The Danish Connection – Détails, épisodes et analyse

On this week’s episode we discuss the Maltese-flagged cargo ship ‘Ruby’ carrying thousands of tonnes of potentially explosive fertilizer from Russia, set to travel through Danish waters. The damaged damaged ship is carrying seven times the amount of ammonium nitrate that caused 2020 Beirut port blast. 

We look into why a sacred cloak from the Tupinambá people in Brazil was on display at a Danish museum for more than 300 years, why they agreed to return it and what you need to know about Denmark’s colonial past.

Finally, we discuss the arrest of Greenpeace co-founder Paul Watson in Greenland. Watson was arrested in Greenland in July 2024 on his way to the North Pacific when he made a stop in Nuuk, Greenland, to refuel his ship. Japan has asked Denmark to extradite him for interfering with one of their whaling ships back in 2010.

As always you can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or by simply clicking the link in bio.

Remember - this is your place to share enquiries, opinions and tales of the immigrant experience in Denmark - and we want to hear from you. Pop us a DM on Instagram or via email thedanishconnectionnews@gmail.com and let us know if you have a story you would like to contribute.

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In collaboration with The Copenhagen Post

Hosted by Maria Eva De Sanctis, Rachel Sheary and Melissa Marchi

Edited by Maria Eva De Sanctis

Music by Fran De Pian

Cover picture by Martin Lange

Broadcasting in Union

Happy Sunday everyone! Episode 1 of The Danish Connection season 2 has landed.

This week we do a little roundup of what happened in Denmark over the past couple of months - from a death at Roskilde Festival to Mette Frederiksen’s cabinet reshuffle.

We discuss Greta Thunberg’s arrest at Copenhagen University and the Academic boycott for Palestine, the Green Tripartite Agreement proposed by the Danish government with Danish activist Ask Palnum Knudsen (Den Grønne Ungdomsbevægelse) and what it means for the agricultural sector and the climate crisis, and the decision to post Swedish police in Denmark to try to stop the spread of gang violence.

As always you can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast or by simply clicking the link in bio.

Remember - this is your place to share enquiries, opinions, and tales of the immigrant experience in Denmark - and we want to hear from you. Pop us a DM on Instagram or via email thedanishconnectionnews@gmail.com and let us know if you have a story you would like to contribute.

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In collaboration with @cphpost

Hosted by @__mariaeva__ and @rachsheary and Melissamarchi

Music by @frandepian 

Cover Picture by @kammarad 

Broadcasting in @unionkbh 

This week’s episode is a little bit special!

As well as bringing you Danish news each week, we also want to give you the tools to tackle some of the most complex issues Internationals face in Denmark. One of the biggest challenges many of us face is getting a job in our field.

Of course, we know that language is a huge barrier - but what else plays into it, and how should you go about looking for a job? We sat down with the wonderful Signe Biering to find out. Signe spent 20 years in the Danish diplomatic service, including stints in India, China, and Israel as deputy ambassador. She is now an executive advisor and coach with a focus on internationals in Denmark, as well as the co-founder of Project Onboard Denmark.

Project Onboard helps businesses in Denmark to onboard and retain international talent – and ensure international employees feel welcomed and are able to make the contributions they were hired for. We spoke to Signe about Danish work culture, language barriers, and changing your perspective on the job hunt.

If you liked this episode and think it would be useful for someone you know - share it with them! Find more about Signe's works and Project On Board on the following links:

⁠signebiering.com⁠

⁠https://www.onboarddenmark.dk⁠

⁠https://cphpost.dk/2023-07-11/news/hard-to-find-friends-complain-expats-living-in-denmark/⁠

This is your place to share enquiries, opinions and tales of the immigrant experience in Denmark - and we want to hear from you. Pop us a DM on Instagram or via email thedkconnectionnews@gmail.com and let us know if you have a story you would like to contribute!

Hosted by @_mariaeva_ and @rachsheary

Edited by @__melissamarchi

Music by @frandepian

Fact checking @jonas_friis

Cover Picture by @kammarad

Broadcasting in @unionkbh

This week we ask Danes how they feel about the tragic fire in Børsen and unpack why the building is such a loss for Denmark. We also have some tips for avoiding the dreaded tick-born diseases now that spring is upon us, and an update on the demolition of Palads.

If you liked this episode and think it would be useful for someone you know - share it with them!

This is your place to share enquiries, opinions and tales of the immigrant experience in Denmark - and we want to hear from you. Pop us a DM on Instagram or via email thedkconnectionnews@gmail.com and let us know if you have a story you would like to contribute!

Hosted by @_mariaeva_ and @rachsheary

Edited by @__melissamarchi

Music by @frandepian

Fact checking @jonas_friis

Cover Picture by @kammarad

Broadcasting in @unionkbh

This week we talk to trade union activist and president of the 3F food vendors section Rasmus Emil Hjorth about his *infamous* attempt to unionise Wolt, plus some of the reasons why we need unions/how to unionise. We also talk about the big baby boom let down in Denmark and the royal family getting a raise.

For more information about 3F, joining a union or reporting poor working conditions, click the links in bio.

If you liked this episode and think it would be useful for someone you know - share it with them!

This is your place to share enquiries, opinions and tales of the immigrant experience in Denmark - and we want to hear from you! Pop us a DM on Instagram or via email thedkconnectionnews@gmail.com and let us know if you have a story you would like to contribute!

Hosted by @__mariaeva__ and @rachsheary 

Edited by @__melissamarchi 

Music by @frandepian 

Fact checking @jonas_friis 

Cover Picture by @kammarad 

Broadcasting in @unionkbh

It’s the perfect sunny Sunday afternoon for listening to a podcast in the sun!

In this week’s episode we talk about Novo Nordisk’s connection to doctors in Denmark, clashes between football fans last week and the iconic Danish Bodega!

Huge thank you to data Journalist Kajsa Rosenblad for contributing to this episode and talking about her article!

This is your place to share enquiries, opinions and tales of the immigrant experience in Denmark - and we want to hear from you!

Pop us a DM on Instagram or via email thedkconnectionnews@gmail.com and let us know if you have a story you would like to contribute!

Hosted and researched by María Eva De Sanctis and Rachel Sheary

Edited by Melissa Marchi

Music by Fran De Pian

Fact checking by Jonas Friis

Cover Picture by Martin Lange

Broadcasting in Union KBH

Happy Easter everyone!

In this week’s episode we discuss why Denmark is top of the world happiness report again, how to access mental healthcare, why Argentina is buying old Danish fighter planes and we also have an easter quiz.

First and foremost, thank you to our two wonderful guests this week - Felicia Salten who walked us through the Danish Mental Healtcare system, and Physchologist Aglaia Michelaki for helping us to break down the complex topic further.

If you or someone you know is need of crisis mental healthcare call 112. Help is available in English and Danish

For medical advice and information about nearest psychiatric emergency units in Denmark, dial 1813, available in Danish and English

You can find more info about the English Speaking Cafe at Depressions Forening through the link in our bio, plus a full list the emergency lines.

Hosted by María Eva and Rachel

Edited by Melissa March

Music by Fran De Pian

Cover Picture by Martin Lange

This week we discuss Denmark’s arms exports to Israel, the infamous Muhammed drawings going on sale, how Copenhagen is failing people with disabilities and the Greenlandic IUD scandal.

Got a personal story you think we should feature on the show? Pop us a DM on Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/thedkconnection/

In this episode, we unpack Denmark’s big military expansion with the help of a Lieutenant in the Danish Navy, Mette Frederiksen's Women’s Day speech and the murder of a thirteen year old girl in Jylland - plus our cultural tips of the week!

In collaboration with Union, Norrebro’s cultural house, we bring you ‘The Danish Connection’ - a new podcast breaking down Danish news in English every Sunday.

This week we talk about the police crackdown in Christiania, former Moderates politician Mike Fonseca and his 15 year old girlfriend, how we’ve changed since living in Denmark and our top Copenhagen cultural picks of the week.

This is your place to share enquiries, opinions and tales of the immigrant experience in Denmark - and we want to hear from you!

Contact us on Instagram @thedkconnection or via email thedkconnectionnews@gmail.com and tell us what you think we should talk about in the next episode.

Hosted by María Eva De Sanctis and Rachel Sheary.

*Picture by Martin Lange

*Music By FranDe Pian