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Innovative Entrepreneurship: Martina Lokajova’s Path from Czechia to Denmark

14/06/2024

The Danish Chapter of My Life: A Little Piece of Home...

29/10/2026

A smiling woman in a navy and silver Indian dress sits on the floor in front of tall Durga Puja idols of Goddess Durga, Ganesha and other deities, set up in a sports hall.

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Words from the winner of the referral campaign – Toshali

04/11/2023

Building Trust and Tradition: Kristine’s Journey in Copenhagen’s Hairdressing Scene

“Hair is hair and people are people, it doesn’t matter if they are Danish or internationals in Denmark”, says Kristine Aurbakken owner of Frisør...

Innovative Entrepreneurship: Martina Lokajova’s Path from Czechia to Denmark

Who is Martina Lokajova? Martina Lokajova is a 28-year-old entrepreneur from the Czech Republic. She is the co-founder & CEO of Tempty Foods—a Danish food...

Words from the winner of the referral campaign – Toshali

My journey with the 'Last Week in Denmark' newsletter began after a chance encounter with Sophie Kloppert at the International Citizens Days. I was...