Fire festivals and celebrating the Vikings
Photographs: Unsplash Text: Heather Storgaard In January, the Christmas lights go out, and winter in Northern Europe becomes bleak and...
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The International
- Jan 9
- 3 min
Body language know-how
Is a friendly hug acceptable in Denmark? Have you had some doubts, especially when you meet a Dane for the first time? Our cultural...
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The International
- Dec 14, 2022
- 3 min
Loving Christmas and all the traditions
Christmas traditions in Denmark. Are you confused or feeling culturally uninformed? Our cultural detective, Jane, shares some advice....
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The International
- Dec 14, 2022
- 3 min
Throwing Caution to the Wind - part 2
A column devoted to deconstructing and demystifying immigration and integration in Denmark, one disruptively uncomfortable and...
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The International
- Dec 14, 2022
- 3 min
Scandinavian Christmas Traditions
Photographs: Visit Copenhagen Text: Heather Storgaard If there's one thing that Danes do really well, it's Christmas. With ample food,...
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The International
- Nov 1, 2022
- 3 min
Denmark's forgotten immigration history
Exploring the rich legacy of internationals in Denmark. Photographs: Unsplash Text: Heather Storgaard When discussing the challenges...
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The International
- Nov 1, 2022
- 3 min
Cultural understanding in a Danish organisation
Demonstrating leadership competency across cultural boundaries is no easy task - our cultural detective, Jane, delves deeper into this...
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The International
- Oct 3, 2022
- 3 min
Volunteering - the beauty of giving
Photographs: Unsplash Text: Ophelia Wu We can only give when we come from a place of abundance. When we truly give, without asking for...
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The International
- Oct 3, 2022
- 3 min
Understanding Danish work culture
Should companies spend time and investment on a well-structured onboarding process? The simple answer is yes, there are many good reasons...
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The International
- Oct 3, 2022
- 3 min
6 energy-saving tips you want to know!
With a cold winter ahead, everyone is feeling the pinch of the looming energy crisis. We are all interested in saving money. Where to...
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The International
- Sep 7, 2022
- 3 min
Coming together through language
Making friends while learning the Danish language. Photographs: Unsplash Text: Heather Storgaard The Danish language is a challenge for...
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The International
- Sep 7, 2022
- 3 min
Getting the most out of your expat experience!
Moving anywhere new is difficult at first - writer Shani Bishop offers the best advice on how to join in. Photographs: Unsplash Text:...
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The International
- Sep 7, 2022
- 3 min
Dining with the Danes
So, new to Denmark? Have you started a new life with your family, or maybe you’ve arrived alone? You are happy with your professional...
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The International
- Sep 7, 2022
- 3 min
Everyone is welcome!
The month of September marks yet again an exciting month for internationals throughout Denmark. Our newest edition to our editorial team,...
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The International
- Jul 8, 2022
- 2 min
Falling in love with the biking culture of Denmark
Colourful bikes appeared overnight in the Greater Copenhagen Region, inviting internationals to try out the region’s biking culture....
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The International
- Jun 7, 2022
- 2 min
Parental leave in Denmark
Discussing the new rules regarding parental leave mean for fathers and for non-traditional families in Denmark. Photographs: Unsplash...
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The International
- Apr 4, 2022
- 3 min
The inconvenience of easter in Denmark
Comedian Conrad Molden puts an amusing spin on påske ferie in Denmark. Photographs: Unsplash Text: Conrad Molden When I think of Easter...
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The International
- Apr 4, 2022
- 3 min
Spring in Eastern Jutland
Exploring the local tourist attractions over the Easter break - come rain or shine! Photographs: Visit Denmark / Unsplash Text: Heather...
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The International
- Feb 4, 2022
- 3 min
Home is where the heart is
Aarhus and Eastern Jutland is home to many internationally-minded companies and organisations that all contribute to the...
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The International
- Feb 4, 2022
- 3 min
For the love of a Dane
Earlier this year, I married my Danish husband. Unfortunately, Brexit, Covid and Danish immigration age rules came together as a toxic...
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The International
- Jan 5, 2022
- 3 min
Hanging with the locals
The Danish language and the benefits of village living. Photographs: Heather Storgaard Text: Heather Storgaard I started on my Danish...
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The International
- Jan 5, 2022
- 3 min
New beginnings
Aarhus and Eastern Jutland is home to many internationally-minded companies and organisations that all contribute to the...
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The International
- Dec 2, 2021
- 3 min
Blended festive traditions
Living abroad naturally leads to a blend of traditions, and these seem to show themselves best at Christmas and New Year. Photographs:...
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The International
- Dec 2, 2021
- 3 min
Keeping Danish 'Jul' traditions
Expats often say that repatriation to your home country is the hardest part of the adventure. Shani Bishop shares her repat journey with...
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The International
- Dec 2, 2021
- 3 min
Danish Christmas traditions
Aarhus and Eastern Jutland is home to many internationally-minded companies and organisations that all contribute to the...
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The International
- Nov 3, 2021
- 3 min
What happens at Julefrokost stays at Julefrokost
Writer Conrad Moldon gives us a guide to Julefrokost. Photograph: iStock Text: Conrad Molden On a hot June afternoon, I was in...
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The International
- Nov 3, 2021
- 2 min
Democracy in Denmark is a privilege and a duty
It is the chance to help shape the best kind of community in which you want to live – or to prevent it from becoming your worst...
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The International
- Nov 3, 2021
- 3 min
Community building through activities
Aarhus and Eastern Jutland is home to many internationally-minded companies and organisations that all contribute to the...
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The International
- Aug 2, 2021
- 3 min
Navigating Danish Citizenship - Part 2
Trying to understand the citizenship process in Denmark can be a challenge. In part 1 of our July issue, legal expert Hayel...
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The International
- Jul 2, 2021
- 3 min
Navigating Danish Citizenship – Part 1
Trying to understand the citizenship process in Denmark can be a challenge. Our legal expert Hayel Celik-Graversen tackles the critical...
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The International
- Jul 2, 2021
- 3 min
Summer freedom before the work begins!
Photographs: iStock Text: Josephine Wan In Denmark, summer holiday’s seem to focus around graduating students, heralding the end of high...
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Hayel Celik-Graversen
- Jun 1, 2021
- 4 min
The big move to Denmark
If you are an international interested in bringing your knowledge and working skills to Denmark, keep reading. Over the next couple of...
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The International
- May 5, 2021
- 4 min
Creating a culture through community singing
The 19th edition of the Folk High School Songbook, a community singing (fællessang) classic, was released late last year. After much...
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The International
- May 5, 2021
- 3 min
The Danish rental market
Regardless if it’s a house or an apartment you are searching for, or if your preferred location is Horsens or Copenhagen city centre, the...
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The International
- May 5, 2021
- 3 min
Shine a light for Denmark´s Liberation
Photograph: iStock / The Museum of Danish Resistance 1940-1945 Text: Josephine Wan Have you ever wondered why most families have candles...
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The International
- Apr 8, 2021
- 3 min
The special needs roadmap
Applying for disability assistance and support - newborns and toddlers. Photograph: iStock Text: Martina Popadakova / Sara R. Newell...
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The International
- Apr 8, 2021
- 3 min
Immigration & residence permits
In the last three months, we have provided a general guide on what you need to do when moving to Denmark. You can catch up by reading...
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The International
- Apr 8, 2021
- 3 min
Celebrating the Queen's birthday
Photograph: iStock Text: Josephine Wan 16th April is the birthday of Queen Margrethe II, and this year she is turning 81 years old....
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The International
- Mar 26, 2021
- 3 min
One household, two cultures, three languages.
As internationals trying to fit in, it is easy to feel that we’re expected to blend in and disappear into the homogeneous Danish masses....
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The International
- Mar 10, 2021
- 3 min
Post-BREXIT Residency Permits for Brits
How to secure your Danish residency! Photograph: iStock Text: Mariano Anthony Davies As a result of the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement,...
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The International
- Mar 5, 2021
- 3 min
Planting a vegetable garden anywhere in Denmark
Transforming the negative view of life during lockdown into a healthy and sustainable new hobby. Photograph: Unsplash.com Text: Kelly...
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The International
- Mar 4, 2021
- 3 min
The practicalities of settling in
You can get started with some of these things before you leave, but the likelihood is that you will be incredibly busy juggling a hundred...
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The International
- Feb 8, 2021
- 3 min
Life ain't easy in the country
How choosing a life in rural Jutland stripped me of my identity. Photograph: VisitDenmark Text: Kelly Kristensen No matter who you are,...
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The International
- Feb 8, 2021
- 3 min
Getting started
Our resident ‘settling-in’ expert, Laura Wintemute from Homestead Denmark, has drawn up a list of the most important things you will need...
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The International
- Jan 27, 2021
- 2 min
Learning Danish to overcome distances after Brexit
Photograph: iStock / Tim Heymerdinger Text: Cecília Tümler Brexit has ignited the movement of many UK citizens to Denmark in the past few...
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The International
- Jan 27, 2021
- 2 min
Life after Brexit
Year-ends are usually intense, but the final weeks of 2020 were extra stressful for Brits living in Denmark. Photograph: iStock Text:...
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The International
- Jan 5, 2021
- 3 min
Relocation ready
Our resident ‘settling-in’ expert, Laura Wintemute from Homestead Denmark, has drawn up a list of the most important things you will need...
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The International
- Jan 5, 2021
- 3 min
Application denial and your rights
We explore the Danish welfare system with a special needs child Photograph: iStock Text: Martina Popadakova / Sara R. Newell If your...
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The International
- Dec 1, 2020
- 3 min
Natural Danish Jul décor traditions
Photograph: Unsplash Text: Kelly Kristensen It is December in Denmark, and Christmas is in the air. Everywhere you go, you see city...
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The International
- Sep 1, 2020
- 3 min
Why is it so hard to learn Danish?
Compassion, patience and support may be the key. Photograph: iStock Text: Martina Popadakova “How long have you been in Denmark? You...
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