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Credit: Lyndsay Jensen Why the right to vote matters, and how this November reminds us that every voice can shape a community. Images: Various Text: Lyndsay Jensen Welcome to our November issue. This month always feels like a turning point - not a dramatic one, just a moment where the year slows down enough for us to look around and consider what truly matters. And there is a lot worth paying attention to right now. Before we delve into this month’s central theme, I would lik

Sudaay Tat Haznedar introduces one of the internationals representing Venstre (Danmarks Liberale Parti). Keren Familia Christensen is standing as a candidate for Thisted Municipality. Photographs: Keren Familia Christensen and Mette Johnsen Text: Sudaay Tat Haznedar It is a long journey from New York’s skyscrapers and subways to Thisted’s quiet streets and open skies. That’s the path Keren Familia Christensen took when she decided to follow her heart and move to Denmark to st

Words have meaning even when we don’t realise. Anna Pawlowicz explains how it affects the message we want to deliver. Photographs: Unsplash Text: Anna Pawlowicz "I didn’t mean it like that." We’ve all said it. When someone points out a word or phrase that lands wrong, our instinct is to defend our intent. Maybe we said, “That idea’s insane,” or “I’m totally blind to that problem.” These expressions slip out easily because they’re everywhere. But language is powerful. It doesn

Overconsumption has become the norm, especially with all sorts of promotions and festive sales like Black Friday. Natalia E.L Madsen discusses how that’s taking a toll on the environment. Photographs: Unsplash Text: Natalia E.L. Madsen November is here once again, and with it comes the usual tidal wave of Black Friday promotions. Originally an American post-Thanksgiving sales event, Black Friday has now grown into a global phenomenon. I fully understand that the allure of dis

Credit: Dóra Almási Hungarian-born creative Anna Gyetvai reflects on her nine-year journey through Denmark’s fashion, beauty, and family landscapes - from small-town beginnings to building her own business in the capital. Photographs: Various Text: Lyndsay Jensen For as long as she can remember, Anna has been curious about life beyond Hungary. “Ever since I was a teenager, I was actively looking for opportunities to move abroad,” she says. “It fascinated me that, at the same

Jess Hearne explores Copenhagen’s iconic sisters: The Little Mermaid and her modern counterpart. Photographs: Jake Fletcher Text: Jess Hearne On the edge of Copenhagen’s harbour sits a delicate bronze figure gazing wistfully out towards the ocean, immortalising Hans Christian Andersen’s famous tale of love and loss – the Little Mermaid. But few visitors realise that, just a short walk away, is her sister – distorted, defiant and unmistakably modern. On Langelinie Allé sits th

Representing Socialdemokratiet (Social Democratic Party), Alina Racila is standing as a candidate for Tønder Municipality and the Southern Denmark Region. Photographs: Alina Racila Text: Ali Lewis Alina Racila never intended to go into politics, or even live in Denmark! But life can take us in unexpected directions. Originally from Moldova’s capital city, Chișinău, she came here on honeymoon back in 2014, really liked the country and decided to look for work here. However, w

Somatic therapist Fiona L Smith shares the important element that our bodies quietly ask for - pause, and discusses the power of it. Images: Unsplash Text: Fiona L Smith As the year draws to a close and the nights lengthen, many of us speed up just as nature slows down. Work deadlines and social commitments stack up while our bodies quietly start to ask for something else: rest and recovery. This mismatch between what our biology needs in the colder months and what modern lif

Being an accompanying spouse in a new country can be exciting, but it is not without its challenges. Natália Šepitková discusses how to survive together. Photographs: Meghna Nijhawan Text: Natalia Sepitkova Many internationals come to Denmark to support their partners in their career paths. They may hope to establish themselves in a new country quickly and start building their own careers, but that's not always the case. Sometimes they give up their well-established careers b

Source: statbank.dk/DKSTAT, data visualisation by author Images: Kelly Draper Rasmussen Text: Kelly Draper Rasmussen Danish citizenship is one of the hardest in Europe to earn. Every year, thousands of hopeful residents, refugees and expats make it through the maze of politics, requirements and persistence and emerge as “New Danes,” but who are they? And what does their journey say about how Denmark decides who truly belongs? Growing numbers and tightening restrictions In the

Christmas shopping in Ghent. Credit: Stad Gent-Dienst Toerisme / Photo by Bas Bogaerts Travelling is always a good idea but winter sometimes makes it challenging if you’re not a ski bunny and just want something simple yet inspiring. This month, Ophelia suggests a few nearby cities that have something to offer to everyone. Photographs: Various Text: Ophelia Wu Winter has a way of making you feel adventurous, explorative and nostalgic. Streets take on a quiet charm, shops glow

Sudaay Tat Haznedar introduces one of the international representatives of Venstre (Danmarks Liberale Parti). Maricel Frandsen is standing as a candidate for Lolland Municipality. Photographs: Maricel Frandsen Text: Sudaay Tat Haznedar “Expect the unexpected,” a quote credited to Oscar Wilde, perfectly captures Maricel’s story. She never imagined living in Denmark, marrying here, or entering politics, yet all became part of her story. While living in Singapore, a friend told

Ali Lewis introduces one of the internationals representing the Socialistisk Folkeparti (The Green Party), Almina Nikontovic is standing as a candidate for Frederikshavn Municipality and the North Denmark Region. Photographs: Almina Nikontovic Text: Ali Lewis Almina Nikontovic is one of life’s natural cheerleaders. “I always say to people, ‘You can do it!’ But somebody needs to be standing on the other side helping you to get through,” she says. Almina, who is the only region

This month, Diana-Medrea Mogensen discusses how to succeed in business through collaboration with other entrepreneurs. Photographs: Unsplash Text: Diana-Medrea Mogensen Commerce began as collaboration. Long before global markets and online advertising, trade was built on exchange, one person’s surplus meeting another’s need. Bakers worked with millers, tailors with weavers, and the success of each depended on the reliability of the other. Competition existed, yet it remained

As the election is coming up, Last Week in Denmark’s Mark Søderberg gives you an essential guide to Denmark’s political parties. Photographs: Wikimedia Commons, ft.dk Text: Mark Søderberg As an international living in Denmark, it can be hard to keep track of all the political parties. Over the last decade, many new parties have formed, politicians have changed affiliations, and the current government has established a new paradigm, where centrist balance is key. Here’s our co

As the days grow shorter, Monika Pedersen shares tips on hygge , health, and community to brighten the winter months. Photographs: Unsplash Text: Monika Pedersen The clocks have shifted, and the days are shorter, yet the beauty of the autumnal colours of the yellow, orange, and red leaves prevails and provides a lovely creative and artistic activity to perform with children. As the days pass, the wind hastens its gusts, the temperature drops, and the time for winter hygge  be

Ali Lewis introduces one of the international representatives of Moderaterne (the Moderates). Smita Salagare is standing as a candidate for Odense Kommune and the Southern Denmark Region. Photographs: Smita Salagare Text: Ali Lewis Smita Salagare often talks about “giving 100%” but when she talks about her journey in Denmark, it’s clear this isn’t just a neat catchphrase. She moved to Jutland in 2010 from Mumbai in India, accompanying her husband. In India, she was a dentist

Mariano A. Davies examines the Øresund Bridge as a remarkable fusion of engineering innovation, ecological sensitivity, and cross-border collaboration in Scandinavia. Photographs: Øresundsbron FB PG Text: Mariano Anthony Davies The bridge Four pylons and 80 pairs of stay cables create the iconic silhouette of Øresundsbron over the Øresund. The bridge is a 7.845-metre combined railway and motorway bridge with a double-track railway on the lower deck and a four-lane motorway wi

This diagram explains whether, as an international, you are able to vote in Denmark. Image: Laura Matheson Text: Laura Matheson If you are unable to view the image, please read the alternative description below. Is your permanent residence in Denmark? If no, you must have an active CPR number to vote. You may be able to vote in European Parliament elections. If yes, go to question 2. Are you over 18? If no, you've got to wait a bit to vote. If yes, go to question 3. Are you a

Brooke Taylor Fossey's guide to ten Danish sayings that’ll make you feel more at home in Denmark. Images: Unsplash Text: Brooke Taylor Fossey Danish idioms and sayings offer a fascinating window into the country’s culture and humor – and nothing delights Danes more than hearing you use them. They also make learning the language feel fresh again, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve hit a plateau. Learn a few, drop them into conversation, and see what kind of reaction yo