Send us a text Groundhog Day meets Samuel Beckett—cohosts Fionn and Kalpita celebrate this mind-bending Danish novel while we're on summer break. Solvej Balle’s On the Calculation of Volume follows Tara Selter, a woman trapped in a time loop, in a story has been shortlisted for the International Booker Prize. Already awarded in Scandinavia and translated by Barbara Haveland, the novel is gaining global attention as part of a planned multi-volume series. Listen to the full episode to hear why ...

Adoptees 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 i...

Denmark is a high trust society until we talk about petty crime like bicycle theft. Then the conversation is much more nuanced. Internationals in Denmark Narcis and Kalpita broke down Denmark's new petty crime crackdown early in season 3. They discuss what's being done in Denmark, what could be done and specifically how it impacts internationals. 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: htt...

Money, Missiles, and a Mic Drop. As Fionn and Katie—two internationals living in Denmark—wrap up the season, they reflect on the biggest shifts in the country and on the podcast itself—and what still lies ahead. But the world doesn’t stop: NATO’s new agreement for members to spend 5% of GDP on defense marks a dramatic pivot in global priorities, raising big questions for Denmark’s role. At the same time, the Danish treasury reports a surprise 58 billion DKK surplus—but will it ease everyday b...

Is 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 t...

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 ...

What does it really take to belong in Denmark today? Some of the country’s biggest shifts are happening behind the headlines. This week on Last Week In Denmark, co-hosts Narcis and Fionn—both internationals living in Denmark—unpack three quietly significant developments: the government’s push to boost defense spending, plans to reactivate former conscripts, and new hurdles facing citizenship applicants—changes that could quietly reshape life and belonging in Denmark. Topics: (03:13) Def...

Some of Denmark’s biggest challenges are just beneath the surface. This week on Last Week In Denmark, co-hosts Katie and Kalpita—both internationals making sense of life in Denmark—offer their personal take on three quiet but pressing issues: rising social media addiction, the state of emergency shelters, and a looming water shortage in Copenhagen by 2040. What do these developments reveal about daily life—and the future—for those trying to call Denmark home? Topics: social media addict...

Denmark is making bold moves that could reshape life for every generation. This week on Last Week In Denmark, co-hosts Fionn and Kalpita—both internationals navigating Danish life—share their personal reflections on these changes from an outsider’s perspective. From free mental health care for young adults to raising the retirement age and rethinking flight compensation, they unpack how these policies might land when you’re trying to make Denmark home. In this episode: free mental health care...

Who’s being protected in Denmark — and where do the cracks show? This week on Last Week In Denmark, co-hosts Narcis and Katie, both internationals living in Denmark, share their personal reflections on the week’s top stories: a teen tanning bed ban, soaring housing prices, and new charity giving data. More than just a news roundup, this episode offers an honest, lived-in perspective on what these headlines mean for people navigating Danish life from the outside in. In this episode: teen tanni...

Who gets access to opportunity in Denmark — and who gets left out? It's a closer look at inclusion, exclusion, and who gets support — all seen through the eyes of internationals living in Denmark. This week on Last Week In Denmark, co-hosts Narcis and Kalpita share their personal takes on the week’s top stories: new restrictions on undocumented migrants, free legal help for startups, and funding to help low-income kids join sports and clubs. In this episode: New laws bar undocumented migrants...

This 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 ...

Denmark isn’t standing still — it’s taking bold steps to protect health, rights, and everyday life for its people. In this episode of Last Week in Denmark, Fionn and Katie share their viewpoints on the top 3 major news stories of the week: the expansion of abortion rights for teens and adults, new data on how motherhood continues to stall women’s careers, and growing concerns over the rise of tinnitus among young people. In this episode: Abortion rights in Denmark (02:17)Gender pa...

How 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. In this episode: From Denmark to Gambia (0...

Kalpita and Fionn decode Denmark’s biggest employment reform in decades, weakening community ties and the benefits of good neighbor relations, Solvej Balle being shortlisted for the International Booker Prize, and share details about our latest referral campaign where you can win up to 4000 DKK. In this episode: Jobcenter reform (01:22)Making friends with neighbours? (14:00)Solvej Balle's nomination (22:56)Join the LWID referral campaign! (30:59)❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us...

Katie and Kalpita dive into the silent (but important) crisis facing highly skilled internationals in Denmark, a new wave of 20% US tariffs on EU goods, and why staying loyal to your insurance provider could be costing you more than you think. ❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com. 👀 Subscribe to the newsletter (available in multiple languages!) https://lastweekdk.substack.com/ Follow us on the socials: ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_d...

Narcis and Kalpita is gathered this week to discuss the new EU-wide digital driver's license, a surprising large budget surplus in 2024 (savings of 133B DKK), moves to preserve the danish language and a bronze stamp found in Tåsinge that may rewrite 5th-century Danish history. ❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at lastweekdk@gmail.com. 👀 Subscribe to the newsletter (available in multiple languages!) https://lastweekdk.substack.com/ Follow us on the socials: ✨Instagram: https:...

Fionn and Kalpita get together this week to discuss the growing imbalance between urban and rural community development, the DF’s (Nationalist Conservative) controversial proposal to restrict voting rights to Danes only, and Denmark meeting its 2030 air quality targets ahead of time. In this episode: (02:14) Improvements in Danish air quality(13:25) Rural vs. urban development(26:34) International voting rights are under threat(34:18) Get ready to check your 2024 tax statement!❓ Have qu...

Katie and Narcis reviews this week's top headlines including Denmark’s push for drafting women into the military from 2026, the shift of Greenlandic political powers after parliamentary elections, and a recent trend of young parents opting for part-time work to balance family demands. In this episode: (04:46) Women to be drafted into the military from 2026(14:34) Latest election results from Greenland(21:11) 40% of young moms opting for part-time work❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback? Ema...

Rearming 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. In this episode: 00:41 – 6,000 billion injection to EU defence02:25 – PostNord to stop snail mail in 202610:55 – Volunteering is on the rise ❓ Have questions, ideas or feedbac...