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Credit: Christiansborg Christian Green investigates the rise of psychedelic self-medication in Denmark, and the uneasy gap between clinical research, public demand, and political action. Photographs: Various Text: Christian Green The underground use of psychedelic drugs is thought to be quietly rising in Denmark and across Europe. That is according to a 2025 European Drug Agency report , which notes that an unknown but increasing number of people are seeking out substances li

As Denmark’s towns and regional labour markets come to rely on international workers, Kelly Draper Rasmussen examines the people keeping them viable. Images: Josch13 - Pixabay / Kelly Draper Rasmussen Text: Kelly Draper Rasmussen The dominant narrative about Danish immigration is that internationals are concentrated in the major cities. For instance, Copenhagen’s population is approximately one in four internationals, which attracts considerable attention. The fact that many

This issue, Diana-Medrea Mogensen explores how self-employed professionals can use January to assess what their business truly requires - and what it quietly costs. Photographs: Canva Text: Diana-Medrea Mogensen January is not a blank page but a return. People return to work, either slowly or abruptly. Sales have already happened. The year has ended, but it has not yet closed. You update numbers, reconcile accounts, and begin implementing the decisions you made months ago thr

Brooke Taylor Fossey’s roadmap to sustainable Danish learning in 2026. Images: Canva Text: Brooke Taylor Fossey Do you have a New Year’s resolution to learn Danish? Then I have a word for you: nytårsforsæt . It's not fortsæt – a word you might already know, meaning continue. That would turn your New Year’s resolution into a New Year’s continuation…not quite what we’re aiming for. Forsæt – without the second t – means intention, and intentions are about deliberately committi

Natalia Liviero brings effortless charm to these pesto-and-cheese puff pastry twists, combining flaky pastry with savoury pesto and melted cheese. Perfect for sharing with friends, they’re easier than they look and well worth making. Photographs: Natasha Liviero Text: Natasha Liviero Pesto & Gruyère Twists (Makes approximately 12) Ingredients: 2 x 200g puff pastry 60g basil pesto 60g Gruyère (or any hard cheese), grated 1 egg, whisked Pepper Sesame seeds Method: Preheat the

Picture: Designer/Photographer: Maja de Silva / Location: Nonna Cafe With sustainability and simplicity woven into everyday life, Maja de Silva examines how Danish homes are shaped by culture rather than trends. Photographs: Maja de Silva Text: Maja de Silva I remember the time just before my big move to Denmark. My hopes were high, almost luminous, especially when I thought about continuing my career as an interior architect. This was the country of design. With internationa

Credit: Miriam Thompson Ali Lewis talks to Miriam Thompson about Danish citizenship, democracy, and turning lived experience into guidance for others. Photographs: Various Text: Ali Lewis Miriam Thompson’s business logo is a labyrinth with a passport at its centre. It’s hard to think of something more suitable for her profession. Who is entitled to citizenship? What does the process involve? How long does it take? What if you’re rejected? It’s a notoriously complex process, a

This issue, Alexandra Beck reframes strength training as a long-term health strategy, not a passing fitness trend. Photograph: u_24u5lcc1 - Pixabay Text: Alexandra Beck If there is one thing I wish more people understood about strength training, it is this: it is not a fitness trend. It is infrastructure. By the time most of us reach our 40s and 50s, we are no longer asking whether exercise is “good for us”. We know it is. The real question is where to put our limited time, e

Picture: Pexels With mysticism on the rise and uncertainty in the air, Ophelia Wu examines why cultivating clarity may be the only true anchor in the year ahead. Photographs: Various Text: Ophelia Wu If the buzzword for 2025 was “authenticity”, then for 2026 it will be “clarity”. It makes sense. When everyone is searching for who they truly are and striving to live an authentic life (whatever that means), things are bound to get chaotic and messy before the anchor lands solid

As familiar rituals return, Monika Pedersen shares how school traditions become meaningful signposts in the rhythm of the academic year. Photograph: karolinagrabowska - Pixabay Text: Monika Pedersen The new year begins with the traditional practice of making New Year's resolutions. This is a celebrated activity in which many people set goals or targets to improve their path or pursue a dream. Such traditions for celebrating life serve as signposts of the passage of time over

Credit: Unsplash Julia Jones responds to an international facing job loss, residency uncertainty, and the fear of losing everything they’ve built in Denmark. Photographs: Various Text: Julia Jones In Dear Julia, psychologist Julia Jones answers readers’ questions about life between cultures, exploring what it takes to build meaning and connection as an international in Denmark while staying true to yourself. Ask your own question anonymously here or learn more about Julia’s

Leslea Petersen shares key insights on staying relevant, visible, and employable in Denmark’s 2026 job market. Photograph: kirill_makes_pics - Pixabay Text: Leslea Petersen Denmark continues to rank among the world’s most attractive destinations for international professionals, known for its strong economy, high quality of life, and non-hierarchal workplaces. But as the world of work evolves, so does Denmark’s job market. Digital transformation, green innovation, demographic

Fiona L Smith reflects on rest as wisdom, and how listening inward offers a gentler way to begin the year. Images: StockSnap - Pixabay Text: Fiona L Smith What a pressure for the first month of the year! January has a reputation for demanding fresh starts, new intentions and routines, and SO many goals. The whole month is synonymous with resolutions, and culturally there’s a belief that we should start the year raring to go, back at full speed after the Christmas holidays. Th

Jess Hearne charts Denmark’s evolution from Viking networks to welfare state, showing how engagement and institution-building replaced force as power. Photographs: varsbergsrolands - Pixabay Text: Jess Hearne With a population of little over six million people nestled away on a modest landmass in Northern Europe, one could be forgiven for overlooking Denmark as a nation with global influence. Yet, the country routinely ranks among the world’s leaders in innovation, welfare, c

Credit: Canva Maja Christiansen Cawthra guides us through Europe’s toughest migration policies - and asks what the UK risks inheriting by following Denmark’s lead. Photographs: Various Text: Maja Christiansen Denmark’s migration laws are considered to be one of the strictest in the world, being dubbed “a pioneer in restrictive migration policies,” as Marie Sandberg of AMIS describes. Over the past decade, its parliament has passed more than 100 laws aimed at limiting arriva

Credit: Ida Auken In October, Mark Søderberg met with Ida Auken following her appointment as the government’s spokesperson on democracy to discuss the new emphasis on “spiritual mobilisation.” Photographs: Various Text: Mark Søderberg If the concept of “spiritual mobilisation” sounds mysterious to you, don’t worry, it sounds mysterious to many people in Denmark. The concept was introduced early in 2025 and has since been used several times in Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen

In this issue, Aamna Tauheed examines the lack of recognition of the international talent pool in Denmark and across Scandinavia. Photographs: Unsplash Text: Aamna Tauheed Today, it is common for people to move to other countries for better employment, education, and a better quality of life. Focusing specifically on the Nordic region, according to the latest figures (2022) from the Nordic co-operation, there are almost 3.5 million internationals living in the Nordic countri

Credit: Amanda Thomsen From the in-between to the centre, artist and writer Aurélia Durand who turned migration into a method - and joy into a language. Photographs: Various Text: Lyndsay Jensen By the time you encounter the work of Aurélia Durand, you often feel it before you fully take it in. The colours arrive first - bold, energetic, and confident. Then come the figures: bodies in motion, faces open and calm, eyes meeting yours. There is joy here, but it is not surface-le

Daiva Gaiulliute, Jessica Joelle Alexander - Credit: @daivagailiute Adjusting to hygge can feel like learning a new cultural language, yet it comes naturally with time. Natália Šepitková explains how the Christmas season deepens the experience. Photographs: Various Text: Natalia Sepitkova Jessica Joelle Alexander, originally from Florida, spent more than half her life outside the United States. She studied Neuropsychology and Italian, and met her Danish husband while they wer

Aggersborg / Credit: muslingebyen.dk Sudaay Tat Haznedar explores the origins and legacy of Denmark’s Viking ring fortresses, revealing how these ancient structures continue to shape the nation’s historical identity. Photographs: Various Text: Sudaay Tat Haznedar If it is your first time, you are in the right place. This article covers the five forts to visit and their history. Before we start, let’s dive into a bit of background on Viking Ring Fortresses in Denmark. As their