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We cover the weekly top news and happenings in Denmark, delivered bite-sized and in English to empower people with information. Curated by foreigners, for foreigners (and also Danes!).
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After a hectic week of Romanian vote counting and office Christmas parties, Narcis and Arun got together on a late Tuesday evening to discuss this week's ongoings and the general geo-political landscape.Topics covered in today’s podcast:Narcis & Arun's updates on Romanian elections and Christmas parties (00:13)Thoughts on the Danish petition to ban use of social media for those under 18 (06:18)Distinction of legislation that falls under Danish vs. EU levels (09:13)The TikTok effect (15:18...
In this episode, our two hosts finally met up in Aalborg to discuss the ongoings in Denmark in person, for some unscripted thoughts on Aalborg, updates on LWID and the political landscape of Europe and North America in general. Topics covered in today’s podcast:The future of Last Week in Denmark (01:10)The upcoming Trump presidency, and what that means for Denmark (03:07)Potential impacts of tariffs on European products from the Trump administration (05:52)The upcoming EU presidency and the w...
In this episode, we discussed Denmark gearing up to celebrate Christmas, our thoughts around taxes, and an international perspective on Danish culture when it comes to sports.Thoughts about municipal income tax... and hikes (04:00)Arun as the next Gentofte city councilman? (13:43)The (sports) hooligan culture in Denmark (18:53)Competitiveness in Danish culture (39:16)Thought about the future format of this podcast (46:55)We also invite our listeners to reach out if you would like to be a part...
Apologies to our listeners for the slight delay in podcast episodes as we are still finding our footing to make this a weekly affair as we aspire it to be. In this episode, we discuss the holiday season and festivals like Halloween, Christmas and traditions from Arun's homeland India, the Danish government's increased investment into promoting Denmark as a tourism destination, the impact of climate change on Denmark, as well as the recent trend of Germans opting to move across the border.Topi...
Welcome back folks! The LWID podcast returns after several weeks break while Arun was back home in India. In this episode, we discussed upcoming changes to the Danish education system, the state of STEM, cash and food inflation in Denmark, as well as Arun and Narcis' personal dreams for home improvement and travelling. Topics covered in today’s podcast:Introduction (00:08)The introduction of Epx, a new type of gymnasium education (01:35)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) ...
1In this second episode, Arun and Narcis discuss various topics related to life in Denmark. Arun shares his excitement about passing his driving test. They chat about the new proposed changes to driving alcohol limits for and the potential impact on new drivers. They also touch on the growing inequality in Denmark and the influence of American culture on Danish society. The episode concludes with a discussion about the challenges of homeownership for young people in Denmark.Topics covered in t...
Welcome to the relaunch of Last Week in Denmark's official podcast.Introducing our new co-host Arun Prakash, who joins Narcis George Matache, the Founder of Last Week in Denmark to discuss this week’s newsletter headlines. The diverse backgrounds of our cohosts brings fresh perspectives for our podcast listeners, dissecting the topics and life from the lens as an EU citizen, a non-EU citizen and internationals living in Denmark.Topics covered in today’s podcast includes:Euthanasia — should it...
Welcome to Last Week in Denmark's official podcast.In this episode, hear Journalist, Wizzi Magnussen, and Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache, present this week's newsletter headlines, deep dive into some of the below topics and, this week, generally have a lovely chat about life in general!TOP TOPICS:Results of the survey - “Last Week in Denmark Association”How will your tax money be spent in 2024?Entrepreneurs should have the right to a business bank accountThe end of the...
Welcome to Last Week in Denmark's official podcast.In this episode, hear Journalist, Wizzi Magnussen, and Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache, present this week's newsletter headlines and deep dive into some of the below topics:2.3 billion DKK extra for the justice system400 million DKK allocated for strengthening psychiatry next yearDigital 'Stamp Clocks' for the employedChanges in the government - who are our three new ministers?Are you part of the top 1% of earners in De...
Welcome to Last Week in Denmark's official podcast.In this episode, hear Journalist, Wizzi Magnussen, and Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache, present this week's newsletter headlines and deep dive into some of the below topics:Saving Denmark's movie industryTax time Stress and how to manage it Workplace gender inequality Nationwide cyberattacks and the risk to Denmark's electricityNew embassies coming to Moldova, Bosnia-Herzegovina and MalaysiaParticle filte...
Welcome to Last Week in Denmark's official podcast.In this episode, hear Journalist, Wizzi Magnussen, and Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache, present this week's newsletter headlines and deep dive into some of the below topics:CCTV Privacy vs safety Healthcare in Denmark Taxes Freedom Inflation vs deflation Sustainable purchasing and more...Produced by Wizmedia.The Last Week in Denmark podcast is now also available in both audio and video...
Welcome to Last Week in Denmark's official podcast.In this episode, hear Journalist Wizzi Magnussen and Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache, express their joy at getting back in front of the mics after a three week, sickness-induced, hiatus. Listen to the duo settle back into the flow with a few off-the-cuff discussions on the below topics:Last Week in Denmark Referral campaign: WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED NEXT EPISODE The End of a Multi-Generational Political Dynasty&nb...
Welcome to Last Week in Denmark's official podcast.In this episode, hear Journalist Wizzi Magnussen and Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache present this week's newsletter headlines, a political overview and deep dive into some of the below topics.Topics covered include: Referral campaign AMIS International Club Essential Financial Skills for EntrepreneursHow to make billions from potatoesSocial Dental CareBecome a heart runnerAbortion rightsOxygen depletion i...
Welcome to Last Week in Denmark's official podcast.In this episode, hear Journalist Wizzi Magnussen and Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache present this week's newsletter headlines, a political over and deep dive into some of the below topics.Topics covered include: The first citizen assembly in Denmark - Copenhagen ParliamentTripartite negotiations for public employees salary increaseNorway's latest treasure hunting - sea bed miningExtraordinary drought aid for the fa...
Welcome to Last Week in Denmark's official podcast.In this episode, hear Journalist Wizzi Magnussen and Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache present this week's newsletter headlines, a political over and deep dive into some of the below topics.Topics covered include: Interest rate increaseInflation is stabilizingTax increase for people living in Frederiksberg1200 nurses from IranOfficial apology from the governmentYou can continue to buy cans without pant / deposit from...
Welcome to Last Week in Denmark's official podcast.In this episode, hear Journalist Wizzi Magnussen and Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache present this week's newsletter headlines, a political over and deep dive...This week we are excited to present our first guest on the show, Lasse Frimand Jensen, Mayor of Aalborg municipality. Lasse joins Wizzi & Narcis during the deep dive segment for a discussion around strategies to make Denmark more international friendly and pl...
Welcome to Last Week in Denmark's official podcast.In this episode, hear Journalist Wizzi Magnussen and Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache present this week's newsletter headlines, a political over and deep dive into some of the below topics.Topics covered include: Ban on burning religious books in public spacesThe end of the increased border controlDonation of F-16 warplanes to UkraineThe advent of independent schools in DenmarkThe expansion of BRICS75,000 hectars of...
Welcome to Last Week in Denmark's official podcast.In this episode, hear Journalist Wizzi Magnussen and Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache present this week's newsletter headlines, a political over and deep dive into some of the below topics.Topics covered include: Legality of the Danish borders300 million DKK for vocational schoolsWages and TaxesSupport for the ban on burning religious books in public spaceDanish population, fifth richest in the worldEurovision for t...
Welcome to Last Week in Denmark's official podcast.In this very first episode, hear Journalist Wizzi Magnussen chat to Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache about this week's newsletter headlines and what the people of Denmark have been talking about.Topics covered include: Flag Freedom in Denmark Nordic Dietary Guidelines A Gradeless Educational Experiment in Denmark A Free Postal Market in Denmark LGBT+ across Western and Eastern Europe and mo...
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