Last Week in Denmark

Narcis George Matache, Katie Burns, Fionn O'Toole, Kalpita Bhosale & Dominika Handzlik

Curious about what’s really happening in Denmark — and how it affects the life of internationals living here? Each week, two hosts from the LWID community talk through the top news stories and developments — in English — sharing personal insights and international perspectives. It’s a clear and accessible conversation about life in Denmark, made for people who live here but didn’t grow up here. Last Week In Denmark is a volunteer-driven media project with a simple mission: to empower people through information. With a mix of short summaries, thoughtful discussion, and context you can actually use, we cover everything from housing and healthcare to politics. 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. Thank you for helping us grow.

  1. Denmark Corruption Ranking, Nitrate Water Risk and Big Prayer Day Debate: LWID S5E5

    21 HR AGO

    Denmark Corruption Ranking, Nitrate Water Risk and Big Prayer Day Debate: LWID S5E5

    Send a text Is Denmark Really Corruption Free? Water Safety Fears and the Fight Over Big Prayer Day: Denmark tops the global corruption index again, but questions remain about trust, lobbying and who pays when policy choices affect public health. Katie and Kalpita, internationals living in Denmark, are joined by Michael Magee to discuss nitrate pollution in drinking water, rising bowel cancer risk and the political pressure around farming. They also look at whether Big Prayer Day could return and what a new push to protect the Danish language means for daily life.  Topics: (02:24) Corruption in Denmark? (10:38) Nitrates in drinking water and bowel cancer risk (20:25) Big Prayer Day Fight (25:59) Big Prayer Day Fight Our team: Cohosts: Katie  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/ and Kalpita - /https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/Guest: Michael Magee - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickmagee/Guest coordinator: Robin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-bonne/Podcast Manager: Monica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Audio Editor: Steve - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-larke-mejia/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/

    34 min
  2. Denmark’s Democracy Deal, Market Shock & Schools: LWIDS5E4

    11 FEB

    Denmark’s Democracy Deal, Market Shock & Schools: LWIDS5E4

    Send a text Cross-party politics, market reactions and education reform in Denmark: Fionn and Kalpita, internationals living in Denmark, discuss a week where there was a rare cross-party agreement to protect democratic participation, a sharp market reaction to major Danish company results, and a proposal to cap primary school class sizes at 14 pupils.  Topics: (05:49) Broad Danish Cross-Party Deal (13:44) Brutal reactions to the Danish Industrial Giants accounts (20:53) Proposal of hard cap of 14 students in Danish primary classes Our team: Cohosts: Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/ and Kalpita - /https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/Podcast Manager: Monica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/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 Editors: Melissa -https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissalarson1/ and 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/

    33 min
  3. Danish Food Cheques, Deportation Reform, and Energy Island Bornholm: LWID S5E3

    4 FEB

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

    Send a text Denmark’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 Bornholm Our 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/

    36 min
  4. Greenland Tensions, US Boycotts and Airbnb Rules: LWID S5E2

    28 JAN

    Greenland Tensions, US Boycotts and Airbnb Rules: LWID S5E2

    Send a text Geopolitics, consumer boycotts and rental crackdowns: Dom and Katie, internationals living in Denmark, are joined by Carly to discuss renewed tensions over Greenland following Davos comments and what they mean for Denmark internationally. The episode examines whether boycott apps targeting US products actually affect everyday shopping, covers stricter enforcement of short-term rental rules, and ends with a Danish museum's call for hair donations and what it reveals about 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 Denmark Our 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/

    46 min
  5. Denmark's Food Vouchers, Water Safety and Greenland Tensions: LWID S5E1

    21 JAN

    Denmark's Food Vouchers, Water Safety and Greenland Tensions: LWID S5E1

    Send a text Food costs, tap water safety and Greenland's geopolitics: Kalpita and Fionn, internationals living in Denmark, are joined by Dragana to discuss Denmark's proposed food vouchers and what they mean for your grocery bills, growing concerns about pesticide contamination in drinking water, and why Greenland is back in international headlines. The episode connects supermarket receipts to Denmark's bigger crisis planning and explains why these issues matter now for anyone living here.  Topics: (02:28) Danish food voucher proposal (13:42) Danish clean water crisis (25:44) Greenland tensions Our 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/

    36 min
  6. Failing Danish Classes, Dental Costs, December Stress: LWID S4E19

    17/12/2025

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

    Send 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 up Our 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/

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

    10/12/2025

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

    Send a text Denmark’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 report Our 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/

    25 min
  8. Danish Darkness, LGBT Marriage Rights and the Weird Cinnamon Tradition: LWID S4E17

    03/12/2025

    Danish Darkness, LGBT Marriage Rights and the Weird Cinnamon Tradition: LWID S4E17

    Send a text Danish Winter Gloom,  LGBT News and Denmark’s Spiciest Tradition. This week, Fionn and Katie, two internationals making sense of life in Denmark, talk about the reality of the Danish winter darkness and how to cope with it, what the EU’s new same sex marriage ruling means in practice, and the surprising birthday custom that leaves 25 year olds covered in cinnamon. They also look at why Aalborg has built a dedicated “cinnamon pole” and uncover a few more unexpected Danish traditions along the way.  Topics: (01:30) How to cope with the Danish winter (04:48) The Danish Darkness (05:46) Danish study on darkness by Mette Hvass (13:57) LGBT Marriage Rights (22:09) Weird Danish Cinnamon Tradition (24:33) Cinnamon pole in Aalborg (27:31) The Danish Pepper Tradition Our team: Cohosts:  Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/ and Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/ 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-2409a1205Transcript Editor: Jessica, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-c-l-ekholm/👀 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/

    31 min

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Curious about what’s really happening in Denmark — and how it affects the life of internationals living here? Each week, two hosts from the LWID community talk through the top news stories and developments — in English — sharing personal insights and international perspectives. It’s a clear and accessible conversation about life in Denmark, made for people who live here but didn’t grow up here. Last Week In Denmark is a volunteer-driven media project with a simple mission: to empower people through information. With a mix of short summaries, thoughtful discussion, and context you can actually use, we cover everything from housing and healthcare to politics. 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. Thank you for helping us grow.

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