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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

As consumer culture peaks in December, Natalia E.L. Madsen examines why sustainability must evolve into a regenerative journey - for ourselves and our world. Photographs: bogomil-mihaylov-EPdCJtYPrPE - Unsplash Text: Natalia E.L. Madsen With the year drawing to a close - and the scent of candied almonds and mulled wine filling the air - December offers us a natural pause from our day-to-day rhythm; a moment to reflect and take stock of where we are and where we’re headed. It’

As Denmark grows more dependent on international workers, Kelly Draper Rasmussen examines the newcomers reshaping its cities, suburbs and shrinking towns. Images: Kelly Draper Rasmussen Text: Kelly Draper Rasmussen In the last twelve months, 82,000 internationals arrived in Denmark and 55,000 left, resulting in a net migration of over 29,000 people. This matters because Denmark's natural population growth, defined as births minus deaths, was approximately 800 people nationwid

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

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

Credit: Unsplash This month, Aamna gives an overview on Denmark’s overlooked skilled internationals, as part of our #TheForgottenGold Movement, she amplifies their voices as she shares their stories. Photographs: Various Text: Aamna Tauheed The future of internationals has once again become a hot topic in Denmark. The new amendments to the rules for foreigners by the Danish Ministry of Immigration and Integration have caused uncertainty and ambiguity among those living in the

Denmark advertises itself as a talent-hungry nation, yet many well-educated migrants find themselves stuck in jobs that do not use their qualifications. This article digs into the statistics and asks whether recruitment initiatives really deliver. Images: Kelly Draper Rasmussen Text: Kelly Draper Rasmussen A warm welcome We stood in the courtyard of the historic cathedral school while the Mayor of Aarhus, Anders Winnerskjold, addressed us: “Thank you, expats, for coming here,

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(Fig. 1) For international families in Denmark, school choice can define both children’s well-being and family life. Kelly Draper...

When August feels like that, one "Carrie" episode in Sex and the City. Image: HBO Max Text: Lyndsay Jensen Dear readers Every year,...

How to manage eco-anxiety in today's world. Photographs: Unsplash / Pexels Text: Natalia E.L. Madsen Once you’ve seen the true state of...

Image: Pexels Text: Lyndsay Jensen Dear readers Lately, almost everyone I meet asks me the same question: “So, where are you off to this...

With stories of creativity, courage, and connection, we welcome June and new beginnings. Image: Pexels Text: Lyndsay Jensen Dear readers...

Welcome to the May issue of The International. Image: Pexels Text: Lyndsay Jensen Dear readers As the season shifts into early summer, we...

The truth about "green" products. Photographs: Pexels Text: Natalia E.L. Madsen Most consumers want to do the right thing and, all other...

A grid of all the UN Sustainability Goals. Photographs: UN Sustainability Goals Text: Natalia E.L. Madsen In general, people in Denmark...

Beyond the hashtag and into the heart of Denmark’s international talent struggle. Text: Lyndsay Jensen Dear readers The hashtag...

Photographs: International Women's Day Text: Lyndsay Jensen Dear readers As a woman, I am honored to reflect on the significance of...

Spilled gold glitter. The struggle of international talent already here. Photographs: Pexels Text: Greg McQueen Every so often, I play...

Text: Lyndsay Jensen Dear readers According to Statistics Denmark, as of 2021, internationals constitute approximately 12% of the total...