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Last Week in Denmark

Narcis George Matache, Katie Burns, Fionn O"Toole, Kalpita Bhosale, Golda Fania & Dominika Handzlik

Curious about what’s really happening in Denmark — and how it affects the life of internationals living here? Each week, two hosts from the LWID community talk through the top news stories and developments — in English — sharing personal insights and international perspectives. It’s a clear and accessible conversation about life in Denmark, made for people who live here but didn’t grow up here. Last Week In Denmark is a volunteer-driven media project with a simple mission: to empower people through

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12:33

Denmark's Petty Crime Crackdown (replay, S3E1)

Last Week in Denmark ·

2025/07/02

Denmark is a high trust society until we talk about petty crime like bicycle theft. Then the conversation is much more nuanced. Internationals in Denmark Narcis and Kalpita broke down Denmark's new petty crime crackdown early in season 3. They discuss what's being done in Denmark, what could be done and specifically how it impacts internationals. During season break we're revisiting some of the most popular segments from season 3. We'll be back with season 4 in August! Full episode: htt...

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26:32

Denmark’s Billions, Defense Spending, and a Season...

Last Week in Denmark ·

2025/06/29

Money, Missiles, and a Mic Drop. As Fionn and Katie—two internationals living in Denmark—wrap up the season, they reflect on the biggest shifts in the country and on the podcast itself—and what still lies ahead. But the world doesn’t stop: NATO’s new agreement for members to spend 5% of GDP on defense marks a dramatic pivot in global priorities, raising big questions for Denmark’s role. At the same time, the Danish treasury reports a surprise 58 billion DKK surplus—but will it ease everyday b...

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33:31

Lolland in the Spotlight, Focus, Bank Fee Warnings,...

Last Week in Denmark ·

2025/06/22

Is the future of Denmark shifting beyond the big cities? This week on Last Week in Denmark, co-hosts Kalpita and Golda—both internationals with a deep connection to life in Denmark—break down three stories that reveal how things are changing. Lolland is stepping into the spotlight as a potential new hotspot for internationals. A surprising number of people are saving up to 50,000 DKK a year just by switching banks. And with Copenhagen now ranked the best city to live in worldwide, what does t...

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24:49

Immigrant Majority Rise, Denmark Hits 6M, African...

Last Week in Denmark ·

2025/06/15

What does Denmark’s future look like in a more globalized world? This week on Last Week in Denmark, co-hosts Kalpita and Golda—both with deep personal and professional ties to Denmark—explore three big demographic shifts with long-term impact: a new projection that internationals and their descendants could become the majority by 2096, Denmark officially reaching a population of 6 million, and a government-funded scholarship program opening doors for African students. These aren’t just ...

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37:42

Defense spending surge; Reactivating conscripts;...

Last Week in Denmark ·

2025/06/08

What does it really take to belong in Denmark today? Some of the country’s biggest shifts are happening behind the headlines. This week on Last Week In Denmark, co-hosts Narcis and Fionn—both internationals living in Denmark—unpack three quietly significant developments: the government’s push to boost defense spending, plans to reactivate former conscripts, and new hurdles facing citizenship applicants—changes that could quietly reshape life and belonging in Denmark. Topics: (03:13) Def...

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32:21

Social media addiction, Emergency shelters, Water...

Last Week in Denmark ·

2025/06/01

Some of Denmark’s biggest challenges are just beneath the surface. This week on Last Week In Denmark, co-hosts Katie and Kalpita—both internationals making sense of life in Denmark—offer their personal take on three quiet but pressing issues: rising social media addiction, the state of emergency shelters, and a looming water shortage in Copenhagen by 2040. What do these developments reveal about daily life—and the future—for those trying to call Denmark home? Topics: social media addict...

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37:15

Denmark’s Generational Policy Shift: LWID S3E18

Last Week in Denmark ·

2025/05/25

Denmark is making bold moves that could reshape life for every generation. This week on Last Week In Denmark, co-hosts Fionn and Kalpita—both internationals navigating Danish life—share their personal reflections on these changes from an outsider’s perspective. From free mental health care for young adults to raising the retirement age and rethinking flight compensation, they unpack how these policies might land when you’re trying to make Denmark home. In this episode: free mental health care...

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29:31

Signs of Compassion in a Shifting Denmark: LWID S3E17

Last Week in Denmark ·

2025/05/18

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 tanni...

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31:19

Opportunity and Exclusion: Who Gets What in Denmark |...

Last Week in Denmark ·

2025/05/11

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. ❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at ...

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30:02

New Risks, Old Fears: Trust and Safety in Denmark |...

Last Week in Denmark ·

2025/05/04

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 ...

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38:49

New Laws, Old Challenges: Denmark’s Push for Health...

Last Week in Denmark ·

2025/04/27

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 pa...

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31:02

Invisible Imbalances in Denmark: Carbon, Rent, and...

Last Week in Denmark ·

2025/04/20

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. ❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us ...

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33:25

LWID S3E12 | Job Market Overhaul, Neighborly Trust &...

Last Week in Denmark ·

2025/04/13

Kalpita and Fionn decodes 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. Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com. For more information about life in Denmark, upcoming events and the Last Week in Denmark team, follow us on social media or su...

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32:00

LWID S3E11 | #TheForgottenGold movement, US Tariffs &...

Last Week in Denmark ·

2025/04/06

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. For more information about life in Denmark, upcoming events and the Last Week in Denmark team, follow us on social media or subscribe to the OG newsletter: Instagram: https://www.in...

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34:00

LWID S3E10 | EU Digital Driver's License, Budget...

Last Week in Denmark ·

2025/03/29

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. For more information about life in Denmark, upcoming events and the Last Week in Denmark team, follow us on social media or subscribe to the OG newsle...

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36:55

LWID S3E9 | Rural-Urban Tensions, Proposal to Remove...

Last Week in Denmark ·

2025/03/23

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 qu...

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43:10

LWID S3E8 | Conscription Gender Equality, Greenland...

Last Week in Denmark ·

2025/03/16

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 workHave questions, ideas or feedback? Email u...

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28:41

LWID S3E7 | Beefing up the EU Military, Volunteering...

Last Week in Denmark ·

2025/03/09

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. Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com. For more information about life in Denmark, upcoming events and the Last Week in Denmark team, follow us on...

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28:01

LWID S3E6 | Phone Bans, US Products Boycott &...

Last Week in Denmark ·

2025/03/02

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. For more information about life in Denmark, upcoming events and t...

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34:16

LWID S3E5 | Defense Budget, Combat Against Racial...

Last Week in Denmark ·

2025/02/23

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 nig...

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