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Last Week in Denmark

Narcis George Matache, Fionn O"Toole, Kalpita Bhosale, Dominika Handzlik, Julia Davyd, Maite Cristina Loria Lopez, Laurence Paquette, Sabrina Johnson, Marcela Lopez, Meroe Asgharbeigi, Rita B. Riquelme, Ophelia Wu

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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36:27

Citizenship, Social Security & Student Support in...

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2026/10/07

Send us Fan Mail Episode summary Citizenship, social security & student support: Dom and Kalpita are joined by Nanna to discuss who gets to become Danish, changing EU social security rules for people working across borders, and proposals to change student support in Denmark, with a focus on what these debates mean for internationals living, working and studying here. Topics 03:09 - Who Gets to Become Danish? 15:49 - EU Social Security Rules 24:45 - Student Support & SU Our team Cohost...

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71:08

Beyond the Headlines S1E3 | Coming of Age: Teenagers,...

Last Week in Denmark ·

2026/10/02

Send us Fan Mail Episode summary Coming of age, freedom & confirmation: Ophelia and Meroe compare their teenage years in Hong Kong and Iran with growing up in Denmark, discussing parental control, alcohol, teenage jobs, travel, turning 18, confirmation and the gradual shift towards independence. For internationals raising children in Denmark, the conversation asks how much freedom teenagers are given here and how families can help them learn to handle it responsibly. Topics (01:00) Becomi...

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38:15

Greenland Deal, Hybrid Warfare & Denmark’s Economy:...

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2026/09/30

Send us Fan Mail Episode summary Greenland, hybrid warfare & Denmark’s economy: Maite Cristina and Julia David discuss the new Greenland-Denmark-US defence agreement, what hybrid warfare could mean for everyday life in Denmark, and why strong economic growth is not necessarily making households feel richer, with a Copenhagen Zoo leopard cub bringing a hopeful final note. Topics (02:02) Greenland Defence Agreement (12:41) Hybrid Warfare in Denmark (24:07) Denmark’s Econom...

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27:04

Integration, Child Welfare & AI Jobs in Denmark: LWID...

Last Week in Denmark ·

2026/09/23

Send us Fan Mail Episode summary Integration, child welfare & AI jobs: Sabrina and Narcis discuss whether Denmark is confusing immigration control with integration, what international parents should know about welfare reports concerning children, and how rapid AI adoption is changing Danish workplaces, including the growing pressure on entry-level workers. Topics (01:25) Integration & Belonging (09:19) Child Welfare Reports (17:02) AI in the Workplace Our team ...

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57:56

Beyond the Headlines S1E2 | Growing Up Danish:...

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2026/09/18

Send us Fan Mail Episode summary Growing Up Danish: In the second episode of Beyond the Headlines, Marcela and Meroe compare childhood in Denmark with their experiences in Mexico and Iran, from daycare and school to independence, outdoor life, teachers and community, highlighting the cultural adjustments international families face when raising children in Denmark. Topics (03:47) Childhood & School (08:41) Freedom & Independence (15:40) Daycare & Trust &nbs...

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28:56

Denmark’s School Crisis, Remigration Debate & Skilled...

Last Week in Denmark ·

2026/09/16

Send us Fan Mail Episode summary School crisis, remigration & skilled jobs: Fionn and Dominika discuss Denmark’s historically low PISA results and what they reveal about reading, phones, AI and inequality, the growing remigration debate following a Copenhagen demonstration, and why skilled workers are seeing faster pay growth than office workers, with clear implications for internationals living and working in Denmark. Topics (02:36) PISA Shock & Danish Schools (14:42) Remigration Deb...

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25:58

Farmers, Work Permits & Immigration Rules: LWID S6E5

Last Week in Denmark ·

2026/09/09

Send us Fan Mail Episode summary Farmers, work permits & immigration: Narcis and new co-host Sabrina discuss Denmark’s new nitrogen rules and the farmers’ backlash, alongside changes affecting non-European workers and international students, including a new lower-salary work permit and shorter job-search rights, with a focus on what these developments mean for internationals living in Denmark. Topics (01:02) International Leadership (04:40) Farmers & Nitrogen Rules (13:19) New Work Pe...

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61:09

Beyond the Headlines S1E1 | Welcome to the World:...

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2026/09/04

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the World: In the first episode of Beyond the Headlines, a series about the realities of life in Denmark, Meroe and Ophelia share their experiences of pregnancy, healthcare, naming traditions, parental leave, citizenship and everyday newborn life, offering internationals a personal look at starting a family here. Topics (05:15) Having a Baby in Denmark (18:15) Names & Traditions (35:38) Parental Leave (42:43) Citizenship & Newb...

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38:46

Denmark’s Citizenship Freeze, Flexible Time & Adult...

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2026/09/02

Send us Fan Mail Episode summary Citizenship, flexible time & community: Julia and Fionn discuss Denmark’s citizenship freeze and controversial proposals affecting naturalised citizens, whether society should move beyond fixed schedules designed around morning people, and the Danish volunteer scheme connecting children with adult friends, with important implications for internationals building a future and community in Denmark. Topics (01:36) Municipality Funding Debate (12:56) Danish Cit...

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23:47

Denmark’s Tourism Boom, X Factor & Bike Rules: LWID S6E3

Last Week in Denmark ·

2026/08/26

Send us Fan Mail Tourism, bike rules & international talent: Kalpita and Julia discuss Denmark’s record tourism numbers, the debate over shared e-bikes in Copenhagen, the growing international diversity of X Factor winners, and whether public-facing professionals can still expect private lives, with plenty of relevance for internationals navigating Danish culture and everyday life. Topics (00:58) Denmark’s Tourism Boom (04:56) E-Bikes & Bike Rules (12:21) International X Factor ...

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39:16

Denmark’s Repair Rules, Migration & Youth Crime: LWID...

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2026/08/19

Send us Fan Mail Repair rules, migration & youth crime: Dominika and Narcis discuss Denmark’s new right to repair rules, the controversial Mette Frederiksen and Giorgia Meloni statement on Christian heritage and European values, and proposals to lower the age of criminal responsibility, with a focus on what these developments could mean for internationals living in Denmark. Topics (06:46) Right to Repair (14:53) Christian Heritage & Migration (26:23) Youth Crime & Criminal Respons...

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40:35

Ceuta Crisis, Online Extremism & Denmark’s Pop...

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2026/08/12

Send us Fan Mail Ceuta Crisis, Online Extremism & Denmark’s Pop Melody: Fionn O’Toole and new cohost Maite Cristina discuss the Ceuta migration crisis and Denmark’s political reaction, the rise of nihilistic violent extremism targeting young people online, and the Danish musicologist behind the viral “Gen Alpha Melody”, with a focus on what these stories mean for internationals living in Denmark. Topics: (03:00) Ceuta Migration Crisis (13:06) Denmark’s Schengen Reaction...

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34:32

Denmark’s Health Bus, Harbour Safety & Danish AI...

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2026/06/03

Send us Fan Mail Health checks, water safety & AI schools: Dom and Katie close season five with Denmark’s diabetes testing bus, new national swimming recommendations, AI entering school curriculums, and a Nordhavn wedding ring rescue that shows how community can still surprise you. Topics: (02:26) Danish Diabetes Checks (10:27) Danish Swimming Rules (19:53) Danish AI Schools (30:01) Wedding ring rescue Our team: Cohosts: Dom - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominika-...

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40:51

Denmark’s Government Gamble, Greenland Pressure &...

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2026/05/27

Send us Fan Mail Danish power, Greenland tensions & wasted talent in Denmark: Fionn and Narcis discuss Denmark’s stalled government talks, the larger US consulate in Nuuk, and why highly educated internationals, including Ukrainians, are still pushed into low-skilled work despite Denmark’s labour shortages. Topics: (01:48) Danish earth quake (09:51) Government Talks (18:44) Greenland Pressure (29:02) International Skilled Workers in Denmark Our team: Cohosts: Fionn...

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28:00

Denmark’s Foreign Workforce, Flight Chaos & Police...

Last Week in Denmark ·

2026/05/20

Send us Fan Mail Denmark’s Job Engine, Flight Risk & Police Failures: Katie and Dom discuss how international workers are powering Denmark’s economy, why summer travel could become more uncertain, and how thousands of mishandled police cases could shake trust for internationals relying on Danish systems. Topics: (02:39) Denmark’s international workforce (07:45) Summer flight disruption (15:09) Danish police case failures Our team: Cohosts: Dom -&n...

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43:54

Denmark Preps, Maersk Costs & Gaming Traps: LWID S5E17

Last Week in Denmark ·

2026/05/13

Send us Fan Mail Danish Resilience, Price Pressure & Gaming Risks: Fionn, Narcis and guest Serena Leka discuss why Denmark’s crisis advice matters for international households, how disruption around Hormuz could feed into everyday prices, and why loot boxes in children’s games are raising serious concerns about gambling-style design. Topics: (02:10) Europe Day (10:15) Denmark prepping (21:46) Hormuz Costs (32:28) Loot Boxes Our team: Cohosts: Fionn - https://...

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36:59

Denmark’s Injury Payout Shock, Barter Boom, Mother...

Last Week in Denmark ·

2026/05/06

Send us Fan Mail Danish Insurance Shock, Barter Taxes, Danish Mother Groups Revival & AI Slop: Dom and Fionn discuss a Danish Supreme Court ruling that could reopen compensation claims, the tax risks hiding inside Denmark’s barter boom, a new parent app challenging postcode based mother groups, and why heavy AI use may be draining workers’ brains and lowering creative standards. Topics: (03:45) Denmark insurance compensation (10:00) Barter economy (18:16) Danish mother groups ...

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38:02

Danish Road Pricing, Rural Revival & Danish Death...

Last Week in Denmark ·

2026/04/29

Send us Fan Mail Road charges, rural Denmark & taboo talk: Fionn and Katie, joined by guest Kay Xander Mellish, look at road pricing, farm conversions and Denmark’s awkward conversations about death and salaries, asking who can afford to drive, how rural spaces should be reused and why some subjects still feel hard to say out loud. Topics: (03:19) Denmark`s Driving Tax (13:47) Rural Reuse (22:13) Danish Taboo Talks Our team: Cohosts: Fionn - https://www.linkedin.co...

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30:44

Denmark Identity Fight, Hormuz Prices & Danish Power...

Last Week in Denmark ·

2026/04/22

Send us Fan Mail Belonging in Denmark, Price Pressure & Power Games: Narcis and Robin take on the row over who gets to be called Danish, the economic nerves triggered by the Hormuz Strait crisis, and the coalition manoeuvring around Lars Løkke, Mette Frederiksen and the dropped wealth tax, with a clear focus on what each fight could mean for internationals trying to build a stable life in Denmark. Topics: (01:01) Are you Danish if you can drink milk? (10:15) Oil crisis (18:23)...

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38:16

Denmark Goes Offline, Internationals Leave & Debt...

Last Week in Denmark ·

2026/04/15

Send us Fan Mail Offline Denmark, Talent Retention & Debt Reality: Katie and Kalpita are joined by Kelly Rasmussen to discuss Denmark’s shift away from digital life, why internationals are still arriving but not staying due to systemic barriers like jobs and bureaucracy, and how David Graeber’s ideas challenge the fear of debt, raising bigger questions about how systems impact everyday life for internationals in Denmark. Topics: (01:29) Offline shift in Denmark (16:34) A...

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