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Attack comes days after minister Inger Støjberg posts Mohammed Cartoon tribute on Facebook

AYS AFTER the immigration minister, Inger Støjberg, posted an image on Facebook showing she used one of the contentious Mohammed Cartoon drawings as a background image on her iPad, at least two Danish ministries and the National Bank suffered cyber-attacks last week. The website of the Immigration Ministry was down for a number of hours on Wednesday and Thursday, while the Foreign Ministry website was also down briefly.

Turkish hackers IN A FACEBOOK post the Turkish hacker group Aslan Neferler Tim said on Thursday

that it would launch new attacks unless an apology was made for the “violations of the prophet”. “If an apology is not forthcoming, we will attack energy and banking systems. Currently, we are in the process of hitting Denmark’s National Bank,” it wrote. The website of the National Bank subsequently went down for a few hours on Friday due to a DDoS attack, though none of the bank’s other IT systems were compromised. Kurt’s legacy STØJBERG’S decision to post the controversial image generated quite some action on her Facebook page. The the post had over 27,000 reactions, over 8,400 comments and in excess of 2,100 shares, as of Monday afternoon. “The Mohammed drawing

with Kurt Westergaard leading the way has helped define Denmark as the free society we are,” Støjberg wrote in her Facebook post on Tuesday morning. “I have Westergaard’s famous drawing as my background image on my iPad. I have it there because I love Denmark. I love the foundation of freedom rights that generations before us have laid out and which our lovely country is founded on … Honestly, I think we should be proud of the Mohammed drawings!” Aslan Neferler Tim has reportedly been behind similar attacks elsewhere, including in the Netherlands and Germany. Earlier this year, computers belonging to the Dutch authorities were hacked during a March 15 election, presumably in response to the Dutch refusing Turkish diplomats entry into the country.

Parking fine bonanza MUNICIPAL revenue from parking fines has risen by 41 percent over the last 10 years, according to car owner organisation FDM. An estimated 916.3 million kroner will be collected in 2017. Half the revenue is given to the state, but first municipalities are allowed to siphon off funds to invest in parking spaces. Critics question whether the number is kept low to guarantee lots of fines.

Beggar numbers falling THE NUMBER of foreigners begging on the streets of Copenhagen has fallen since tougher new laws were introduced on July 21, Steen Bo Pedersen, the head of the homeless unit at Copenhagen Municipality, has told DR. Beggars risk two weeks in prison if they are caught on pedestrian shopping streets, stations, in front of supermarkets or on public transport.

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ONLINE THIS WEEK MAJBRITT Petersen, the owner of ‘Tattoo Ole’ – the longest continuously operating parlour in the world, which faces closure by its landlord – has confirmed that a September 14 court hearing was “moved to an unknown date” to give the relevant authorities more time to assess the Nyhavn 17 location. A petition to save the shop has attracted 8,277 signatures.

Police motorbike success COPENHAGEN Police has started deploying officers on offroad motorcycles to address the increasing use of stolen scooters and mopeds in gang activities. The bikes will enable officers to navigate dirt roads and narrow passages that traditional police vehicles are unable to go down. And they have already made a difference, the police report.

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Army assume guard duties ARMY TROOPS are now guarding the synagogue in Krystalgade, as well as a number of other locations, taking over from the police officers installed there following the February 2015 terror shootings.

Summit against corruption THE GOVERNMENT will host the Anti-Corruption Conference in Copenhagen from October 22-24 next year. Editorial offices: International House, Gyldenløvesgade 11, 1600 Copenhagen Denmark

Increasing numbers of tourists flocking to chilled Copenhagen CHRISTIAN WENANDE

RE TOURISTS flocking to Copenhagen for stress-free holidays? You could be forgiven for making that connection this past month skimming through the media. Let down by Metro? THE DANISH capital is the 26th least stressful city in the world to live in, according to the ‘2017 Global Least & Most Stressful Cities Ranking’, a list of 150 cities compiled by UK dry-cleaning and laundry service Zipjet. Copehagen ranked in the top 20 for the parameters ‘Traffic’, ‘Sense of Security’ and ‘Family Purchase Power’, but was in the bottom 10 for ‘Noise Pollution’, possibly due to the ongoing Metro expansion. Germany dominated the

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rankings with Stuttgart number one, and no less than four German cities featured in the top 10, which was completed by Luxembourg, Hannover, Bern, Munich, Bordeaux, Edinburgh, Sydney, Graz and Hamburg. In the ascendancy MEANWHILE, Copenhagen is among the quickest-growing tourism destinations in Europe, according to the Global Destination Cities Index, published annually by Mastercard.

The Danish capital enjoyed an 8.1 percent increase in travellers between the years 2009 and 2016, behind only Bucharest, Lisbon, Sofia, Warsaw, Budapest, Hamburg and Moscow. Some 1.66 million travellers visited Copenhagen last year, spending 6 billion kroner – making it the 66th most popular city globally. The most popular is Bangkok (20 million) followed by London (19) Paris (15.5), Dubai (14.8) and Singapore (13.11).

Half-marathon turns into swim Six years on from cloudburst summer, the city is still not flood-proof

T WAS A ‘burst’ of pace, but not the kind the organisers of the Copenhagen Half Marathon on September 17 were anticipating. A cloudburst accompanied by lightning, thunder and hail eventually led to the organisers having to call off the race, meaning that only 18,383 of the 21,000 runners completed the course. Many completed the race knee-deep in water levels reminiscent of the deluge in 2011 that precipitated the need to make Copenhagen more flood-resistant. Still a decade away BUT WHILE some efforts are

ONLINE THIS WEEK No release for jetskier A 24-YEAR-OLD man from Brøndby Havn, whose antics on a jetski caused the deaths of two US students, will continue to be held on remand. He has been charged with negligently killing the two DIS students when his jetski smashed into their boat in Copenhagen Harbour on May 6.

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INTEREST in a University of Copenhagen course called ‘Beyonce, Gender and Race’ has exceeded expectations, resulting in planners having to move the 75 enrolled students to a bigger lecture venue. Beyonce Knowles is already the subject of a course at Rutgers University in New Jersey.

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Royal tunnel discovered A 35-METRE secret tunnel has been discovered departing from the royal stables, Ridehuset. The Resistance built it during WWII to evacuate the Royal Family in the event that the Germans might try to intern them as hostages during the final days of the war, reports Ingeniøren.

Married on the cheap ANNA MEE Allerslev, the deputy mayor for employment and integration issues, is under pressure after it was revealed she held her wedding reception at City Hall on August 26 free of charge. Normally it costs 65,000-100,000 kroner, and it is believed Allerslev rented the premises from Friday afternoon to Monday morning.

Naval battle re-enactment A NAVAL battle between Denmark and Sweden will be re-enacted on the evenings of October 19 and 20 in Copenhagen Harbour near the Black Diamond library. Tickets are available to soak up the smokeshrouded scene.

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paying dividends, utility company HOFOR claims the city is still a decade away from protecting some routes from flooding. Lyngbyvej, a main transport artery to the north of Copenhagen for example, will have to

wait until 2026 for a new drainage system and reservoir to keep the road dry. In the meantime, the pipes in the existing sewage system are not big enough to take away the water. (CPH POST)

Bomb scare at airport TERMINAL 2 at Copenhagen Airport was cordoned off on September 12 following “an incident” that was reported by media as a bomb scare.

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Island instead of tunnel?

Car tax shake-up

ARCHITECTURE firm Urban Power wants to build a 550,000 sqm island in Copenhagen Harbour as an alternative to the harbour tunnel project – a route considered necessary to address congestion in the city centre. ‘Nordhaleøen’ would be sited in between Refshaleøen and Nordhavn and link the island and city district by road, Metro and cycle lane. It would create 6,000 new homes, and the city mayor, Frank Jensen, last week said he is open to other options regarding the tunnel. The current plan would encroach on Amager Fælled, the capital’s biggest green area, and build only 2,500 homes.

THE GOVERNMENT is reducing registration tax for new cars from 105 to 85 percent of the value. It applies to cars costing up to 185,000 kroner – a ceiling raised from 106,600. For cars costing more, the tax will remain 150 percent. A car’s environmental impact and safety will also affect the final price. To finance the deal, it will no longer be free to drive on Danish roads, as there will be a toll system resembling the one used in Germany that costs motorists around 1,000 kroner per year. It will hit foreigners motorists hardest, as everyday expenses that Danish car-owners pay will be reduced.

Freeing up parking spaces

Ryanair cutting flights

ESTABLISHING special paying parking zones in parts of Valby and on the outskirts of Nørrebro and Østerbro has made it easier for residents to park, as well as changing the habits of commuters, a new report from the municipality concludes. Since the yellow zones were introduced six months ago, 28-30 percent of parked cars have disappeared during the daytime.

RECENT miscalculations at Ryanair have resulted in the budget airline having to cancel flights affecting 10,000 Danish passengers. In total, 400,000 people in Europe have learned their flights are not taking off due to the airline not having enough pilots to fly them. The worst affected Danish route is between Copenhagen and Charleroi in Belgium.

Cost of congestion

Airport stake sold

ACCORDING to a Rambøll survey for Dansk Industri, one out of every three Danish companies has needed to stop production due to delayed deliveries caused by road congestion. In another, larger DI survey earlier this year, companies said they prioritised investment in the Danish road network over lower taxes and fees, and labour issues.

AUSTRALIAN capital fund Macquarie has sold its 26.9 percent stake in Copenhagen Airport to the ATP pension fund for around 10 billion kroner. It is believed ATP will be more open to the plans of the government, which owns 39 percent of the airport, to lower tariffs to enable cheaper ticket prices and new routes to be established.

Flouting the regulations

Commuter pain

STATE railway company DSB has for eight years been ignoring regulations that require train operators to compensate passengers with free food on delayed services. DSB and bus operator Arriva stand accused of not informing passengers of their rights.

IF THE CPH POST social media response to a story on September 26 warning Copenhagen commuters they faced a long journey into work is anything to go by, most are growing weary of delays. Replacement bus services, late trains and packed Metro trains – particularly between Amagerbro and Nørreport – are now becoming the norm.

Light rail postponement THE OPENING of the new light rail system in Aarhus, which was postponed from September 23 at the last minute due to security issues, will now take place in early November should the transport authority, Trafikstyrelsen, accept a new security plan.

Reducing waiting times DANISH startup Copenhagen Optimization analyses data to establish patterns and successfully reduce waiting times. A recent demonstration of its services cut waiting times at Geneva Airport by 50 percent, and it believes it can also reduce hospital waiting times.

Intelligent transport congress BELLA Center in Copenhagen will host the ITS World Congress next September, the world’s largest event for intelligent transport systems. From September 17-21 an estimated 4,000 delegates, 10,000 visitors and 400 exhibitors are expected to gather.

Another noble bridge effort WORK HAS started on a new pedestrian and cyclist bridge in Sydhavn, which is expected to open in 2018 and carry motorists from 2023. It will be named after Alfred Nobel.

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Educators: The only kind of revision should be our approach to empathy

CAYLYN RICH & EMMA HOLLAR

ENMARK is consistently ranked one of the happiest countries in the world. So what does it take to snag a driver’s seat on the happiness scale? Many would argue it starts in childhood and delaying the onset of serious education in favour of concentrating on the children’s well-being, interaction with others and general empathy. Early starters NEVERTHELESS, Danish children do tend to enter the system early – some as young as a few months old. They typically start nursery (vuggestuen) at the age of one, then kindergarten (børnehaven) at the age of three, and school at the age of six, easing into their formal education with a full year known as the ‘kindergarten class’. At daycare, children are typically placed in groups of 10-15 with three to four supervisors. This ensures they have quality one-on-one time with supervisors and are not overwhelmed by a constant stream of new faces, allowing them to develop a fa-

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A recent visit from a Japanese child education company to daycare institutions in the capital emphasised how interest in the teaching of empathy is growing

miliarity with one another. The children are split into groups based on how they interact with each other, and this allows the children to learn from one another. By putting a quiet child in a group with a more outgoing child, it allows for children to learn from one another’s differences and push each other out of their comfort zones. Interacting with dolls THIS WAS all too clear on our visit to the Louis Petersens Børnegård Vuggestuen & Børnehaven in mid-September. We were there to observe the visit of Ruben’s Barn, a Swedish doll company, and Elfe Design, a Japanese child education company currently promoting empathy in the Japanese school system. The tour began with us observing the children, both boys and girls, playing with the Ruben’s Barn dolls. The children cared tenderly for the dolls, imitating what they see in their lives. By using the special dolls, the children are given the tools to look at another child and determine how they are feeling and what they need. Because the dolls are made with a realistic emotional look, explained Teruko Wahlstrom, the owner of Ruben’s Barn, it helps the children see the dolls as a

Both boys and girls play with the dolls

friend rather than a toy. The realistic eyes allow the children to learn eye contact, helping them develop deeper friendships with other children. “The faces of our dolls are sculptured in soft fabric for a more emotional and realistic look. The dolls have rosy cheeks and realistic eyes. They are soft and cuddly, allowing children to treat them as a friend rather than an object,” explained Wahlstrom. “A child playing and interacting with a Rubens Barn doll – developing their empathy to later become more understanding and sociable adults – is what motivates us.” Strong emphasis at school TEACHING empathy does not end at the kindergarten. At regular schools, classes are not streamed, thus enabling a mix of different abilities and encouraging teamwork. The children are given lots of freedom to express themselves, and a laid-back environment is conducive to that kind of learning. Teachers, for example, are addressed by their first names. Competition is not encouraged. Instead, the schools’ main goal is to make students feel comfortable enough so that they willingly and optimistically attend. Instead of worrying about standardised testing, kids get to

focus on building friendships and interacting with others. Emphasising social skills and empathy has proven effective as universities in Denmark have one of the highest rates of graduation among all OECD member countries. And the Danish focus on empathy and social awareness is becoming increasingly universal – even though the practicality of implementing this model in other countries is easier said than done. Not affordable for all ONE DRAWBACK for many countries is the cost. Thanks to generous welfare states funded by a high rate of taxation, Scandinavian countries like Sweden and Denmark can easily afford to subsidise their childcare programs so they are affordable for all. Accordingly, 98 percent of Danish pre-school children use a childcare system of which 75 percent of the costs are covered by the state. In contrast, many American and British families cannot afford childcare, and those that do often pay through the nose. For example, the average British family in which both parents work spend a third of their net household income on childcare. In London, the annual cost of daycare for a two-year-old ranges from 120,000 and 240,000 kroner a year. Teaching anxiety THE US and UK might teach their children to read at an earlier

age – compared to Danish kids, who can rarely read well by the age of eight – but is it worth prioritising? Jessica Joelle Alexander, the co-author of ‘The Danish Way of Parenting’, doesn’t think so. “In Denmark they believe that children need to be taught how to read and define the emotions of others, not just how to read and write,” she said. “Studies show that developing empathy and social skills early on leads to more success and well-being as an adult.” Alexander is adamant that the Danish way is the best approach. “Research is coming out left, right and centre that homework isn’t necessary, that testing is harming kids and that no matter how early a child reads, it evens out eventually,” she said. “The only difference is that the kids who are pushed to read earlier will have higher levels of anxiety along with those initial higher test scores.”

AFFORDABLE FOR ALL • Local authorities pay 75 percent of childcare costs • For Danish children aged 0-3, the average daycare subsidy is 6,270 kroner a month. • For children aged 3-6, the average subsidy is 3,917 a month. • Kindergarten with lunch costs 2,658 kroner per month • Nursery with lunch costs 3,483 kroner per month

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Not only could workers have funded the nuclear and missile progams, but they may have learned military secrets CHRISTIAN WENANDE

DR DOCUMENTARY broadcast on September 26 revealed that Denmark may have indirectly helped provide finance to North Korea’s regime at a time when sanctions are being tightened in response to its continued nuclear and missile tests. ‘Krigsskibets Hemmelighed’ (the warship’s secret) claims the Danish Navy’s newest warship, the Lauge Koch, was built in Poland using North Korean forced labour workers – an accusation corroborated by contracts, receipts and six anonymous shipyard workers.

Crist only knows DANISH ship builder Karstsensens Skibsværft (KS), which along with the Defence Ministry denies the claims, outsourced part of the contract to the Crist shipyard in Poland, as labour is significantly cheaper there. During negotiations Crist denied the use of North Korean workers. It has since admitted that a former distributor, Armex, used North Korean labourers until early 2016, but not on the Danish ship. Norwegian media agency Teknisk Ugeblad claims Armex hired North Korean labourers to work on the hulls of Lauge Koch and nine Norwegian ships. UN concerned THE UNITED Nations is

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alarmed because the Lauge Koch is a military ship. Fearful that the North Korean workers could learn military intelligence from its forced labourers, the UN has previously looked at cases in countries such as Syria, Eritrea, Egypt and Angola, but never before in the EU. “We had no idea that North Korean workers were involved

with military projects in the EU,” Hugh Griffiths, the head of the UN expert panel charged with monitoring sanctions against North Korea, told DR. The UN panel will now contact the Danish and Polish authorities to collect information and report their findings to the UN Security Council.

Government and public aiding US Virgin Islands following visit of Hurricane Irma

VONNE Quetel, a Swedish citizen from the US Virgin Islands, has set up a Facebook page called ‘Adopt a Family USVI’ to appeal to Danes to help the islanders cope with the devastation caused by

Hurricane Irma. Hundreds have already answered her call. Until 1917, the islands were owned by Denmark, which up until the late 19th century used slaves on plantations to produce goods such as sugar cane. “Would it be too much to ask for Danish families to adopt a family from the US Virgin Islands?” she asked CPH POST.

PM offers help IN THE build-up to the centenary marking the sale to the US, there was talk of the Danish government giving an apology and compensation to the descendants of slaves living on the islands. And Danish PM Lars Løkke Rasmussen was quick to pledge aid to the islands, offering

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Denmark quick to help former slave colonies

help to its governor, Kenneth Mapp, as well as to the US Federal Emergency Management Agency. Meanwhile, in related news, Apple Gidley’s ‘Fireburn’, a new novel set during the ‘Fireburn’ worker rebellion on St Croix in October 1878, was released on October 1. (BH)

Denmark among countries to receive sold babies in the 1980s, claims documentary

OLLOWING revelations by a Dutch documentary that upwards of 11,000 Sri Lankan children were in the 1980s illegally sold into adoption in Europe – including possibly Denmark – Danish International Adoption (DIA) is looking into the case. DIA is a fusion of two for-

mer organisations responsible for adoptions by Danes in the 1980s, and with the help of social case handlers Ankestyrelsen, it will study the relationship with Sri Lanka back then. The Sri Lankan government will also look into the allegations. Mothers lied to THE NETHERLANDS reportedly received 4,000 children, and Sweden, Germany and the UK have also been named

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Adoption authorities to investigate Sri Lankan claims as recipient countries. Some of the biological mothers were apparently told their children had died at birth. It is believed a DNA database could be established. “The information will no doubt lead to insecurity and unanswered questions among those adopted – who are adults today – and their parents,” the children and social minister, Mai Mercado, told DR.

ONLINE THIS WEEK Danish convoy attacked A DANISH military convoy was hit by a suicide bomb attack in the Afghan capital of Kabul on September 24. No Danes were injured in the attack, but there were civilian losses. In related news, a Danish marine died on September 18 following an accident aboard the Danish warship Absalon in which he got his head caught in between a hatch and a hatch-cover.

CBS student attacked A FEMALE exchange student at CBS was among the victims of an acid attack in Marseille on September 17. Kesley Kosten was among four Boston College students attacked by a 41-yearold woman. It is not believed the incident was related to terrorism. In other news, Denmark has decided to financially back the G5 Sahel Joint Force to the tune of 7.5 million kroner.

Ukraine awareness strong A UKRAINIAN-DANISH humanitarian organisation, Bevar Ukraine, is quickly growing following its foundation in 2014. With chapters in Herning and Aabenraa, it has plans to add four more in Viborg, Aarhus, Odense and Copenhagen. In related news, the Defence Ministry has been keeping a close eye on a military exercise involving Russia and Belarus, which started on September 14.

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Split on Kurdish vote

Catalans rally to cause

Fighting IS locally

DANISH soldiers deployed to Iraq were reportedly ordered in February to look away when Iraqi soldiers try to show them ‘trophy photos’ of dead IS soldiers – and if necessary end the conversation and leave the area. Amnesty International and a number of MPs contend the order means Denmark is purposely closing its eyes to possible human rights abuses.

DANISH politicians are split on the Kurdish vote for independence. While Konservative and Enhedslisten applauded the decision to go ahead, Radikale felt there were too “many unknown factors” to recognise it. Meanwhile, Danish PM Lars Løkke Rasmussen was quick to praise German Chancellor Angela Merkel after her re-election on September 22.

DANISH-BASED Catalans have demonstrated against the Spanish government’s decision to declare the region’s independence referendum on October 1 illegal. They gathered on September 24 at Bertel Thorvaldsens Square. Similar demos took place in other Scandinavian cities. Meanwhile, 17 Danish MPs raised their concern in a letter to the Spanish government.

DENMARK is setting up an anti-terrorism initiative in the IS frontline states of Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon to combat radicalisation at a local level. Primarily, it will cut off funding to terrorism, counteract IS internet propaganda and ensure that law and order initiatives to combat terrorism are carried out with respect for human rights and judicial principles.

DENMARK has allied itself with Austria, France, Germany and Norway on a new proposal that, if accepted by the European Commission, will make it possible for border controls to be in place between EU Schengen countries for up to four years – a standard period of two years instead of six months, plus an extra two years in extraordinary circumstances.

Death in Florence A YOUNG Danish man on a school trip to Florence was found dead following a search on September 28 and 29. It is believed that the 19-year-old either fell or jumped off the Ponte Amerigo Vespucci Bridge into the Arno river following a night out with school mates at a nearby disco.

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ONLINE THIS WEEK DENMARK is the second best in the world at developing talents and businesses, according to the Henley & Partners – Kochenov Quality of Nationality Index. In related news, a quarter of all Danes don’t think that Denmark will be one of the wealthiest nations in the world in ten years’ time, according to an Epinion survey for DI. Some 62 percent disagreed.

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ONLINE THIS WEEK Love, no money OVER THE past seven years, the number of couples with a shared economy in Denmark has fallen by 15 percent, according to a survey by Nordea. Finanstilsynet told DR that the fall reflects how people are less certain in their relationships, while psychologist Ulla Dyrløv thinks the trajectory could be an indicator of a more individualistic and self-sustainable society.

Inadequate fire-safety

First headscarf model

EMERGENCY services organisation Danske Beredskaber has assessed 837 buildings offering overnight accommodation built before 2007, and it has found that 615 of them do not have adequate fire-safety measures. However, legally-speaking the buildings only have to live up to the standards in force when the hotel was built.

THE MODELLING bureau Unique Models has become the first agency in Denmark to hire a model who wears a headscarf. Amina Adan is one of the first models to wear a headscarf worldwide. Jacqueline Mikkelsen, the CEO of Unique Models, told DR she wasn’t purposely on the outlook, but rather credited the company for always trying to diversify.

Learning Danish via rap BOSNIAN teacher Zoran Lekovic’s ‘Lær dansk med rap’ (learn Danish with rap) might not be the most original idea in the world – initiatives have long existed in French and Spanish – but that hasn’t stopped him winning the 2017 European Language Label, an award that recognises new ways of learning languages.

Queen a stranger to Gorm THE DANISH monarchy is the oldest in the world with many claiming a direct genetic link between Queen Margrethe II and King Gorm the Old from the 10th century. However, according to research at the Saxo-Instituttet at the University of Copenhagen, the queen is just as likely to be related to Gorm, famous for commissioning one of the Jelling Stones, as any other Dane.

Prince Harry visiting PRINCE Harry, 33, will make his first official visit to Denmark later this year. He is due to travel to Copenhagen for two days from October 25-26 and meet with Queen Margrethe II and Danish veterans, among others. Harry is fifth in line to the British throne behind his father, brother and brother’s children.

Taking to Danish customs with smashing enthusiasm, but apparently not enough

Study would be 600,000 kroner well spent, says minister for integration and immigration, Inger Støjberg STEVEN GADD

T THE BEGINNING of 2017 there were 20,187 third-generation immigrants in Denmark from a non-western background, according to Danmarks Statistik. Of that group, 99 percent were under 25 years old. And now Dansk Folkeparti (DF) wants to set money aside from the next budget to calculate how many immigrants and descendants of immigrants there will be in 2060, reports Information. According to the minister for integration and immigration, Inger Støjberg, it will cost around 600,000 kroner, but would be “both relevant from an academic viewpoint, as well as being desirable”.

then DF will take the matter up during the negotiations for next year’s budget bill,” noted DF’s integration spokesperson, Martin Henriksen. Enhedslisten, on the other hand, fears that such a census would damage the process of integration. “I think that things have come to a pretty pass if not even the third generation [of immigrants] count as ‘real’ Danes,” said Johanne Schmidt-Nielsen, its immigration spokesperson.

Low asylum ranking IN RELATED news, Denmark is ranked 17th in Europe when it comes to the number of asylumseekers per capita, according to EU statistics keeper Eurostat. The ranking, the lowest for a decade, pleases Støjberg, who praised the more stringent legislation passed under her tenure. “We have passed 64 tightening laws, making us a less attractive nation to seek asylum in,” she told Jyllands-Posten newspaper. “This means we can better concentrate on getting those who have arrived in the labour market to embrace the country, language and values.”

Damaging integration “IF FOR one reason or another it is not possible to find the money in Inger Støjberg’s budget,

Born here, but not Danes TODAY, only the first two generations – immigrants and their children – are registered as having foreign origins. The next generation are usually counted as being people of Danish origin. However, earlier in the year, a majority in Parliament were in favour of a prognosis being made that did not count these thirdgeneration immigrants as Danes. This was the result of statistics that showed that third-generation immigrants from non-western countries were lagging just as far behind in school as their secondgeneration compatriots.

State needs to stand up

Denmark in statistics

New feminist party

COPENHAGEN Mayor Frank Jensen believes the government needs to start funding the security costs of major public events. “The threat of terror is a question of national security,” he reasoned. Jensen and three of his peers hope the costs can be factored into the next budget. In related news, two people with suspected links to IS were arrested in Brøndby on September 21.

DRINK driver, benefit recipient and break-in numbers are in freefall. Just 7,200 people were charged with drink driving in 2016, compared to 14,500 in 2007. Benefit recipients fell from 156,500 in April 2016 to 144,100 in May 2017. But while there were fewer burglaries in the first six months of 2017, the number of rapes, violent crimes and economic crimes has risen.

A NEW FEMINIST political party, Feministisk Initiative, is entering five candidates into the municipal elections in Copenhagen, while two more are seeking seats on the regional council of Region Hovedstad. Founded on July 5, it has 12 female board members. It tells Politiken it is not “just a group of discontented women”, but concerned with equality for men too.

Even DF willing HOWEVER, both Enhedslisten and Radikale have criticised the stance, and even DF has indicated it is willing to support a refugee quota plan. “If we completely shut down the spontaneous asylum-seekers with an asylum blockade at the border, we can easily discuss taking 500 quota refugees per year,” Henriksen told Jyllands-Posten.

Homeless laid bare TWO-THIRDS of all homeless people are only temporarily without a residence, reports VIVE, the centre for applied social science. Some 25 percent remain homeless for more than two years, of whom 80 percent have a mental illness or a history of drug or alcohol abuse. The report also studies how people become homeless and eventually find a home again.

Brexit concerns KEITH Grey, a British candidate in the upcoming municipal elections in November, worries that the Danish municipal services will be ill-equipped to deal with a “deluge’ of inquiries should British residents lose their right to live in Denmark. The foreign minister, Anders Samuelsen, is among those urging for more clarity from the UK regarding Brexit.

Statue heist AN ICONIC bronze statue, ‘Pigen, der gør morgentoilette’, which has stood in Randers in Jutland since 1976, has been stolen. The police suspect the statue, which was made by the noted Dutch sculptor Hans Bayen and commissioned back in 1945, will be melted down. The sculpture is estimated to be worth around 100,000 kroner.

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ONLINE THIS WEEK DENMARK and eight other countries have presented a plan involving 91 US cities – including New York, Chicago and LA – to live up to the climate goals stipulated in the Paris agreement. P4G (Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030) will have 6 billion kroner of funding and an HQ in Washington DC. In related news, Denmark has signed a water tech deal with California.

EMA sum surprises DF DANSK Folkeparti has reacted angrily to a claim in Politiken that the government has budgeted 1.7 billion kroner to pay the costs of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for two decades, should Copenhagen win the bid. DF approved plans to stump up 49 million kroner to reserve Copenhagen Towers for the EMA, but had “certainly not agreed to” the larger amount.

Rune in plain sight

Risø to continue A NEW CROSS-PARTY report on the handling of nuclear waste in Denmark has concluded that Risø should take care of it – at least for another 30-50 years. In 2011, six alternative waste storage depot sites were shortlisted, but all of them were opposed by the public.

Insulin’s key role

Action on doping

The flood left behind a strange kind of residue

Need accurate system “WE NEED to clear up whether microplastics exist in Danish drinking water and unfortunately we don’t know that much about microplastics,” he explained. “Researchers agree that there isn’t really an accurate measuring method as of yet, so we have supported the development of a reliable method. I expect it to

be ready for use within a few short months.” The results of the measurements by the Environmental Protection Agency, which are expected to be revealed at the beginning of 2018, will be incorporated into a future Danish action plan and also shared with the rest of the EU community.

No serious health risk MICROPLASTICS can come from a number of sources, including beauty products, car tyres and paint, and currently there is little research about their impact on human health. Nevertheless, there is broad agreement at the moment among researchers that microplastics don’t present any serious health risk.

On life support

Don’t eat it!

Roots of change RODRIGO BASTOS

AN IMPROVED version of the HPV vaccine, Gardasil 9, which raises protection rate against HPV types that cause cervical cancer from 71 to 89.5 percent, will be available in the late autumn. It also offers protection against 84.5 percent of anal cancer types in both men and women.

ICROPLASTICS have been found in drinking water in Copenhagen. Cphbusiness Laboratory and Environment took samples from 16 homes in the capital, and on average 18 pieces of microplastic were found in every litre. This is the first time the country’s drinking water has been tested for the tiny particles of plastic, and the environment and food minister, Esben Lunde Larsen, has launched an investigation to find out more.

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Better HPV vaccine

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RESEARCHERS from DanStem at Copenhagen University (KU) has shown that insulin plays a decisive role in determining the potential of stem-cells in mammals. In other research news, Johan Samsing at Princeton University has made a breakthrough in the study of black hole collisions, and controversial ‘scientist’ Milena Penkowa has had her KU doctorate withdrawn.

FATHERGOOSEMUSIC

A 40TH RUNE stone has been discovered on Bornholm. The stone has been in plain sight for centuries as the support for an arch over the door of Saint Knud’s church in Knudsker, just outside Rønne, but it had not been spotted until a Swedish archaeologist passed by. Only a small portion of its inscription, which includes the symbols for “Christ help his soul”, is visible.

Tests in Copenhagen show up an average of 18 pieces in every litre

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Trump-less climate action

Microplastics found in drinking water

AT A UNESCO meeting on September 25-26, Denmark received support for a new international resolution to punish governments who don’t live up to the international convention on doping in sport. A working group will be set up that will formulate a list of possible consequences for countries disobeying the rules.

Food goals in Big Apple THE ENVIRONMENT and food minister, Esben Lunde Larsen, presented food waste reduction goals to an assembled international audience in New York in mid-September. ‘World Food Summit – Roadmap to 2030’ sets out ways in which household food waste could be reduced by 50 percent by 2030.

Birds, mammals and deaths

It’s life Jim ...

Hands off River Cottage!

Rodrigo’s down and dirty

A BOOK published by Liselotte Højgaard, a professor and chief surgeon at Rigshospital, contains a warning that the health system is heading towards intensive care. ‘How do we get the world’s best health service?’ points a warning finger at politicians and health administrators. “The system is so weakened by cuts that I feel I have to speak out,” Højgaard told Politiken. “It’s the first time in my 35 years as a researcher and doctor that I’m doing this, so it’s not because I’m a moaner or whinger. But it’s serious now. We’ve crossed a red line and I can’t keep silent any longer.” (SG)

THE WILD edible plant crithmum has been discovered for the first time in Denmark by the environmental protection agency, Miljøstyrelsen. Also known as sea fennel or samphire, the plant was found in dunes near Rubjerg Knude in north Jutland. The plant is most prevalent in the Mediterranean, but it has also been found in Norway and the southern part of the UK. It is believed it was brought over by sea currents. But while the sea fennel can be used in salads, as is the case in the UK, Miljøstyrelsen urges people to leave it alone in the Danish wild. (SG)

RODRIGO Bastos is far away from his native Brazil, and it could perhaps be difficult to ascertain exactly why he would leave the sweet nectar of Brazilian life to come to Denmark. The answer is far from trivial, he explains, as the future of the great, but dwindling Amazonian forests in his country may very well hinge on what is going on in Denmark. Whilst working on his PhD at the University of Copenhagen, Bastos hopes to uncover information and experiences that could prove vital to the future of the Amazonia. The key, he contends, may very well lie in Danish dirt. (CW)

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IT’S BEEN a fortnight of sad departures and joyous arrivals in the animal kingdom. Barely days after a rare white rhino was born at Givskud Zoo near Vejle, a rare two-month-old black rhino died at Ree Park. And in the same week that European bison were released into the wilds of Lolland, a whole family of red kites were illegally poisoned near Viborg.

Tackling waste COPENHAGEN is busy converting to food waste recycling. The process started in Amager in August, and during that month alone 188 tonnes of biowaste material was collected. In related news, PortBin, an invention from Norway that can filter 100 cubic litres of water per hour through an inbuilt rubbish collecting system, has been installed in Copenhagen Harbour.

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ONLINE THIS WEEK Randers rally deaths TWO RACE officials aged 21 and 22 were killed when a rally car lost control in a one-day event in Randers in northeast Jutland on September 16. The Danish Automobile Sports Federation described the crash as a “freak accident”. The 73-year-old male driver and 22-year-old female co-pilot were taken to hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.

Bizarre ranking

World Cup crunch time for Denmark Beating Montenegro away will be the first big step towards reaching Russia next summer

Delaney dynamite ALTHOUGH the Danes will be missing potent striker Nicolai Jørgensen, inspirational midfielder Thomas Delaney, who has scored four goals in the past two games – exploits that have attracted the interest

of Tottenham and Everton – will be in the Danish engine room. Should the Danes end up reaching the playoff round, the country’s massive leap from 46 to 26 in the most recent FIFA World Rankings could prove significant for Denmark regarding the seedings. The jump was largely thanks to thrashing Poland – which was ranked fifth in the world at the time. Elsewhere, the national football association, DBU, and the women’s national football team managed to come to terms to end the conflict that was threatening to cancel the Danish 2019 World Cup qualification match against Hungary. The match went ahead following an accord being reached on pay rise issues and the Danes won 6-1.

We ‘lykke’ your joke!

You cannot be serious!

Cosy time with Claus

‘Hygge’ has made way for ‘Lykke’

Brat vs Blond: a mixed bag

The face of gridiron over here

DANISH author Meik Wiking either has a great sense of humour coupled with a shrewd marketing mind, or he’s a bit of a mumbler. Appearing on British television’s most viewed mid-morning show to plug his new book ‘The Little Book Of Lykke’, he cracked a joke that made the majority of watching late-shift workers and students choke on their cornflakes. Following the attempt of ‘This Morning’ presenter Philip Schofield to pronounce the word ‘lykke’, he quipped: “That’s very good. You’ve been watching a lot of porn. Well done.” Or did he? (BH)

THE DANISH film reviewers are ecstatic, the rest of the world luke-warm. It’s not another English-language film made by a Danish director, is it? You cannot be serious! ‘Borg/McEnroe’, the first feature film made by Danish documentary maker Janus Metz (‘Armadillo’), has received five out of six stars from Politiken, Berlingske and co, but just two out of five from the Guardian and a score of 57 on Metacritic. Meanwhile, it’s emerged that the oncourt McEnroe was played by Danish player Thomas Kromann, whose highest ever world ranking was 855. You cannot be serious! (BH)

WITH AUTUMN upon us, Danes are once again turning up for work bleary-eyed after huddling up to see some late-night NFL action. CPH POST caught up with Claus Elming, one of the top drivers behind the game’s popularity in Denmark. For years he has presented and commentated on games on 3+, sharing his unbridled enthusiasm for the game, and he was happy to share his opinion on issues including Morten Andersen’s induction into the Hall of Fame, Andreas Knappe’s flirtation with the NFL and Colin Kaepernick’s refusal to stand during the national anthem. (EM)

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OLLOWING a year of 2018 World Cup qualifiers, the final showdown has arrived. It’s been an emotional rollercoaster for the Danish fans, who’ve had to endure early struggles and a home loss to Montenegro, before seeing their heroes claw their way back into contention with wins against Poland and Armenia last month. Now, it all comes down to the final two games on October 5 and 8. First the Danes hope to avenge their home loss to Montenegro, before hosting Romania

in the finale. It’s all about the maths. Poland lead Group E by three points ahead of Montenegro and Denmark. Crucially, Montenegro is ahead courtesy of their head-to-head record, so anything but a win in Podgorica will be unthinkable. A Danish loss would all but end their chances, while a Montenegro loss would likely smother their hopes, particularly given that they face Poland in their finale.

CLAUS ELMING

IN WHAT have must come as a surprise to most boxing fans, super-middleweight fighter Patrick Nielsen has been ranked number one in the WBA world rankings. Nielsen has only fought one bout since late 2015 – an unconvincing win against Beibi Berrocal in January this year. Nielsen is slated to fight British boxer John Ryder at Wembley Arena on October 14.

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Woz seventh time lucky CAROLINE Wozniacki won her first final of 2017 on September 24 after losing six in a row. She beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia 6-0, 7-5 in the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, following a crushing win against world number one Garbiñe Muguruza in the semis. It was her third Pan Pacific title and prolongs a run that has seen her win a WTA title every year since 2008.

Frederik re-elected to IOC CROWN Prince Frederik has been re-elected a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), a seat he has held since 2009. Along with International Badminton Federation president Poul Erik Høyer, the other Dane on the committee, he gets to vote on key matters such as the awarding of the right to host the Olympic Games.

Lucas masters the field DANISH golfer Lucas Bjerregaard won his first individual European Tour title on September 24 after a strong finish to the Portugal Masters. The 26-yearold Dane won 2.5 million kroner and ensured his participation on the 2018 European Tour. Bjerregaard’s victory marks the 35th time that a Danish male golfer has won a European Tour event.

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Killers lead the way

TWO GAMES into their Europa League campaign, FC Copenhagen have two points, following 0-0 draws at home to Lokomotiv Moscow and away at Sheriff in Moldova. In related news, FCK’s die-hards have been shortlisted for the FIFA Fan Award for arranging for a wheelchair-bound supporter to lift the Danish Cup trophy moments after the Lions received it on May 22.

TOTTENHAM midfielder Christian Eriksen has overtaken Nicklas Bendtner to become the highest scoring Dane in Premier League history with 33 goals. Nevertheless, The ‘Lord’ won’t mind as he is scoring for fun for new club Rosenborg. He is second in the Eliteserien topscorer charts with 14 goals, while Bendtner jersey sales have already raked in 1.4 million kroner.

CONFIRMED 2018 gigs include: Belle and Sebastian (Feb 21), The Killers (Feb 25), The Script (March 3), The Chainsmokers (March 10), Machine Head (May 1), Roger Waters (Aug 10-11), and Queens of the Stone Age, The National, Father John Misty, Deerhunter and Cigarettes after Sex – all at NorthSide (June 7-9). Meanwhile, Lady Gaga postponed her October 21 gig until next year due to illness.

ONLINE THIS WEEK Young but fast MIKKEL Bjerg, just 18, won the Under-23 Time Trial World Cup in Bergen, Norway, in midSeptember, finishing a minute ahead of the field. In related news, wrong turns and adverse weather conditions led to a chaotic PostNord Danmark Rundt cycling race, which was won by home rider Mads Pedersen.

To the Viktor the spoils VIKTOR Axelsen is the number one badminton player in the world following his victory in the Japan Open on September 24. A week earlier, men’s doubles pairing Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen won the Korea Open.

Paralympics on a par DIF, THE sports confederation of Denmark, has announced that it has assumed responsibility for Danish participation in the Paralympics and has put the sport on a par with traditional sports. Until now, DIF had only organised the Danish Olympic participation, while Parasport Danmark had controlled the Danish participation at the Paralympics.

Davis Cup run over DENMARK lost their Davis Cup Europe/Africa Group II third round showdown 3-1 to South Africa. Their sole win came courtesy of former Wimbledon doubles champ Frederik Nielsen in his opening singles rubber. The loss means Denmark, which had previously beaten Morocco and Norway, will again compete in Group II next season.

When summer comes back TICKETS are on sale for the Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience (June 1) and Fast & Furious Live (June 15-17) at the Royal Arena. German-Iranian theme music composer Ramin Djawadi will conduct the former, while the F&F live stunts show will include special effects and 3D-projection mapping.

No disappearing PETER Schønau Fog’s ‘Du forsvinder’ (‘You Disappear’) has been chosen to represent Denmark at the Oscars in the Best Foreign Language Film category.

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ONLINE THIS WEEK A REPORT from Dutch recruitment giant Randstad ranks Denmark second in the world for job satisfaction, with over 80 percent happy. Only Mexicans are happier. Conversely, Danes are among the most likely to change jobs as well. Meanwhile, Denmark has slipped to 12th in the latest economic competitiveness rankings – a fall blamed on its high taxes.

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Untapped potential GERMANY remains an untapped market despite being Denmark’s largest, suggests Dansk Industri. In 2016, it exported goods to the value of 1,229 kroner per German inhabitant, compared to 10,199 kroner per Icelander. Meanwhile, Danmarks Statistik reveals that only 2 percent of Danish companies’ total revenue comes from web sales abroad. Only 7 percent sell to overseas customers.

Two more foreign CEOs TWO FOREIGNERS have been named CEO of leading Danish companies. David Briggs, a 52-year-old Englishman, is replacing long-time head Jørgen Tang-Jensen at window manufacturer Velux; and Hans Savonjie, a Dutchman, is replacing Jesper B Jørgensen at brewery giant Royal Unibrew. Jørgensen lasted five months in the job.

Arla’s eyes on Asia ARLA IS rumored to be interested in buying Australian dairy owner Murray Goulburn to solidify its position in the Asian market. The owner of 11 dairies posted a 2016 turnover of 71 billion kroner. Meanwhile, Arla’s efforts to retrieve its missing green plastic crates has seen almost 100,000 handed in – good news for charity as each one earns a one krone donation.

Teen in Forbes A DANISH 17-year-old entrepreneur has been profiled by Forbes. From an early age Carl Kronika dreamed of “earning money to buy cool stuff”, and in 2014, he founded Copus, an Odense-based social media company. Kronika’s parents, both teachers, would prefer him to continue with his education.

Keeping it in the family

Bad news in Sweden NEXT YEAR’S Swedish budget will trigger a tax increase from 20 to 25 percent for people working in Sweden but not living there. Around 1,000 Danes will be affected. Meanwhile, the Greater Copenhagen & Skåne Committee is saluting the results of a digital marketing campaign aimed at attracting more companies and specialists to the region.

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Several European countries are intensifying their scrutiny of Google and co

Finance minister refuses to support French proposal to introduce a new kind of tax on the likes of Google and Facebook STEPHEN GADD

HE FINANCE minister, Kristian Jensen, has refused to support a French proposal for a new kind of tax on global IT giants such as Google and Facebook. “I’m always sceptical about new taxes and I think that Europe is taxed hard enough as it is,” Jensen told Bloomberg after an informal meeting between European finance ministers in mid-September in Estonia.

0.03 percent tax on its profits in the EU – compared to 28 percent on profits made in the rest of the world. Google likewise paid 0.82 percent tax on its EU profits compared to 6 percent elsewhere. Google Denmark paid just 3 million kroner in tax for 2015.

company with countries like Luxembourg and Malta.” Chummy with Facebook FACEBOOK obviously holds Denmark in high regard. Last month, it chose the country as its testing ground for its new group video chat app, Bonfire. Adam Blacker, an expert at app analytics firm Apptopia, told thenextweb.com that Denmark “typically has good user retention … which makes it an ideal test market for new products”.

Minimal tax payments JENSEN fears the digital companies – which pay extremely low rates of tax by moving their profits to EU member states where the tax system is favourable, like Ireland – would simply look elsewhere. In 2015, Facebook only paid

As bad as Malta THE FRENCH proposal would introduce a tax on turnover instead of profit and it has the support of nine countries, including Germany, Italy and Spain. And SF party has also backed the proposal. “We have to put a stop to this race to the bottom, where companies can shop around between EU countries in search of low rates of taxation,” its finance spokesperson Lisbeth Bech Poulsen told Politiken. “There ought to be greater cooperation between EU countries on taxation to get this stopped. The Danish position is antisocial and we end up in bad

Central bank happy

Arms dealer used bank

Rich ghetto increase

NATIONALBANKEN has applauded the country’s “solid” economy, adjusting expectations to predict 2.3 percent growth in GDP this year, 1.8 percent in 2018 and 1.7 percent in 2019. While the central bank is wary of “pressure on the labour market”, it has no fears of the economy “overheating” again. The bank expects wages to rise by 2.4, 2.8 and 3 percent over the three years.

THE MONEY-LAUNDERING scandal involving Danske Bank took another turn last week with the news that a Russian arms dealer systematically transferred millions of kroner into a Danske Bank account that was controlled by the regime in Azerbaijan via a British shell company. According to Berlingske, over 60 million kroner’s worth of transactions occurred.

THE WEALTHIEST 10 percent of Danes own 47.3 percent of the net wealth of the country, according to the economic council of the labour movement, Arbejderbevægelsens Erhvervsråd. The poorest 50 percent own 5 percent. The rich, who have an average net wealth of 5.4 million kroner, are increasingly living in “rich ghettos”. There are now 45 such areas, compared to six in 1985.

Times Square everywhere IN OTHER digital news, Swedish specialists Visual Art have acquired Danish rival City Media in a deal that is expected to see digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising – the Times Squareinspired images in public spaces – really take off in Denmark. Visual Art aims to add to an 80 percent market share that is worth around 31 million kroner a year. Its clients include McDonald’s, 7-Eleven and Circle K.

THE MAERSK family’s holding company, APMH Invest, has paid Maersk 1.17 billion US dollars (7.31 billion kroner) to acquire Maersk Tankers, its oil and gas transportation unit. The sale, which should be completed next month, follows Maersk’s recent decision to offload its oil and gas reserves to French rival Total.

Bursting the bubble IN A BID to prevent another housing bubble, the Business Ministry is severely restricting banks and credit institutions from offering the types of housing loans that don’t have fixed interest rates and monthly instalments. In future, the more ‘risky’ interest rate and repayment-free mortgages must only constitute 15 percent of the mortgage lending portfolio of banks.

Irma signs Chinese deal IRMA SUPERMARKET has struck a deal to sell its goods on Chinese e-commerce platform Kaola.com. In other retail news, Søstrene Grene has opened a second store in Britain and seventh in Ireland; legendary sausage outlet Harry’s Place is opening a second outlet in Roskilde; and a 45,000 sqm shopping centre is being planned between Kokkedal and Hørsholm.

Charm offensive in Japan A DANISH delegation is visiting Japan from October 8-12. Four ministers will join the Crown Prince Couple and 55 companies on the trip, which will mainly focus on health, food and design. Meanwhile, the new trade agreement between the EU and Canada, which will particularly benefit the export of Danish food ingredients, came into force on September 21.

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MRUTYUANJAI MISHRA

The core tasks of jobs are generally fixed, which is problematic if that is the reason for my dissatisfaction. This has happened, and when it did, the solution was to find a new job.

UNION VIEWS Steen is senior advisor at Djøf, the Danish Association of Lawyers and Economists. He is a blogger and manager of various projects aimed at generating jobs in the private sector. In this column he writes about trends and tendencies in the labour market. Follow him on Twitter @SteenVive

ACEBOOK makes me less happy. When exposed to the ‘wonderful’ lives of others, I think less of my own. The same goes for LinkedIn. Have you experienced this? From dissatisfaction to action YOU RARELY win when you compare yourself to others. Typically, you compare yourself to those you think are worth more in some way or have achieved more than you. My brain loves to quantify. It wants to rank and position me in relation to my peers. What can I do about this? I list what I’m satisfied with and what I’m unhappy with. Then I review the list to see what is changeable and what is not.

As a regular contributor to the Times of India, the country’s largest newspaper, Mishra is often soughtafter by Danish media and academia to provide expertise on Asian-related matters, human rights issues and democratisation. He has spent half his life in India and the other half in Denmark and Sweden.

Area of influence OFTEN, I can influence most of my ‘unhappy list’. Not everything about a job is fixed, and sometimes a chat with the boss can make a difference. By concentrating on what I can influence, I can focus on the actions that move my career in the direction I want. Reflecting on work can help move things along – for example asking myself: • What tasks can I solve now that I did not solve a year ago? • What have I accomplished within the last month? • What have I done this week to become a better colleague? Prioritisation MY CAREER is a balance between what I can do and the effort involved. Firstly, do I have the necessary skills to realistically pursue my goals. Secondly, what is the required effort – for example, the hours needed, responsibilities involved and the number of deliverables. Both are dynamic. I can study and get smarter, and I can, along with my family, reprioritise how much I will work. It has taken me years to learn that comparison with others is inaccurate and irrelevant. To quote Theodore Roosevelt: “Comparison is the thief of joy”. However, to find inspiration and learn from others is a source of wisdom. And the difference is worth noting …

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AIR INDIA

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Mishra’s Mishmash

New Delhi was sari to see them go, but they’ll be back

N MID-SEPTEMBER, Air India launched its first direct flight between New Delhi and Copenhagen. The tickets are extremely cheap and the idea is to connect two strong centres of culture. Connecting the easy Nordic way of life with spicy and colourful India is an interesting experiment. Wonderful for women I ATTENDED the reception and inaugural function of the very first flight and was astonished to see that the pilot, co-pilot and whole crew were women. Now, this does not in any way represent a typical workforce environment in India, but Copenhagen is a capital known for being the world’s safest place for working women. My hunch is that in the future we will see – as the enthusiastic crew comprising just women showed – a rise in the number of female tourists from India. There is a growing number of rich working women, and they would find a capital like Copenhagen attractive – a place where they do not have to have a male family member walking beside them to act as a kind of guardian angel.

More connected THREE times a week, and the first couple of flights have already been filled to capacity. Also from Scandinavia, Stockholm already has three direct Air India flights to New Delhi. And in the near future, Air India is launching direct flights to Los Angeles, Tel Aviv, Dallas and other prime destinations in Asia and Africa. This further underlines the economic potential of the new Indian middle class. The amount of luggage allowed is almost twice that of other flights, making it easier for film producers to come to Copenhagen and make catchy films like ‘Love in Copenhagen’. Last year, the Swedish national broadcaster, SVT, ran a TV drama series entitled ‘Delhis Vackraste Händer’, which means ‘the most beautiful hands in Delhi’. The series was based on a novel written by a Swedish writer. Water and weather BUT OPENING a direct flight is not enough. Other incentives are needed to create a market for flight passengers, and they might not be so obvious to westerners. For example, while Indians

may or may not find the Little Mermaid interesting, they will definitely be drawn by the quality of the waters the statue resides in. Additionally, being able to drink water straight from the tap is a novelty as India lacks proper drinking water. And, of course, Indians will love Danish ice-cream! But above everything, for a New Delhi-Copenhagen route to become a success, Indians need to understand the appeal of the Danish climate. Both countries have their summers at the same time, and with temperatures similar to the Indian winter, going to Denmark in June, July and August will appeal to Indians wanting to escape the extremely hot weather. Likewise Danes in wintertime can discover temperatures similar to their summer in India. Of course, this applies to the whole of Scandinavia, and the new flight will probably lead to Copenhagen Airport getting more Norwegian transit passengers, as there are no direct flights from Norway to India. So connecting Copenhagen to New Delhi might as well bring Oslo and Copenhagen closer.

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The Road Less Taken Jessica is a bestselling US author, Danish parenting expert, columnist, speaker, and cultural researcher. Her work has been featured in TIME, Huffington Post, The Atlantic and The NY Times, among others. She graduated with a BS in psychology and speaks four languages. She currently lives in Italy with her Danish husband and two children.

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OT ONLY has Denmark been voted one of the happiest countries in the world for over 40 years, but apparently Danish babies cry less as well!

Blubbering British babies A META-ANALYSIS published in the Journal of Pediatrics looked at parental reports of fussing or crying among newborns assessed by 28 different studies covering countries such as the US, Australia and Japan, among others. The researchers looked at the average fussiness in the data found for over 8,690 infants. What they concluded was that Danish babies cry significantly less than children in the other countries included in the study. The fussiest babies, interestingly enough, were found in the UK and Italy. As the co-author of ‘The Danish Way of Parenting’ and a mom who deeply believes in this philosophy as a way to raise happier children and adults, it seems that ‘the Danish Way’ results in happier babies too! Peered at as people DANES generally see their chil-

dren as completely competent from the time they are born and able to communicate. This is a change from how babies were seen in the past. The idea is that they try to collaborate and connect with children throughout their lives with respect and curiosity rather than expecting obedience or wanting to control them. “Babies are social from birth. They need to be seen for who they are, not what parents want them to be,” explained Helle Jensen, a Danish clinical psychologist and family therapist. This is the foundation for feeling valuable for who you are as a person, and babies are not excluded! When children feel seen, heard and that their needs are met, they feel happier and they cry less. With this respect-based philosophy, it’s perhaps no surprise that the teen years go more smoothly in Denmark as well. Prioritising parenthood OF COURSE, a year of maternity leave and generous paternity leave doesn’t hurt in terms of keeping Danish parents’ stress levels low (that children then mirror). Statistics also show

that over 99 percent of Danish women breastfeed. Those numbers are quite impressive. In her book ‘Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters’, psychoanalyst Erica Komisar presents a great deal of scientific research to support why a mother’s emotional and physical presence during the first years of life gives children a greater chance of growing up emotionally healthy, happy, secure and resilient. Judging by Denmark’s standing in the happiness reports year after year, I can’t help but agree that there is something to this. When you have a whole country that believes in the importance of being extremely present during the first year of life, it helps mums and dads focus on that magical transition into one of the most important and difficult jobs in the world. If more countries supported parents in this trying transition of having a baby, and we gave more value to maternity and paternity leave and we aimed to reduce the stress levels in our babies’ lives, we might all have less to cry about in the future.

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Sep 21-Dec 30; Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, GL Strandvej 13, Humlebaek; open Tue-Fri 11:00-22:00; Sat-Sun 11:0018:00, closed Mon; 125kr, under-18s free adm; louisiana.dk SARAH JOHNSON

THROUGH her digital portraiture, Dutch artist Rineke Dijkstra explores the vulnerability and transitional nature of the human experience in an expressive manner. Dijkstra is a world-renowned artist in the mediums of photography and videography who is able to not only capture a moment in time, but also preserve her subject’s perception of that moment to create a realistic interpretation of what it means to be human. In the exhibition The One and The

Many put on by Louisiana and De Pont museum, Tilburg, Dijkstra’s compelling photographic style is taken to Scandinavia, and the result is a visually stunning and emotionally intense display of still photographs portraying the people of this region. In a typical Dijkstra style, her subjects are displayed in a chillingly authentic manner, giving the impression that you are looking into the eyes of an actual human being, not just a photograph of them. While not necessarily shot in a personal manner, Dijsktra is still able to convey the core essence of the people in her photographs: their vulnerabilities and strengths. Not only does this show her talent as a photographer, but this contrast between shooting style and end result adds a fascinating visual complexity to her work. This is a must-see exhibition for both photography aficionados and general art enthusiasts alike; come see the faces of Scandinavia through the lens of Rineke Dijkstra.

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BILL VIOLA Aug 29-Nov 26; Copenhagen Contemporary, Trangravsvej 10-12, Cph K; cphco.org IN HIS video installation Inverted Birth, US artist Bill Viola explores the universal question of what it means to be human. Viola is an experimental visionary in the field of video art and is best known

for his works done on a massive scale in slow-motion that utilise immersive visual effects. In this five-metre visual masterpiece, Viola’s classic mesmerising visuals are employed to display a reversal of life itself through projections of water, blood, and the bare form, revealing the full range of human emotion and experience while leaving interpretations of these topics open-ended to its viewers. (SJ)

Sep 22-Oct 15; JP/Politikens Hus, Rådhuspladsen 37, Cph V; open daily 13:00-18:00, Wed-Fri until 21:00; worldpressphoto.org THE WORLD Press Photo Foundation’s display of the world’s best press pictures preserves the memory of the past by capturing both major and mi-

Appreciate the Art ongoing, ends Dec 22; Samtidskunst, Stændertorvet 3D, Roskilde; samtidskunst.dk What is the value of art? For the self, for society, for the economy? And what is its role in our larger culture? Appreciate the Art seeks to answer how artistic significance compares to its monetary value. (SJ)

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What does art do at hospitals? ongoing, ends April 1; Køs Museum, Nørregade 29, Køge; koes.dk Hospitals are not often associated with art, but in Denmark these institutions are undergoing a creative revolution. This unique exhibition examines the role that art plays in crafting hospitals as places of comfort and healing. (SJ)

nor events in addition to the rawness of humanity: from its beauty and diversity to its injustices and suffering. By looking at these pictures, one is able to see and feel the power and strangeness of life across the globe as well as look at the exact moments in time that made history and continue to shape our world. Come see the world as it happened and history in the making. (SJ)

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Nude ongoing, ends Oct 28; V1, Flæsketorvet 69, Cph V; v1gallery.com The bare, the naked, the beautiful and the ugly are all depicted and celebrated in this group exhibition. The vulnerabilities and traditionally offensive aspects of our naked form are celebrated through different artistic mediums. (SJ)

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Ovartaci & Galskabens Kunst ongoing, ends Jan 14; Kunsthal Charlottenborg, Nyhavn 2, Cph K; kunsthalcharlottenborg.dk The world-renowned art outsiders Ovartaci blend various art forms to depict a surrealist fantasy world where humans and animals, along with the natural and industrial, all blur together. (SJ)

New Noveta: It’s here ongoing, ends Oct 28; YEARS, Tagensvej 58, Cph N; years.dk London duo Keira Fox and Ellen Freed bring their performative installation to Copenhagen. Audio will be provided by Vindicatrix and costumes by HYDRA for a simulation that explores human emotion and engages with all of the senses. (SJ)

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Oct 25-No 25; Mon-Fri 20:00, Sat 17:00; Krudttønden, Cph Ø; 165kr, discounts for under-25s and groups, teaterbilleter.dk; that-theatre.com BEN HAMILTON

IT WOULDN’T be autumn without another one-month run of a That Theatre production, and this year the indefatigable Ian Burns, a long-time CPH POST columnist, has chosen Willy Russell’s splendid 1980 play Educating Rita. Made into a film three years later, both its stars, Michael Caine and Julie Walters, were nominated for Oscars – testament to the rich characters created by Russell. Charting the development of a relationship between Rita (Dawn Wall), a hairdresser with no formal education, and Frank (Burns), an older academic, the play presents

a nuanced and touching picture of class, gender, friendship and much more besides. It’s a humorous though important insight into the value of education in society and the invisible though often impenetrable boundaries that persist for people like Rita, who seek to learn but have never been in a position before to do so. Dawn Wall (see cphpost.dk for our interview) was Burns and director Barry McKenna’s first and only choice for a role that she describes as fate calling, not least because the former teacher from London via Devon started her own nails business after moving here in 2010. She gave it up to concentrate on acting full-time, and earlier this year she graduated from the Copenhagen Film and Theatre School. She already has ten CV credits this year, including a major role in a new Danish web series ‘Porno Leif ’. (BH)

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CATS Oct 25-29, seven shows, times vary; Royal Arena, Hannemanns Allé 18-20, Cph S; 450650kr, ticketmaster.dk; royalarena.dk THE WEST End production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical based on the poems of TS Eliot is coming to Copenhagen for seven shows, including two weekend matinees.

Oct 23-24 & Nov 14-15, 20:00; Bremen Teater, Nyropsgade 39-41, Cph V; 215-325kr, teaterbilletter.dk; brementeater.dk THE STORY of two young boys from Queens, New York, who went on to become the world’s most successful duo, is

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CPH Phil October Series Oct 12, 19, 27 & 29; Conservatory Concert Hall; 50-420kr; copenhagenphil.dk There is no experience that matches going to a live orchestra performance. The Copenhagen Phil has a delightful October line-up including works by Mendelssohn, Schubert, Bach and more! (EB)

coming to Copenhagen. Director Peter Aude promises that this depiction of the life and career of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel is more cabaret than a theatre play. And while the duo will converse in Danish, the songs are in English. Given how Simon and Garfunkel often fought over artistic differences, their output is truly their bridge over troubled water. (BH)

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We are dancers Oct 23-24; KoncertKirken, Blågårds Plads 6A, Cph N; 4080kr, dansehallerne.dk Ever wondered how the process of a dancer can be applied in other artistic and non-artistic situations? In this performance, a wide range of materials, movements and sounds answer the question! (EB)

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Battleground Oct 11-14; Republique, Østerfælled Torv 34, Cph Ø; 95195kr; republique.dk Canada’s Louise Lecavalier uses dance as her loaded weapon. The ‘unstoppable avatar’ was an icon at La La La Human Steps and even once shared the stage with David Bowie. This performance is breathtaking. (EB)

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Danish Symphony Orchestra Oct 5, 7, 12, 26 & 31; Koncerthuset, Ørestads Blvd 13, Cph S; 85-550kr; drkoncerthuset.dk Enjoy the works of Dvorak, Tchaikovsky and Temirkanov at a spectacular performance by the Danish Symphony Orchestra. Feel inspired by the musicality and passion that oozes from the orchestra. (EB)

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While it might not be everyone’s saucer of milk, Cats is one of the world’s most enduring musicals. Following its 1981 premiere at the New London Theatre, it delivered 9,000 performances over 20 years. Following its inevitable move to Broadway it won seven Tony awards in 1983 including best music. Performed in more than 30 countries, it’s been seen by 73 million people. (BH)

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Dans2Go Oct 24-March 9; Gamle Scene, Kongens Nytorv, Cph K, 260kr, kglteater.dk Experience world-class ballet: from the neoclassic to the modern. The program is perfect for both dance fanatics and those new to the scene. The KGL’s Nikolaj Hübbe has created a brand new work for this year’s show. (EB)

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FILM GEEKS rejoice as Denmark’s largest and most gem-studded film festival, CPH PIX, returns through the first half of October. For 14 days straight the most dedicated moviegoer can kick back in locations around Copenhagen to view films ranging from fresh indie experiments to blockbuster classics. For those looking to explore outside the typical screening experience of film festivals, the over 150 movies are complemented by a range of more esoteric events. Snatch up a coveted Golden Ticket to a screening of Willy Wonka and the

REFLEKTOR LIGHT FEST Oct 5-7, 18:30-23:00; Søndermarken, Frederiksberg; free adm; reflektorlightfestival.com DON YOUR most fashionable sunglasses and roll up your sleeves for a night of blinking, flashing and tinkering at the second annual Reflektor Light Festival. Søndermarken park will host ten experimental light exhibitions, where

artists and engineers will be illuminating the night with little regard for norms and regularity. Pieces will be new, malleable and undoubtedly breathtaking. Tours, walks and creation stations encourage you to play alongside the professionals, affecting the space in new ways. Artists behind such works as The Wave waterfront walkway will be featured, with all of them converging on the park in early October. (NM).

Chris Rock Oct 5, 20:00; Royal Arena, Hannemanns Allé 18, Cph S; 400-600kr Veteran comic and filmstar Chris Rock, who has hosted the Oscars twice, is coming to Copenhagen. Take advantage of the opportunity to see one of the best standup comedians in the world. (SBH)

CARLS FAIR Oct 7-8, 10:00-17:00; Stødpudelager, Pasteurvej 28, Cph Valby; 50kr, under-15s: free adm RIKKE and Jean invite you to find the costume of your past life at this vintage clothing market. The historic Stødpudelager building at Carlsberg is the setting – who knows,

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Lund Botanical Garden Tour Oct 6, 8:30-10:30; Ekska Huset, Sankt Petri Kyrkogata 4, Lund; internationalcitizenhub.com Experience one of Sweden’s most striking collections of plant species with a free English-language guided tour of the Lund Botanical Gardens. And while you’re there, explore the historic Swedish city just north of Malmö. (NM)

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Masterchef Madness Cook-Off Oct 6, 21:30-23:30; Timm Vladimir’s Køkken, Skolegade 19, Valby Grab a cocktail and watch Masterchef competitors Umut Sakarya and Casper Stuhr Sobczyk go head-to-head in a deliciously Danish culinary showdown. And then help them clean the plates? (NM)

Pick up 25 kg. Gourmet-ice cubes or crushed ice 99 kr. in flamingo barrel Order at scotsman.dk

maybe you’ll find attire suitable for its grand opening in 1847? Sustainability is the theme this year, but from a community angle, and the fair offers far more than clothes. Homeware, furniture and second-hand furnishing and fittings will all feature heavily, along with experts offering advice on recycling and design. So take your home back in time to match your dress! (BH) MAGNOLIS ANGELAKIS

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Atlas X Absalon Talks Oct 4, 20:00-22:00; Absalon, Sønder Blvd 23, Cph V; 50kr; absaloncph.dk Enlighten yourself with group drinks and a discussion concerning the sociological and philosophical aspects of the economy in Absalon’s hip shared dining digs, which for many is becoming their second home. (NM)

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Chocolate Factory in, yes, a real-life chocolate factory. Simply Chocolate (Kongens Nytorv 13, Cph K) is opening up its doors (Oct 8, 13:30) to guests young and old for a guided tour and some sweet samples of their delicious manufacturing process immediately following the showing. Interested in a discussion, albeit in Danish? Pumpehuset (Studiestræde 52, Cph K) is hosting ‘Kids in Film Music’ (Oct 8, 13:30) where a panel will discuss a recent workshop where children were encouraged to compose film scores. For those intoxicated by the screen as well as the bottle, head to Cinemateket (Gothersgade 55, Cph K) for the premiere of ‘The Copenhagen Beer Revolution’ (Sep 28 & Oct 9, 16:30), in conjunction with a tasting of Carlsberg beers to celebrate their 170th anniversary. The screening, tasting and mingling are all free.

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Creative Market Oct 7, 13:00; Ungdomhuset, Dortheavej 61, Cph NV; free entry; dukop.dk Find inspiration and your next handicrafts at Creative Market Nordvest, with screen prints, illustrations, jewellery and more on display, with artists present for a lively chat. (NM)

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Oct 13, 18:00-00:00, various venues; culture pass: 95kr, kulturmatten.dk NASH MEEKER

CULTURE Night has held its place for more than 20 years as one of the most enticing events of the year for art, food and history lovers in Copenhagen. With more than 250 museums, theatres, libraries, churches, ministries and parks participating, the city’s biggest annual one-day event continues to delight and surprise citizens and visitors alike. Explore the Royal Opera House with backstage sneak peaks in one of the newest architectural marvels of Central Copenhagen. The National Gallery will be open to all visitors with Culture Night tickets, explore the pieces ranging from Eu-

CPH BLUES FESTIVAL Oct 25-29; various times and venues; copenhagenbluesfestival.dk KEEP YOUR ears open for sultry tones drifting through the city as the 17th annual Copenhagen Blues Festival ushers in the impending autumn melancholy. Artists like Californian-born Tony

Globe Quiz Night Oct 5 & 19, 19:30; The Globe, Nørregade 43, Cph K; 30kr per person Put your knowledge to the test at the Globe Irish Pub with up to four of your brainiest friends. From movie trivia to history, all subjects are fair game in the competition for the top prize of 1,000 kroner. (NM)

SPINNING 4 CANCER Oct 27; 0:00-23:59; Fitness DK, Nygårdsvej 5, Cph Ø; spinning4cancer.dk BUILD muscle, build bonds and most importantly build on Spinning 4 Cancer’s goal to reach a million kroner raised for cancer research in only 24 hours of cycling. ‘Sponsor’ bikes as an office or an

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CPH Zine Fest Oct 21-22, 12:00-18:00; Ungdomhuset, Dortheavej 61, Cph NV; free entry; dukop.dk Celebrate and learn about Copenhagen’s small-press and small-circulation magazine community at Ungdomhuset’s DIY festival. Quality workshops, trades and music are guaranteed. (NM)

entire company, or perhaps simply as a motivated citizen. Cycle for an hour and take part in saving lives, while enjoying music from some of Copenhagen’s best DJs. Strengthen connections with coworkers and ‘sweatwork’ with professionals from Carlsberg, TV2 and many other major Danish companies supporting the event. (NM)

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Danish Hygge Oct 22, 14:00-16:00; International House CPH, Gyldenløvesgade 11, Cph V; ihcph.kk.dk Experience Danish hygge culture at International House Copenhagen’s cosy digs, complete with knitting, boardgames, children’s storytimes and coffee and cake. Bring your kids! (NM)

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Ready Player 3 Oct 11, 20:00-23:00; DR Koncerthuset, Ørestads Blvd 15, Cph S; 345kr; drkoncerthuset.dk Watch three of YouTube’s favourite gamers, JackSepticEye and the Game Grumps, game, banter, and take part in Q&As with the audience. With 20 million worldwide subscribers, expect a full house! (NM)

Furtado and New York bluesman Billy Cross, a resident here since the 1970s, will bring authenticity to the proceedings. Denmark’s own musicians aren’t to be overlooked though, from the heartbreaking storytelling of J.Tex, to the thump and clap of the CPH Slim Band, to the smooth rhythm of Soulful Tuesday, Copenhagen is sure to be rocking through the weekend. (NM) PIXABAY

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Studenthuset Quiz Night Oct 23, 19:00-21:00; Studenterhuset, Købmagergade 52, Cph K, studenterhuset.com Student House hosts another rousing quiz night for teams of up to five players eligible to win the 1,000 kroner prize. No topic is off limits. Students need to show their IDs for discounted refreshments. (NM)

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AN UPLIFTING TALE OF SELF-DISCOVERY That Theatre Company – telling good stories passionately for 20 years

25 Oct – 25 Nov ‘17 Rita : Dawn Wall Frank : Ian Burns DIRECTOR Barry McKenna Tickets: teaterbilletter.dk 70 20 20 96 Photo: Simon Dixgaard

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rope’s medieval era to modern African landscapes. Or peruse a more politicized environment with a tour of Danish Parliament as the whole of historic Christiansborg Palace is open for the night. Sit in the chairs of High Court justices in the Supreme Court just across the Palace’s courtyard for a more legal perspective. Music more your taste? Tap your toes to the sounds of Danish jazz musicians at Kvarterhuset, Denmark’s premier music house. Or push the boundaries of your imagination at STORM20 by getting your hands on electro-electroluminescent wires to create a new light installation for the city centre. With such a wide array of events, walking down any street in Copenhagen on Culture Night is bound to lead you to a full access venue.

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Oct 7; Forum Copenhagen, Julius Thomsens Plads 1, Frederiksberg; 420kr LISA BUCCHIN

LED BY the distinctive voice of frontman Jónsi Birgisson, the Icelandic ambient post-rockers Sigur Rós are perhaps one of the most unlikely successes in the modern music business. With lyrics that are sung alternately in Icelandic or the constructed language of ‘Hopelandic’ (with one single foray into English), the band’s distinctive ambient sound puts them, according to the Roskilde Festival, “in an air-void space only accessed by astronauts and abstract painters”.

Back in 2013, two of the three regular CPH POST music reviewers chose their performance at Roskilde as their favourite of the year, hailing it as an experience they would remember for a long time. “The Icelanders produce some of the purest, soul-searching music you will find for miles around – a trancelike journey that rekindles deep-hidden memories with an edifying caress that no other band can muster,” applauded one. Their ambient, distorted post-rock influences are some of the most uplifting in modern music, echoing vividly with the creative, untamed spirit of the beautiful country of Iceland. Paired with the shaman-like falsetto vocals of Birgisson, Sigur Rós are a cut above most bands out there. Expect a visual-heavy show that will stay with you for the rest of the week, and maybe year.

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LOGIC Oct 21; Amager Bio, Øresundsvej 6, Cph S; 230kr LOGIC, a 27-year-old rapper from Maryland famous for solving Rubik’d cubes on stage, has just released his third album, Everybody, a densely-packed 70-minute album tackling a myriad of social and political hot topics. “Everybody is about mental health, domestic violence, mass shootings, drug abuse,

Oct 31; Vega, Enghavevej 40, Cph V; 295kr MURA MASA is an electronic DJ, producer and songwriter from Guernsey in the Channel Islands. This young artist is known for creating hot, unique tracks through sound layering, samplings and collaboration with other electronic, funk, hip-hop and trap artists. His most recognised song is

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Cashmere Cat Oct 12; Lille Vega; 195kr Cashmere Cat’s atypical, multifaceted style combines hip-hop, R&B and electronic to create a unique cohesive sound. The Norwegian DJ has co-produced on new tracks by Ariana Grande and Kanye West. (LB)

‘Love$ick’, which features A$AP Rocky. It hit the top of the charts in the US and UK in 2016 and perfectly exemplifies the underlying tones of tropical house music often found in his tracks. His new album is ripe with guest performances from Charli XCX, Damon Albarn, Desiigner, Jamie Lidell, NAO, Tom Tripp and more. This tour is promised to be fresh with eclectic electronic beats and diversified vocal appearances. (LB)

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Sylvan Esso Oct 25; Lille Vega; 185kr Sylvan Esso, a US indie-pop duo, are touring with their second studio album, What Now, which features sharp female vocal melodies synthesised with innovative electronic layering and soft disco-pop undertones. (LB)

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Diet Cig Oct 6; Spillestedet Stengade, Stengade, Cph N; 80kr This alternative rock duo from New York give a sound reminiscent of ‘90s pop rock. With lyrics that encapsulate the trials of young adulthood, Diet Cig are nostalgic, relatable and raw. (LB)

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Mew Oct 5-6; Vega; 330kr Four teenagers from Hellerup have developed into one of Copenhagen’s most popular alternative pop-rock groups. Mew master the use of harmonies and echoing rock rhythms for a full, ambient sound. (LB)

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racism, indigenous peoples, anxiety, depression, suicide, happiness, money, education, upper and middle and lower class, fear, hate, acceptance, fame, religion, childhood, individuality, peace, love and positivity,” applauds Rolling Stone. So maybe ‘Everything’ would have been a better title. In case you haven’t guessed, this tour and album is for ‘everybody’, as it will unify all individuals by recognising the flaws of our world and the power of the human condition. And the logic dictates that everyone should buy it. (LB)

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Big Thief Oct 25; CPH Jazzhouse, Niels Hemmingsens Gade 10, Cph K; 180kr This Brooklyn indie-folk quartet’s brilliant acoustics and heartfelt female vocals create a rich, bright, and emotional edge to soft rock and indie folk. The band are touring with their new album, Capacity. (LB)

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IT’S THAT time of year again! For three weeks warm autumn colours will cover Tivoli with 20,000 pumpkins, 2,500 bales of straw and 5,500 perennials and herbs.

’Vildheks’ at Østre Gasværk; gasvaerket.dk SKAM at Aveny-T; aveny-t.dk

INSPIRED by Lene Kaaberbøl’s ghoulish fantasy books, Vildheks follows the adventures of a girl who discovers she is a witch (sounds familiar somehow). Suitable for children aged 9-18, this

is quite a big production by a respectable theatre. See website for details. Meanwhile, the hugely popular Norwegian TV/social media series SKAM is hitting the stage. Presumably the audience are obliged to bring a smartphone. Suitable for children aged 15-18, something tells us the average age of the audience will be 13. Hit the website to find out more. (BH)

EVERY autumn holiday, witches and wizards fill the streets of Odense as the Harry Potter Festival begins. The whole family can enjoy magical activities for all ages. Begin by browsing shops offering everything you need to be

HISTORY FOR KIDS Oct 14-22, 10:00-17:00; Frederiksborg Slot, Hillerød; over-15s: 75kr, under-15s: 20kr, under-6s: free adm; ages 6-15 FOR CHILDREN who love to learn, the Museum of National History has an entire department dedicated to kids called Danish History for Children. Located in the old wine cellar of Frederiksborg Castle, the children’s

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All Saints Halloween Oct 27-29, daily at 17:00, SatSun 19:30; Frilandsmuseet, Kongevejen 100, Kongens Lyngby, 110kr, under-2s: free adm Come and experience All Saints Halloween. Children can trickor-treat around different parts of the museum after participating in spooky guided tours and enjoying ghost stories. (EH)

department is open every day during the autumn holiday. Children can write with feathers and ink and colour in beautiful drawings. Or, if they fancy, dress up in one of the beautiful Renaissance gowns. And if they’re feeling especially erudite, the exhibition Christian the Fourth – Child and King will tell the story for the famous king of Denmark focusing on his childhood. (EH)

FILM

Buster Film Festival ongoing, ends Oct 11; various cinemas in Greater CPH; ticket prices vary; cphpix.dk/buster; ages 2-15 The Buster Film Festival predates the ongoing CPH PIX film festival, but recently joined forces to give whole families excuses to go out. This year Buster has over 130 movies, from young adult to clappy fare for toddlers. (EH)

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Culture Night Oct 13 from 18:00; culture pass 95kr, under 12s: free adm For one night only more than 260 museums, art galleries, theatres and other cultural institutions will be welcoming the public to hundreds of events suitable for all ages. Top tip for kids: don’t miss the unique playroom at Farvejunglen. (EH)

a wizard from robes and wands and mix elixirs for Snape’s potions class. Later on, participate in or watch a game of quidditch, or write a story for the Daily Prophet. After you’ve worked up your appetite, head to Honey Dukes or Madam Nuttetrut’s for delicious treats. Wizard, witches and muggles of all ages are sure to enjoy this magical festival! (LH)

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HC Andersen Land Oct 15-22, 11:00-15:00; Frilandsmuseet, Kongevejen 100, Kongens Lyngby; free adm Just in time for the autumn holiday, experience Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytales come to life through short plays, narratives and the opportunity to meet the characters at the Open Air Museum. (EH)

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If you’re looking for tasty treats, check out the Danish crafts and treats at the Halloween market stalls. On October 28 at 17:00 the Monsters’ Night Out parade will be held as over 150 monsters make their way through Tivoli; and on Halloween itself, children can buy special Halloween bags and go trick-ortreating around the park. What better way to celebrate than riding the scream-inducing rides at Tivoli?

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Me and My Family Oct 7-8, 14-15, 28-29, 11:3016:30; SMK, Sølvgade 48-50, Cph K; entrance fee + 30kr; smk.dk Come bring the entire family to this children’s workshop at the National Gallery of Denmark to paint pictures or create sculptures of the entire family. There is even an opportunity to paint a fantasy family. (EH)

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Building beauty beyond the city limits DOROTHY LINEER

ENMARK has a rich tradition of innovative architecture dating all the way back to

the Viking Age. In modern times, Danish architects have earned global prestige for marvels like Jørn

Utzon’s iconic Sydney Opera House and Johann Otto von Spreckelsen’s La Grande Arche in Paris.

Just beyond Copenhagen’s borders, stunning museums offer memorable day trips.

Copenhagen Museums & Attractions

A MODERN DANISH CLASSIC Ordrupgaard, Vilvordevej 110, Charlottenlund; open Tue-Fri 13:00-17:00, SatSun 11:00-17:00, closed Mon; 110kr, under-18s: free adm; ordrupgaard.dk

HAT BETTER way to start an architectural tour than with an architect’s house? At the art museum Ordrupgaard, you can

get to know Finn Juhl intimately by visiting the house he built for his family in 1942. An architect known for his furniture design, Juhl revolutionised modern Danish design from the 1930s through to the 1960s, laying the groundwork for the worldwide success of Danish furniture today. His sleek designs might even inspire you to redecorate some rooms in your home.

FISHING FOR A FRESH LOOK Den Blå Planet, Jacob Fortlingsvej 1, Kastrup; open daily 10:00-17:00, until 21:00 on Mon; 170kr, under-12s: 95kr; denblaaplanet.dk

EAR COPENHAGEN Airport is the National Aquarium, which is also known as Den Blå Planet. Re-

opened in 2013, the National Aquarium feels like you’re entering a whirlpool of local and exotic sea creatures. Inside this award-winning building, you can even get up close and personal with adorable sea otters or fierce sharks by joining experiences led by the animal keepers.

AT ONE WITH NATURE Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Gl Strandvej 13, Humlebæk; open Tue-Fri 11:00-22:00; Sat-Sun 11:00-18:00, closed Mon; 125kr, under-18s: free adm; louisiana.dk

UILT IN the 1950s, the architects of the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art took inspiration from both the wooden houses of San Francisco and the simplicity of Japanese

architecture to create a Danish modern design classic that reflects coherence and gentleness in a bucolic location on the waterfront of Humblebæk, north of Copenhagen. From October 10, visit the special exhibition ‘Being There’ featuring video works, sculptures and installations exploring the human condition.

AN UNDERGROUND SURPRISE Maritime Museum of Denmark, Ny Kronborgvej 1, Helsingør; open daily 11:00-17:00; 110kr, under-18s: free adm; mfs.dk

ENTURE to Elsinore, home of Hamlet’s Kronborg Castle, and follow the old dry dock down to the underground Maritime Museum of Denmark. Almost invisible from

a distance, the museum, shaped like a ship, sits on what was once the most significant and modern shipyards of the late 1800s. Inside, you can explore Denmark’s rich history as a seafaring nation and experience the life of a sailor throughout the ages.

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ABOUT TOWN

PHOTOS BY HASSE FERROLD

With summer fading fast, the second half of September was a busy period for national days. On September 19 (left), the new Nepalese ambassador Yuba Nath Lamsal’s guests at his residence included Venezuelan ambassador Aura de Ortiz (centre) and Argentinian ambassador Conrado Solari (left). On the following day, the guests of Saudi Arabia ambassador Fahad Alruwaily (centre left) at Hotel Scandinavia included Egyptian ambassador Salwa Moufid and Russian ambassador Mikhail Vanin. And then two days later, it was the turn of Slovakia and Armenia. Slovakian ambassador Boris Gandel’s guests at his embassy included (centre right: left to right) Mariano Davies, the president of BOSS, Iranian ambassador Morteza Moradian and Ugandan ambassador Zaake Kibedi; and Armenian ambassador Alexander Arzoumanian’s guests at his residence in Hellerup included Croatian ambassador Frane Krnic, [Arzoumanian], Chilean ambassador Flavio Tarsetti and KUKS president Kaj Larssen

There’s something about September, clearly, which is conducive to successful embassy events. Georgian ambassador Gigi Gigiadze was the proud host at a new photo exhibition at UN City entitled ’50 Women of Georgia’ on September 12; Vietnamese ambassador Nguyen Truong Thanh wasn’t going to miss the Vietnam Tourism Roadshow on September 13 at Hotel Scandinavia; Japanese ambassador Toshiro Suzuki and Canadian ambassador Emi Furuya were the co-hosts of a joint event at Dansk Erhverv, Børsen on September 13; Romanian ambassador Mihai-Alexandru Gradinar introduced a concert at the Italian Institute of Culture on September 14 to mark 100 years of diplomatic relations between his country and Denmark; South African Zindziswa Mandela oversaw proceedings at the South African National Women’s and Heritage Day celebration in Gladsaxe on September 15

Denmark has five new ambassadors to greet to these shores. They are (left-right) Finnish ambassador Vesa Vasara, Czech ambassador Radek Pech, Luxembourg’s ambassador Janine Finck, Pakistani ambassador Zulfiqar Gardezi and Armenian ambassador Alexander Arzoumanian (and his wife). In time-honoured fashion, may we say respectively: Tervetuloa, Vítejte, Wëllkomm, Khush āmdīd and Bari galust!

The Earl of Snowden, the nephew of Queen Elizabeth II of Britain, attended a British Chamber Commerce’s networking event on September 21 where he spoke about Linley, his furniture brand. Also present were UK ambassador Dominic Schroeder (centre) and chamber CEO Gareth Garvey (right)

Long-term Stanley Kubrick collaborator, the producer Jan Harlan, who helped make films such as ‘Barry Lyndon’ and ‘The Shining’, attended the opening of the Gammel Strand exhibition dedicated to his friend’s life and work. It runs until January 14

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ALL PHOTOS: MAYRA NAVARRETE

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into being. Among those listening are members Dr Dayner Azzellino and Karen Martinez (second and third left). Also present were (centre right) member Mona Hassan and the current PWN president,

Pia Koch; and member, and (right: left-right) PWN vice presidents Egle Dijokaite, Alina Grauenkjær and Petek Jinkins. PWN Copenhagen currently has 100 members representing 19 nationalities. It

is dedicated to the advancement of balanced leadership and organises successful mentoring and entrepreneurship programs for members. To find out more, visit pwncopenhagen.net. DAVE SMITH

brought vigour and purpose to the city and its Anglican/ Episcopal congregation – not least as a columnist for CPH POST. It was no surprise therefore to see so many parishion-

ers turn out for his farewell service recently, which coincided with the harvest festival and good sunshine. Picnickers presumably had the good vicar to thank, and his friend upstairs, for guaranteeing

such splendid weather for them to eat al fresco. Among those in attendance were (centre: left and right) church warden Chris Parker and Claire Clausen and (left) Danish priest Palle

Thordal, who all had parting gifts for the vicar. Next up for McCallig is the Anglican Church in Oslo, where his wife is head of opera at the Oslo Opera House. BEN HAMILTON

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the organisation, along with its future plans. Among the guests (centre) was one of PWN’s co-founders, Toni Heisterberg-Andersen (in green), who related to the gathering how the organisation came

T ONLY seems like yesterday that Reverend Darren McCallig, the popular Irish priest at St Albans Church since January 2015, arrived in Copenhagen. During his two and a half years here he

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The CPH Conker Championship is back. Remember: you’ll be allocated a conker when you get there, so no funny business with the vinegar! (Oct 15, 15:00; Charlie’s Bar, Pilestræde 33, Cph K; register via Facebook)

The Copenhagen Theatre Circle host regular play readings in the pub, as it’s a great way for prospective members to learn more about the group (Oct 16, 18:3021:00; The Globe, Nørregade 45, Cph K; free adm)

Join Walk for Freedom to raise awareness of human trafficking and raise funds. Put a symbolic yellow tape over your mouth and say no to slavery! (Oct 14; 10:00, Prince’s Mansion, Ny Vestergade 10, Cph K)

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St Albans Church is hosting another Blessing of Pets Service. Everyone is welcome to receive a blessing – even goldfish – although you can always bring a picture of your pet if that’s easier (Oct 8, 16:00; St Albans Church, Churchill Parken 11, Cph K)

Try out an English-language beginners workshop in Lindy Hop swing dancing with Hepcats Copenhagen and then join the social dance afterwards (Oct 8, 11:00-16:00, Kulturhuset Indre By, Charlotte Ammundsens Plads 3, Cph K; free adm)

So what exactly is ‘Danish Hygge’? Find out at this event where you can sample cake and coffee and take part in workshops on knitting, boardgames and children’s storytelling (Oct 22, 14:00-16:00; International House CPH, Gyldenløvesgade 11, Cph K; free adm)

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Denmark’s answer to the ‘War of the Worlds’ broadcast was an ad for coffee

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ND TO THINK we thought fake news originated during the 2016 US presidential campaign, and that spoof news was invented by the BBC’s flagship current affairs program ‘Panorama’ in 1957, when it fooled thousands into believing spaghetti was a plant grown in Italy. To be fair, it was back when the banana was still considered an exotic fruit, although it was on April 1 … No, set your clocks back to 1904 – yes, over three decades before Orson Welles’ famous ‘War of the Worlds’ radio broadcast in 1938, which caused panic across the United States – and how a now infamous advert for a coffee house on the front page of Politiken caused panic by deliberately masquerading as a serious news story about extraterrestrial life. Some 101 years later, the publication of the Mohammed Cartoons in Jyllands-Posten would go on to provoke a backlash across the Islamic world, but in its own way, the reaction to the advert for Dalsgaard’s Coffee Company was no less fervent amongst the religious community in Denmark, with its creator even receiving a death threat. A world in tune with sci-fi IN THE long and prestigious history of Politiken newspaper, it has never received as many complaints as when the ‘Telegram from the Moon’ article appeared on its front page on 4 August 1904. The incident served as a warning to newspaper editors all over Europe that disguising advertising as serious news can have far-reaching consequences. It was an enthusiastic worker at the advertising bureau Sylvester Hvids who was responsible for the out-of-thisworld promotion. Charged with designing an advertisement for Dalsgaard’s Coffee Company on Højbro Plads, the idea of a fake newspaper article was suggested, and all parties involved agreed

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The origins of fake news, spoof stories and even Scientology can be traced back to a Politiken front page in 1904

it was an excellent idea. For a topic, the bureau opted for a sci-fi angle. Thanks to Jules Verne (‘A Trip to the Moon’, 1865) and more recently HG Wells (‘The Time Machine’, 1895; ‘The War of the Worlds’, 1898), it was a popular genre. And thanks to films like Georges Méliès’ ‘A Trip to the Moon’ (1902), the world was waking up to its suitability to moving pictures. As far as the public were concerned, therefore, the sky was no longer the limit. A telegram from where? NEVERTHELESS, it must have been a surreal experience to be greeted by the headline and lead-in “Revolution in Space” – “History-making telegram arrives at astronomy observatory. Connection established between the Earth and Moon.” The story began with the utmost gravity: “Since yesterday morning at 9:16 US time, it can be confirmed that the Earth is no longer the only inhabited planet in the universe. Moon-dwellers have made direct contact with our planet via optical telegram.” A dramatic description of the methods used by the observatory – apparently situated on a snow-covered volcano in Mexico – then followed, explaining how the so-called optical telegram was received. However, as the article continued, its credibility faded, as it became increasingly nonsensical, cul-

minating in talk of the prophet Elijah’s “mysterious disappearance in a huge, flying

Sci-fi wasn’t alien to the public thanks to Melies’ film (below) and ‘The War of the Worlds’ (1906 version above)

train rising up in the direction of heaven”. Then came the pay-off: “The telegram … is written in an ancient script that by a remarkable coincidence can be understood in Danish when you read it backwards.” The so-called first message to mankind, when reversed, read: “We, the moon-dwellers, have Dalsgaard’s fine coffee shop in our sights.” Think before you preach! IT WOULD be a mistake to assume that everyone had a long attention span in 1904! There could be no doubt about the article’s lack of credibility to anyone who finished it, but skimmers and pre-

sumptive readers were as common then as they are today. Sophis Müller, a priest from

St Thomas’ Church in Frederiksberg, was among the many readers taken in by the article. And alas for the naïve churchman, this was a Sunday! Upon reading the first part of the text he flew out of the door in great haste to bring the “amazing news” to his Sunday congregation. This he did, proclaiming loud and clear from the pulpit that the messages currently being received in Mexico could signify the end of the world and that Judgement Day was imminent. Those in the congregation who had not read the article stared at the priest in open-mouthed bemusement. Others, stifling their ever-growing guffaws as the by-now over-excited parson urged his flock to repent all their sins, played along. A recording of the out-of-this-world sermon has survived until the modern day. “Be grateful that we know entirely the divine dispensation of heaven,” Müller boomed. “Because now it is granted to us to walk hand-in-hand with our brothers from the Moon.” There goes ‘Moon-Müller’! THANKFULLY the poor pastor was not allowed to continue to the end of his most famous sermon. When talk of interplanetary travel began – a forerunner of scientology perhaps – a merciful member of the flock discreetly tapped him on the back for a quiet word. News of the parson’s blunder soon spread, and it is said that from that day he was never called any other name than ‘MoonMüller’. Despite the news being a ma-

jor publicity coup for the coffee house, it did not escape the wrath of other irate citizens who had also been caught out by the story. One angry reader reportedly threatened to visit the person responsible for the ad and “lead him in the direction of heaven”. Despite the publicity, the ad campaign was pulled shortly afterwards, and the furore led to the bosses at Politiken newspaper having a major rethink of their future editorial policy.

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Sustainable success: CIS students on their way to Oxford Graduates praise new ecofriendly campus that will inspire many generations to come DAVE SMITH

NLY ONE out of every five students applying to England’s most prestigious

AOIFE SWEENEY AOIFE is half-Danish and half-Irish through her father Brendan, a novelist currently working for DIS, who worked for CPH POST for a number of months back in 2009. Aoife, who attended CIS on a scholarship to take the two-year IB Diploma Programme, graduated in June with a score of 42 out of 45, putting her in the top 1 percent of IB Diploma graduates worldwide.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES?

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had a keen interest in animals. I read all the books and

NICOLAI HÆKKERUP NICOLAI is Danish and has attended CIS since grade 1 – so for 12 years in total. He graduated from CIS in June 2017 with a score of 41 out of 45, putitng him in the top 2 percent of IB Diploma graduates worldwide. At Oxford University he will study history and politics.

WHAT’S BEEN YOUR MOST VALUABLE LESSON AT CIS?

CIS formulates a very ambitious goal in its mission statement: “Educating champions of a just and sustainable world”. I actually think CIS is very good at creating a sustainable mindset in its students; we need to create a just

ONLINE THIS WEEK Swedish unis ahead THERE are three Swedish universities in the top 100 of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, but no Danish ones. The University of Copenhagen and Aarhus University (109) led the way, followed by DTU (153), Aalborg University (201-250), SDU (201-250), CBS (201-250) and Roskilde University (401-500).

universities, Oxford and Cambridge, ends up being successful. The application process shaves off 40 percent of the field, as does the interviews – with some students facing as many as four before they finally get an offer. This year, two Copenhagen International School students,

Aoife Sweeney and Nicolai Hækkerup, survived the somewhat harrowing process to earn their inclusion. CPH POST caught up with them before they moved to Oxford in mid-September to find out the secret of their success.

watched all the documentaries. When I saw a bird, I looked it up in my encyclopedia and read all about it. So biological science was a pretty easy choice and I’m really excited about it. And I feel so privileged to have a passion and a sense of direction when so many people my age don’t.

is the way forward – so using the diversity that nature provides, but ‘manipulating’ it without destroying or exploiting it.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE?

Success to me is helping as many people as I can, and biology will definitely help me do just that. Sustainability was the theme for my personal statement in my application. We need to live sustainably – and it can be done. Old ideas and traditions combined with modern technology and sustainable world in order to function as a global community. Particularly through the history course that I have taken I have come to realise that we need to work actively for the world to become a better place. It won’t happen automatically. And we can’t just sit back and let somebody else take care of it – because then it won’t happen! It will be exciting to see how CIS graduates implement these values in their professional lives.

CAN YOU GIVE US SOME EXAMPLES?

There are so many modern advances: like urban gardening in vertical towers or GMOs (genetically modified organisms) – by changing one small gene, you can make a crop hardier in arid areas. It’s all about harnessing the forces that are already there – sun, wind, genes – we just need more investment in these areas. Just imagine even a small part of the Sahara covered in solar panels – that would make such a big impact.

HOW BIG A ROLE DID CIS PLAY IN YOUR SUCCESS?

The new CIS campus and all my engaged teachers have opened my eyes to these possibilities. The solar panels that cover the facade, of course, but also the labs that are so well-equipped (which I really appreciate as a future scientist), the rooftop greenhouses where we can grow our own herbs and vegetables, and the idea that we can catch fish in the harbour. It’s

truly amazing. A lot of people, myself included, have forgotten where food comes from and how it looks when it grows on a plant or swims in the sea. Recycling, composting, reusing are all going to become a much bigger part of our everyday lives – and the school is showing the way. My only regret is that I won’t be here to see the next steps in the process. I think I’ll come back just for that. No, I must come back for that!”

thing greater. We moved there as pioneers – both in terms of sustainability and in terms of education. It’s a coming-together of multiple modern advances: both technologically and aesthetically. And also, the school is home to a fantastic international community.

CAN YOU SINGLE OUT THE KEY WAY CIS MAKES A DIFFERENCE?

The new campus in Nordhavn is inspirational: with its 12,000 solar panels and many innovative and progressive features, it creates and promotes a sense of some-

To me, the most important quality is the relationship between teachers and students. It’s a friendly and respectful relationship with minimal discipline, barriers and rules. Teachers trust you to do the right thing. And because of that I believe I’m much more likely to succeed because I feel valued and respected as

EU student debt rising NEW FIGURES from the Education and Research Ministry show that students from other EU countries have accrued student loan debt in Denmark to the tune of 123 million kroner – up from 58 million in 2011. The figure continues to increase because the authorities are unable to get the money back once the students have left Denmark – again due to a loophole in EU regulations.

WHAT’S IT LIKE ON THE NEW CAMPUS?

A proud Aiofe Sweeney on graduation day

Nicolai Hækkerup valued being trusted by the CIS teachers

an individual and as a member of the community. I’m part of something much bigger, and everybody around me wants to help

me grow as a student and person. Creating a community like that is another important aspect of sustainability.

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FOUR FEMALE students at the IT University of Copenhagen are seeking third culture kids to take part in workshops as part of ‘Children of the World’, a co-design project that asks the question: ‘What defines who you are and where you are from?’ The children need to have experienced studying abroad, be aged 7-15 and be available for three one-hour workshops over the autumn.

A NEW PROPOSAL from City Hall would give parental boards in Copenhagen’s kindergartens and nurseries the right to exclude children who haven’t been vaccinated. “Parents must understand what the consequences are for other children,” the deputy mayor for employment and integration issues, Anna Mee Allerslev, told Politiken. “So they have to pay a price.”

A DIAGNOSIS such as ADHD or dyslexia, or just bad social interaction with class-mates or teachers, can lead to children feeling left out, and this can then lead to disruptive behaviour in class. However, research carried by the universities of Aalborg and Aarhus has shown that computer and analogue games can increase their feeling of inclusion, reports Videnskab.dk.

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Full-on welcomes and even fuller bellies at HELLOpenhagen WORDS: NASH MEEKER

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Pancakes and handshakes reign supreme at the annual expat fair

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After a kind opening from the deputy mayor for culture and leisure, Carl Christian Ebbesen, the event kicked off with activities and plenty of mingling HASSE FERROLD

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Volunteers provided face-painting for kids and brave adults

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ET’S GET this straight. The 1982 film Blade Runner was set in 2019. Hailed as a masterpiece, we marvelled at its vision of the future. Hardly any of it became a reality. Replicants, flying cars, interplanetary job opportunities … although give “attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion” a chance – it could be another country Trump hasn’t invented yet. Sequel, but to which one? AT LEAST they’ve got the ageing of Harrison Ford right, or have they? Blade Runner 2049 (83 on Metacritic; released on Oct 5) is set 30 years after the events of the first film, which was made 35 years ago. So far so good, but unfortunately Ford looked 30 when he was actually 40, but has since caught up courtesy of some near-fatal air crashes. So he still looks too old for the part. In the sequel, the main character (Ryan Gosling) tracks down Ford’s character Deckard because he has some questions for him, like which film is this is a continuation of: the original US theatrical release, the international release, the director’s cut, the final cut or one of the other four prints in circulation. If it’s the US theatrical cut, then maybe he could ask why Deckard was seen fleeing to the Overlook Hotel in the closing credits. Did he get himself a job as the new caretaker, and was he going to hack through Sean Young’s bathroom door or, given that it’s set in 2019, shoot her through the wall and claim he thought she was a burglar?

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And to think they called him the Blade Runner! Still, it’s encouraging to see that one of cinema’s safest pair of scifi hands, Dennis Villeneuve (Arrival), is directing, and that besides Ford only one of the original cast is returning: Edward James Olmos as Deckard’s mysterious colleague Gaff. Gimmicky cameos are well-intended, but can often ruin returns to long-lost movie universes. Let the bros crow a bit ALSO TOO old for a part, but showing promise beyond his years behind the camera is Benny Safdie, who together with elder brother Josh and older onscreen brother Robert Pattinson (Twilight) bring us this issue’s pick, Palme d’Or nominee Good Time (80; Oct 12). A small-time LA criminal (an unrecognisable Pattinson) has just one night to raise the necessary bail money to haul his kid brother out of a depraved jail – the result is a frenetic odyssey through the city’s underworld. While the reviews are mixed – some critics really hate it – they’re unanimous in their praise for the English actor’s standout performance and the film’s killer soundtrack. Maybe it’s a ‘good time’ to seek out the Safdie brothers’ previous films. No-one parties like Spall THE SAME isn’t true of Sally Potter, the director of The Party (72; Oct 12), the best British film about a social gathering at a private home since Secrets and Lies, as this chamber dramedy is a departure from the seriously demanding

Human or replicant? Stubble or blades? Runway or taxiway? The plot thickens

fare of her early career. Mike Leigh’s film also starred Timothy Spall, and here he has risen in class a bit to play the husband of a politician (Kristin Scott Thomas) celebrating her appointment as a shadow minister. This time it’s his turn to share a few revelatory secrets. A strong UK/US cast, including Patricia Clarkson and Cillian Murphy, embrace a tight script that is humourous, dramatic and, above all, great fun. Snow can be slippery A GOOD serial killer film can be fun, but they’re a rare breed. With the exception of Män som hatar kvinnor, it’s a struggle to name a decent one made this century. Fortunately for The Snowman (Not Released Worldwide; released on Oct 12), it also has a strong Swedish ally in director Tomas Alfredson. This is his first film since Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy six years ago, and lead actor Michael Fassbender has the necessary gravitas to make us care he can stop the killings before someone’s head arrives in a box.

It does look a bit silly though, and we wonder whether we’ve already identified the murderer from checking out the cast-list on IMDB. You’d also be forgiven for pre-judging a Jackie Chan vehicle, and the premise of The Foreigner (NRW; Oct 12) does little to dissuade you. Chan plays a Chinese businessman with a past whose daughter is killed in an act of terror – didn’t Arnie star in an almost identical film? But in this case, London’s Chinatown provides the setting and the British government an intriguing sub-plot. Like Alfredson, Kiwi director Martin Campbell hasn’t made a film for six years, and while his career has stuttered since Casino Royale (2006), he demonstrated with the 1985 UK miniseries Edge of Darkness that he’s more than capable of delivering the goods on British soil. I am not your lingo ELSEWHERE, there’s a couple of releases that lists English as a language, but you’ll probably need a good grasp of Danish to appreciate them. Danish documentar y

Michelin Stars: Tales from the Kitchen (NRW; Oct 4) sounds like an overlong episode of MasterChef, and Cairo-based thriller The Nile Hinton Incident (69; Oct 12) continues this country’s inexplicable love affair with average Lebanese actor Fares Fares. A Modern Man (NRW; Oct 4), on the other hand, is a Danish documentary made entirely in English – a sensible direction to go in, you’d imagine. But seven months after its premiere at CPH:DOX there was presumably no rush to release this film about a 31-year-old male violinist who also works as a model. It sounds fascinating. Will the original Englishlanguage version of My Little Pony: The Movie (NRW; Oct 5) be screened? The likelihood tends to decrease depending on how infantile the cartoon is. So no is the probable answer. Finally, I am not your Negro (95; released on Sep 28) was released last month, but also shown on Swedish television (see cphpost.dk for our preview). Like Blade Runner, its story feels like a lifetime ago, but its foretelling of the future was a little more accurate.

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CELEBRITIES interacting with parents on camera is becoming a thing. From the Netflix series Jack Whitehall: Travels with my Father, which has its moments but is too obviously scripted, to Denmark’s very own På rejse med Riising og mor, we’d better get used to them. The Trouble with Dad has a different tone. Comedian David Baddiel’s father has Pick’s Disease, which makes him use Tourette’s-like language in

David Baddiel (right) with his father and brother

WHO’S WATCHED an appeal for a missing girl and thought: “I bet the stepdad did it.” But how many times has it been the entire family? The Moorside revisits the case of Shannon Matthews, a nine-year-old girl ‘abducted’ to make money out of the publicity. Britain’s go-to TV actress Sheridan Smith plays the mother, so quality is assured, as is the most moronic family ever dramatised. They all did it? For no obvious reason, that leads us to the

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Elsewhere, we’ve got S2 of British manhunt drama series Prey (DR2; Oct 18, 20:00) and S3 of US series Mr Robot (SVT2; Oct 18, 22:15); another chance to see 2002 miniseries Doctor Zhivago (DRK; Oct 13, 21:00); a Marilyn Monroe theme night (DRK; Oct 10, 20:45); and docs Mr Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (DR2; Oct 16, 12:40), Iraq after ISIS (DR2; Oct 5, 23:00) and Battle of Jutland (DRK, Oct 9, 18:55). (BH)

DR2; Oct 4 & 11, 21:30 The Moorside

REBOOTS aren’t just for movies anymore; television reboots are becoming increasingly popular as well. Will and Grace (73 on Metacritic) is one of the many shows getting the chance to shine again. Eleven years after the sitcom ended in 2006, the core cast are all returning. No danger of that happen-

ing with a prequel – unless it’s the non-human characters in Star Wars. Young Sheldon (63), a spinoff of The Big Bang Theory, takes us back to Sheldon Cooper’s childhood, with Jim Parsons (his adult self ) narrating the series. Before you ask, The Mayor (67) isn’t a sequel to the The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. For

starters, its star has some street cred and can actually rap and, furthermore, it’s patently absurd. Come on … a plot in which somebody runs for office to promote his business interests – like that’s ever going to happen. Elsewhere, the sublime Ken Burns is back with the documentary series The Vietnam

War (90) to follow his epic takes on the Civil War and World War II; The State is a compelling British miniseries about four young people joining IS; and Star Trek: Discovery (74) is a prequel to the original, but not in the Kelvin Timeline – whatever that means, trekkies. EMMA HOLLAR MORIO

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TOP FILM DR2, Oct 6, 20:00 99 Holmes

waves of uncontrolled intensity. To raise awareness, Baddiel takes us on a highly personal journey and the result is both funny and touching. We learn Baddiel has always doubted his father’s love for him – in the same way he doubts his contribution to English comedy perhaps – but can he resolve this hang-up? Punctuated by clips from his standup tour, this is the best thing Baddiel’s been involved in since he co-wrote ‘Three Lions’. (BH)

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MONTENEGRO is a mustwin game, not only for Denmark but anyone who doesn’t want to watch the 2018 WC in a morgue. And don’t miss Wales vs Ireland (K6, Oct 9, 20:45). Elsewhere, Real Madrid host Tottenham in the CL, the country’s top boxer Patrick Nielsen takes on John Ryder (3+, Oct 14, 21:00), and F1 continues with the Japanese GP. (BH)

lavish World’s Most Famous Train (DRK, Oct 5, 23:05), and why not try Slow Train through Africa with Griff Rhys Jones (DR2; Oct 12, 19:10) as a travelling companion? Three’s a crowd in The Beatles, Hippies and Hell’s Angels (DRK, Oct 18, 23:45), an exploration of the fab four’s creation of Apple Corps in 1968, while Risk (SVT2; Oct 16, 22:20) lifts the lid on the mysterious world of Julian Assange.

DR3, Oct 13, 23:00 The Impossible

TV3, Oct 8, 21:00 Focus

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FROM THE sub prime meltdown in 99 Holmes to an actual tsunami in The Impossible, this line-up is packed with heavy drama. Fortunately spelling bee comedy Bad Words (DR3; Oct 14, 21:00), Paul Potts biopic One Chance (TV2; Oct 7, 21:40) and Amy Schumer in Trainwreck (TV3; Oct 13, 22:00) offer light relief. Focus, though, is merely lightweight. (BH)

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