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Last Week in DenmarkDenmark’s Police Reform, Health Concerns and the Future of Local Communities: LWID S4E18Send 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 thei...
2025-12-1024 min
Last Week in DenmarkDenmark’s Surprising Election Results LWID S4E16Send a textLocal 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 Democrats(08:30) SF take Copenhagen from Social Democrats(10:12) Losers of...
2025-11-2628 min
Last Week in DenmarkSchool Phone Ban, Hate Crime Surge, and How to Handle Denmark’s Rat Season: LWID S4E9Send a textPhones, prejudice, and pests — Denmark’s been busy this week. A new nationwide phone ban in schools sparks debate about children’s focus and well-being, while hate crimes are on the rise, raising questions about safety and inclusion. Dom and Golda bring an international perspective before lightening the mood with rat season tips and a brief look at the drone scare near Copenhagen Airport.In this episode:Cohosts: Dominika - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominika-handzlik-200010/Golda - https://www.lin...
2025-10-0826 min
Last Week in DenmarkTougher Citizenship Tests, Assisted Dying, and Denmark’s Starry Nights: LWID S4E6Send a textHard Questions, Human Choices. In this week’s episode, Golda and Dominika, both internationals with strong ties to Denmark, tackle three powerful conversations: Denmark’s proposal for tougher citizenship tests and what they mean for democracy and belonging, the country’s exploration of assisted dying as a dignified choice at the end of life, and the growing trend of Danes sleeping under the stars in free nature shelters. It’s Dominika’s very first time on the podcast — join her and Golda as they reflect on identity, dignity, and the simple pleasures of life in Denmark.
2025-09-1720 min
Black and BorderlessGolda Fania Is Creating Visibility for Black Nordics | Ep. 4 Black & BorderlessWhat does it really mean to be Black in Denmark—and across the Nordics—where community is small but impact can be big? In this Black & Borderless episode, Golda Fania shares her journey from Sierra Leone to Copenhagen and how she’s helping Afro-Danish and Black Nordic communities organize, connect, and be seen. We touch on identity, belonging, and turning visibility into power—policy, partnerships, and opportunity—without giving it all away. LISTEN, FOLLOW, and leave a 5-star review so more listeners discover more stories of impact in the African Diaspora....
2025-09-0454 min
Last Week in DenmarkFrom High Grocery Prices to Greenlandic Parental Rights: Denmark’s Big Challenges for Internationals: LWID S4E2Send a textPrices, Parenting, and Politics Collide in Denmark. This week, Golda and Kalpita unpack how Denmark’s big debates hit everyday life. From soaring grocery bills to Greenlandic parents fighting for their rights, and the government’s bailouts of major companies like Ørsted, these stories raise tough questions about fairness, identity, and who bears the cost of change. With their close connection to Denmark, Golda and Kalpita bring both international insight and personal perspective to issues shaping the country right now.Topics: (00:00) This week's topics...
2025-08-2030 min
Last Week in DenmarkNovo Nordisk, Zoos & Alcohol Free Drinking Culture in Denmark: LWID S4E1Send a textPharma Shake-Up, Zoo Debate & Sober Shift: We’re back from summer break with Season 4, as Fionn and Golda explore how Novo Nordisk’s leadership change, Aalborg Zoo’s livestock feeding debate, and Denmark’s growing alcohol-free culture touch daily life for internationals in Denmark. Both with a strong connection to Denmark, they link the headlines to real concerns – job stability, cultural surprises, and finding your place in social life. Hear their candid, cross-cultural take in Season 4, Episode 1 of Last Week in Denmark.Topics: (03:11) Novo Nordisk slump & new international CEO...
2025-08-1332 min
Last Week in DenmarkUnlimited Sick Days: Denmark’s Dream Policy or Workplace Dilemma? LWID S3E28 (replay)Send a textUnlimited sick leave sounds great—until it doesn't. Golda and Narcis—both internationals with a strong connection to Denmark—explore the country’s ongoing debate around expanded parental leave to help parents take care of sick children. From the pressures on dual-income households to the impact on startups and the fairness toward colleagues without kids, this conversation tackles the policy from all sides. It’s a deeply personal yet broadly political topic, especially for internationals navigating parenting without local family support. This conversation originally aired in Season 3, Episode 3, and still feels just as relevant...
2025-07-3009 min
Last Week in DenmarkAre adoptees in Denmark citizens? LWID S3E25 (replay)Send a textAdoptees or immigrants? In this highlight from season 3, Golda and Katie explore the Danish government’s attempt to reclassify internationally adopted citizens as immigrants under a welfare policy update. The move, which would have applied retroactively to 1968, sparked outrage and confusion. Many adoptees—raised entirely in Denmark—were left questioning their citizenship. During season break we're revisiting some of the most popular segments from season 3. We'll be back with season 4 in August!Full episode: https://lwidpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2209797/episodes/16714268-phone-bans-us-products-boycott-backlash-against-workfare-law-lwid-s3e6In this episode:Coh...
2025-07-0909 min
Last Week in DenmarkLolland in the Spotlight, Focus, Bank Fee Warnings, Best City Ranking in Denmark: LWID S3E22Send a textIs the future of Denmark shifting beyond the big cities? This week on Last Week in Denmark, co-hosts Kalpita and Golda—both internationals with a deep connection to life in Denmark—break down three stories that reveal how things are changing. Lolland is stepping into the spotlight as a potential new hotspot for internationals. A surprising number of people are saving up to 50,000 DKK a year just by switching banks. And with Copenhagen now ranked the best city to live in worldwide, what does that title really mean for everyday life?Topi...
2025-06-2232 min
Last Week in DenmarkImmigrant Majority Rise, Denmark Hits 6M, African Student Scholarships: LWID S3E21Send a text What does Denmark’s future look like in a more globalized world? This week on Last Week in Denmark, co-hosts Kalpita and Golda—both with deep personal and professional ties to Denmark—explore three big demographic shifts with long-term impact: a new projection that internationals and their descendants could become the majority by 2096, Denmark officially reaching a population of 6 million, and a government-funded scholarship program opening doors for African students. These aren’t just numbers—they’re signals of how Denmark is evolving, and what that means for identity, opportunity, and inclusion. Topics: ...
2025-06-1524 min
Last Week in DenmarkNuclear weapons in Denmark, Scams, Wolf Protection: LWID S3E15Send a textThis week on Last Week In Denmark, co-hosts Narcis and Golda explore how Denmark is responding to new threats and shifting trust — from national policy to personal security and local action. They unpack three standout stories: the country’s surprising return to nuclear power after 40 years, a rise in scams affecting 6% of the population in 2024, and the emergence of volunteer wolf patrols to protect sheep in rural areas.It’s a bite-sized look at how systems, communities, and individuals are stepping up to protect what matters — all from the perspective of internationals living i...
2025-05-0430 min
Last Week in DenmarkCarbon inequality, Rent crisis in Denmark, Sleep epidemic: LWID S3E13Send a textHow do invisible imbalances — in wealth, housing, and health — quietly shape our daily lives in Denmark? This week, Narcis and Golda explore that question through the lens of whether the ultra-wealthy should pay special carbon taxes, the sharp rise in company-owned rental properties and rents across the country, and the growing call for more public housing. Plus, they shed light on a silent epidemic affecting over 400,000 people in their sleep.Topics:From Denmark to Gambia (00:00)Climate emissions class gap (03:36)Company rental apartment crisis (12:48)Sleep apnea causes danger (23:17)In th...
2025-04-2031 min
Last Week in DenmarkBeefing up the EU Military, Volunteering is Giving & Denmark's Goodbye to Snail Mail: LWID S3E7Send a textRearming defence forces is now an EU-wide focus to the tune of 6,000B DKK, volunteering is on the rise again in Denmark, and national mail delivery will change hands from PostNord to Dao in 2026. Golda continues at the helm this week, jointly with Kalpita to bring everyone bite sized news and upsized entertainment.Topics:00:41 – 6,000 billion injection to EU defence02:25 – PostNord to stop snail mail in 202610:55 – Volunteering is on the rise In this episode:Cohosts: Golda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldafania/Kalpita - https...
2025-03-0929 min
Last Week in DenmarkPhone Bans, US Products Boycott & Adoptee Reclassification Backlash in Denmark: LWID S3E6Send a textDenmark is looking into banning phones in schools, the Salling Group makes it easier for shoppers to identify European-made products amidst the US boycott movement, and a recent attempt to classify Danish adoptees born after 1968 as immigrants sparked backlash and a #ErJegStadigDansk movement. Katie and Golda are back to cover these hot topics of the week.In this episode:Cohosts: Golda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldafania/Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ce...
2025-03-0228 min
Last Week in DenmarkCulling Wolves, Unlimited Parental Sick Days, and Police Scandal in Denmark: LWID S3E3Send a textControversial debates are rising on both the EU stage regarding wolf population control, and locally in Denmark as political parties are lobbying for an external investigation into the recent police scandal. Grassroots movement in an Aalborg organisation offering unlimited parental sick leave brings hope that we can have it all. Listen in as our fresh face of the week Golda, a Sierra Leonean-Dane, discusses the top news with Narcis.Topics:Intro to Golda (00:27)The resurgence of wolves in DK – Source (02:29)The dream (or soon reality) of unlimited parental sick le...
2025-02-0832 min