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Last Week in Denmark

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Last Week In Denmark brings you the top news stories and developments from across Denmark — in English-through the lens of internationals who live here. Each week, two hosts from the LWID community unpack the week’s news with a personal and global perspective.

With a mix of quick summaries and thoughtful commentary, we cover everything from housing and healthcare to politics — all curated to keep you informed, engaged, and empowered.

Whether you're new to Denmark or have been here for years, this is your go-to bite-sized update on what’s happening — and why it matters to you.

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#News #Denmark #Arun Prakash #Fionn O'Toole #Society #Travel #Golda Fania

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With a mix of quick summaries and thoughtful commentary, we cover everything from housing and healthcare to politics — all curated to keep you informed, engaged, and empowered.

Whether you're new to Denmark or have been here for years, this is your go-to bite-sized update on what’s happening — and why it matters to you.

36 Episoden

#News #Denmark #Arun Prakash #Fionn O'Toole #Society #Travel #Golda Fania

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Signs of Compassion in a Shifting Denmark: LWID S3E17 29:31

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Who’s being protected in Denmark — and where do the cracks show? This week on Last Week In Denmark , co-hosts Narcis and Katie, both internationals living in Denmark, share their personal reflections on the week’s top stories: a teen tanning bed ban, soaring housing prices, and new charity giving data. More than just a news roundup, this episode offers an honest, lived-in perspective on what these headlines mean for people navigating Danish life from the outside in. In this episode: teen tanning bed ban in Denmark (01:37) record high housing prices in Denmark (11:42) donation levels in Denmark (19:16) ❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com. 👀 Subscribe to the newsletter (available in multiple languages!) https://lastweekdk.substack.com/ Follow us on the socials: ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ 🎉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark Get involved with our events and publications: ⭐Website: https://lwid.dk/…

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Opportunity and Exclusion: Who Gets What in Denmark | LWID S3E16 31:19

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Who gets access to opportunity in Denmark — and who gets left out? It's a closer look at inclusion, exclusion, and who gets support — all seen through the eyes of internationals living in Denmark. This week on Last Week In Denmark , co-hosts Narcis and Kalpita share their personal takes on the week’s top stories: new restrictions on undocumented migrants, free legal help for startups, and funding to help low-income kids join sports and clubs. In this episode: New laws bar undocumented migrants from driving, studying, or starting businesses (03:46) New scheme offers free help to register trademarks and protect startup ideas (16:10) 41 million DKK invested to help low-income kids join sports and clubs (26:36) ❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com. 👀 Subscribe to the newsletter (available in multiple languages!) https://lastweekdk.substack.com/ Follow us on the socials: ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ 🎉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark Get involved with our events and publications: ⭐Website: https://lwid.dk/…

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Trust and Safety in Denmark | LWID S3E15 30:02

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This week on Last Week In Denmark , co-hosts Narcis and Golda explore how Denmark is responding to new threats and shifting trust — from national policy to personal security and local action. They unpack three standout stories: the country’s surprising return to nuclear power after 40 years, a rise in scams affecting 6% of the population in 2024, and the emergence of volunteer wolf patrols to protect sheep in rural areas. It’s a bite-sized look at how systems, communities, and individuals are stepping up to protect what matters — all from the perspective of internationals living in Denmark. In this episode: Nuclear power is coming back to Denmark after 40 years (01:51) 6% of the people in Denmark have been scammed in 2024 (10:12) Volunteer wolf patrols will protect the sheep (21:10) ❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com. 👀 Subscribe to the newsletter (available in multiple languages!) https://lastweekdk.substack.com/ Follow us on the socials: ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ 🎉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark Get involved with our events and publications: ⭐Website: https://lwid.dk/…

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New Laws, Old Challenges: Denmark’s Push for Health and Equality | LWID S3E14 38:49

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Denmark isn’t standing still — it’s taking bold steps to protect health, rights, and everyday life for its people. In this episode of Last Week in Denmark , Fionn and Katie share their viewpoints on the top 3 major news stories of the week: the expansion of abortion rights for teens and adults, new data on how motherhood continues to stall women’s careers, and growing concerns over the rise of tinnitus among young people. In this episode: Abortion rights in Denmark (02:17) Gender pay gap (12:51) Hearing loss and tinnitus (28:31) ❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com. 👀 Subscribe to the newsletter (available in multiple languages!) https://lastweekdk.substack.com/ Follow us on the socials: ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ 🎉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark Get involved with our events and publications: ⭐Website: https://lwid.dk/…

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Invisible Imbalances in Denmark: Carbon, Rent, and Sleep | LWID S3E13 31:02

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How do invisible imbalances — in wealth, housing, and health — quietly shape our daily lives in Denmark? This week, Narcis and Golda explore that question through the lens of whether the ultra-wealthy should pay special carbon taxes, the sharp rise in company-owned rental properties and rents across the country, and the growing call for more public housing. Plus, they shed light on a silent epidemic affecting over 400,000 people in their sleep. In this episode: From Denmark to Gambia (00:00) Climate emissions class gap (03:36) Company rental apartment crisis (12:48) Sleep apnea causes danger (23:17) ❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com. 👀 Subscribe to the newsletter (available in multiple languages!) https://lastweekdk.substack.com/ Follow us on the socials: ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ 🎉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark Get involved with our events and publications: ⭐Website: https://lwid.dk/…

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LWID S3E12 | Job Market Overhaul, Neighborly Trust, Solvej Balle & Win 4000 DKK 33:25

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Kalpita and Fionn decode Denmark’s biggest employment reform in decades, weakening community ties and the benefits of good neighbor relations, Solvej Balle being shortlisted for the International Booker Prize, and share details about our latest referral campaign where you can win up to 4000 DKK. In this episode: Jobcenter reform ( 01:22 ) Making friends with neighbours? ( 14:00 ) Solvej Balle's nomination ( 22:56 ) Join the LWID referral campaign! ( 30:59 ) Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com. ❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com. 👀 Subscribe to the newsletter (available in multiple languages!) https://lastweekdk.substack.com/ Follow us on the socials: ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ 🎉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark Get involved with our events and publications: ⭐Website: https://lwid.dk/…

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LWID S3E11 | #TheForgottenGold movement, US Tariffs & Insurance Loyalty Tax 32:00

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Katie and Kalpita dive into the silent (but important) crisis facing highly skilled internationals in Denmark, a new wave of 20% US tariffs on EU goods, and why staying loyal to your insurance provider could be costing you more than you think. Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com . ❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com. 👀 Subscribe to the newsletter (available in multiple languages!) https://lastweekdk.substack.com/ Follow us on the socials: ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ 🎉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark Get involved with our events and publications: ⭐Website: https://lwid.dk/…

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LWID S3E10 | EU Digital Driver's License, Budget Savings & Rewriting Denmark's History 34:00

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Narcis and Kalpita is gathered this week to discuss the new EU-wide digital driver's license, a surprising large budget surplus in 2024 (savings of 133B DKK), moves to preserve the danish language and a bronze stamp found in Tåsinge that may rewrite 5th-century Danish history. Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com . ❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com. 👀 Subscribe to the newsletter (available in multiple languages!) https://lastweekdk.substack.com/ Follow us on the socials: ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ 🎉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark Get involved with our events and publications: ⭐Website: https://lwid.dk/…

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LWID S3E9 | Rural-Urban Tensions, Proposal to Remove International Voters Rights, Fresher Air in Denmark 36:55

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Fionn and Kalpita get together this week to discuss the growing imbalance between urban and rural community development, the DF’s (Nationalist Conservative) controversial proposal to restrict voting rights to Danes only, and Denmark meeting its 2030 air quality targets ahead of time. In this episode: ( 02:14 ) Improvements in Danish air quality ( 13:25 ) Rural vs. urban development ( 26:34 ) International voting rights are under threat ( 34:18 ) Get ready to check your 2024 tax statement! Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com . ❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com. 👀 Subscribe to the newsletter (available in multiple languages!) https://lastweekdk.substack.com/ Follow us on the socials: ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ 🎉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark Get involved with our events and publications: ⭐Website: https://lwid.dk/…

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LWID S3E8 | Conscription Gender Equality, Greenland Strives for Independence, More Parents Go Part-Time 43:10

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Katie and Narcis reviews this week's top headlines including Denmark’s push for drafting women into the military from 2026, the shift of Greenlandic political powers after parliamentary elections, and a recent trend of young parents opting for part-time work to balance family demands. In this episode: ( 04:46 ) Women to be drafted into the military from 2026 ( 14:34 ) Latest election results from Greenland ( 21:11 ) 40% of young moms opting for part-time work Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com . ❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com. 👀 Subscribe to the newsletter (available in multiple languages!) https://lastweekdk.substack.com/ Follow us on the socials: ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ 🎉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark Get involved with our events and publications: ⭐Website: https://lwid.dk/…

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LWID S3E7 | Beefing up the EU Military, Volunteering is Giving & Goodbye Snail Mail 28:41

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Rearming defence forces is now an EU-wide focus to the tune of 6,000B DKK, volunteering is on the rise again in Denmark, and national mail delivery will change hands from PostNord to Dao in 2026. Golda continues at the helm this week, jointly with Kalpita to bring everyone bite sized news and upsized entertainment. In this episode: 00:41 – 6,000 billion injection to EU defence 02:25 – PostNord to stop snail mail in 2026 10:55 – Volunteering is on the rise Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com . ❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com. 👀 Subscribe to the newsletter (available in multiple languages!) https://lastweekdk.substack.com/ Follow us on the socials: ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ 🎉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark Get involved with our events and publications: ⭐Website: https://lwid.dk/…

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LWID S3E6 | Phone Bans, US Products Boycott & Backlash Against Workfare Law 28:01

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Denmark is looking into banning phones in schools, the Salling Group makes it easier for shoppers to identify European-made products amidst the US boycott movement, and a recent attempt to classify Danish adoptees born after 1968 as immigrants sparked backlash and a #ErJegStadigDansk movement. Katie and Golda are back to cover these hot topics of the week. Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com . ❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com. 👀 Subscribe to the newsletter (available in multiple languages!) https://lastweekdk.substack.com/ Follow us on the socials: ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ 🎉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark Get involved with our events and publications: ⭐Website: https://lwid.dk/…

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LWID S3E5 | Defense Budget, Combat Against Racial Discrimination & GDP Growth 34:16

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Denmark is prioritising national security with a 50B DKK increase in defense spending, the government unveils a 36-point action plan to combat racism and Novo Nordisk continues to drive Denmark's GDP contributing to the majority of the 3.6% growth we experienced last year. Please welcome back Fionn and Kalpita as this week’s co-hosts discussing these top news. In this episode: Top 3 news intro ( 01:03 ) Denmark's GDP growth in 2024 ( 01:49 ) The 36-point anti-racism action plan... starting with nightclubs ( 12:48 ) 50B DKK acceleration fund for Danish rearmament ( 23:50 ) Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com . ❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com. 👀 Subscribe to the newsletter (available in multiple languages!) https://lastweekdk.substack.com/ Follow us on the socials: ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ 🎉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark Get involved with our events and publications: ⭐Website: https://lwid.dk/…

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LWID S3E4 | Cryolite Mining, NATO Threats & Wins for (Industry) Workers 35:26

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Hot on the heels of the Greenland debate, the new DR documentary on cryolite extraction is adding fuel to an already raging fire. Danish intelligence is sounding the alarm on a potential Russian offensive with weakening NATO ties. Industry workers secured some wins in a new agreement that saw increase in wages, as well as more flexibility in leave allowance and overtime compensation. Tune in to Arun, who is back at the helm this week to discuss these top news with our 2nd resident Irish co-host, Katie. In this episode: The saga of Greenland's White Gold ( 03:35 ) The Russian red alert - should we be concerned? ( 16:25 ) Updated collective agreement for industry workers ( 25:39 ) Thoughts about cultural and family ties ( 28:00 ) Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com . ❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com. 👀 Subscribe to the newsletter (available in multiple languages!) https://lastweekdk.substack.com/ Follow us on the socials: ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ 🎉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark Get involved with our events and publications: ⭐Website: https://lwid.dk/…

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LWID S3E3 | Culling Wolves, Unlimited Parental Sick Days, Police Scandal 31:23

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Controversial debates are rising on both the EU stage regarding wolf population control, and locally in Denmark as political parties are lobbying for an external investigation into the recent police scandal. Grassroots movement in an Aalborg organisation offering unlimited parental sick leave brings hope that we can have it all. Listen in as our fresh face of the week Golda, a Sierra Leonean-Dane, discusses these top news with Narcis. In this episode: Intro to Golda ( 00:27 ) The resurgence of wolves in DK – Source ( 02:29 ) The dream (or soon reality) of unlimited parental sick leave – Source ( 08:34 ) Recent allegations of police taking shortcuts – Source ( 16:44 ) The modern cancel culture ( 21:32 ) Push for more locally-produced TV series ( 25:27 ) Info about next week’s hosts ( 31:05 ) Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com . ❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com. 👀 Subscribe to the newsletter (available in multiple languages!) https://lastweekdk.substack.com/ Follow us on the socials: ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ 🎉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark Get involved with our events and publications: ⭐Website: https://lwid.dk/…

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