Weekly overview
Shortage of bicycle mechanics in Denmark. The waiting period to get a bike fixed averages from one week outside Copenhagen to two weeks in the capital. You can get a bicycle mechanic education in Hvidovre and Herning. There is also a possibility to start your apprenticeship at a bike shop.
Remember to recycle your old electronics; they contain valuable resources that can be reused. 52% of our old phones and 44% of our old tablets/laptops are still hanging around somewhere in our home, gathering dust.
17 mobile phone games have been reported for manipulative designs (which are illegal). Among them, you can find Fortnite, Minecraft, Roblox, etc. Why? They entice young children to lose control over how much money they spent in-game.
Copenhagen Municipality will invest half a million DKK to prepare a potential bid to host the Olympics in 2036. First, the municipality wants to submit a bid to host the Youth Olympics in 2030. Further on, they want to investigate the possibility of hosting the Olympics for the first time in history in the Nordics. There is potential competition from Warsaw (Poland).
Interested in networking with celebrities in Copenhagen? Go to the B.93 football club matches at Østerbro Stadium. It has become the coolest place to be on a Friday after work. It’s not about football, as the team is mediocre at best (lower levels of the second division); it’s about culture.
How to avoid becoming overweight during pregnancy? Check out these five pieces of advice from a leading obstetrician in Denmark. First, stay active. Daily exercise is important to train the body for birth. Second, avoid rice, pasta, and white bread. Fast carbohydrates make you hungry again very quickly. Third, eat more often and smaller portions throughout the day. Fourth, avoid the natural calorie bombs like fresh juice, nuts, and raisins. Lastly, rest: take a nap instead of snacking.
40% of pregnant women in Denmark are struggling with weight problems. For the past couple of years, the problem has gotten worse. Overweight pregnant women risk many complications, such as unplanned cesarean sections, pregnancy-related diabetes, and pre-eclampsia.
Giant tsunami (200 meters tall) in Greenland. Last year, a strange phenomenon took place in a desolate place – the Dickson Fjord in Greenland. A giant tsunami was trapped as if it were in a bathtub, going back and forth for 9 days straight and causing the entire planet to feel the tremor.
