Last Week in Denmark

Send us Fan MailDenmark’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 -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominika-handzlik-200010/ -  and Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/Podcast Operational Manager: Monica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Audio Editor: Steve - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-larke-mejia/Graphic Designer: Sariah - https:/www.linkedin.com/in/sariah-romeroYouTube: Ahmet - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmet-akkoc/ and Lei - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205Transcript Editors: Melissa -https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissalarson1/ and Makoda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/makoda-gascon-3497b8280/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailDanish 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://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/ and Narcis - https://www.linkedin.com/in/narcisgmatache/Guest: Serena Leka - https://www.linkedin.com/in/serena-leka/Guest coordinator: Robin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-bonne/Podcast Operational Manager: Monica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Audio Editor: Steve - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-larke-mejia/Graphic Designer: Sariah - https:/www.linkedin.com/in/sariah-romeroYouTube: Ahmet - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmet-akkoc/ and Lei - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205Transcript Editors: Marta - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marta-villalon-trigueros/ and Makoda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/makoda-gascon-3497b8280/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailDanish 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(25:00) AI brain fryOur team:Cohosts: Dom - /https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominika-handzlik-200010/and Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/Podcast Operational Manager: Monica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/Graphic Designer: Sariah - https:/www.linkedin.com/in/sariah-romeroYouTube: Ahmet - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmet-akkoc/ and Lei - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205Transcript Editors: Melissa -https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissalarson1/ and Makoda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/makoda-gascon-3497b8280/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailRoad 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 TalksOur team:Cohosts: Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/ and Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/Guest: Kay Xander Mellish - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayxandermellish/Guest coordinator: Robin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-bonne/Podcast Operational Manager: Monica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/Audio Producer: Steve - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-larke-mejia/Graphic Designer: Sariah - https:/www.linkedin.com/in/sariah-romeroYouTube: Ahmet - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmet-akkoc/ and Lei - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205Transcript Editor: Makoda https://www.linkedin.com/in/makoda-gascon-3497b8280/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailBelonging 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) Coalition talks(23:29) Danish traditionsOur team:Cohosts: Narcis  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/narcisgmatache/ & Robin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-bonne/Podcast Manager: Monica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Audio Editor: Steve - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-larke-mejia/Graphic Designer: Sariah - https:/www.linkedin.com/in/sariah-romeroYouTube: Ahmet - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmet-akkoc/ and Lei - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205Transcript Editor: Makoda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/makoda-gascon-3497b8280/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailOffline 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)  Are there more internationals leaving than coming to Denmark?(27:48) Why Debt Might Not Matter Our team:Cohosts: Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/ and Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/Guest: Kelly Rasmussen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellydraperrasmussen/Guest coordinator: Robin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-bonne/Podcast Operational Manager: Monica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Audio Editor: Steve - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-larke-mejia/Graphic Designer: Sariah - https:/www.linkedin.com/in/sariah-romeroYouTube: Ahmet - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmet-akkoc/ and Lei - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205Transcript Editors: Melissa -https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissalarson1/ and Makoda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/makoda-gascon-3497b8280/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailDenmark Politics Chaos,  Racism Debate & Fake CV Scandal: Narcis and Dom break down unstable government negotiations, rising support for extreme parties and a string of MP scandals, from false CV claims to bankruptcy cover-ups, alongside racist attacks questioning who “counts” as Danish. Topics: (05:41) New Danish Parliament - negotiations(14:35) Conspiracy thinking(20:55)  You cannot become Danish if you’re not “born Danish” (26:32) Danish MPs false CV(32:22) Danish nature trendsOur team:Cohosts: Narcis - https://www.linkedin.com/in/narcisgmatache/ and Dom - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominika-handzlik-200010/Podcast Operational Manager: Monica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Audio Editor: Emily - https://www.linkedin.com/in/etgriffiths/ and Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/Graphic Designer: Sariah - https:/www.linkedin.com/in/sariah-romeroYouTube: Ahmet - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmet-akkoc/ and Lei - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205Transcript Editor: Makoda https://www.linkedin.com/in/makoda-gascon-3497b8280/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailDanish election chaos, pig politics and a food identity fight: Katie, Kalpita and guest Jesper Rudd break down a fragmented election leaving Denmark in political limbo, why pigs have become the unlikely symbol of deeper climate and farming tensions, and the debate over whether smørrebrød should replace stegt flæsk or is that a step too far? Topics: (01:05) Danish Election Results 2026(14:33) Danish Pig Politics(23:24) Smørrebrød DebateOur team:Cohosts: Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/ and Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/Guest: Jesper Rud Jager - Instagram tag @danish_with_jagerGuest coordinator: Robin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-bonne/Podcast Operational Manager: Monica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/Graphic Designer: Sariah - https:/www.linkedin.com/in/sariah-romeroYouTube: Ahmet - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmet-akkoc/ and Lei - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205Transcript Editor: Makoda https://www.linkedin.com/in/makoda-gascon-3497b8280/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailDanish elections, citizenship rules and the future for internationals: Kalpita and Narcis break down Denmark’s election dynamics, from coalition power to what it could mean for immigration, residency and citizenship, and the pressure on internationals building a life here. And ultimately, what it takes to be seen as Danish enough. Topics: (06:50) Danish Citizenship policies(14:37) If the Blue Bloc Takes Power What It Means for Internationals(29:39) Are you Danish enough?Our team:Cohosts: Narcis - https://www.linkedin.com/in/narcisgmatache/ and Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/Podcast Operational Manager: Monica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/Graphic Designer: Sariah - https:/www.linkedin.com/in/sariah-romeroYouTube: Ahmet - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmet-akkoc/ and Lei - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205Transcript Editor: Makoda https://www.linkedin.com/in/makoda-gascon-3497b8280/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailOil shocks, restaurant power abuse and Denmark’s licorice obsession: Fionn and Dominika are joined by Derek Hartman to break down rising global oil tensions and what they could mean for fuel prices, inflation and political stability in Denmark, before turning to serious allegations against Noma’s René Redzepi and what they reveal about exploitation risks for internationals working in hospitality and beyond. They also tackle Denmark’s famously divisive love of licorice, from cultural identity to actual health limits, trying to understand why some traditions are harder to swallow than others for newcomers. Topics: (03:36) Oil Price Spike  (16:31) Noma Allegations (27:05) Danish Licorice DebateOur team:Cohosts: Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/ and Dom - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominika-handzlik-200010/Guest: Derek Hartmann - https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-m-hartman/Guest coordinator: Robin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-bonne/Podcast Operational Manager: Monica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/Graphic Designer: Sariah - https:/www.linkedin.com/in/sariah-romeroYouTube: Ahmet - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmet-akkoc/ and Lei - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205Transcript Editor: Makoda https://www.linkedin.com/in/makoda-gascon-3497b8280/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailWar in Iran, nuclear debate rising and a Danish election: Katie and Kalpita discuss the global conflict that has left around 9,000 Danish travellers seeking help to get home, the growing debate over whether nuclear weapons could be stationed in Denmark, and the key campaign proposals ahead of the Danish election. They also examine mounting pressure on Denmark’s public school system as more students leave and special classroom agreements increase.Topics:(02:03) War in Iran: Danish Travellers Stranded Abroad  (08:44) Could Nuclear Weapons Be Stationed in Denmark?  (25:51)Are Danish Public Schools in Trouble? Our team:Cohosts: Katie  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/ and Kalpita - /https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/Podcast Operational Manager: Monica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Audio Editor: Steve - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-larke-mejia/Graphic Designer: Sariah - https:/www.linkedin.com/in/sariah-romeroYouTube: Ahmet - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmet-akkoc/ and Lei - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205Transcript Editors: Melissa -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissalarson1/ and Makoda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/makoda-gascon-3497b8280/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailA Danish snap election, hardline citizenship politics, and AI quietly killing entry-level jobs: Denmark heads to the polls on 24 March after a strategically-timed election call, with Greenland politics potentially reshaping who can form government. Kalpita and Fionn dig into a Dansk Folkeparti citizenship controversy targeting an 18-year-old’s surname, the risk that immigration rhetoric tightens further for internationals, and Dinero’s AI-first support model as a warning sign for anyone trying to break into Denmark’s white-collar job market before ending on the only policy platform that unites the nation: bring back potatoes. Topics:(01:38) Danish snap elections 24th March 2026(13:08)  Citizenship controversy: the surname debate (22:18) AI replacing entry-level office jobs  (31:12) Denmark’s declining potato intake Our team:Cohosts: Kalpita  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/ and Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/Podcast Operational Manager: Monica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Audio Editor: Emily - https://www.linkedin.com/in/etgriffiths/Graphic Designer: Sariah - https:/www.linkedin.com/in/sariah-romeroYouTube: Ahmet - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmet-akkoc/ and Lei - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205Transcript Editor: Makoda https://www.linkedin.com/in/makoda-gascon-3497b8280/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailDenmark’s housing crackdown and a culture war over yarn: Denmark’s housing squeeze is pushing politicians towards bigger fines and new taxes and it could hit ordinary homeowners, not just big investors.  Dom and Katie discuss a proposal to increase fines for violating Denmark’s residence rules from 10,000 to 100,000 DKK, plus fresh arguments for a capital gains tax on housing profits. Also finally in the Danish news this week - knitted dresses on nude statues is it activism, art, or “vandalism”? Topics:(02:00) Danish Housing Rules(12:15) Danish Capital Gains Tax(23:36) Danish Knitting MovementOur team:Cohosts: Dom -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominika-handzlik-200010/ -  and Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/Podcast Operational Manager: Monica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Audio Editor: Emily - https://www.linkedin.com/in/etgriffiths/Graphic Designer: Sariah - https:/www.linkedin.com/in/sariah-romeroYouTube: Ahmet - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmet-akkoc/ and Lei - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205Transcript Editors: Marta - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marta-villalon-trigueros/ and Makoda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/makoda-gascon-3497b8280/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailIs Denmark Really Corruption Free? Water Safety Fears and the Fight Over Big Prayer Day: Denmark tops the global corruption index again, but questions remain about trust, lobbying and who pays when policy choices affect public health. Katie and Kalpita, internationals living in Denmark, are joined by Michael Magee to discuss nitrate pollution in drinking water, rising bowel cancer risk and the political pressure around farming. They also look at whether Big Prayer Day could return and what a new push to protect the Danish language means for daily life. Topics:(02:24) Corruption in Denmark?(10:38) Nitrates in drinking water and bowel cancer risk(20:25) Big Prayer Day Fight(25:59) Big Prayer Day FightOur team:Cohosts: Katie  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/ and Kalpita - /https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/Guest: Michael Magee - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickmagee/Guest coordinator: Robin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-bonne/Podcast Operational Manager: Monica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Audio Editor: Steve - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-larke-mejia/Graphic Designer: Sariah - https:/www.linkedin.com/in/sariah-romeroYouTube: Ahmet - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmet-akkoc/ and Lei - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205Transcript Editor: Makoda https://www.linkedin.com/in/makoda-gascon-3497b8280/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailCross-party politics, market reactions and education reform in Denmark: Fionn and Kalpita, internationals living in Denmark, discuss a week where there was a rare cross-party agreement to protect democratic participation, a sharp market reaction to major Danish company results, and a proposal to cap primary school class sizes at 14 pupils. Topics:(05:49) Broad Danish Cross-Party Deal(13:44) Brutal reactions to the Danish Industrial Giants accounts(20:53) Proposal of hard cap of 14 students in Danish primary classesOur team:Cohosts: Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/ and Kalpita - /https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/Podcast Operational Manager: Monica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/Graphic Designer: Sariah - https:/www.linkedin.com/in/sariah-romeroYouTube: Ahmet - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmet-akkoc/ and Lei - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205Transcript Editors: Melissa -https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissalarson1/ and Makoda https://www.linkedin.com/in/makoda-gascon-3497b8280/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailDenmark’s Food Cheques, Deportations and Wind Power: This week Kalpita and Narcis, internationals living in Denmark, are joined by comedian Conrad Molden to look back at a week of big Danish policy moves that hit everyday life. They discuss Denmark’s controversial food cheques and why cutting VAT on groceries sounds simple but is anything but. The episode also explores tougher Danish deportation rules for internationals convicted of serious crimes, before ending on a more hopeful note with Denmark’s massive offshore wind plans around Bornholm and what they could mean for jobs, energy prices and Denmark’s future. Topics:(02:34) Danish Food Cheques(12:57) Danish Deportation Reform(23:49) Energy Project in BornholmOur team:Cohosts: Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/ and Narcis - https://www.linkedin.com/in/narcisgmatache/Guest: Conrad Molden - https://www.instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy/?hl=enPodcast Operational Manager: Monica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Podcast Promotions: Steph - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Emily - https://www.linkedin.com/in/etgriffiths/Guest Coordinator: Robin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-bonne Graphic Designer: Sariah - https:/www.linkedin.com/in/sariah-romeroYouTube: Ahmet - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmet-akkoc/ and Lei - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205Transcript Editor: Makoda, https://www.linkedin.com/in/makoda-gascon-3497b8280/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailGeopolitics, consumer boycotts and rental crackdowns: Dom and Katie, internationals living in Denmark, are joined by Carly to discuss renewed tensions over Greenland following Davos comments and what they mean for Denmark internationally. The episode examines whether boycott apps targeting US products actually affect everyday shopping, covers stricter enforcement of short-term rental rules, and ends with a Danish museum's call for hair donations and what it reveals about belonging in Denmark. Topics:(02:32) Trump backs down on Greenland threats(11:19) App that helps you boycott US products( 29:29) New rules for renting with Airbnb in Denmark(39:14) Hair donations in DenmarkOur team:Cohosts: Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/ and Dom - /https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominika-handzlik-200010/Guest: Carly - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-spring/https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-spring/Podcast Operational Manager: Monica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Podcast Promotions: Steph - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/Guest Coordinator: Robin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-bonne Graphic Designer: Sariah - https:/www.linkedin.com/in/sariah-romeroYouTube Lead: Ahmet - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmet-akkoc/YouTube Assistant: Lei - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205Transcript Editor: Makoda, https://www.linkedin.com/in/makoda-gascon-3497b8280/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailFood costs, tap water safety and Greenland's geopolitics: Kalpita and Fionn, internationals living in Denmark, are joined by Dragana to discuss Denmark's proposed food vouchers and what they mean for your grocery bills, growing concerns about pesticide contamination in drinking water, and why Greenland is back in international headlines. The episode connects supermarket receipts to Denmark's bigger crisis planning and explains why these issues matter now for anyone living here. Topics:(02:28) Danish food voucher proposal(13:42) Danish clean water crisis(25:44) Greenland tensionsOur team:Cohosts:  Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/ and Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/  Guest: Dragana - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dragana-vukasinovic-phd/ Podcast Operational Manager: Monica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Podcast Promotions: Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/Guest Coordinators: Robin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-bonne and Rabia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabiakang/Graphic Designer: Sariah - https:/www.linkedin.com/in/sariah-romeroYouTube: Lei - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205Transcript Editor: Makoda, https://www.linkedin.com/in/makoda-gascon-3497b8280/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan Mail Language Lessons, Teeth, and Tired Families in Denmark. Denmark is ending the year under pressure. In this season finale, Katie and Kalpita, internationals living in Denmark, look at why adult Danish language classes are failing learners, how a proposed free dental check is fueling inequality, and why children say December leaves parents stressed and distracted.  From integration and healthcare costs to family life and expectations, the conversation links national debates to what everyday life in Denmark actually feels like. Topics: (01:36) Danish Classes(12:44) Danish Dental Care Costs(21:18) Danish December Stress for kids and parents(30:59) Last Week in Denmark Season 4 Round upOur team: Cohosts: Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/  and Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/ Podcast Manager: Monica -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Podcast Promotions: Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Emily: https://www.linkedin.com/in/etgriffiths/YouTube: Lei - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailDenmark’s Police Boost, Health Decline & Community Shift:Kalpita and Golda unpack a week where Denmark moves forward and slips back at the same time. Crime is falling and vulnerable neighborhoods are improving, yet consumer confidence has crashed and the new Nordic health report highlights a worrying drop in wellbeing across Denmark. They also break down Denmark’s biggest police expansion in decades and what families can expect in 2026 as wages rise and costs shift.With their international perspective, they connect the headlines to everyday realities in Denmark. Listen now for their clear, cross-cultural take.  Topics: (02:09) the Danish Ghetto List initiative (09:31) Danish inflation plummeted & wages increase(13:50) Danish consumer confidence drops(15:28) Boost in the Danish police force(19:54) New Nordic health reportOur Team:Cohosts: Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/ and Golda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldafania/Podcast Manager: Monica -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Podcast Promotions: Steph - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/YouTube: Lei - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205Transcript Editor: Makoda, https://www.linkedin.com/in/makoda-gascon-3497b8280/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailDanish Winter Gloom,  LGBT News and Denmark’s Spiciest Tradition. This week, Fionn and Katie, two internationals making sense of life in Denmark, talk about the reality of the Danish winter darkness and how to cope with it, what the EU’s new same sex marriage ruling means in practice, and the surprising birthday custom that leaves 25 year olds covered in cinnamon. They also look at why Aalborg has built a dedicated “cinnamon pole” and uncover a few more unexpected Danish traditions along the way. Topics:(01:30) How to cope with the Danish winter(04:48) The Danish Darkness(05:46) Danish study on darkness by Mette Hvass(13:57) LGBT Marriage Rights(22:09) Weird Danish Cinnamon Tradition(24:33) Cinnamon pole in Aalborg(27:31) The Danish Pepper TraditionOur team:Cohosts:  Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/ and Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/ Podcast Manager: Monica:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Podcast Promotions: Stephanie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Emily: https://www.linkedin.com/in/etgriffiths/YouTube: Lei -https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205Transcript Editor: Jessica, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-c-l-ekholm/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailLocal vote shakes Denmark's political map. This week, Fionn and Golda, two internationals living in Denmark, break down a wild week in Danish local elections, from the collapse of the Social Democrats to surprise mayoral twists and a record rise in women leaders. They also look at what the results mean for internationals and why Denmark’s political landscape is entering a new phase of change. Topics:(02:45) Danish election results(04:32) Collapse of Danish Social Democrats(08:30) SF take Copenhagen from Social Democrats(10:12) Losers of the Danish election(12:37) Mayoral twists in Denmark(15:44) Record rise in women leaders in Denmark(18:16) What the Danish election means for internationals(23:06) Help improve life for internationals in Denmark https://dpmi.dk/ Our team:Cohosts:  Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/ and Golda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldafania/Podcast Manager: Monica:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Podcast Promotions: Steph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Audio Editor: Emily: https://www.linkedin.com/in/etgriffiths/YouTube: Lei -https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205Transcript Editor: Makoda, https://www.linkedin.com/in/makoda-gascon-3497b8280/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailBillions, tax traps and stricter rentals . This week Katie and Kalpita dig into fresh SME funding, tax checks and Denmark’s new clampdown on short term rentals. This week's episode explores how a new billion kroner fund aims to lift small and medium-sized businesses through digital and green upgrades, questions remain about who will actually benefit. SKAT has opened preliminary tax checks for 2026, a simple step that can save you from a nasty bill next spring. And the government is tightening rules on short-term rentals to curb shadow hotels and free up much-needed housing, giving municipalities sharper tools to enforce the 70 to 100-day limit. Topics:(02:17) Billion kroner boost for SMEs(11:19) Check Preliminary Tax(16:31) Tougher Rules for Home Rentals in DenmarkOur Team: Cohosts: Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/ and Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/Podcast Manager: Monica -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Podcast Promotions: Steph - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Emily: https://www.linkedin.com/in/etgriffiths/YouTube: Lei -https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205Transcript Editor: Makoda, https://www.linkedin.com/in/makoda-gascon-3497b8280/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailDeportations, obesity, and dinner party decline. This week, Dom and Fionn, internationals living in Denmark, explore how Denmark debates who belongs, and how we live together. From the Danish People’s Party’s proposal to deport up to 100,000 internationals, to a warning that obesity may surge across municipalities, and a new study showing social life is moving out of the home, these stories reveal deeper questions about inclusion, inequality, and connection in Danish society. Topics:(01:42) DF remigration plan(18:39) Rising obesity rates(26:15) Dinner parties fadeOur team:Cohosts: Dom - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominika-handzlik-200010/ and Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/ Podcast Manager: Monica:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Podcast Promotions: Steph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Emily: https://www.linkedin.com/in/etgriffiths/YouTube: Lei -https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205Transcript Editor: Makoda Gascon, https://www.linkedin.com/in/makoda-gascon-3497b8280/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailVoting rights, tax breaks, and tough truths. This week, Katie and Kalpita dive into Denmark’s local elections, revealing what internationals need to know before casting their votes.This week’s episode explores how democracy and welfare intersect in Denmark — from mobilizing international voters and new tax breaks to deeper concerns about inequality, digital privacy, and social care. With municipal elections on November 18, the hosts unpack how internationals can confirm eligibility, vote early, and even get paid to help on election day. They also question whether Denmark’s new tax deductions for gym and music lessons are genuine relief or just election-month optics, while highlighting growing issues like high food prices for the elderly, welfare cuts, and the debate over Denmark’s withdrawn EU “chat control” plan.Topics:(01:39) Boosting International Voters(12:10) Become a Polling Helper(13:44) Tax Breaks Explained(16:47) Fixed-Price Medicine Plan(19:32) Elderly Food Costs(21:11) Emergency rent subsidy(21:59) Democracy Meets Daily LifeOur team:Cohosts: Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/ and Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/Podcast Manager: Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/YouTube: Lei -https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailWe're starting early to build a better Denmark. This week, Dom and Fionn explore Billund’s new International Party, Denmark’s 2026 Finance Plan, and a pilot program adding mental health to school curriculums. From sugar tax cuts to climate investments and classroom wellbeing, they unpack how these changes reflect a Denmark that’s slowly becoming more inclusive—socially, politically, and emotionally. Listen to the full episode to learn how internationals, families, and students may all feel the ripple effects of these shifts.Topics: (04:11) Denmark’s International Party Movement(14:30) Budget 2026 Highlights(24:00) Students Learn Mental HealthOur team:Cohosts: Dominika - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominika-handzlik-200010/ and Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/ Podcast Manager: Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/YouTube: Lei -https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a120👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailChange is taking root in Denmark. Two long term international living in Denmark, Kalpita and Narcis, tackle three big stories in this conversation: the proposal to raise Denmark’s share account limit, the review of Bangladeshi and Nepali student permits, and the rise of women and internationals in local elections. Each topic asks what kind of Denmark we’re investing in, who gets to belong, and how change really happens.Topics: (01:05) Raising Denmark’s Share Account Limit(04:54) Reviewing International Student Permits(14:56) More Women Candidates in PoliticsOur team:Cohosts: Narcis- https://www.linkedin.com/in/narcisgmatache/ and Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/Podcast Manager: Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/narcisgmatache/YouTube: Lei -https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered if feeling at home in Denmark is up to you—or the system? Fionn and Kalpita, internationals living in Denmark, unpack Denmark’s decision to scrap the National Integration Council, the government’s plan to ban social media for under-15s, and the alarming new report showing that nearly half of Denmark’s species are at risk. Topics: (04:00) Scrapping Denmark’s Integration Council(13:46) Banning Social Media(22:40) Protecting Endangered SpeciesOur team:Cohosts: Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/ and Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/Podcast Manager: Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/Transcript Editor : Taiana - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melotaiana/Project Lead: Francesca - https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-hills/YouTube: Lei - linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailPhones, prejudice, and pests — Denmark’s been busy this week. A new nationwide phone ban in schools sparks debate about children’s focus and well-being, while hate crimes are on the rise, raising questions about safety and inclusion. Dom and Golda bring an international perspective before lightening the mood with rat season tips and a brief look at the drone scare near Copenhagen Airport.In this episode:Cohosts: Dominika - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominika-handzlik-200010/Golda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldafania/Podcast Manager:Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/Transcript Editor and Podcast Project Lead:Francesca - https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-hills/YouTube assistant:Lei - linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailDrone Scares, Politics, and Optimism:  This week’s episode unpacks a tense but hopeful stretch of news in Denmark: the wave of drone activity that shut down airports and raised questions about hybrid attacks, the appointment of hardline politician Rasmus Stoklund as the new Immigration Minister and what that could mean for internationals, and the National Bank’s unexpected forecast of economic growth despite major job cuts. Guiding the conversation are Katie and Kalpita, internationals who have lived in Denmark for years, reflecting on what these developments mean for daily life and why there are still real reasons to stay calm, optimistic, and engaged. Topics: (01:49) Denmark Drone Scare(12:38) New Immigration Minister(27:02) Jobs and Growth UpdateIn this episode:Cohosts: Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/Podcast Manager:Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Leo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-vitasovic/Transcript Editor:Selena: http://linkedin.com/in/selena-julia-torresPodcast Project Lead:Francesca - https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-hills/YouTube assistant:Lei - linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan Mail From missiles to migration to addiction, Denmark’s headlines this week couldn’t be more explosive. Internationals Fionn O'Toole and Katie Burns share their take on how these stories shape life for those of us living here—from the government’s dramatic shift toward long-range weapons, to Roskilde University’s controversial recruitment of Bangladeshi students, to a study revealing MANY Danes struggling with porn addiction.Topics: (02:56) Denmark's Long Range Missile Plans(14:21) Roskilde’s Bangladeshi Student Scandal(23:47) Porn Addiction Study in DenmarkIn this episode:Cohosts: Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/Podcast Manager:Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Leo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-vitasovic/Transcript Editor and Podcast Project Lead:Francesca - https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-hills/YouTube assistant:Lei - linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailHard Questions, Human Choices. In this week’s episode, Golda and Dominika, both internationals with strong ties to Denmark, tackle three powerful conversations: Denmark’s proposal for tougher citizenship tests and what they mean for democracy and belonging, the country’s exploration of assisted dying as a dignified choice at the end of life, and the growing trend of Danes sleeping under the stars in free nature shelters. It’s Dominika’s very first time on the podcast — join her and Golda as they reflect on identity, dignity, and the simple pleasures of life in Denmark.Topics: (01:15) Tougher Denmark Citizenship Tests(08:03) Assisted Dying Debate in Denmark(14:36) Danish Outdoor Sleeping Trend In this episode:Cohosts: Dominika - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominika-handzlik-200010/Golda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldafania/Podcast Manager:Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Leo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-vitasovic/Transcript Editor and Podcast Project Lead:Francesca - https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-hills/YouTube assistant:Lei - linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailHealthcare, Candy, Buses: Denmark’s Big Choices. Katie and Kalpita, two internationals living in Denmark, take on the week’s sharpest debates. From the government’s new quota on non-EU nurses, to billions for candy tax cuts instead of free school meals, to Aarhus testing cheaper bus tickets — these choices reveal what Denmark values, what it risks overlooking and how these changes could impact internationals living here. Topics: (00:00) This week's topics(01:03) Danish non-EU nurse quota bias(14:57) School meals vs candy tax cuts in Denmark(27:05) Cheaper Aarhus bus ticket debateIn this episode:Cohosts: Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/Podcast Manager:Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Leo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-vitasovic/Transcript Editor and Podcast Project Lead:Francesca - https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-hills/YouTube assistant:Lei - linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailTaxes, Science, and Mysterious Eels. Denmark’s 2026 Finance Law brings tax cuts on chocolate, coffee, and books—changes that spark both cheers and debate. Hosts Katie and Fionn, both internationals living in Denmark, also dive into a landmark study of over one million children confirming no link between vaccines and conditions like autism or allergies, a vital pushback against global misinformation. And for a lighter touch: Denmark’s national fish vote, the quirky protest pig, and a farewell to Red Allan, the beloved station cat.Topics:(00:01) This week's topics(01:33) Chocolate and coffee tax cuts in Denmark(11:02) New Danish vaccine study(21:03) National Fish Vote in DenmarkSee the National Fish Voting options mentioned in this episode: https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/politik/kritik-af-ministers-fiske-afstemning-danmarkshistoriens-stoerste-greenwashingIn this episode:Cohosts:Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/Podcast Manager:Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor:Leo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-vitasovic/Transcript Editor and Podcast Project Lead:Francesca - https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-hills/YouTube assistant:Lei - https://www.linkedi👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailThis week on Last Week in Denmark, Katie and Kalpita — both internationals living in Denmark — discuss a wave of cuts making headlines. Denmark has gone three months coal-free, the government is proposing a major power tax cut, and book VAT may finally be reduced. Are these real steps forward, or just election-season promises?Topics: (00:00) This week's topics(02:01) Denmark's 3 months coal free win(11:36) Power tax cuts in Denmark(20:40) Book VAT reduction in Denmark In this episode:Cohosts: Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/Podcast Manager:Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Emily - https://www.linkedin.com/in/etgriffiths/Transcript Editor and Podcast Project Lead:Francesca - https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-hills/YouTube assistant:Lei - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailPrices, Parenting, and Politics Collide in Denmark. This week, Golda and Kalpita unpack how Denmark’s big debates hit everyday life. From soaring grocery bills to Greenlandic parents fighting for their rights, and the government’s bailouts of major companies like Ørsted, these stories raise tough questions about fairness, identity, and who bears the cost of change. With their close connection to Denmark, Golda and Kalpita bring both international insight and personal perspective to issues shaping the country right now.Topics: (00:00) This week's topics(01:37) Grocery store price increases(11:25) Greenland parental rights(22:30) Danish government investing in private businessesIn this episode:Cohosts: Golda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldafania/Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/Podcast Manager:Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Leo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-vitasovic/Transcript Editor and Podcast Project Lead:Francesca - https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-hills/YouTube assistant:Lei- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailPharma Shake-Up, Zoo Debate & Sober Shift: We’re back from summer break with Season 4, as Fionn and Golda explore how Novo Nordisk’s leadership change, Aalborg Zoo’s livestock feeding debate, and Denmark’s growing alcohol-free culture touch daily life for internationals in Denmark. Both with a strong connection to Denmark, they link the headlines to real concerns – job stability, cultural surprises, and finding your place in social life. Hear their candid, cross-cultural take in Season 4, Episode 1 of Last Week in Denmark.Topics: (03:11) Novo Nordisk slump & new international CEO(12:07) Aalborg Zoo's call for "pets"   (19:42) Alcohol-free trend in DenmarkIn this episode:Cohosts: Golda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldafania/Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/Podcast Manager:Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Cecilia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/Transcript Editor and Podcast Project Lead: Francesca - https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-hills/YouTube assistant:Lei - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailWhat does daily life feel like when the rules, systems, and expectations keep shifting around you?Season 4 of Last Week in Denmark looks at Denmark through international eyes, focusing on how political decisions, elections, and public debates quietly shape everyday life for people trying to build stability here.This season, we explore how big changes show up in small, personal ways, from navigating language classes and healthcare to understanding taxes, voting rights, and who gets a real say in the society they live in.Alongside the news, we talk about stress, uncertainty, belonging, and the cultural moments that can feel confusing, surprising, or unexpectedly meaningful when you are not from here.Each week, we connect what’s happening nationally to what it means for you, helping internationals feel more informed, more grounded, and more at home in Denmark.👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailUnlimited sick leave sounds great—until it doesn't. Golda and Narcis—both internationals with a strong connection to Denmark—explore the country’s ongoing debate around expanded parental leave to help parents take care of sick children. From the pressures on dual-income households to the impact on startups and the fairness toward colleagues without kids, this conversation tackles the policy from all sides. It’s a deeply personal yet broadly political topic, especially for internationals navigating parenting without local family support. This conversation originally aired in Season 3, Episode 3, and still feels just as relevant today.Full episode: https://lwidpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2209797/episodes/16586898-culling-wolves-unlimited-parental-sick-days-police-scandal-lwid-s3e3In this episode:Cohosts: Golda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldafania/Narcis - https://www.linkedin.com/in/narcisgmatache/Podcast Manager:Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailAbortion rights in Denmark expand boldly. Earlier this year, Denmark made history on abortion access. In this highlight from Season 3, Fionn and Katie reflect on the Danish Parliament’s vote to extend the abortion limit from 12 to 18 weeks and to grant decision-making rights to 15–17-year-olds. They explore the legal, medical, and emotional sides of the reform, bringing in their own Irish perspectives and lived experiences. The conversation digs into questions of bodily autonomy, political will, and the cultural differences between Denmark’s steady policy evolution and Ireland’s more high-stakes, all-or-nothing referenda. It’s a deeply personal and thought-provoking discussion about what it means to feel safe and supported by the country you live in—especially when it comes to healthcare and reproductive rights. Full episode: https://lwidpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2209797/episodes/17019395-abortion-rights-career-gap-hearing-crisis-lwid-s3e14In this episode:Cohosts: Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/Podcast Manager:Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Leo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-vitasovic/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailGroundhog Day meets Samuel Beckett—cohosts Fionn and Kalpita celebrate this mind-bending Danish novel while we're on summer break. Solvej Balle’s On the Calculation of Volume follows Tara Selter, a woman trapped in a time loop, in a story has been shortlisted for the International Booker Prize. Already awarded in Scandinavia and translated by Barbara Haveland, the novel is gaining global attention as part of a planned multi-volume series. Listen to the full episode to hear why this surreal, slow-burning story is making waves far beyond Denmark.Full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2tm0KkpKbujAVVV61y9o1T?si=jG3M09hHQ8GpPzWt8GrIegBook:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208511270-on-the-calculation-of-volumeIn this episode:Cohosts: Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/Podcast Manager:Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailAdoptees or immigrants? In this highlight from season 3, Golda and Katie explore the Danish government’s attempt to reclassify internationally adopted citizens as immigrants under a welfare policy update. The move, which would have applied retroactively to 1968, sparked outrage and confusion. Many adoptees—raised entirely in Denmark—were left questioning their citizenship. 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: https://lwidpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2209797/episodes/16714268-phone-bans-us-products-boycott-backlash-against-workfare-law-lwid-s3e6In this episode:Cohosts: Golda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldafania/Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/Podcast Manager:Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailDenmark 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: https://lwidpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2209797/episodes/16503710-childhood-reading-trends-petty-crime-crackdown-new-co-hosts-lwid-s3e1In this episode:Cohosts: Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/Narcis - https://www.linkedin.com/in/narcisgmatache/Podcast Manager:Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailMoney, 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 burdens or just patch budget holes? Alongside the headlines, the hosts share what they’ve learned from this season of conversations, questions, and community—making space to close the loop before the next chapter begins.Topics: 04:32 A huge you to all the listeners and readers05:40 Reflecting on the podcast itself07:20 NATO agrees to spend 5% of GDP on defense, the 58 billion DKK extra in the national treasuryIn this episode:Cohosts: Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/Podcast Manager:Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/Transcript Editor:Alica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alica-strbakova-/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailIs 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 that title really mean for everyday life?Topics: (01:20) Could Lolland become the new mecca for internationals in Denmark?(09:03) Check your bank fees. You might save up to 50,000 DKK yearly if you switch banks.(17:30) Copenhagen has been ranked the best city to live in, worldwide.In this episode:Cohosts: Golda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldafania/Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/Podcast Manager:Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Leo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-vitasovic/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan Mail 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 numbers—they’re signals of how Denmark is evolving, and what that means for identity, opportunity, and inclusion. Topics: (01:58) Internationals will become the majority in Denmark by 2096.(08:38) The population is now six million in Denmark.(12:46) Denmark opens doors to African students.In this episode:Cohosts: Golda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldafania/Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/Audio Editor / Podcast Manager:Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Transcript Editor:Taiana - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melotaiana/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailWhat 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) Defense spending surge(15:16) Reactivating conscription(27:03) Citizenship denialIn this episode:Cohosts: Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/Narcis - https://www.linkedin.com/in/narcisgmatache/Podcast Manager:Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Leo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-vitasovic/Transcript EditorAlica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alica-strbakova-/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailSome 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 addiction (01:58)emergency shelters (12:14)water shortages in Copenhagen (17:41)In this episode:Cohosts: Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/Podcast Manager:Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Leo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-vitasovic/Transcript Editor:Melissa - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissalarson1/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailDenmark 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.Topics:free mental health care for 18–24-year-olds within 30 days (04:38)retirement age raised to 70 by 2040 (16:04)Denmark backs ending payouts for flight delays under five hours (25:03)In this episode:Cohosts: Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/Podcast Manager:Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailWho’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.Topics:teen tanning bed ban in Denmark (01:37)record high housing prices in Denmark (11:42)donation levels in Denmark (19:16)In this episode:Cohosts: Narcis - https://www.linkedin.com/in/narcisgmatache/Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/Podcast Manager:Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian - Ukrainian🛍️ LWID merchandise:  https://last-week-in-denmark.tpopsite.com/shop❓ Email:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnwwebsite: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/