The Danish Dispatch – English-language news for internationals in Denmark
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TV 2 Apologises to Comedian Secretly Filmed for Four Months
The comedian deceived by 149 people over four months has spoken publicly for the first time, as the broadcaster and several celebrities who took part say sorry.
Politics
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63 Children Set to Miss Out on Citizenship with Their Parents
The delayed citizenship bill means 63 children who were set to become Danish with their parents will turn 18 before it takes effect.
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Government Puts the Brakes on Turbo Chickens
After hidden recordings showed poor conditions at one of Denmark's biggest chicken producers, the government wants to ban turbo chickens, which make up most…
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False Alarm Over Second Hacking Attempt at University of Copenhagen
The University of Copenhagen says Monday's report of a second hacking attempt was false, but that shutting down its administrative IT systems was still…
Business
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Danske Bank Beats Expectations With Record Third-Quarter Profit
More business lending and fewer loan losses gave Danske Bank its best quarter ever, and its CEO is leaving the door open to further…
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Genmab Shares Soar After Cancer Drug Trial Success
Investors cheered as Genmab reported that its new drug petosemtamab halved the risk of death for some head and neck cancer patients, lifting the…
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Ilulissat Airport Opens With First Flight From Copenhagen
Ilulissat's new airport, the last of Greenland's three new airports, opened on Thursday with a direct flight from Copenhagen and Greenland's Prime Minister on…
International Stories
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“Tragicomic”: Citizenship Applicant Turns the Process Into a Game
People deal with the uncertainty around their application in all kinds of different ways. Majed Albardan decided to program a video game.
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“I Would Like Measurable Success”: Ashwini Shastri on the Billund International Council
In June, Billund’s Municipal Council announced it would set up an internationals’ council. The Danish Dispatch has spoken with its chairman, Ashwini Shastri.
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“I Just Try to Say What I Feel”: Simone Uggeri on Trying to Change Politics for Internationals
The Danish Dispatch has interviewed Simone Uggeri, the founder of Our Voice, an organisation and political movement trying to grant internationals more voting rights…
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“Something Changed in Me”: Ruben Hughes on Building a Life in Denmark
Ruben Hughes arrived in Copenhagen in 2017 with little idea of how Danish work culture would reshape his career. Now, the creative lead reflects…
Culture
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Comedian Lied to for Four Months in TV 2 Prank Programme
TV 2 has released the rest of its new prank programme early after prominent Danish media figures criticised it.
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NorthSide Serves Up Cake and Phoebe Bridgers
NorthSide has added 11 more acts to its 2027 lineup, including Phoebe Bridgers, Cake and Tinariwen, bringing the Aarhus festival to 17 names so…
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Hyped Documentary Gets a Danish Release Date
It’s difficult to have missed the online discourse about the American documentary film You Can See Everything. However, if you live in Denmark, you…
Guides
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Things You Can Do This Autumn to Experience Danish Hygge
As a true Dane would tell you, hygge is a word that cannot be translated. The best and perhaps the only way to understand…
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Starting a Company in Denmark: A Guide for Internationals
Starting a business as an international can seem daunting. This guide explains the types of companies available in Denmark and what each one involves.
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Surviving the Danish ‘fællessang’: A Guide for Internationals
The Danish tradition for fællessang could seem daunting to internationals. This is a guide to surviving what could otherwise be an awkward experience.