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Mariano A. Davies highlights TDC’s leadership in accelerating Denmark’s digital future, blending cutting-edge networks, agile innovation, and a commitment to seamless connectivity. Photograph: Freepik Text: Mariano Anthony Davies TDC Group today consists of two main companies: TDC NET and Nuuday. TDC NET delivers the best mobile network and the fastest fixed-line connections in Denmark – and represents Denmark’s digital future with a roll-out of fibre and 5G. Nuuday is the le

Credit: Sabarinath K Ali Lewis talks to Srishti Sabarinath on being a young international activist, how books can change the world and raising awareness through social media. Photographs: Sabarinath K Text: Ali Lewis When the world feels bleak, speak to a young person. I meet Srishti Sabarinth at the end of a long, slightly frustrating work day and within a few minutes, I feel completely uplifted. She made my day, I tell her. She laughs. “I always love yapping about things to

Leslea Petersen guides you through relaunching your job search with clarity and momentum as you step into the new year. Photograph: This_is_Engineering - Pixabay Text: Leslea Petersen As December settles over Denmark, the air turns crisp, and life slows into that familiar rhythm of seeing Christmas lights everywhere you go, finding ‘hygge’ in the pop-up markets and time for some reflection. It’s a month for celebrating, family, and winding down, yet also the perfect moment to

Credit: Jon Tyson - Unsplash Julia Jones responds to an international's fears about regret, loneliness, and the challenge of building community 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. You can submit a question anonymously here or learn more about Jaywal

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’

Words have meaning even when we don’t realise. Anna Pawlowicz explains how it affects the message we want to deliver. Photographs: LykkeCup2024 Text: Anna Pawlowicz If you’ve ever stepped into a Danish train station and spotted a bright LykkeLiga poster - all confidence, colour, and cool-factor - you’ve already had a glimpse of one of Denmark’s most joyful social movements. LykkeLiga (The Happy League) began not as a programme or a charity, but as a heartfelt act of parenting

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

Jess Hearne reveals Copenhagen’s architectural ode to creativity: a museum where humanity meets itself. Photographs: softcodex- Pixabay Text: Jess Hearne For thousands of years, long before cities rose or languages developed, art has captivated and united humanity. Some of the earliest documented forms of self-expression were carved figures and painted wall stories. Glyptoteket, a sanctuary of artistic delight in the heart of the capital that blends past and present, offers v

Credit: Freepik Josephine Basthof guides us through the unspoken rules of Danish silence - where small talk is rare, privacy is sacred, and comfort is found in quiet. Photographs: Various Text: Josephine Basthof Growing up in Denmark, I never noticed how quiet we are. Silence just felt normal, like background noise. It wasn’t until I travelled to cities such as New York or London that I realised how unusual this is. There, public spaces buzzed with chatter. Strangers talked i

Brooke Taylor Fossey’s tour of five Danish jul-time words that’ll take your Danish beyond hygge. Images: IdaT - Pixabay Text: Brooke Taylor Fossey Danish Christmas (jul) is all about hygge. This little word has taken the world by storm, but is often commercialised abroad as home decor-focused: soft blankets, candles, and neutral colours. But in Denmark, hygge is a deeply ingrained philosophy of finding comfort, pleasure and connection in simple things. The emphasis is on toge

Arctic Bath, Harads, Swedish Lapland This season calls for slowing down - Ophelia Wu shares seven serene spas perfect for a year-end reset. Photographs: Various Text: Ophelia Wu As the year comes to an end, many of us are carrying more stress than we admit. It has been a complicated and heavy year for many people. These days, true luxury has very little to do with price tags. What feels genuinely indulgent is the freedom to switch off, to step away from noise, screens, pressu

This month, Alexandra Beck cuts through the seasonal noise to debunk the most common fitness myths. Photograph: wal_172619 - Pixabay Text: Alexandra Beck Every December, social media fills with “12 days of” lists – cookies, cocktails, kindness challenges. So let’s unwrap something that won’t leave you with regret in January: the 12 days of fitness myths. After almost 6 years of training people through cold Danish winters, I’ve heard just about every excuse and misunderstandin

Fiona L Smith reflects on the body’s need for pause and how it transforms the way we close the year. Images: Lichtmagnet - Pixabay Text: Fiona L Smith There is a moment towards the end of the year when there’s a pause. The rush of Christmas is over, and it’s not quite an ending or a beginning; just a quiet threshold where the world feels almost as though it’s holding its breath. Most of us rush past it and jump straight into the New Year with bubbles and fireworks, plans, res

In this feature, Aamna Tauheed traces Cveta’s path from Albanian aspirations to Danish challenges, uncovering what inclusion truly demands. Photographs: Personal Pictures Text: Aamna Tauheed Cveta first arrived in Denmark in 2019, not with plans to build a career or fully embrace Danish life, but out of curiosity. She visited as a tourist with her fiancé to enjoy its cobblestone streets and experience the concept of Dansk hygge (Danish cosiness). Her short trip gradually beca

Natasha Liviero brings nostalgic charm to this festive bake, layering soft sponge with a sweet cream filling and finishing with a rich dark-chocolate ganache. Easier than it looks, and well worth a try. Photographs: Natasha Liviero Text: Natasha Liviero Chocolate Swiss Roll (Makes a 30cm x 43cm Swiss roll) Cake ingredients: 60g flour 30g cocoa powder ½ tsp baking powder 1/4tsp salt 4 XL eggs 164g castor sugar 56g neutral oil 5g espresso powder 10g vanilla extract Cream fill

This month, Diana-Medrea Mogensen discusses how entrepreneurs can navigate December without burnout and build momentum for the new year. Photographs: FotografieLink - Pixabay Text: Diana-Medrea Mogensen December is the month when entrepreneurs feel the weight of two worlds colliding: the final push to complete the year and the growing need to rest, reset, and plan for the next. While most people look forward to the holidays, small business owners often face the year-end rush

As twinkling lights return, Monika Pedersen explores the magic of classroom traditions and the joy of giving that brightens December. Photograph: Freepik Text: Monika Pedersen December is a magical time of year with shop windows adorned with seasonal sprigs, twinkling lights deck most shops, houses, and balconies, and major cities have Christmas markets where the sound of sausages sizzling and the aroma of gløgg fills the air, bringing with it a sense of enchantment. And in t

How an international interior designer rediscovered belonging, built a business and balanced motherhood in the country that once shaped her childhood. Photographs: Maja de Silva / Assistant: Anna Korosadowicz Text: Lyndsay Jensen When Maja de Silva first stepped off the plane in Copenhagen eight years ago, the city greeted her with grey skies and the soft promise of rain. To many, that might sound dreary - but for Maja, it felt like homecoming. After all, she had once lived

As December settles over Denmark, this season invites reflection as much as celebration. For many of us, it can be a mix of joy, nostalgia, and the ups and downs of adjusting to life here, yet small moments of kindness remind us we’re part of something shared. And while Christmas in Denmark is beautifully rooted in tradition, it’s the generosity, openness, and connection we extend to one another that truly bring the season to life. Image: Yen Ha - Pixabay Text: Lyndsay Jensen

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