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Last Week in Denmark

Last Week in Denmark

By: Narcis George Matache Katie Burns Fionn O'Toole Kalpita Bhosale Arun Prakash & Golda Fania
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Last Week In Denmark brings you the top news stories and developments from across Denmark — in English, in under 30 minutes, and through the lens of internationals who live here. Each week, two hosts from the LWID community unpack the week’s news with a personal and global perspective.


With a mix of quick summaries and thoughtful commentary, we cover everything from housing and healthcare to politics — all curated to keep you informed, engaged, and empowered.


Whether you're new to Denmark or have been here for years, this is your go-to bite-sized update on what’s happening — and why it matters to you.

© 2025 Last Week in Denmark
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Episodes
  • Opportunity and Exclusion: Who Gets What in Denmark | LWID S3E16
    May 11 2025

    Who gets access to opportunity in Denmark — and who gets left out? It's a closer look at inclusion, exclusion, and who gets support — all seen through the eyes of internationals living in Denmark. This week on Last Week In Denmark, co-hosts Narcis and Kalpita share their personal takes on the week’s top stories: new restrictions on undocumented migrants, free legal help for startups, and funding to help low-income kids join sports and clubs.

    ❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback?

    Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com.

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    👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark

    Get involved with our events and publications:

    ⭐Website: https://lwid.dk/

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    31 mins
  • Trust and Safety in Denmark | LWID S3E15
    May 4 2025

    This week on Last Week In Denmark, co-hosts Narcis and Golda explore how Denmark is responding to new threats and shifting trust — from national policy to personal security and local action. They unpack three standout stories: the country’s surprising return to nuclear power after 40 years, a rise in scams affecting 6% of the population in 2024, and the emergence of volunteer wolf patrols to protect sheep in rural areas.

    It’s a bite-sized look at how systems, communities, and individuals are stepping up to protect what matters — all from the perspective of internationals living in Denmark.

    In this episode:

    1. Nuclear power is coming back to Denmark after 40 years (01:51)
    2. 6% of the people in Denmark have been scammed in 2024 (10:12)
    3. Volunteer wolf patrols will protect the sheep (21:10)

    ❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback?

    Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com.

    👀 Subscribe to the newsletter (available in multiple languages!) https://lastweekdk.substack.com/

    Follow us on the socials:

    ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/

    🎉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark

    👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark

    Get involved with our events and publications:

    ⭐Website: https://lwid.dk/

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    30 mins
  • New Laws, Old Challenges: Denmark’s Push for Health and Equality | LWID S3E14
    Apr 27 2025

    Denmark isn’t standing still — it’s taking bold steps to protect health, rights, and everyday life for its people. In this episode of Last Week in Denmark, Fionn and Katie share their viewpoints on the top 3 major news stories of the week: the expansion of abortion rights for teens and adults, new data on how motherhood continues to stall women’s careers, and growing concerns over the rise of tinnitus among young people.

    In this episode:

    1. Abortion rights in Denmark (02:17)
    2. Gender pay gap (12:51)
    3. Hearing loss and tinnitus (28:31)

    ❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback?

    Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com.

    👀 Subscribe to the newsletter (available in multiple languages!) https://lastweekdk.substack.com/

    Follow us on the socials:

    ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/

    🎉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark

    👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark

    Get involved with our events and publications:

    ⭐Website: https://lwid.dk/

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    39 mins
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