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The Danish Connection

The Danish Connection
Denmark
Job Market In Denmark
Copenhagen
International Workers
Language Barriers
Workplace Culture
Professional Development
Cultural Differences
Christiania
Mental Health
Novo Nordisk
Tick-Borne Encephalitis
Onboarding Processes
Networking
Copenhagen Post
University Of Copenhagen
Mette Frederiksen
Mike Fonseca
Wolt
Danish Unions

How do you access news in Denmark if you don’t speak Danish? There are 652,495 foreign citizens living in Denmark. For non-Danes, accessing news in English is….complicated. Most news outlets are paywalled and google translate does a pretty terrible job of translating Danish to English. In collaboration with Union and The CPH Post, we bring you The Danish Connection - a new podcast breaking down Da... more

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If you’ve been dating in Denmark, chances are you’ve used a dating app.

For some, dating apps are a ticket to love, a wild night, memorable experiences. For others, they can lead to rejection, heartache and even addiction.

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This week on The Danish Connection:

We discuss the government’s new deportation reform plan, including plans to use GPS ankle bracelets on foreign nationals with criminal records in departure centres. We also hear from documentary filmmaker and prod... more

This week on The Danish Connection:

We discuss the government’s new tax-free food check plan worth 4.5 billion kroner, aimed at helping families, students, pensioners and unemployed people cope with rising prices. We also discuss the uncertainty aro... more

This week on The Danish Connection, we bring you the full Greenland update.

Melissa and Rachel discuss Greenland’s colonial past and its path toward self-rule, why Donald Trump has become obsessed with acquiring the world’s largest island, the affec... more

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Recent Guests

Erin Paisley
PhD researcher at the University of Copenhagen, researching dating apps.
University of Copenhagen
Episode: Dating in Denmark with Erinne Paisley
Mathilde Kirstein
Documentary filmmaker, producer, and editor
Episode: Lego joins World Cup in U.S as major sponsor, migrants at departure centres may be forced to wear GPS bracelets, angry veterans and a major cocaine seizure linked to Denmark
Esben Thorseth
Danish naval officer and UN military observer
UN Peacekeeping
Episode: The Situation Room with Jonas Friis: UN military observer Esben Thorseth on the challenges of modern peacekeeping operations
Bernardo Basilici Menini
Editor in chief of the Copenhagen Post
Copenhagen Post
Episode: The election results (with special guests NicholasButInEnglish & Bernardo Basilici Menini)
Nicholas Lewandowski-Woolhead
Political commentator and activist
Nicholas but in English
Episode: The election results (with special guests NicholasButInEnglish & Bernardo Basilici Menini)
Sine Plambech
Senior researcher at the Danish Institute for International Studies focusing on migration and women's migration.
Danish Institute for International Studies
Episode: From Denmark to the Mediterranean: Border policy and migration with Sine Plambech
Daniel Muniz
Part of the cast of the new Danish film Sauna
Episode: Debating the new abortion limit, a citizenship scandal in Fyn, and Denmark’s oldest women’s magazine returns to print
Hans Peter Michealsen
Military expert and independent defense analyst with 41 years of service in the Danish defense and experience in the Air Force.
Center for Military Studies, University of Copenhagen
Episode: The Situation Room with Jonas Friis: Denmark's future in defense featuring military expert Hans Peter Michealsen
Sigga Hansen
Teacher and founder of Lingua Danica
Lingua Danica
Episode: The Expat’s Toolkit: Learning Danish with Sigga Hansen

Hosts

María Eva
Co-host, involved in breaking down Danish news in English and sharing insights on the immigrant experience in Denmark.
Melissa
Co-host, who brings experience and insights into the immigrant experience in Denmark.
Rachel
Co-host, contributing to discussions on Danish culture and the immigrant experience.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Charming beyond all exceptions

    Informative and hilarious at the same time. The interactions between two good friends makes the issues interesting in a fun way.

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    United States10 months ago

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The content is praised for making complex cultural and political topics accessible to non-Danish speakers.
Listeners appreciate the informative and humorous approach of the show, highlighting the engaging interactions between the hosts as particularly charming.

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Dating in Denmark with Erinne Paisley
Q: What do you think the future looks like for dating apps?
Erin suggests a trend towards offline dating events and an increasing recognition of the divide between Danish and immigrant dating experiences.
Dating in Denmark with Erinne Paisley
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your story and how you ended up in Copenhagen, how you ended up researching this topic?
Erin shares her background, including her use of dating apps since 2015 and her transition from a master's program in Amsterdam to researching dating apps at the University of Copenhagen.
The election results (with special guests NicholasButInEnglish & Bernardo Basilici Menini)
Q: How should the international community interpret the outcome of this election?
Bernardo suggests the immediate effects on internationals in Copenhagen will likely be limited but warns of potential challenges in the national elections where may see more right-wing governance in play.
The election results (with special guests NicholasButInEnglish & Bernardo Basilici Menini)
Q: Can you give a brief rundown of the election results?
Nicholas explains the results indicating that governing parties lost significant ground, particularly the social democrats, who lost their title as the largest party in terms of mayorships.
Your practical election guide, residence permits halted for foreign nurses and a new national centre for research in women’s health
Q: Who can vote?
You are eligible to vote if you are above 18 years old, reside in Denmark or in the municipality or region that we're talking about, and if you are a citizen of another EU member state or have been permanently residing in Denmark for four years.

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Focused on providing English-speaking foreigners in Denmark with accessible news coverage, the content likely centers around current events, cultural insights, and the unique experiences of immigrants in the country. Notable themes include Danish politics, social issues, and public policies, as well as details on how these factors impact the immigrant community. The format emphasizes a friendly dialogue among hosts and occasional guests, creating a relatable atmosphere for listeners navigating life in a new country. This combination of news and personal anecdotes makes it a valuable resource for anyone wanting to stay informed about Denmark from an outsider's perspective.

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1. Erin Paisley
2. Mathilde Kirstein
3. Esben Thorseth
4. Bernardo Basilici Menini
5. Nicholas Lewandowski-Woolhead
6. Sine Plambech
7. Daniel Muniz
8. Hans Peter Michealsen

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