The university encampment for Palestine, Danish companies cut ties with Copenhagen Pride and parliament votes to change the abortion time limit to 18 weeks
This week we talk about the new changes to abortion laws in Denmark, the family reunification visa process getting easier and Denmark's biggest companies cutting ties with Copenhagen Pride - plus we speak to some of the students participating in the Copenhagen University encampment for Palestine. This is your place to share enquiries, opinions and tales of the immigrant experience in Denmark. We want to know what/who you would like us to feature on the next episode of The Expat’s Tool Kit. Pop us a DM on Instagram or via email thedkconnectionnews@gmail.com and let us know! Hosted by @__mariaeva__ and @rachsheary Edited by @__melissamarchi Music by @frandepian Fact checking @jonas_friis Cover Picture by @kammarad Broadcasting in @unionkbh
12 Touko 202428min
Workers day in Denmark, educational reforms and female conscription becomes official
This week we ask Danes why they celebrate Workers Day and investigate a little bit about the history behind it. We also look at the new reforms to the higher education system and female conscription in the Danish military becoming official. This is your place to share enquiries, opinions and tales of the immigrant experience in Denmark. We want to know what/who you would like us to feature on the next episode of The Expat’s Tool Kit. Pop us a DM on Instagram or via email thedkconnectionnews@gmail.com and let us know! Hosted by María Eva De Sanctis and Rachel Sheary Edited by Melissa Marchi Music by Fran De Pian Fact checking Jonas Friis Cover Picture by Kammarad Broadcasting in Union
5 Touko 202437min
The Expat's Toolkit: Finding a Job in your Field as an International in Denmark
This week’s episode is a little bit special!As well as bringing you Danish news each week, we also want to give you the tools to tackle some of the most complex issues Internationals face in Denmark. One of the biggest challenges many of us face is getting a job in our field.Of course, we know that language is a huge barrier - but what else plays into it, and how should you go about looking for a job? We sat down with the wonderful Signe Biering to find out. Signe spent 20 years in the Danish diplomatic service, including stints in India, China, and Israel as deputy ambassador. She is now an executive advisor and coach with a focus on internationals in Denmark, as well as the co-founder of Project Onboard Denmark.Project Onboard helps businesses in Denmark to onboard and retain international talent – and ensure international employees feel welcomed and are able to make the contributions they were hired for. We spoke to Signe about Danish work culture, language barriers, and changing your perspective on the job hunt.If you liked this episode and think it would be useful for someone you know - share it with them! Find more about Signe's works and Project On Board on the following links:signebiering.comhttps://www.onboarddenmark.dkhttps://cphpost.dk/2023-07-11/news/hard-to-find-friends-complain-expats-living-in-denmark/This is your place to share enquiries, opinions and tales of the immigrant experience in Denmark - and we want to hear from you. Pop us a DM on Instagram or via email thedkconnectionnews@gmail.com and let us know if you have a story you would like to contribute!Hosted by @_mariaeva_ and @rachsheary Edited by @__melissamarchi Music by @frandepian Fact checking @jonas_friis Cover Picture by @kammarad Broadcasting in @unionkbh
28 Huhti 202438min
Børsen burns down, tips to avoid ticks this spring and why Palads is set to be demolished
This week we ask Danes how they feel about the tragic fire in Børsen and unpack why the building is such a loss for Denmark. We also have some tips for avoiding the dreaded tick-born diseases now that spring is upon us, and an update on the demolition of Palads. If you liked this episode and think it would be useful for someone you know - share it with them! This is your place to share enquiries, opinions and tales of the immigrant experience in Denmark - and we want to hear from you. Pop us a DM on Instagram or via email thedkconnectionnews@gmail.com and let us know if you have a story you would like to contribute! Hosted by @_mariaeva_ and @rachsheary Edited by @__melissamarchi Music by @frandepian Fact checking @jonas_friis Cover Picture by @kammarad Broadcasting in @unionkbh
21 Huhti 202434min
A guide to unionising (with a trade union president), has Wolt improved its conditions for workers and the big baby boom let-down
This week we talk to trade union activist and president of the 3F food vendors section Rasmus Emil Hjorth about his *infamous* attempt to unionise Wolt, plus some of the reasons why we need unions/how to unionise. We also talk about the big baby boom let down in Denmark and the royal family getting a raise. For more information about 3F, joining a union or reporting poor working conditions, click the links in bio. If you liked this episode and think it would be useful for someone you know - share it with them! This is your place to share enquiries, opinions and tales of the immigrant experience in Denmark - and we want to hear from you! Pop us a DM on Instagram or via email thedkconnectionnews@gmail.com and let us know if you have a story you would like to contribute! Hosted by @__mariaeva__ and @rachsheary Edited by @__melissamarchi Music by @frandepian Fact checking @jonas_friis Cover Picture by @kammarad Broadcasting in @unionkbh
14 Huhti 202455min
Novo Nordisk’s connection to doctors in Denmark, clashes between football fans and the iconic Danish Bodega
It’s the perfect sunny Sunday afternoon for listening to a podcast in the sun! In this week’s episode we talk about Novo Nordisk’s connection to doctors in Denmark, clashes between football fans last week and the iconic Danish Bodega! Huge thank you to data Journalist Kajsa Rosenblad for contributing to this episode and talking about her article! This is your place to share enquiries, opinions and tales of the immigrant experience in Denmark - and we want to hear from you! Pop us a DM on Instagram or via email thedkconnectionnews@gmail.com and let us know if you have a story you would like to contribute! Hosted and researched by María Eva De Sanctis and Rachel Sheary Edited by Melissa Marchi Music by Fran De Pian Fact checking by Jonas Friis Cover Picture by Martin Lange Broadcasting in Union KBH
7 Huhti 202445min
Why Denmark is top of the world happiness report again, how to access mental healthcare and how well do you know Jesus?
Happy Easter everyone! In this week’s episode we discuss why Denmark is top of the world happiness report again, how to access mental healthcare, why Argentina is buying old Danish fighter planes and we also have an easter quiz. First and foremost, thank you to our two wonderful guests this week - Felicia Salten who walked us through the Danish Mental Healtcare system, and Physchologist Aglaia Michelaki for helping us to break down the complex topic further. If you or someone you know is need of crisis mental healthcare call 112. Help is available in English and Danish For medical advice and information about nearest psychiatric emergency units in Denmark, dial 1813, available in Danish and English You can find more info about the English Speaking Cafe at Depressions Forening through the link in our bio, plus a full list the emergency lines. Hosted by María Eva and Rachel Edited by Melissa March Music by Fran De Pian Cover Picture by Martin Lange
31 Maalis 202450min
Denmark's arms exports to Israel, the infamous Muhammed drawings go on sale, Copenhagen's accessibility problem and the IUD scandal in Greenland
This week we discuss Denmark’s arms exports to Israel, the infamous Muhammed drawings going on sale, how Copenhagen is failing people with disabilities and the Greenlandic IUD scandal. Got a personal story you think we should feature on the show? Pop us a DM on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thedkconnection/
24 Maalis 202444min
