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The Little Viking Saga – Episode 13 – A wheelie big...

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Tur-return: Episode 17 – Nudity is natural — and no big...

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Can Denmark’s Second-Hand Culture Be Moved Online?

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Denmark’s Fight Against Social Media Addiction

Ali Lewis talks to some of the experts and innovators determined to transform the country’s relationship with social media. Recently I had to spend two...

Become A Political Influencer for the Change You Expect: Denmark’s strong culture of politically engaged young people

Denmark has a long and rich history of youth involvement in politics. Since the early 1900s, young Danes have organised through political youth wings,...

The Danglish Invasion: Does the Danish Language Need Protection from English?

English is inescapable in Denmark. We hear snatches of Danish conversation in the street punctuated with English phrases like “So good!” or “Totally wild!”...

Crisis preparedness in Denmark: the essential guide for internationals Torsten Schack Pedersen, Minister for Community Safety and Emergency Preparedness, speaks to Last Week...

  We live in uncertain times. The warnings previous generations made are no longer distant possibilities; they’re unfolding around us. Climate change, cyber attacks, new...

Navigating Mental Health Support as an International

Relocating to a new country is very exciting, but also not an easy decision. The weather, culture, and job hunting can all make you...