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Do you know who Inger Christensen is? : impressions and study advice from participants of Denmark's citizenship exam
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (295+ words) The doors of Frederiksberghallerne swing open and shut as waves of participants leave the exam hall around 1: 45 p. m. on June 2. Nearly 800 people sat the Indf'dsretspr'ven at the venue. Indf'dsretspr'ven is a 45-minute written exam consisting of 45 multiple-choice questions covering Danish history,…...
Denmark's democracy must include those who call it home
18+ hour, 45+ min ago (454+ words) The Copenhagen Post The formation of Denmark's new government brings with it a familiar wave of political debate, policy drafts, and visions for the future of our society. Yet, as the country maps out its path forward, there is a…...
New Immigration Minister announces the hard line: "There is no doubt" that immigration policy will remain "strict and firm." But things may not be as bad as they seem
17+ hour, 19+ min ago (228+ words) New government, same stance: Denmark will not change its approach to immigration, integration, and inclusion. The hard line towards international residents, established under former Immigration Minister Kaare Dybvad Bek and continued by his successor, Rasmus Stoklund, is likely to remain…...
Ombudsman reports Rejsekort company to police
21+ hour, 51+ min ago (1739+ words) The new coalition government, dubbed the "Four-Leaf Clover" government, brings together Socialdemokratiet, SF, Moderaterne and Radikale Venstre. Led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, the four-party alliance has unveiled its policy platform and now also the roster of ministers. Prime Minister…...
Invitation: Join The Copenhagen Post for an Exclusive Visit to Copenhagen City Hall
20+ hour ago (380+ words) The Copenhagen Post invites you to an exclusive guided visit to Copenhagen City Hall (K'benhavns R'dhus) " a unique opportunity to explore one of the city's most iconic buildings while gaining insight into how local democracy works in practice. Our guide…...
Spring breaks heat records in several parts of Europe
23+ hour, 43+ min ago (208+ words) According to the meteorological service Meteo France, France has experienced its warmest spring since records began in 1900. From March to May, the average temperature was 13. 8 degrees, which is about 1. 7 degrees above normal. Norway, England, and Wales also recorded their warmest…...
Angry protesters attack UK police after disputed arrest
23+ hour, 44+ min ago (213+ words) On Tuesday evening, police and protesters clashed in Southampton following the arrest of the dying 18-year-old Henry Nowak. Right-wing activist Tommy Robinson called on his supporters to protest. The anger stems from Nowak being handcuffed in December by British police…...
You can now download the new digital ID mobile app
1+ day, 10+ min ago (1740+ words) The company Rejsekort & Rejseplan, which operates the nationwide Rejsekort system, has been reported to the police by the Consumer Ombudsman. According to the Consumer Ombudsman, the company misled customers during the phasing out of the physical Rejsekort. In an extensive…...
Trump admin scraps controversial billion-dollar fund
23+ hour, 43+ min ago (210+ words) The administration of U. S. President Donald Trump is dropping plans for a tax-funded fund of nearly $1. 8 billion meant to compensate Trump supporters. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced this after a federal judge temporarily blocked the fund. Aimed at those claiming…...
Denmark's largest electronic music festival and the Copenhagen Carnival will turn the capital into one giant street party: Weekend guide
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (243+ words) With Constitution Day, a so-called "half holiday, starts a three-day weekend, when the biggest electronic festival and the largest carnival celebration will turn the city into something you don't see every day. Another long weekend is ahead of us. Better…...