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Europe’s Talent Paradox: Why Skilled Migrants Stay Stuck

When the Danes Were the Migrants

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ADHD Is An Explanation, Not An Excuse.

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Building Bridges: How International Community Aarhus Helps Internationals Feel at Home

Finding Your Place in Aarhus   Moving to a new country is never easy, but for internationals in Aarhus, there’s a dedicated organization that helps smooth...

Denmark’s ban on face coverings: the debate continues

The Danish government is considering extending the current ban on face coverings in public places to educational institutions, based on recommendations from Kommissionen for...

Denmark: the small country with a giant impact on LGBTQ+ rights

A black and white photograph from 1935 in Denmark’s online historical archives depicts a sitting room in Vejle, Jutland. Two paintings of a beautiful...

Shop European: how it’s getting easier to avoid buying US products and services

As concerns continue about President Trump’s intentions to expand US territory and otherwise disrupt international cooperation, many consumers in Denmark and elsewhere are voting...

Young, unskilled and a new international in Denmark? How to survive and thrive here!

Young and Unskilled; that’s a pretty tough label. But trust me, you’re not unskilled. No one can be unskilled and I’m talking as I’ve...