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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,

With growing awareness of sustainability, Natalia E.L. Madsen explores if that can be the key to our collective happiness. Photographs: Unsplash Text: Natalia E.L. Madsen Some years ago, an Australian nurse working in palliative care documented the most common regrets of the dying. One of the most frequent was, “I wish I hadn't worked so hard.” Another one was, “I wish that I had let myself be happier,” reminding us that happiness is often a choice more than a destination. No

October marks the EU Anti-Trafficking Day. This month, Ophelia Wu spoke with Michele Mildwater, Founder and Director of HopeNow, and Emerald Schur, Chairperson of the Danish anti-human trafficking NGO, about the power of professional therapy, resilience, and strength. Photographs: Courtesy of HopeNow Text: Ophelia Wu As a volunteer with HopeNow for the past three years, I have been confronted with the darkest aspects of human nature but also the polar opposite. For this artic

The Danish workplace is always a tough nut to crack. This month, Natália Sepitkova spoke with Kay Xander Mellish, an American expat, author, and podcast host in Denmark, about how to avoid getting lost in the Danish workplace. Photographs: Kay Xander Mellish Text: Natália Sepitkova Kay Xander Mellish, an American living in Denmark, has a CV that includes some of Denmark’s largest companies, including Carlsberg and Danske Bank. She is the voice behind the “How to Live in Denma

Content creator Brooke Taylor Fossey explores what the Danish language means and how a new law for it can affect internationals and locals. Photographs: Unsplash Text: Brooke Taylor Fossey When Danes wax poetic about Danish culture, you’ll find that in addition to pølsevogne (hot dog carts), smørrebrød (open face sandwiches), and højskole (folk high school), the Danish language also tops their lists. Danish is more than just a language to Danes -- it is the thread that tie

Mariano A. Davies delves into the fascinating history and architecture of the country house Sophienholm. Photographs: Courtesy of Sophienholm Text: Mariano Anthony Davies The country house “Sophienholm” was built in 1768 by Theodor Holmskiold, Director-in-Chief of the Danish Postal Services. In 1790, it was sold to a wealthy merchant, Constantin Brun, who commissioned the renowned French architect Joseph-Jacques Ramée to carry out a thorough renovation, and between 1800-1805,

Career coach Leslea Petersen shares insight on how to utilise the winter season for job searching. Photographs: Unsplash Text: Leslea Petersen If you’ve just landed in Denmark and you’re just starting your job search, you have probably noticed two things already - Danish job applications are very different to what you expected, and winter here is dark! But don’t worry, invest in some winter boots and a good coat, and wait for the Christmas markets to buy a well-made, woolly h

This issue, Aamna Tauheed spoke with Aasavari Joshi, an international graduate who moved to Denmark for four years. She is one of many internationals whose stories make up #TheForgottenGold. Photographs: Aasavari Joshi Text: Aamna Tauheed “It all started with a movie, The Danish Girl, but it wasn't the protagonist or the storyline that captivated me; it was the beauty of the Nyhavn buildings and the harbour in the background, and I wanted to build my life in Denmark since tha

A classic baked lemon tart that’s creamy, zesty and not too sweet. Photographs: Natasha Liviero Text: Natasha Liviero Lemon tart (Makes 12) Ingredients: 400g flour 100g icing sugar 45g almond flour Pinch of salt 180g cold butter, cubed 70g whole eggs 1 egg white, whisked with a fork Lemon cream filling: 250g whole eggs 80g freshly squeezed lemon juice Zest of 2 lemons 140g castor sugar 20g Limoncello liqueur (optional) 150g cream Pistachios, chopped for decoration Icing/conf

A modern city by historical standards, Copenhagen remains rich in history despite its lack of ancient legacy. Jess Hearne’s In Plain Sight acquaints Copenhagen’s expat community with the fascinating tales of their adoptive home city. This month, she dives into the history of Skuespilhuset , the Royal Danish Playhouse. Photographs: Courtesy of Skuespilhuset Text: Jess Hearne Skuespilhuset (the Royal Danish Playhouse) is a symbol of how Copenhagen’s iconic waterfront was ushe

Starting a business is always tricky, especially as an expat. This month, Diana Medrea-Morgensen shares insights on how to price your products and services as a small business owner in Denmark. Photographs: Unsplash Text: Diana Medrea-Morgensen When you start a business, deciding what to charge often feels harder than deciding what to sell. For many small business owners, especially internationals in Denmark, pricing is not just a calculation, it is a negotiation with self-do

Photographs: Courtesy of CP Danmark Text: Anna Pawlowicz October and World CP Day Every October, people around the globe come together to mark World Cerebral Palsy Day—a moment to raise awareness of one of the most common physical disabilities in childhood, and to celebrate the strength, creativity, and resilience of people living with CP. Here in Denmark, one organisation has been at the heart of this mission for 75 years: CP Danmark. I sat down with Pia Allerslev, the organ

This month reminded me that community is not defined by geography, but by heart. Images: Private Text: Lyndsay Jensen This editor’s note has been one of the hardest I’ve ever had to write - not because I’m short on words, but because the emotions behind them are still so raw. This month, instead of sitting at my desk fine-tuning articles, reaching out to contributors, or designing, my husband and I found ourselves sitting beside our 21-year-old son in a hospital room - watchi

Starting over in a new country is tough - but Aarhus has a secret weapon. Pratik Hariharan chats with Pippi Skygge to uncover how...

Credit: Ti Trin Ned Ophelia Wu delves into Denmark’s vibrant culinary landscape, where gastronomy, art, and jazz converge to create...

Natasha Liviero's mini frittatas are perfect crowd-pleasers - delicious, portable, and satisfying. They keep well too, making them an...

Credit: Folketinget Kalpita Bhosale analyses the roots and impact of youth political participation in Denmark, focusing on how young...

Credit: Ritzau Photographs: Various Text: Kalpita Bhosale Every four winters, when the light grows thin and the air sharpens, locals...

Learning Danish can feel intimidating - but content creator Brooke Taylor Fossey shows how vulnerability can become your superpower....

Welcome September, the annual nationwide initiative is bringing a jam-packed programme of practical, fun, and inspiring events to every...