuclear weapons investments in countries covered by the treaty on non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. Competitor Nordea calls such investments âunfavorableâ for society. @cphpost
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              Denmarkâs largest bank, Danske Bank, has reauthorised investments in the production of nuclear weapons after prohibiting them for 11 years. According to its latest exclusion list from June 2024 of...
            
                
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