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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.

Recent Episodes

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

DEC 17, 2025

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 de...

37 MIN

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

DEC 10, 2025

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

Send us 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 t...

26 MIN

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

DEC 3, 2025

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

Send us 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 ...

32 MIN

Denmark’s Surprising Election Results LWID S4E16

NOV 26, 2025

Denmark’s Surprising Election Results LWID S4E16

Send us a text Local vote shakes Denmark's political map. This week, Fionn and Golda, two internationals living in Denmark, break down a wild week in Danish local elections, from the collapse of the Social Democrats to surprise mayoral twists and a record rise in women leaders. They also look at what the results mean for internationals and why Denmark’s political landscape is entering a new phase of change. Topics: (02:45) Danish election results (04:32) Collapse of Danish Social Democr...

29 MIN

Billion kroner boost for SMEs, Check Preliminary Tax, Tougher Rules for Airbnb Rentals in Denmark LWID S4E15

NOV 19, 2025

Billion kroner boost for SMEs, Check Preliminary Tax, Tougher Rules for Airbnb Rentals in Denmark LWID S4E15

Send us a text Billions, tax traps and stricter rentals . This week Katie and Kalpita dig into fresh SME funding, tax checks and Denmark’s new clampdown on short term rentals. This week's episode explores how a new billion kroner fund aims to lift small and medium-sized businesses through digital and green upgrades, questions remain about who will actually benefit. SKAT has opened preliminary tax checks for 2026, a simple step that can save you from a nasty bill next spring. And the gov...

29 MIN