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In this second episode, Arun and Narcis discuss various topics related to life in Denmark. Arun shares his excitement about passing his driving test. They chat about the new proposed changes to driving alcohol limits for and the potential impact on new drivers. They also touch on the growing inequality in Denmark and the influence of American culture on Danish society. The episode concludes with a discussion about the challenges of homeownership for young people in Denmark.

Topics covered in today’s podcast:

• Proposed changes to legal alcohol limits (02:11)
• Growing inequality in Denmark (07:36)
• High cost of housing (23:06)
• Importance of vocational education (27:28)
• Impact of low fertility rates (38:37)

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Introducing our new co-host Arun Prakash, who joins Narcis George Matache, the Founder of Last Week in Denmark to discuss this week’s newsletter headlines. The diverse backgrounds of our cohosts brings fresh perspectives for our podcast listeners, dissecting the topics and life from the lens as an EU citizen, a non-EU citizen and internationals living in Denmark.

Topics covered in today’s podcast includes:

• Euthanasia — should it be legalised in Denmark? (2:35)
• Rising… or freezing retirement age in Denmark? (11:00)
• New rules - manual transmission license even with an automatic driving test (35:50)
• Reducing unhealthy food and snacks in supermarkets (52:05)

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In this episode, hear Journalist Wizzi Magnussen and Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache present this week's newsletter headlines, a political over and deep dive...

This week we are excited to present our first guest on the show, Lasse Frimand Jensen, Mayor of Aalborg municipality.

Lasse joins Wizzi & Narcis during the deep dive segment for a discussion around strategies to make Denmark more international friendly and plans for public international schools.  

Topics covered include: 

• International schools
• Recruitment of workers from Southern Europe
• Denmark's campaign for the position of European Investment Bank president
• Ukrainian refugees in work 
• Electricity prices
• Find out which company is now the most valuable in Europe
• Tackling loneliness amongst internationals 

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In this episode, hear Journalist Wizzi Magnussen and Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache present this week's newsletter headlines, a political over and deep dive into some of the below topics.

Topics covered include: 

• Ban on burning religious books in public spaces
• The end of the increased border control
• Donation of F-16 warplanes to Ukraine
• The advent of independent schools in Denmark
• The expansion of BRICS
• 75,000 hectars of untouched forest
• Climate tax on clothing
• Free public transport in Aarhus
• Reduced consumption of electricity and gas

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In this episode, hear Journalist Wizzi Magnussen and Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache present this week's newsletter headlines, a political over and deep dive into some of the below topics.

Topics covered include: 

• Legality of the Danish borders
• 300 million DKK for vocational schools
• Wages and Taxes
• Support for the ban on burning religious books in public space
• Danish population, fifth richest in the world
• Eurovision for the Artic regions
• Social media use in Denmark 
• Legalising cannabis in Germany
• LGBT+ rights, rainbow families, blood donations & the first drag school in Denmark

and more...

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We are proud to open this episode with our new jingle and thank all those who donated to its creation. Our sound was composed by Jack Leatherbarrow from Wizmedia. 

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In this very first episode, hear Journalist Wizzi Magnussen chat to Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache about this week's newsletter headlines and what the people of Denmark have been talking about.

Topics covered include:
(00:38) Flag Freedom in Denmark

(08:45) A Free Postal Market in Denmark

(10:54) Nordic Dietary Guidelines

(16:53) A Gradeless Educational Experiment in Denmark

(23:15) LGBT+ across Western and Eastern Europe

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Welcome to Last Week in Denmark's official podcast.

In this episode, hear Journalist, Wizzi Magnussen, and Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache, present this week's newsletter headlines, deep dive into some of the below topics and, this week, generally have a lovely chat about life in general!

TOP TOPICS:

• Results of the survey - “Last Week in Denmark Association”
• How will your tax money be spent in 2024?
• Entrepreneurs should have the right to a business bank account
• The end of the 1000 DKK banknote
• Cash - too much bother to handle for small businesses? 
• Moisturiser, perfume and other consumer goods 

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Welcome to Last Week in Denmark's official podcast.

In this episode, hear Journalist, Wizzi Magnussen, and Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache, present this week's newsletter headlines and deep dive into some of the below topics:

• 2.3 billion DKK extra for the justice system
• 400 million DKK allocated for strengthening psychiatry next year
• Digital 'Stamp Clocks' for the employed
• Changes in the government - who are our three new ministers?
• Are you part of the top 1% of earners in Denmark?
• Sustainable purchasing to tackle climate change 

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Welcome to Last Week in Denmark's official podcast.

In this episode, hear Journalist, Wizzi Magnussen, and Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache, present this week's newsletter headlines and deep dive into some of the below topics:

• Saving Denmark's movie industry
• Tax time 
• Stress and how to manage it 
• Workplace gender inequality 
• Nationwide cyberattacks and the risk to Denmark's electricity
• New embassies coming to Moldova, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Malaysia
• Particle filters for old diesel cars
• Major volcanic eruption expected in Iceland

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In this episode, hear Journalist, Wizzi Magnussen, and Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache, present this week's newsletter headlines and deep dive into some of the below topics:

• CCTV 
• Privacy vs safety 
• Healthcare in Denmark 
• Taxes 
• Freedom 
• Inflation vs deflation 
• Sustainable purchasing 

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