Last Week in Denmark

Danish Food Cheques, Deportation Reform, and Energy Island Bornholm; LWID S5E3

Send us a textDenmark’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 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:lastweekdk@gmail.com Follow: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnw website: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Trump at Davos, US Boycotts, Danish Airbnb Crackdowns and donating your hair in Denmark: LWID S5E2

Send us a textTrump, Davos, boycotts of US products, new Danish Airbnb rules and a very Danish hair story: This week  Dom and Katie are joined by guest Carly to discuss renewed tensions around Greenland after comments at Davos, and what this means for Denmark internationally. They look at the rise of consumer boycott apps targeting US products and whether they actually affect everyday life in Denmark. The episode also covers stricter enforcement of short-term rental rules, before ending with a distinctly Danish story. A call for residents to donate their hair to a national museum exhibition, and what it says about community and 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 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:lastweekdk@gmail.com Follow: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnw website: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Denmark’s Food Aid, Water Risks and Greenland Tensions: LWID S5E1

Send us a textInternationals living in Denmark, Kalpita, Fionn and guest Dragana unpack a week where everyday life and big geopolitics collide. They discuss Denmark’s proposed food vouchers and rising grocery costs, growing concerns about clean tap water and pesticide use, and why Greenland is once again at the centre of international attention. From what ends up on your supermarket receipt to how Denmark prepares for future crises, this episode explains why these issues matter right now for anyone calling Denmark home. 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 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:lastweekdk@gmail.com Follow: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnw website: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Failing Danish Classes, Dental Costs, December Stress: LWID S4E19

Send us a text 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:lastweekdk@gmail.com Follow: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnw website: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

Denmark’s Police Reform, Health Concerns and the Future of Local Communities: LWID S4E18

Send us a textDenmark’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:lastweekdk@gmail.com Follow: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74z1nBOfol1EiPxHPHiHnw website: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/