Last Week in Denmark | Podcast Guru

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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

Denmark’s Winter Bills, Emergency Shelters & School Surveillance: LWID S6E11

Send us Fan Mail Episode summary Winter bills, emergency shelters & school surveillance: Julia and Dom discuss rising heating costs and ways to save money, whether Denmark’s ageing shelters are ready for a crisis, and the debate over teachers monitoring students’ screens, with practical consequences for household budgets, emergency preparedness and families living in Denmark. Topics 01:49 - Cost of Living & Heating Bills 09:04 - Civil Protection & Emergency Shelters 18:41 - Oyster...

32 MIN

Beyond the Headlines S1E4 | On Your Own: Leaving Home, Education & Independence

Send us Fan Mail Episode summary Leaving home, money & independence: Marcela and Ophelia compare their experiences of moving out from Mexico and Hong Kong with becoming independent in Denmark, discussing housing costs, student support, education and household responsibilities, and what internationals can learn from Denmark’s approach to helping young adults start life on their own. Topics 01:06 - Leaving Home & Growing Up 33:27 - Work, Money & Opportunity 48:05 - Danish Traditions...

63 MIN

Denmark’s CPR Breach, Citizenship Screening & Ukraine Rules: LWID S6E10

Send us Fan Mail Episode summary CPR breach, citizenship screening & Ukraine protection: Kalpita and guest Maite discuss Denmark’s major CPR data breach, the proposed screening of citizenship applicants for anti-democratic views, and tighter temporary protection rules for some Ukrainians, examining what these developments could mean for internationals’ privacy, rights and future in Denmark. Topics 01:32 - Denmark’s CPR Data Breach 11:32 - Citizenship Screening & Free Speech 27:23 - Uk...

36 MIN

Citizenship, Social Security & Student Support in Denmark: LWID S6E9

Send us Fan Mail Episode summary Citizenship, social security & student support: Dom and Kalpita are joined by Nanna to discuss who gets to become Danish, changing EU social security rules for people working across borders, and proposals to change student support in Denmark, with a focus on what these debates mean for internationals living, working and studying here. Topics 03:09 - Who Gets to Become Danish? 15:49 - EU Social Security Rules 24:45 - Student Support & SU Our team Cohost...

36 MIN

Beyond the Headlines S1E3 | Coming of Age: Teenagers, Confirmation & Independence

Send us Fan Mail Episode summary Coming of age, freedom & confirmation: Ophelia and Meroe compare their teenage years in Hong Kong and Iran with growing up in Denmark, discussing parental control, alcohol, teenage jobs, travel, turning 18, confirmation and the gradual shift towards independence. For internationals raising children in Denmark, the conversation asks how much freedom teenagers are given here and how families can help them learn to handle it responsibly. Topics (01:00) Becomi...

71 MIN