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Post Brexit: Fewer Danes looking to leave the EU

COPENHAGEN was awarded the European Prize for Urban Public Space in Barcelona last Monday. The city received the internationally-renowned architectural award for its work on creating a city with a focus on good urban spaces and a high quality of urban life. The jury recognised the city with an overall prize rather than individually rewarding the three nominated projects, Cykelslangen, Ny Nørreport og Tåsinge Plads.

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HE NUMBER of Danes wanting to quit the EU dropped significantly in the wake of the UK’s vote to leave.

Two separate Voxmeter polls done for Ritzau – one taken a week before the Brexit vote and one taken a week after revealed that Danish feet got a little bit colder in the wake of the surprising results from the British electorate.

Before Brexit, 40 percent of Danish voters wanted a referendum on Denmark leaving the EU. After Brexit, only 32 percent of those polled wanted a referendum.

Before the vote just under 60 percent Danes wanted to remain in the EU. That number jumped to almost 70 percent post-Brexit, while the number of Danes wanting to leave the EU had fallen from 22.4 percent to 18.2 percent.

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Let us in FURTHERMORE, both the Danish and Swedish authorities have seen a rise in the number of Brits inquiring about Danish and Swedish citizenship procedures following Britain’s vote to leave the EU last Thursday.

“We have, since the results of the referendum in the UK came out [last Friday], received 26 applications for citizenship from

British nationals,” the Ministry of Integration confirmed in an email to BT. In comparison, only 19 Brits become Danish citizens in all of 2015.

Sweden saw a similar rise in interest and authorities had received a whopping 104 applications for Swedish citizenship since the Brexit results were announced. (RW/SR)

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THE ONGOING border control between Denmark and Sweden is set to go on indefinitely as the two nations labour to find a solution. The Swedish foreign minister Anders Ygeman said that the process could be streamlined if Danish authorities would allow Swedish police to carry out their checks at Copenhagen Airport. However, that would require changes to Danish law.

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Copenhagen Airport rated Europe’s most efficient

ONLINE THIS WEEK COPENHAGEN Police has tweeted that it has stepped up security and visibility at Copenhagen Airport and other traffic hubs throughout Denmark’s capital city. The police said they would not comment whether they believed there was a specific threat or how long the stepped-up patrols would continue, only that the extra measures were “based on the incident in Istanbul”.

Vanløse shopping mecca COPENHAGEN’S Vanløse district will be the site of yet another mega-structure when the retail and residential complex, Kronen Vanløse, opens its doors in autumn of 2017. The centre will cover 59,000 square metres and feature a collection of 75 grocery, home and fashion stores, as well as a selection of restaurants, cafes and recreational areas.

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THE MID and West Zealand Police said that they received five reports of rape occurring on the Roskilde Festival grounds during the event. That is four more than last year and the highest number reported in many years. Police have previously said that rape numbers in general may be rising due to a change in investigative and reporting methods.

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OPENHAGEN Airport has been rated the most efficient airport in Europe for the tenth time in 12 years by the international and independent group Air Transport Research Society (ATRS).

ATRS is made up of a group of professors and aviation experts from universities worldwide who have developed a method for assessing airport efficiency.

“We see this award as recognition of our efforts to strengthen our position as one of the most important hubs in northern Europe,” said Thomas Woldbye, the head of Copenhagen Airport.

“We are constantly working on increasing customer satisfac-

Copenhagen Airport keeps on performing

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tion and reducing costs for our partners.”

MADS HOLGER, a Danish writer and political commentator was found dead in the family summerhouse on Tuesday. The 38-year-old was well-known for his political commentary as a blogger and radio host. He had also published several novels and was the son of the late controversial Scottish artist John Lindsay Little. His death was reported as a suicide.

Many international travellers ONE PARAMETER of an ATRS analysis is the ability to handle complexity. The society said that Copenhagen Airport’s handling of a large number of international flights demonstrated it is highly efficient in the areas of security, baggage handling and

transferring.

The society also said the ease with which travellers can get to and from the airport played a large role in its selection as Europe’s most efficient airport.

The award as ‘Europe’s most efficient airport’ was presented to Copenhagen Airport at the 2016 ATRS World Conference in Greece earlier this week.

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A FORMER doctor at Copenhagen’s Rigshospitalet has been found guilty of using hospital funds to buy a painting and two lamps using hospital money. He was sentenced to three months in prison at Copenhagen City Court last Thursday. In addition, he is required to pay 27,000 kroner back to his former employer.

ANS CHRISTIAN Schmidt, the transportation minister, and DSB managing director Flemming Jensen opened Copenhagen’s latest S-train commuter station at Carlsberg Byen at a ceremony on Sunday.

The new station will replace Enghave Station, and is expected to become one of the busiest in the city.

“DSB believes that the station will become one of the capital’s five busiest S-train stations with 24,000 daily travellers,” said Carlsberg Byen in a statement.

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THE CHEAPEST houses in Copenhagen have increased in price significantly more than in the rest of the country, according to a new DR study. Some have tripled in price since the 90s and have kept pace with the city’s most expensive properties. The average price is up from 770,000 kroner in 1992 to 2.5 million kroner today.

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Location, location, location THE NEW Carlsberg Station is located on the same spot where the Carlsberg Brewery

operated its own freight depot, Station Hof, from 1937 to 1985.

“The station is large and is

centrally-located, making it tremendously important,” said Schmidt.

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Rio 2016: Ambitious Danes aiming for double-digit medal haul Christinna Pedersen and Joachim Fischer are back to follow up their bronze in the mixed doubles from 2012, as are Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen in the men’s doubles – despite Mogensen suffering a brain aneurism just a few months ago.

CPH Weekly prediction: 1 medal

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ITH THE 2016 edition of the Olympic Games kicking off in Rio on August 5, sports fans around the world are rubbing their hands in gleeful anticipation.

Danish fans are no exception and can rest easy knowing that Denmark has never come home from an Olympic Games emptyhanded.

Emulating London ‘48 SINCE the inaugural Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896, Danish athletes have always won at least one medal.

The nation’s worst medal haul came in 1972 in Munich when it secured just one medal, while its best performance took place in 1948 in London following a 20-medal triumph.

In fact, Denmark has only won over nine medals in three Olympic Games – in Stockholm in 1912, Antwerp in 1920 and London in 1948.

Dare to double-digit BUT THE Danes will break their double-figure medal duck in Rio this summer, if you ask the Danish sports association, DAI, which has set its sights on ten medals – one better than the haul in London 2012.

“In a historical perspective, ten medals would be a sensational performance, but also a realistic one,” said Morten Rodtwitt, DIF’s chef de mission for the Danish Olympic Team.

“There is so much quality in the athletes and associations at the moment and our preparations have been so thorough and ambitious that we are in a position to unveil this medal target.

It’s been invigorating to see the seriousness and optimism from the sports leadership and I look forward to reaping the rewards in Rio.”

Ten from ten BUT WHO will be up to the task of coming through for Dannebrog this summer?

DIF has pinpointed eight sporting events that are expected to yield Danish medals: badminton, wrestling, cycling,

OUTSIDERS Denmark could well secure an unexpected medal from one of its outsider athletes – as was the case with Anders Golding’s silver in skeet shooting in 2012. Who will be behind the unexpected triumph this year? It’ll likely be one of three disciplines.

HANDBALL Modern day gladiators at the ready. Let the games begin!

handball, kayak, rowing, sailing and swimming.

Here are the CPH Weekly’s predictions.

SWIMMING London 2012 was a success for Denmark as its athletes secured nine medals, two more than predicted, but it was a disappointment for the Danish swimmers who ended up winning no medals. This time the pools will be more generous.

With top swimmers like Jeanette Ottesen, Rikke Møller Pedersen, Lotte Friis, Mie Ø Nielsen and Viktor Bromer swelling their ranks, the Danish team – which has three swimmers ranked in the top 5 in the world – looks poised to wash away the 2012 blues.

Look for the Danes to secure at least one medal in the individual races and perhaps even bag a bronze in one of the team events.

CPH Weekly prediction: 2 medals

WRESTLING Success on the wrestling mat rests solely on one man’s shoulders: Mark O Madsen. The veteran lost the bronze medal in 2012 but is back stronger than ever ahead of Rio. Madsen won silver at last year’s World Championships in the 75-kilo weight class and

beat reigning Olympic champion Kim Hyeon-woo en route to winning a tournament in Poland last month.

CPH Weekly prediction: 1 medal

KAYAK This event is estimated to be one of Denmark’s most probable medals thanks to the powerhouse that is Rene Holten Poulsen.

The silver medal winner from 2008 in Beijing won gold at the World Championships last year in the 1,000 metres and looks ready to emulate that feat in Rio. CPH Weekly prediction: 1 medal

ROWING Denmark has a tradition for rowing home medals and this year is no exception with the return of the legendary ‘Guldfiren’ (‘Golden Four’).

Although the team no longer has five-time medal winner Eskild Ebbesen at its helm, it’s tough to bet against Jacob Barsøe, Jacob Larsen, Jens Vilhelmsen and Kasper Winther in the men’s coxless four. Two of them were part of the bronzewinning team in 2012.

CPH Weekly prediction: 1 medal

SAILING Denmark usually brings home at least one medal in sailing and with the grand old man Jonas

Høgh-Christensen back to better his silver from London, that trend looks set to continue.

Christensen won’t be dealing with his nemesis and five-time medallist Ben Ainslie, who retired from the Olympics after pipping the Dane to the gold in 2012, and Anne-Marie Rindom must be among the favourites after winning the Laser Radial Women’s World Championship in Oman last November.

CPH Weekly prediction: 1 medal

CYCLING With Copenhagen and Denmark being one of the most bicycle-mad places on the planet, it only stands to make sense that the Danes will pedal their way to some metal this summer.

Lasse Norman Hansen is looking to repeat his gold from London in the omnium and Annika Langvad must be among the medal hopefuls after winning the MTB XC world title in the Czech Republic last weekend.

CPH Weekly prediction: 2 medals

BADMINTON It’s been a fantastic year for Danish badminton thanks to their first Thomas Cup triumph in history. The Danish team hopes to capitalise on that success with Jan Ø Jørgensen and Viktor Axelsen (ranked fourth and fifth in the world) leading the way.

The men’s handball team has been in a bit of a slump as of late, but it has all the talent to make a run to the medal round.

Led by Mikkel Hansen, the Danes will be hoping to get Denmark’s first ever handball medal in the men’s edition, the best showing currently being a fourth place in 1984 is Los Angeles.

TRACK AND FIELD There’s really only one chance here and it’s Sara Slott Petersen.

Petersen has been in superb form over the past two years, setting a number of records and becoming the first Dane to win a Diamond League title in the women’s 400 metre hurdles.

She is currently ranked fifth in the world and is an outsider to become Denmark’s first track and field medallist since Wilson Kipketer (800 metres) and Joachim Olsen (shotput) in Athens in 2004.

SHOOTING Led by Denmark’s legend of shooting Torben Grimmel, the Danish shooters have a habit of coming through with some unexpected medals – as did Anders Golding in 2012.

But actually, the Danes have some very capable trigger athletes and Grimmel (ranked 1st in 50m Rifle Prone), Stine Nielsen (10th in the 10m Air Rifle) and Jesper Hansen (ranked 8th in Skeet) are all contenders to get a medal for the Danes.

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Denmark’s only Olympic fencer … is a Brit The CPH Weekly caught up with Laurence Halsted to find out how his preparations for Rio are progressing ALEX JAMES

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OLLOWING the highs of competing in a home Olympic Games, fencer Laurence Halsted, 31, experienced a level of fame previously unknown.

A host of opportunities were presented to the Copenhagen resident, who will be representing his country in Rio, including the chance to feature in a music video for the band Two Spot Gobi!

But despite this, Halsted doesn’t fancy himself as the next Chris Waddle, although the two have more in common than musical ability.

In Denmark since 2013 JUST LIKE Waddle, Halsted moved abroad to explore different opportunities, moving to Copenhagen with his fiancé in 2013, where he swiftly settled into the Danish way of life.

This came after Team GB had been eliminated at the semi-final stage of a major tournament, just like Waddle’s England team in 1990.

Waddle famously came out of semi-retirement for another shot on numerous occasions, and Halsted too – after taking a break from international competition for over a year – made a return to professional sport, so once again the tale of the two sportsmen share something in common.

Defied the odds to qualify BUT AFTER being told he would have to return to the UK, he upset the odds and qualified for Team GB whilst based in Denmark.

Hopefully unlike Waddle, he can go one step further, and the CPH Weekly interviewed Halsted to find out a little more about his inspiration and life in Denmark.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO COMPETE AT AN ELITE LEVEL?

Both my parents were British Olympic fencers (Nick at Mexico City '68 and Clare at Munich '72 and Montreal '76).

I started fencing at a kids club

run by my mum in Finchley in north London. The Olympics was always part of our family and it was inspiring, but I think I was more inspired by my own experiences with the sport coming up through the junior ranks and pushing to be a competitor on the world stage.

HOW HAS LIVING IN DENMARK HELPED YOU?

I have a fantastic sport/life balance here. There are a small but very dedicated group of fencers in Copenhagen who are such a pleasure to train with. It is a fantastic environment to be a part of. I work in a performance coaching capacity and that has given me an opportunity to gain perspective on a lot of things relating to my own performance.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT LIVING IN COPENHAGEN?

I love the size and the feel of the city. I cycle everywhere, and that just makes me so happy. The more places I have to visit in a day the better, because I get to dart around on my bike. I grew up in London where this kind of daily movement would just not be possible in the same way. I also appreciate that nowhere in the city is built up very high, so it doesn't feel overbearing or oppressive.

HOW EASY WAS IT TO SETTLE HERE?

It felt easy enough. Having a Danish partner certainly helped, as did the welcoming fencing community. That's a great thing about niche activities – they are generally very tight-knit communities. I already had some good friends on the Danish national team, so I had a support network already in place. I think being British helped, as we have so much in common. There was nothing I really missed other than friends and family, and it's so close that I get to see them regularly anyway.

WHAT MADE YOU AIM FOR 2016?

After a year of being here I found the fire in my belly had returned for high-level competition so I decided to make a comeback. I contacted the British team management and let them know my intentions. At first they said I would have to move back to

Laurence Halsted will be fencing for Britain with Denmark at his back

London, but my results during that first season back were good enough that they decided I could be in the team whilst living and training in Denmark.

WHAT ARE YOUR MEDAL PROSPECTS AT RIO?

As a team we are feeling very confident. We have been improving dramatically over the last year, and during that time we have beaten every one of the other nations who will be competing in Rio.

DO YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS HEADING TO RIO?

The dire economic and social situation in Brazil is highlighting the overall unsustainability of the current model of hosting an Olympic Games. There have been significant negative side-effects from all of the recent Olympics, and this year is set to trump them all. I would like to see the IOC make real changes to the way they require an Olym-

pics to be hosted, so that they become a truly positive event for all concerned.

HOW HAS THE LEVEL OF FENCING IN DENMARK IMPROVED SINCE YOU MOVED HERE?

The level has been rising for some time now, with Denmark winning its first senior World Championships medal through Patrick Jørgensen last year, but I can't say that has been anything to do with my arrival! I hope to make an impact through my work as performance director at Trekanten Fencing Club. I very much enjoy it and want to pursue it further after Rio.

DO YOU THINK IT'S REALISTIC DENMARK MIGHT CHALLENGE FOR MEDALS IN THE YEARS AHEAD?

There is real potential for big things in Danish fencing. One key goal is to qualify someone for the next Olympics as

we didn't manage it this time round. But there are lots of other targets before then, and I'm looking forward to being involved in that progression as much as I can.

DO YOU IMAGINE YOU WILL MOVE BACK TO THE UK?

I'm really enjoying my work and I'd like to continue with that. I love being in Denmark, so it'd be great to find a path that will keep me here at least for a while.

WHAT WOULD BE YOUR ADVICE TO ANY YOUNG DANES WHO MIGHT WANT TO FENCE?

I would highly recommend they come and try it out. Just look online for your nearest club.

Clubs generally have equipment you can borrow. It's such a great challenge, both physically and mentally. The complexity and never-ending progression can make it an incredibly addictive activity, which isn't bad for something so healthy!

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ONLINE THIS WEEK DANISH Foreign minister Kristian Jensen added his voice to those echoing around the world condemning last week’s terrorist attack that left 20 people dead at a cafe in Bangladesh. Jensen expressed his “deepest sympathy” to the victims and their families and said that the Foreign Ministry and Danish embassy were monitoring the situation.

Russia extends ban RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin has signed a new decree that extends the ban on imports of certain Western food products until the end of 2017. The ban means that a number of Danish food industries, including the struggling pork sector, will continue to forego the huge Russian market for at least another 18 months.

German decision upheld THE DANISH High Court confirmed last week that it would not be reducing the life imprisonment sentence for a Danish man convicted of killing his two daughters while on holiday in Germany in 2011.

The man, who was sentenced to life in prison by a German court, was seeking to reduce his sentence to just 14 years under Danish law.

Under Italian fire LOCAL Italian police say that a Danish tourist is to blame for the fire that resulted in the evacuation of 2,000 campers on July 4 from the Pra delle Torri campground in the coastal town of Caorle in northern Italy. One or more candles that he allegedly lit somehow came in contact with some very flammable material.

No compensation REJSEGARANTIFONDEN, Denmark’s travel guarantee fund has revealed that it will not be compensating the 700 Danes who booked holidays with the now-bankrupt travel agency Hansen Rejser. The fund, which only covers package holidays and, in some cases, flight tickets, is unable to offer compensation for the hotel accommodation most customers booked through the agency.

Wealth disparity continues to widen in Denmark Since the end of the financial crisis in 2008, the richest Danes have been raking it in

THE DANISH Red Cross is at odds with a recent Kristeligt Dagblad survey which said that refugees who convert to Christianity are harassed in asylum centres. Some 40 percent of convert refugees reported being harassed, but a report conducted by the Danish Red Cross in January seems to contradict that recent survey.

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NEW STUDY by Berlingske found that Denmark’s wealthiest people have weathered the 2008 financial crash better than most – the total personal wealth of Denmark’s 50 wealthiest families has grown by 260.8 billion kroner since the crisis ended – an increase of 155.8 percent.

In contrast, Denmark’s middle class has seen a growth in wealth of only 42 percent since 2009. Most of this gain has been a result of increased savings, which are up by 54 percent.

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ECONOMIST and journalist Ejlif Thomasen, who produced the report for Berlingske, noted that all of the people who have benefited immensely are either entrepreneurs or business owners who mainly deal in production and trade.

“In the past, there have been other areas of business that took

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the lead. For example, there was both a real estate period and an IT period, but they don’t dominate the list very much now, he said.”

People featured on the list include the Kirk Kristian-

sen family (owners of the Lego empire) and the LouisHansen family (the people responsible for Coloplast).

Other families featured are those behind Jysk, Ecco and Danfoss.

Denmark pledges aid for Syria and Palestine 115 million kroner going to help refugees in Turkey and Lebanon

“The Syrian refugees in Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan need help, and those needs are immense,” said Jensen.

S PART of his visit to eastern Turkey and Lebanon, the foreign minister, Kristian Jensen, revealed that he has earmarked 115 million kroner in aid for the victims of the conflict in Syria.

Jensen’s decision came in the wake of his trip to refugee camps and local communities housing Syrian refugees in the two nations.

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Millions on the run TURKEY currently has about 2.7 million registered refugees – the vast majority coming from Syria – within its borders, while Lebanon has taken in about 1.5 million since the conflict erupted five years ago.

Out of the latest Danish aid contribution, 90 million kroner will go to Danish aid organisations working in Syria and neighbouring nations.

Pledging Palestine IN RELATED news, Jensen also launched a new strategy for Denmark’s continued efforts in Palestine.

The Danish strategy will focus on building up public structures, the economy and a strengthening of human rights from 2016-2020.

“Denmark will work for every step that can bring peace and a two-state solution closer,” said Jensen.

Denmark’s development efforts in Palestine are expected to amount to 445 million kroner over the four-year period.

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AN INCREASING number of Danes are heading off to casualty, positive that death or at least serious illness is just around the corner after being bitten or stung by an insect. A new video from Region Midtjylland hopes to teach people that it is quite normal for some insect bites to be painful and itchy for as long as a week.

A RECORD 1,383 employees at Danish companies were reported to the national police force Rigspolitiet for stealing from their workplaces in 2015. That is the highest number for eight years, according to the Danish business magazine DI Business. Police believe the actual amount of workplace theft is higher than reported.

THREE young Danish women from Ishøj have disappeared and their parents fear that they have left Denmark to join the Islamic State (IS) in Syria. The three women – one Danish/ Kurdish and two ethnic Danes are 21, 18 and 18-years old respectively. The girls have not been heard from in nearly two weeks.

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THE LGBT community in Denmark has argued that the police do not take cases involving hate crimes against sexual minorities seriously enough. The contention by the sexual minority advocacy organisation LGBT Danmark comes in the wake of a new report from the state police Rigspolitiet regarding hate crime figures. Rigspolitiet has taken the concerns into consideration.

Confiscating valuables DANISH police have confiscated valuables from some asylum-seekers – their first seizure since the passing of the controversial law allowing them to do so five months ago. Two men and three women were carrying currency worth 129,600 kroner and forged passports when they were arrested late last week at Copenhagen Airport.

Holiday terror fear THE TERRORIST attack on Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport, along with other recent acts of terror in Turkey, has led to one in eight Danes changing their holiday plans. A Megafon poll showed that 13 percent of the 1,218 respondents agreed that incidents over the last year have influenced planned holiday trips abroad.

Sniffing out phones THE DANISH Prison and Probation Service has certified the first two dogs to hunt down illegal mobile phones in prisons. The move is part of a government initiative aimed at countering the problem in the light of the perpetrators of the Copenhagen terror attacks in 2015 having access to illegal mobile phones while in prison.

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ONLINE THIS WEEK Esbjerg sack Dal WITH THE opening day of the new Superliga season just two weeks away, Esbjerg has announced that it has sacked its coach Jonas Dal. Esbjerg finished second last season and only avoided relegation because a league structure change meant that only the bottom team, Hobro, went down.

Teen poised for Rio DANISH teenager Anna Emilie Møller smashed her own national record in the 3,000 metre steeplechase at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland on last week with a time of 9:41.42 minutes. The 18-yearold’s is easily inside the Olympic qualification time of 9:45.00 minutes.

Seven in Le Tour THE TOUR de France start in Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy last weekend included seven Danes.

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STREET SOCCER SUN JUL 10, 10:00 DANISH CHAMPIONSHIP - FINALS NYTORV, COPENHAGEN CYCKLING TV2 ON TOUR TUE JUL 12, 11:00 RACE AND FUN + TOUR DE FRANCE ON BIG SCREEN GIVE CITY, GIVE, JUTLAND

HE BALL starts rolling on this year’s Superliga action when Viborg hosts FC Nordsjælland on Friday, July 15.

FC Copenhagen looks to defend its title in a classic derby that has been missing for a number of years but which will be renewed on July 16 thanks to the promotion of Lyngby to the top flight for the first time since 2012.

Fans will also appreciate the fact that Lyngby is known to have the best stadium sausages in Denmark. Silkeborg

and Horsens are the other two promoted teams hoping to stay up.

It will be an exciting season of football for the Superliga as it embraces a new structure change akin to the one employed in Belgium and Scotland.

The league will be made up of 14 teams and employ a two-phase model that will see the top six split away from the bottom eight after game 26.

The first New Firm battle of the season, pitting FC Copenhagen against arch rivals Brøndby, will take place in week seven.

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Tivoli’s canal bet

Spy case fallout

Costly church theft

AS PART of efforts to get tourists to visit more areas of Copenhagen, Tivoli may in future offer tickets for rides on Copenhagen’s canals and tour buses. The idea is being spearheaded by the amusement park and the tourism company Strömma.

FORMER Politiken chief editor Bo Lidegaard has been ordered

by Copenhagen City Court to pay damages of 100,000 kroner to journalist Per Michaelsen. In 2012, Politiken wrote several articles saying that Michaelsen was suspected of spying for the former East German secret service.

POLICE on Funen are looking for thieves that stole 39 metres worth of copper rain gutters and downspouts from St Knud’s Cathedral, the main church in Odense. It is believed the theft occurred sometime between Thursday and Saturday.

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THIS WEEK’S DATES 9 JULY SOUTH JUTLAND RETURNS

ALTHOUGH proceedings for the re-unification of North Schleswig (South Jutland County) with Denmark had begun months earlier, it became official on July 9 when King Christian X reinstated Southern Jutland back into Danish territory. To mark this momentous event, Christian X is said to have ridden across the old border on the back of a white horse, crossing over at Frederikshøj.

10 JULY DEMISE OF CANUTE

KING CANUTE IV – later named Canute the Holy – was killed on July 10 1086 by a group of rebel soldiers in St Alban’s Church in Odense. He succeeded his brother Harald Hen to the throne, reigning from 1080 until 1086. Canute forged close links with the Roman Catholic Church in a bid to create a centralised monarchy and was the very first Danish monarch to be canonised.

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Danish grain giant sold to the US ONLINE THIS WEEK ISTOCK

Cimbria snapped up by ACGO for an estimated 2.3 billion kroner CHRISTIAN WENANDE

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HE DANISH grain and seed firm Cimbria has been sold by the British equity fund Silverfleet Capital to AGCO, the US-based global leader in the design, production and distribution of agricultural machinery.

The deal, which is expected to be worth around 2.3 billion kroner, means that Cimbria will get its fourth owner in just ten years.

“Thanks to Silverfleet’s financial support and strategic insight, as well as to our world-class employees, Cimbria has undergone a rapid transformation over the past few years,” said Søren Overgaard, the CEO of Cimbria.

Strong growth THE TRANSACTION is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2016. AGCO has no plans to outsource jobs

Sowing seeds of promise

away from Denmark.

Silverfleet purchased Thistedbased Cimbria from the Danish equity firm Axcel for about 1 billion kroner in 2013.

Cimbria has experienced solid development in recent years, including landing a silo project in Egypt that fetched around 750 million kroner.

Cimbria was founded back in 1947 as a family-run business, but the company has been owned by equity firms since 2007.

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Norwegian holiday woe

Netto Brexits

China good to Chr. Hansen

THE HOLIDAY travel season got off to a miserable start for several thousand passengers last weekend when Norwegian Air cancelled 30 flights due to a lack of aircraft and crews. According to industry magazine Check In, thousands of passengers received only a last-minute text message saying that their flights were cancelled and that they would have to buy a ticket on another airline if they wanted to get away as planned.

DISCOUNT supermarket chain Netto is leaving the British market and ending its joint venture with British retailer Sainsbury’s. The company cited a lack of attractive store locations as a reason for closing its 16 British locations. “The scale of the business has been a challenge, and therefore we have together with Sainsbury’s decided to end our joint venture,” said Per Bank, managing director of Netto owner Dansk Supermarked.

THE FOOD culture and enzymes division of Danish food ingredients maker Chr. Hansen is growing, thanks in part to demand for yoghurt in China.

Although the company’s earnings were less than expected in the third quarter, company executives are counting on demand for yoghurt in China and other Asian markets like Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia to eventually turn things around.

Hot June for CSE

Holidays in jeopardy

Novo Nordisk expands

THE COPENHAGEN Stock Exchange (CSE) traded for an average of 6.3 billion kroner daily in June, a record for the month. The previous record had been 5.2 billion kroner daily set last June. The DONG Energy IPO at the start of the month and the Brexit vote were principal drivers of the uptick in June. The daily trading average over the past twelve months has been 5.5 million kroner.

THE DANISH travel agency Hansen’s Travel has filed for bankruptcy. Emails sent to customers said that the company’s bank had dropped them and that they were stopping business, leaving the holidays of 658 customers in limbo. The company arranges hotels and attractions for travellers on car trips around Europe. Jens Pontoppidan, a lawyer investigating the case said he had “no idea” if customers would be able to take their prepaid trips.

NOVO NORDISK is investing 400 million kroner in a 500 square meter extension of the world’s largest insulin production plant in Kalundborg.

The site currently covers an area of just over one million square metres and is home to 3,400 employees. The plant produces 50 percent of the world’s insulin and other products. The extension is expected to be completed at the end of 2018.

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BUSINESS

July 8 - August 11 2016

DTU among world’s top engineering universities

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Project for pigs DANISH scientists have announced a project aimed at providing scientifically-based guidelines to prevent future Erysipelas outbreaks in organic poultry and pig production. Erysipelas is an infectious disease caused by bacteria. It is wellknown, but basic knowledge particularly on the infection in chickens, is lacking.

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Meat could cause cancer RESEARCHERS at DTU said that there could be a possible like between eating meat and cancer, although “other variables” needed to be examined to determine the level of risk.

The results agreed with an international study last year that said meat was “probably carcinogenic” to humans.

Spammers target Danes

Cowi nets Taiwan deal DANISH engineering firm Cowi announced a contract to design the foundations for Taiwan’s first offshore wind farm.

The Formosa I project will be located off the west coast of Taiwan. It is scheduled to be completed in 2019 as the first of a series of offshore wind farms in the country.

THE DANISH firm Heimdal Security detected a wave of spam emails containing attachments with versions of the Adwind Remote Access Trojan (RAT).

The campaign took place over the weekend, and thus far only targeted Danish companies. The emails came with a file attachment named Doc-[Number].jar.

DTU has discovered the winning formula

The university ranked well in energy science, civil engineering, chemical engineering and environmental science

University also fared well in, ranking 20th.

“We are very proud of the international recognition of our extensive work in the energy sector. DTU has a clear ambition to be a leader in research, knowledge, and technological development within the energy sector,” said Jacob Østergaard, a professor and head of PowerLabDK at DTU.

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HE TECHNICAL University of Denmark (DTU) is one of the best universities for engineering in the world, according to the 2016 Academic Ranking of World Universities.

DTU ranked first in Europe and second in the world in Energy Science and Engineering, a category in which Aalborg

Millions for aquaculture THE DANISH government has pledged 87 million kroner to aquaculture initiatives in 2016-17.

The fish farming sector in other countries has grown around 7 percent per year since 2000, while in Denmark the sector has barely moved, prompting all political parties to agree on changes.

Revolutionising energy

Millennia-old case

DTU’s thousand THE RANKING, which is collated by researchers at the Center for World-Class Universities of Shanghai Jiao Tong University,

takes into account seven categories of engineering: energy science, chemical, electrical, civil, mechanical, environmental science and materials.

DTU also ranked second in the world for civil engineering, 12th for chemical engineering and 16th for environmental science.

There are about 1,000 researchers at DTU who are involved with the many aspects of the energy arena.

Aalborg University also ranked seventh for electrical engineering, while the University of Copenhagen ranked 22nd for environmental science.

Research in puberty link

Artificial coastline

Voice-changing stuff

DANISH researchers from Aalborg University have come up with an ingenious concept that could potentially make utilising wind energy far more sustainable and affordable in the future. The invention, which is called ‘Sugebøtten’ (‘Mono Bucket’), attaches itself to a lake or seabed using pressure from a vacuum pump and thus avoids being hammered down into the bottom and disturbing the vulnerable habitat of the marine wildlife. Aalborg-based company Universal Foundation recently signed an agreement to use the new technology in a massive US wind energy project in Lake Erie near Cleveland, Ohio. (CW)

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have found what they call “clear evidence” that a fire at the recently discovered 1,000-year-old Viking castle Vallø Borgring near Køge was deliberately set. So they have asked police to supply a fire safety investigator to help them unearth clues to solve the 1,000-year mystery. The fire was set at the fortress’s eastern and northern gates. The castle probably belonged to Harald Bluetooth, who was the king of Denmark in the late 900s.

History records that Bluetooth drove his army too hard, which ended with a riot in which the king was killed. (RW)

DANISH researchers have discovered a possible link between the environment and the onset of puberty. The new study carried out at Rigshospitalet in co-operation with the University of Copenhagen focused on the role of epigenetics – chemical modifications that occur when children enter puberty – and found a number of areas in which they controlled the onset of puberty. The results suggest that those changes are heavily involved in defining the onset of puberty. Although our genes largely determine when we will enter puberty, there are a number of other factors that can influence when it starts. (RW)

Helping Latins go green

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A STUDY at the University of Copenhagen of 20,000 Danish women of women undergoing fertility treatments revealed that 71 percent of them had a baby within five years. Researchers noted that the younger the potential mother, the higher the chance was for success.

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Winds of change

Fertility treatment works

Barrier for the better

A YOUNG Dutch environmental activist and inventor, Boyan Slat, has discovered a way to rid the oceans of plastic using ocean currents. The Dutch government will now spend 1.5 million kroner on enabling his organisation, The Ocean Cleanup, to start work on ridding the North Sea of plastic pollutants.

Slat’s method works by installing an artificial coastline, where plastic debris can be collected, a few kilometres from the natural coastline. A barrier has already been successfully installed 26 km off the coast of the Netherlands.

It will take one year for a similar barrier to be installed in the North Sea. (SR)

Latin lovers

DENMARK’S Energi Savings Insurance, a green energy insurance project being developed in connection with the Inter-America Development Bank, has received a donation of 130 million kroner from the Green Climate Fund. The project, which targets small and medium businesses in Latin America, aims to provide them a measure of certainty that their investments in green energy pay off through lower energy bills.

The minister for energy, utilities and climate, Lars Christian Lilleholt, said he believed it was crucial to get the private sector involved in helping tackle climate change. (SR)

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July 8 - August 11 2016

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DANIEL K REECE MIND OVER MANAGING Daniel is the managing director of Nordeq Management (nordeqmanagement.com), managing cross-border investment projects with a focus on international corporate and tax law issues.

Educated as a lawyer, Daniel also teaches in the International Business and Global Economics department at DIS Copenhagen.

Daniel is passionate about mindfulness as a means of personal transformation.

More bereaved than peeved AS THINGS turned out, my postal voting slip never arrived.

I would have voted ‘Remain.’

The win by the Leave camp felt like a bereavement.

Fortunately, I had a trip back to England scheduled for the week after the vote, providing a welcome opportunity to discuss what had happened with my fellow Englishmen. This trip taught me two things.

Crossing the divide FIRSTLY, I was not the only Brit to feel a deep emotional impact following the vote.

Whilst in London (which of course voted overwhelmingly to Remain) the feeling of being ‘in mourning’ was something I heard on several occasions.

Meanwhile, up in the East Midlands (which voted overwhelmingly to Leave), families were being torn apart by argu-

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HE BREXIT vote was always going to be a special one for me. This being my 15th year as a British expat living in Copenhagen, it was my final chance to vote in a British election.

A wake-up call that should not go unheeded

ments over who had voted which way. Some of the Leavers I spoke to said they were keeping their votes private for fear of being castigated as racists or bigots – which they clearly weren’t.

Lost faith in politicians THE SECOND was that both sides had exactly the same criticism of the politicians running the respective campaigns: “they lied”. There was palpable fury as to the way the referendum campaign was co-ordinated.

One side prophesised fi-

nancial Armageddon and a ‘punishment budget’ (neither of which have materialised), while the other made promises regarding immigration and NHS funding (which have already been retracted).The feeling of betrayal by politicians was common amongst everyone I spoke to.

Kipling’s prescience RUDYARD Kipling wrote the following in the aftermath of World War One about “a Dead Statesman”: “I could not dig: I

dared not rob: / Therefore I lied to please the mob. / Now all my lies are proved untrue / And I must face the men I slew. / What tale shall serve me here among / Mine angry and defrauded young?”

These lines seem eerily prescient of our current predicament.

Whatever tales are told in the coming weeks and months by our politicians, regaining the trust of a disillusioned populace is vital not just for Britain, but for Europe as a whole. Let’s hope they’re up to the task.

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APPING into the international talent pool in Denmark.

Recently, an American woman living in Denmark contacted me. A year ago, her Danish husband got a great career opportunity at a Danish company, and they decided to take the plunge and move to Denmark.

LINDA WENDELBOE BUSINESS NEEDS TALENT Linda heads DI Consortium for Global Talent at The Confederation of Danish Industry.

Leading this initiative, she addresses the challenges and opportunities for attracting and retaining foreign talent from an industry perspective.

A fruitless search HAVING a higher education degree and professional experience, she expected no problems in finding a job and was quite excited about the prospect of moving to another country, encountering a new culture and getting an international career into gear.

After a year and a bunch of job applications, she still has no job. When she wrote to me, she was feeling both deeply frustrated and disheartened. She was trying very hard to get into contact with companies across the country – her last card before considering leaving Denmark.

Positions aplenty UNFORTUNATELY, her case is not unique. We regularly hear from expats leaving Denmark because their accompanying

The blessing of a new job in Denmark can be a curse for partners

partners are not able to find a job. It is a personal defeat for families having invested a lot into a new life, and it is equally painful for the companies, who are losing key employees shortly after an expensive recruitment process.

It is a paradox that highly skilled accompanying partners have trouble finding a job when a lack of talent is one of the core challenges Danish companies face. The Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment recently published a report revealing that Danish companies were unable to fill 15,600 posi-

tions this spring alone, and the tendency is increasing.

Denmark’s growth and prosperity is dependent on our ability to attract and retain talents from abroad. However, we also need to become better at leveraging the unexploited pool of international talents already living in Denmark.

Networking is key MY AMERICAN friend found it extremely difficult to find a job in Denmark without a network, and she is not alone. This is why initiatives such as mentor programs and the International

Dual Career Network – which aims to connect partners of relocated employees with hiring companies – are so valuable.

At DI Global Talent, we facilitate a network of professionals working with expats, where we discuss best practices and experiences. Our objective is that services offered to international employees and their accompanying partners are professional, efficient and aligned across the country. By working together, we aim to help ease the accompanying spouses’ way into the job market and enable companies to benefit from their talent.

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Help from within: How Denmark can capitalise on strong standing in China

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RADE IN goods and services between Denmark and China reached a historic high of 116.6 billion Danish kroner in 2015, according to Statistics Denmark.

While Chinese exports to Denmark stood at 42.9 billion kroner (7.5 percent of the country’s total), Danish exports to China accounted for 22.1 billion kroner, making China the country’s seventh biggest market.

China is Denmark’s largest trading partner in Asia and its second-largest overseas destination for investment, according to the Danish Embassy in China.

A road well paved IN 2015, THE two countries celebrated the 65th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations, and strong political ties, an advanced cultural exchange and the economic transformation of China have all contributed to paving the way for Denmark's journey east.

Given the recent advances made in the areas of water tech, energy and agriculture, there’s enormous room for trade growth. However, the journey is not always smooth.

A lot to learn CHINA’S upcoming 13th FiveYear Plan, the blueprint for the country’s economic and social development from 2016-2020, calls for sustainable development across the board, so it would appear that Denmark – a nation that has embraced sustainability in a wholesale fashion – has a lot to offer.

According to Chinese President Xi Jinping, when he met Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen in Washington earlier this year, the two countries should deepen bilateral co-operation in several areas, including green development, energy, medicine and food.

Increase in demand “DENMARK is ready to adjust to China's new economic model based on sustainable and consumer-driven growth”, Anders Carsten Damsgaard, Denmark’s

The sky is the limit for Danish companies in China, if the proper measures are taken

ambassador to China, told Chinese media outlet Xinhua.

"This means there will be an increase in demand for green technologies, food safety, quality fashion and design, as well as advanced health and pharmaceutical products sectors in which Danish companies are world leaders.”

The economic transformation of China, the second largest economy in the world, presents numerous opportunities. Its soaring middle class population – according to a 2015 study by the Swiss Bank, with 109 million people, it even outnumbers the 92 million living in the US – forms a huge demand for quality products. There lies vast room for further trade relations, especially for Danish goods to occupy the Chinese market.

Obstacles in the way CHINESE-DANISH trade relations have never been this good.

Nevertheless, the journey to the east is not plain sailing, according to Heidi Wang, the president of the Nordic-Chinese Chamber of Commerce.

“Small and medium-sized enterprises account for over

75 percent of Danish business, but unlike the large companies, they don’t possess the financial resources and the manpower to enter into a large, complex and distant market like China – to build new offices or factories in a nation that seems out of reach,” she told the CPH Weekly.

“Nevertheless, both the products and the technologies of the SEMs meet the needs of the Chinese market.”

More guanxi needed WANG SUGGESTS that one way of solving the problem is to “unite the SEMs, let the trade unions take the lead and help the companies go global”.

As things stand, the Danish companies’ lack of connectivity with the Chinese markets makes it hard to find buyers for their products. In China, ‘guanxi’ (connections/relationships) play a pivotal role in shaping businesses – it cannot be underestimated how important it is to know your business partners.

Help from within “THERE are many Chinese people in Denmark who know the nation well – especially those

married to Danes who are well acquainted with China and have good guanxi established there,” suggested Wang.

“These people should be recruited, assessed according to where their connections and interests lie, and paired up with corresponding enterprises. They could be hired as agents to form a China desk, full or part-time.”

there will be an increase in demand for green technologies, food safety, quality fashion and design, as well as advanced health and pharmaceutical products sectors in which Danish companies are world leaders.”

Denmark mania DENMARK has received a great amount of Chinese attention as of late due to growing cultural exchanges (HC Andersen re-

mains the country’s favourite children’s writer!) that have helped form a good business environment between the nations.

For example, the Chinese food company Wei-Chuan has the Chinese characters of Denmark printed on its popular beverage bottles in bold and red; Danish butter cookies (in blue boxes) can be seen in grocery shops in small remote villages; and Friis Arne Petersen, the former Danish ambassador to China, brought Danish performers and artists to perform on a popular China show, ‘Tiantian Xiangshang’, in 2014 and it received huge audience ratings.

Other arenas “THE CHINESE government also realised that it can learn from the Danish welfare system,” added Wang. The fast expansion of China’s elderly population is of a large concern to the nation.

Denmark is also a model country when it comes to corruption. President Xi Jinping started a sweeping anti-corruption campaign after he took office and lessons can be learned from Denmark’s transparency.

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS INTERVIEW QUESTION

What’s your dream job?

Why they’re asking – when an interviewer asks you about your dream job, most people are inclined to respond with either 1) this job [bullshit and you probably won’t be hired] or 2) another job that is either unrealistic or unrelated to the position you’re applying for. But what they’re trying to uncover is

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July 8 - August 11 2016

’VE RECENTLY been coffee’ing it up with some HR folk from different companies and I’m shocked at the persistent discrimination against hiring people who are unemployed (which means you have to lie or exaggerate on your resumes to even be considered).

Several surveys have highlighted this fact. One by Rand Ghayed and William Dickens showed that employers call back applicants with no relevant experience before skilled candidates who’ve been unemployed for six months or longer. In other words, employers consider the duration of unemployment more than the duration of employment or the relevant experience. If it’s too long, they ditch the resume. This is just idiotic.

Three common mistakes FIRST, it’s cruel to punish an applicant for being unemployed.

As Suzanne Lucas of Inc.com observed, hiring managers are put off if they think candidates need the job, leaving the applicant “in the weird position of having to pretend that they are fabulously wealthy and just want to get a job to get them out of the house for a bit”. It should be okay to need a job, since that’s the reality many, possibly most, jobseekers (including the employed) find themselves attempting to hide.

Second, lay-offs happen and people leave or are let go from their former jobs for various reasons. Prospective employers need to accept that. Unemployed candidates – even those who’ve been fired or have been job-hunting for a long time – aren’t necessarily damaged goods.

Third, a company’s ability to predict the success of any new hire is negligible to low at best.

The employer reasons: if the unemployed candidate was any

whether this position is really in line with your long-term career direction.

How do you answer – while star athlete, professional dancer, and good worker are either funny or obvious, a better bet is to focus on your growth goals and ambitions and how this opportunity moves you in that direction. Emphasise the type of work environment you are looking for rather than any specific roles or tasks. Take the question seriously and take your time. Be

“If it says it in my CV, it must be true”

good, someone would have already hired them, right? If you’re concerned, giving new hires an extended tryout is the best way to know if it will work out.

So, if you’ve been unemployed for a while, what specific benefits do you provide a future employer (hint: write these in your cover letter) You want to work – people who have been out of work really appreciate their job. This makes them work harder with more enthusiasm.

You’re loyal – someone who has wanted to work, but has been unemployed for a long time, is unshakably loyal to the company that took a chance. According to a 2014 White House survey, enterprises that hired the longterm unemployed experienced higher retention rates and reaped the rewards of a more loyal talent base.

You’re motivated – it can be devastating to lose your job, and if you’ve been unemployed for a long time, the fact that you’re

still relentlessly searching proves that you’re highly motivated.

You’re resilient – you’ve survived the torture of long-term unemployment, which has meant that you are more than able to meet and beat on-the-job challenges and setbacks.

You’re industrious – this time away from work has not been free! You’ve been developing your career and ideas (maybe even your own company). This proves that you’re both a doer and a self-starter.

You have a fresh network – the dedicated jobseeker has been working hard to strengthen their contact list and a future employer can reap the benefits from all those networking coffees.

You’re a positive influence – because you’re so grateful to be employed again, this positive energy has a direct effect on workplace morale You’ve had time to improve skills – some employers fear that the jobless are stale. In some fastmoving industries, this may be

true. But resourceful and focused jobseekers have used their time to sharpen current skills or learn new ones and expand their knowledge base.

You have energy and fresh perspectives – instead of being burned out from a crap job that you had to keep, you’re ready and enthusiastic about getting back to work. While away, you’ve had a chance to think about your long-term strategy and how this will positively impact a potential employer.

You’re open-minded and flexible – longtime jobseekers are willing to try anything including a trial period since they’re not risking job security.

This means that as an employer, you can sample the goods before buying the product.

You can start immediately – with unemployed candidates there’s no delay in starting as they have no notice periods.

In fact, unless relocation is involved, they can usually start the following day.

specific and concrete with your examples.

favourite beer. He never even acknowledged it and my coworkers said: “Told you not to do it” or “You shouldn’t have expected a ‘thank you’.” Why wouldn’t he say thank you?

Should I ask him about the items? He hurt my feelings.

much sharper is a thankless boss than a snake’s teeth! If even basic kindness is out of character for him, why would you expect otherwise? In his defence, I too am very uncomfortable with compliments and gifts and never know how to respond when I feel like I’m just doing what anyone else would do. I’m not saying his behaviour is justified or what you did was wrong but a simple note – “I appreciate what you did” – would have left you less invested in getting a response.

WORKPLACE QUESTION

Our company’s had a really tough time and there has been a lot of lay-offs. My boss worked hard to rehire as many as he could into our sales department.

I suggested we send him a card and chip in for a decent gift, but no-one was interested because he has a history of being unkind. So I went out alone, buying him a six-pack of his

An old woman finds a snake half frozen, nurses it back to health and gets bitten for her trouble.

“Why?” she asks. “You knew what I was when you picked me up,” says the snake. How

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I FINISHED the KeyHunt Live Escape Game with a rapidly-beating heart and a flushed face.

It was an extraordinarily thrilling hour during which you have to put you thinking cap on and work closely with your team in a bid to solve a series of puzzles, mysteries and hidden clues to progress through the room and finally flee.

There are currently three themed live escape games – the Pirate Ship, The Curse of the Pharaoh and The Will – while a new room is under construction.

We were a group of seven, with three of us trying to steal the caption’s treasure map on the ship before he wakes up and throws up overboard, and

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the other four purloining a magical jewel from the tomb of the pharaoh prior to being cursed with everlasting despair.

The completion time of each room was one hour and the suggested team size is three to five players, to ensure there are tasks for everyone.

Some of the puzzles are actually arduous. You know the letters in a circle on the floor hide the pin combination of a letter lock, but it’s still un-

locked after you’ve tried all the possible letter sequences …

Luckily, during these moments of desperation, the staff may show you a clue on the screen in your room.

My team managed to open the pirate’s treasure map box in time and got to press the winner’s button, while the other team were cursed. Their game was more difficult though, they insisted.

Oh well…

ACCORDING to its rich program, the Copenhagen Opera Festival definitely fulfils its promise to bring opera to the people. Both opera fans and newbies will feel welcome at this summertime extravaganza.

The festival aims to find a new space for the genre, namely the big outdoors, spreading world-class arias across the streets, canals, transport routes and buildings of the city.

The festival pushes the boundaries of tradition, introducing innovation, new genres, fresh talent and initiatives that involve stellar international talents as well as established local institutions.

The varied program in-

cludes Operetta Boat, a swinging and singing ship that presents both new and older theatre music such as Cole Porter’s Broadway classic Kiss me Kate and Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance.

If you can only attend one concert, make sure it’s the finale as it will invite audiences to enjoy again the most remarkable performances of the 2016 festival.

Once again the organisers will be bestowing the Copenhagen Opera Festival Honour Award. The award, which comes with a prize of 25,000 kroner, will honour a person who has made a meaningful mark on the Danish opera scene.

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CPH STAGE is proud to present the largest program up until now, with more than 110 plays, performances and events taking place all over Copenhagen and Frederiksberg. More than 50 performances will be accessible to non-Danish speakers. You will find both Danish and international productions and a long list of other events.

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Aug 1-21; Kronborg Castle, Helsingør; 175-600kr, hamletscenen.dk ANNA CLARKE

2016 HAS BEEN a big year for Shakespeare as the world commemorates the 400th anniversary of the bard’s death and Kronborg – the UNESCO World Heritage site – marks the 200th anniversary of the very first performance at the castle way back when in 1816 when a group of stationed soldiers performed Hamlet in the great hall.

To afford this double whammy its appropriate dues, Hamletscenen, Scandinavia’s leading Shakespeare Festival, has extended its run to three weeks.

For the majority of August the likes of Proteus, Isabella and Claudius will be roaming the old garrison grounds for a variety of top-rate performances.

Amongst them is one of Shakespeare’s problem plays, Measure for Measure, “a shattering portrait of contemporary Russia” according to Moscow’s Novaya Gazeta. This dark comedy performed by Cheek by Jowl and Moscow’s Pushkin Drama Theatre (August 1–7, 20:00; Russian with English surtitles) brings a bit of ruski clout to a Shakespearean classic.

Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre are also returning to Kronborg – having last visited in April on their two-year Globe to Globe Hamlet tour – this time with their rendition of The Two Gentlemen of Verona (August 10-14; 20:00), a hilariously chaotic tale about the trials and tribulations of love, reminding us how we are all just mere fools for its affliction!

Another standout element of this year’s festivities is the world premiere of Hamlet in Absentia, (August 16-20, 20:00; Danish with English subtitles), the pioneering Nordic opera of Hamlet – a first of its kind.

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THE UNFORTUNATE SUITOR July 14-Sep 25; Tivoli Pantomime Theatre; free adm with entry to Tivoli; tivoligardens.com TIVOLI’S summer panto series at its oriental-inspired outdoor theatre follows the familial exploits of father-daughter duo Cassander and Columbine.

Set in Old Copenhagen, the wellmeaning father longs for his precious daughter to marry an appropriate suitor.

But like all headstrong teen girls, Columbine has different ideas and falls for her father’s adversary, a roguish prankster named Harlequin. Unsurprisingly, Pops is not best pleased.

The music includes Strauss, Mozart and Gounod, as well as HC Lumbye, Tivoli’s once in-house composer. (AC)

THEATRE

THE TEMPEST Aug 25, 18:00; Rosenborg Castle gardens, Cph K; 100-265kr, adg-europe.coms ENJOY more Shakespeare-in-a-castle when a Munich-based troupe, the American Drama Group Europe, performs Paul Stebbing’s adaptation of The Tempest in the grounds of Rosenborg Slot. It’s a pit-stop on their annual Cas-

SPECTACLE

CPH Ny Cirkus Festival Aug 11-28; various venues; prices vary per performance; kit.dk Roll up, roll up for the Ny Cirkus Festival when ten international companies present more than 40 hair-raising stunt-strewn performances. Marvel at daredevil trapeze artists, wily illusionists and fearless tightrope walkers over two jam-packed weeks. (AC)

tle Tour of theatrical performances at stunning settings across Europe.

The Shakespearean drama takes place on a remote island, where after a storm, a royal ship carrying the king of Naples is run aground. Trouble ensues between the shipwrecked party and the island’s local inhabitants: the magician Prospero, his daughter Miranda, the sprite Aerial and the feisty native Caliban. (AC)

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Another Body Aug 18-25; Dansehallerne, Pasteursvej 14-24, Cph V; 125kr; dansehallerne.dk; 60 mins A nightmarish look inside the laboratory of Anders Christiansen. In his solo performance, he constructs a ghoulish frankenstein-like form using just mud, old newspapers and, more worryingly, bits of found hair. (AC)

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Cinderella ongoing, ends Sep 8; Tivoli Pantomime Theatre; free adm with entry to Tivoli; tivoligardens.com The classic fairy-tale gets a contemporary twist courtesy of Danish pop princess Oh Land.

Along with wardrobe and décor from Tivoli’s resident set designer Queen Margrethe, the ballet promises to be enchanting. (AC)

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Open Air Opera Aug 14, 18:00; Bernstorff Slot, Gentofte; free adm; kglteater.dk This annual event sees the Royal Theatre tour the country promoting their next opera season. As well as Gentofte, the tour will visit Aalborg (Aug 6), Silkeborg (7), Esbjerg (12), Randers (13) and Kolding (21). Bring a picnic and wine.

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Accordion Stories ends Aug 5, 19:00; Tivoli Pantomime Theatre; free adm with entry to Tivoli; tivoligardens.coms Inspired by comedic ballet The Concert, Danish Dance Theatre’s Brummie artistic director, Tim Rushton, devises a modern take on Jerome Robbins’ classic. Expect a tapestry of compelling stories about human relations. (AC)

ART G4 INOUT: THE COPENHAGEN POST | CPHPOST.DK Aug 26-Sep 4; various locations; copenhagenartweek.dk ALESSANDRA PALMITESTA

ESTABLISHED by web magazine Kunsten.nu in 2013, Copenhagen Art Week aims to support the entire Danish scene – both mainstream and narrow artistic activities – and reinforce Copenhagen as a remarkable city for high quality contemporary art.

This event provides the audience, curators, art professionals and artists an understanding of the current projects on the art scene, as well as promoting connections and communication amongst diverse art institutions.

It develops new strategies of co-operation among museums, galleries, art fairs and exhibition spaces to celebrate the

richness of the Danish art environment.

Inspired by the current trends on the art scene and in society, the theme chosen for this year’s Cph Art Week is ‘Open Gestures’. This theme explores the unequalled capacity of art to present and debate itself as an open and incomplete act that makes sense once it meets its audience.

The French art duo Nøne Futbal Club have been invited as Cph Art Week’s special ‘City Artists’ to create a ‘place-specific’ scene in public spaces.

Plus, the Dominican-American artist Isabel Lewis will create a performative celebration for SMK Friday at the National Gallery of Denmark, using dance, music and plants.

The Artbar is a new idea this year. It will serve as a meeting point for the art scene and the public to discuss the day’s art events over a drink whilst enjoying a performance or two.

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MONET: BEYOND IMPRESSIONISM Aug 24-Dec 4, Tue -Sun 11:00-18:00, Wed 11:00-21:00; Ordrupgaard, Vilvordevej 110, Charlottenlund; 110kr; ordrupgaard.dk THROUGH his legendary artistic journey, French impressonist painter Claude Monet captured changes in light like no other.

Ordrupgaard will present more than 50 of his most famous paintings, and it promises to be Scandinavia’s biggest Monet exhibition of recent times.

Starting with The Series Paintings and the plein-air landscape canvases – amongst them, the renowned water lilies and haystacks – experience Monet’s artistic development towards 20th century Modernism. (AP)

ongoing, ends Sep 25, Tue-Sun 10:0018:00, Wed 10:00-21:00; Designmuseum Danmark, Bredgade 68, Cph K; 100kr; designmuseum.dk MARIE Gudme Leth (1895-1997) was a pioneer in the field of textile printing.

DIAS Urban Collection ongoing, ends Aug 14, Mon-Sun 00:00-24:00; DIAS, Vallensbæk Station, Vallensbæk Strand; diaskunsthal.dk DIAS, the first Danish institution dedicated to the field of digital art, presents pieces by Wayne Siegel, Jan Brand & Bianca Stich and Jesper Carlsen.

(AP)

TRINE_BOESEN

Summersounds ongoing, ends Aug 14, opens 13:00 most days; Overgaden, Overgaden Neden Vandet, Cph K; free adm; overgaden.org Beyond the traditional boundaries between art forms, sound art has became an independent genre. Rune Søchting, Christian Skjødt and Tobias Lukassen are among the contributors. (AP)

Inspired by the desire to raise its status to the level of other artisan crafts, Leth achieved vast success.

Advancing from flora and fauna patterns in the 1930s, she honed her technique to set new standards that still heavily influence designers today.

Designmuseum Danmark is celebrating her innovative talent with a number of works that will immerse visitors in her colourful universe. (AP)

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Native, Exotic, Normal ongoing, ends Aug 28, opens most days; Den Frie, Oslo Plads 1, Cph Ø; 60kr; denfrie.dk While showing skin-type colours, the exhibition – with the artist duo Hesselholdt & Mejlvang – highlights how discrimination belongs to our everyday life, and it affects our understanding of other people. (AP).

MARIE GUDME LETH: PIONEER OF PRINT

Tulpa: a fictive topography ongoing, ends Aug 14, open from 12:00 most days; Fotografisk Center, Staldgade 16, Cph V; 40kr; photography.dk The artists Miriam Nielsen, Ursula Nistrup and Tobias R Kirstein have created a fictive topological landscape that invites visitors into an intimate space. (AP)

Hole in Space Aug 28-Nov 13; Nikolaj Kunsthal, Nikolaj Plads 10, Cph K; 50kr, free adm on Wed; nikolajkunsthal.dk Danish artist Trine Boesen’s exhibition Hole in Space is suitable for all ages. Taking over the main gallery, kids and adults will marvel at the large installation.

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THIS IS probably one of the artist’s most awaited tours. After the release of her much debated, empowering and groundbreaking visual album Lemonade, Beyoncé is expected to put on a show that all fans are impatient to experience.

From the black anthem ‘Formation’, which was released as the first single off the album in February, to the more heartbreak-relieving lyrics in ‘Sorry’, the artist’s latest release has been a resounding success.

Since the highly-contested, yet empowering performance at this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, which carried clear political statements and paid homage to civil-rights advocate Mal-

colm X (an interest in politics that has greatly accelerated since the start of her relationship with Jay Z in 2002), the artist’s tour is expected to be more than just a set of entertaining shows.

Whether you are a fan of the Destiny’s Child member (they finally split in 2005) – it seems almost crazy to think that her first album as a solo artist, Dangerously in Love, was released a full 13 years ago – or fell in love with her latest release, this show is the perfect summer option.

Early sneak peeks of the show were released on YouTube when the tour started, and they have succeeded in getting concert-goers even more excited about the event.

Beyoncé will be playing at Parken, the venue where truly global artists tend to perform when visiting Denmark. A large number of hardcore fans are expected to fill the arena.

She will most definitely “slay”.

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RIHANNA Thu 7 July,19:30; Refshaleøen; 710kr IN CASE you are tired of sitting in your office to just work work work, it might be time to get up and sing along to your favorite Rihanna songs at Refshaleøen on July 7!

The Barbadian popstar will be heading to Copenhagen as part of her Anti World

Tour to promote her latest album, Anti.

Rihanna released almost an album per year between 2005 and 2012, before taking a break.

But this year she has taken over the charts once more with her catchy, repetitive hit ‘Work’ and her latest single ‘Needed Me’.

This is Rihanna’s first time back in Denmark since her Roskilde Festival performance in 2013. (GD)

FESTIVAL

CPH PSYCH FEST July 13-16; Christiania; 685kr IF you are looking for a alternative to the typical summer festivals the Danes migrate to each summer, the four-day Psych Festival in Christiana might be an option to consider.

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Air Fri 15 July, 22:00; Tivoli; entry included with admission The French electro-pop duo Air will be performing at Tivoli for a one-of-a-kind show. The duo gained popularity through their critically acclaimed album Moon Safari, which was released in 1998.

(GD)

The line-up of mostly Scandinavian artists (with a few exceptions) takes place at several venues, including Loppen, in the freetown of Christiania.

Due to the high demand for tickets for the Psych Festival in 2015, which sold out quickly, this year’s event will have a larger capacity to enable more Psych fans to enjoy the music they love.

(GD)

SOUL

Joss Stone Mon 18 July, 20:00; Amager Bio; 385kr The British soul singer, who sprang to fame in 2003 with the release of her debut album The Soul Sessions aged just 16, has been curiously underestimated in recent years, possibly due to a few dodgy acting ventures and being incredibly rich. (GD)

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Wolf Alice Wed 13 July, 19:00, Vega; 210kr The North London four-piece alternative rock band will arrive fresh from appearing at Glastonbury for the third consecutive year. Formed in 2010, they did not release a full album until 2015, although a few singles has kept the wolf at bay. (GD)

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Ibrahim Electric Fri 8 July, 19:00; Vega; 275kr Get ready for a marathon! These daring troubadours pride themselves on a sound founded on a delicate balance of eastern and western influences, heavy usage of the electric organ and energetic live shows. Their sets tend to end with a late-night DJ set – this one could go the distance! (GD)

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Oh Land Fri 22 July, 22:00; Tivoli; entry included with admission It promises to be a rainy month, but the gods will be hardpushed to piss it down on Oh Land when she sings ‘White Nights’ this July. The Junior Voice judge has had a massive couple of years, and this concert is unmissable. (GD)

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Sun July 31, 21:30; Valbyparken; 225kr; see full line-up at groenkoncert.dk GABRIELE DELLISANTI

FOR OVER three decades, Grøn Koncert has been setting the summer mood for thousands of festival fans.

This may not be as crazy, and indeed gross, as Roskilde, but it’s definitely worth a visit.

As the name of the concert suggests (‘Grøn’ is Danish for ‘green’), it is organised by Tuborg, one of Denmark’s biggest exports and a proud supporter of many music events, including the Roskilde Festival and NorthSide in Aarhus.

What makes this event unique is not just its line-up of solely Danish artists, but also its charitable nature.

All the profits go to the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation (Muskelsvindfonden), which works on giving those affected by the disease and their families a better life.

Every year the event tours the country before playing its final concert in the capital at Valbyparken towards the end of July.

Acts this year include De Eneste To, a duo who played at NorthSide last year, and Danish rapper Emil Stabil (see below) whose catchy lyrics are played at almost every flat party across the country.

D-A-D, one of Denmark’s most loved rock bands, will be taking the stage, following a six-year break from performing. Suspekt and Nik & Jay are also confirmed.

In case you are unable to attend the event in Copenhagen on July 31, Grøn Koncert will be held in nearby Næstved the day before.

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POP

CHRISTOPHER Fri Aug 19, 21:30; Tivoli, entry included with admission A DOMINANT force in the Danish charts, Christopher’s fans might mostly be teenage girls, but he is an earnest soul well beyond his 24 years, which might explain why he dated Medina, ten years his senior, for a couple of years.

His most famous hit, ‘CPH Girls’ was ever-present on Danish radio stations last year.

He is also known for his collaboration with American rapper Brandon Beal on the tune ‘Twerk it like Miley’.

The singer will be promoting his latest singles and album, released in April, so why not check him out and integrate into the local pop music scene.

(GD)

SINGER-SONGWRITER

THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH Sun 14 Aug, 20:00; DR Koncerthuset; 320kr HE MIGHT not impress you with his height, but he will with his beautiful, original vocals. Listen to his songs, and he probably sounds like nothing you would expect.

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Veronica Maggio Wed 31 Aug, 20:00; Vega; 325kr A veteran of 10 years in the industry, this Swedish pop artist of Italian origin slings it to the boys with tracks like ‘Dumpa mig’ (dump me), ‘Nöjd?’ (satisfied?) and ‘Jag kommer’ (I’m coming).

Since dropping her latest album, she’s dyed her hair blue to complement her language. (GD)

Originally from Sweden, The Tallest Man on Earth (who is actually shorter than an average Swede) has amazed audiences around the world with his indie folk tunes.

His single ‘Love is all’ is close to hitting 20 million Spotify streams and most of his songs are featured on the major folk and ambient music playlists.

Currently touring the US, Canada and Europe, check forums for tickets. (GD)

INDIE ROCK

Frankie Cosmos Mon 29 Aug, 19:00; Vega; 140kr The New York-born indie rock singer is heading to Denmark to promote her latest album Next Thing. As the daughter of luvvies Kevin Kline and Phoebe Cates, her creativity is evident.

Standout tracks include ‘Much ado about fucking’ and ‘Birth of penis’. (GD)

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Emil Stabil Sun 21 Aug, 18:00; Nemoland; free adm His catchy rap lyrics were played all over Denmark last year, and this summer Emil Stabil is gracing Copenhagen with an appearance. Time to sing along to ‘Er det en Fugl’ (is it a bird?). And the answer’s no, it’s superman. (GD)

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Patti Smith Tue 2 Aug, 20:00; DR Koncerthuset; 500kr The American singer and songwriter, who was highly influential in the New York City punk rock movement in the mid ‘70s with her debut album ‘Horses’, is returning to Denmark for an unmissable show (GD)

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Eagles of Death Metal Thu 11 Aug, 20:00; Amager Bio; Sold Out (310kr, waiting list) After heading back to Paris for their first performance after the Bataclan show last November, the rock band will be touring the US and Europe this summer. They may have trashtalked Paris, but that hasn’t put the punters off. (GD)

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July 30-31; Bellahøj Park, Hvidkildevej 63, Cph NV; 275kr; chgp.dk ALEX JAMES

START your engines because Danish motorsport’s flagship event is back to stir up your chassis and test your suspension.

The track is 2.6 kilometres long and the drivers will face a number of difficult 90 degree turns.

Race organisers are looking to emulate street racetracks such as Monaco and have a very similar chicane to that famous course.

But if there are any spectacular crashes, then never fear as steel fences and concrete will protect the crowd from harm.

Seeing these vintage cars in action is a great way to introduce fans to motorsport, while for veteran spectators it’s a chance to see the classics tearing it up once again.

The action-packed race will be fun for the whole family and is a great way to show children the cars of yesteryear.

Younger spectators under the age of 14 can enter for free with an adult, while the family area is sure to entertain kids of all ages with a host of activities.

Away from the excitement you can treat yourself to some racing souvenirs, or if the racing gets a bit much, stalls hosted by motoring clubs, a bookstore and a number of exhibitions will be present.

A number of restaurants and food stalls are also going to be open to motorsport fans.

After all, nobody wants to watch sport on an empty stomach.

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SUMMER JAZZ July 1-10; Frederiksberg & Valby; free adm; cowbellmusic.dk/summerjazz SUMMER Jazz is bringing a host of free concerts to Valby and Frederiksberg this July. This festival is growing every year and many believe it is on a par with its big brother, the Copenhagen Jazz Festival.

Some of the most recognisable names in Jazz are sure to feature as the festival seeks to create one of the most innovative and comprehensive musical experiences in Europe.

As well as the live music, there will be opportunities to watch live interviews and master classes with the acts.

This is sure to be a treat for lovers of any kind of jazz, including classical, crossover and bebop. (AJ)

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CPH JAZZ FESTIVAL July 1-10; venues in Copenhagen, Rødovre, Brønshøj, Klampenborg, Vanløse, Valby & Frederiksberg; jazz.dk THE 38TH edition of the Copenhagen Jazz Festival is offering ten days of enjoyable jazz fest at venues mostly located in Copenhagen and Frederiksberg.

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Swoop Challenge July 24-Aug 1, 21:00; The Lakes, Cph; free adm Extreme sports enthusiasts should not miss this spectacle this July. Parachutists descend onto the city’s Lakes with pinpoint accuracy, performing free-styling tricks before landing on inflatable platforms. All eyes on the sky! (AJ)

With 120 venues and 1,300 concerts, the festival is one of Europe’s largest jazz events.

This year the organisers are encouraging the public to buy their tickets well in advance as tickets are selling pretty fast.

Among the big-name acts this year are Burt Bacharach, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Gregory Porter, Richard Bona, Pat Metheny and Charles Lloyd.

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Trailer Park Festival July 28-30; Copenhagen Skate Park, Enghavevej 80, Cph V; from 250kr; trailerparkfestival.com Strap yourself in as this forwardthinking festival introduces you to the music, art and technology of tomorrow. A musical highlight is Elliphant, whose track ‘Love Me Badder’ was a hit in 2015. (AJ)

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Zulu Open Air Cinema July 14-Aug 31, 21:00 (after sunset); Fælledparken, Cph Ø; free adm Bring the mosquito repellent and a bag of popcorn because it’s time once again for movies in Fælledparken. Bring a flask of coffee and a blanket and enjoy Denmark at its hygge-best.

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Move Copenhagen July 14-17; Refshaleøen, Refshalevej 151, Cph K; full pass 750kr Celebrate the joy of movement over this four-day festival, with over 100 workshops on offer.

Highlights include yoga and parkour, while meals will be eaten in a communal space to make new friends. (AJ)

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Passage Festival Aug 1-6; venues in Helsingør & Helsingborg; mostly free; passagefestival.nu This transnational street theatre festival promises surprising and enlightening performances in Helsingør and its twin city Helsingborg across the strait in an aim to unite the cities and people in the cities. (JQ)

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Aug 19-28; multiple venues in Greater CPH; copenhagencooking.com ALEX JAMES

FOOD, glorious food. What is there more handsome? According to the organisers of the Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival, absolutely nothing and who could disagree!

The event is a maelstrom of culinary experiences, with over 100 unique events on offer over ten days.

Highlights include the chance to try insects, the roasting of a whole ox at Gråbrødretorv, lots of kids activities, a splendid Italian market, and events called Midnight Munchies, Cocktail Craziness and Indian Inspiration. The list is endless and there truly is something on offer for everyone.

This year the theme is ‘Breaking the

New’, which represents the innovative and courageous thinking that Denmark has pioneered since its explosion into the world of gastronomy 15 years ago.

As part of this focus, the festival will be showcasing the newest trends in food this year.

An exciting addition to the program is the Copenhagen Food District, which will be at the heart (or stomach) of the action. Based in Øksnehallen and Kvægtorvet, the streets will bustle with chef battles, cocktails, kitchenware and vendors exploring adventurous new ways to cook and eat.

The Danish Radio station P4 will host a number of exciting voyages into the world of culinary excellence, with debates, discussions and delicious food tips. If you are more hands on, there are opportunities to cook on an open fire and to grow your own urban garden.

One thing is for certain: Food, glorious food, we’re anxious to try it …

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COPENHAGEN PRIDE Aug 16-21; various venues in Cph K; free adm; copenhagenpride.dk COPENHAGEN Pride is more than a parade and it’s more than a week of celebration and fun. It is a chance to revel in individuality as well as to show support for Copenhagen’s LGBT community.

Throughout the week the City Hall Square will be renamed Pride Square and will be the centre of the action.

Whilst the full program is a mystery for now, there are sure to be parties, music and other entertainment on offer all week.

The parade is sure to be full of colour, celebration and, of course, the rainbow flags synonymous with the LGBT movement. (AJ)

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CPH HARBOUR DAYS Aug 26-28; Københavns Havn, Islands Brygge, Cph S; mostly free; kulturhavn.dk THE BIGGEST harbour festival in Denmark returns for three days of dance, sport, music and theatre this August. Locals and visitors alike are invited to get involved and take part down by the water.

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Summer Dance Aug 8-14, 20:30; Københavns Politigård, Polititorvet 1, Cph V; 70kr With a program promising a variety of styles, this is the perfect chance to sample the delights of the National Youth Ballet of Germany, Danish percussion and Taiwanese company B.Dance. (AJ)

For once you can leave the bike at home, as the festival is a great opportunity to take a free waterbus around the harbour. Learn more about the city by taking a harbour tour, or alternatively explore the Copenhagen’s charming docklands.

The full program of music and activities is released at the start of August.

Whoever performs, this promises to be a vibrant and bustling spectacle. (AJ)

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CPH Fashion Festival Aug 10-12; various locations; mostly free; copenhagenfashionfestival.com Attend more than 200 fashion events to feed your hunger for new styles, colours and cuts.

Besides fantastic sales there will be a high heel race, street parties, catwalk shows and more. (LK)

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Strøm Festival Aug 6-13, venues in Cph V & K; mostly free; stromcph.dk Showcasing the very best of electronic music, this festival is the biggest of its kind in Scandinavia. Watch out for the US rave veteran ‘The Black Madonna’. And as well as the music, there are workshops where you can hone your own skills. (AJ)

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Garden Living Fair Aug 5-7, 10:00- 17:00; Slottet 1B, Fredensborg Slot, Fredensborg; gardenliving.dk Exhibitors from Denmark and abroad will present in the centre of Fredensborg, right next to Fredensborg Castle, top-ofthe-range of flowers, organic gardening, garden furniture, floral art and outdoor kitchen. (AP)

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Malmö Festival Aug 12-19; multiple venues; mostly free; malmofestivalen.se The massive city-wide Malmö Festival will once again wow residents and visitors with a fabulous line-up – this year with a focus on sustainability.

With over 1.4 million visitors to the event every year, it is always worth the trip. (AJ)

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July 2016

Rollercoasting back on top of the world at Bakken HELEN DYRBYE

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IRST BREXIT and the rollercoaster ride that has yet to go up. Then the football. This expat Brit was fed up, and then it got worse.

From reading the small print on her permanent residency permit and ordering a replacement marriage certificate only to find the envelope was empty, to crossing my fingers that my application for dual citizenship would go through … I needed some FUN. I needed Bakken!

The Tornado rollercoaster, not far from the gate near the huge carpark, went up, down and sideways so fast it took my breath away more than the referendum vote and made me scream louder than at Boris Johnson. And with that first ride, my troubles melted away in a whirlwind of giggles. Jake didn’t mind me yelling because the ride disappears around hidden corners and no-one can see.

So what is Bakken?

IT’S NOT Tivoli, though it attracts the second largest number of visitors every year, has rides and shooting stalls etc. But it’s hard to describe what’s different. Admission is free. Instead of a lake full of shimmering carp, it has a vast forest and friendly horses pulling carts. Instead of Columbine the Ballerina and Harlequin, it has Pjerrot the Clown, a smiley, cuddly softice Michelin man in recycled pillowcases wearing a folded napkin for a hat. Children adore him, and he can wash his outfit at a high temperature to remove sticky fingermarks.

A folksy atmosphere THOUGH both parks feature the latest technology, Bakken is actually older than Tivoli – apparently the oldest amusement park in the world. But its clientele seem younger. I don’t remember my big feet tripping over any old ladies’ walking sticks near benches, but that could be because it was teatime. For some, fast food is good. The faster the better, as they pause briefly from the adrenalin rush to scoff down a buffet for 150 kroner.

Of course, for a really lengthy culinary experience, buy your two-year-old granddaughter an ice cream mid-way. It’s not only long but has an enormous surface area as it’s passed backwards and forwards to Grandad as she tries the rides.

Sedate pace if preferred MAYBE the older visitors were relaxing inside the many cosy restaurants listening to live singers – or at the other end of the scale, dining in the replica old town featured in the famous Danish series ‘Matador’, (like ‘Upstairs Downstairs’), where actors relive the parts between mouthfuls.

There are free concerts with top bands. The band we heard on the main stage was singing cowboy songs. “How lovely,” I thought. “That’s one of my favourites. I must sing that to my grandchildren.” Sitting here now, I can’t remember what it was. But it was good, I remember that. In fact, something of Bakken’s atmospheric past was also reflected in the nostalgic tunes playing near the bumper cars and around and about. It wasn’t all techno thumping.

Jekyll and Hyde WE LEARNED that if there’s a height requirement, there’s a reason why there’s a height requirement. Little kids are little kids. Grandad is also a little kid. Big kids want to try everything. Fast. Little kids think they want to try everything fast, but quickly realise they really just want to try a few things over and over so they know what to expect and where Grandad is standing waving. Naturally, both Jake (13) and Petra (2) wanted to make the most of the experience, but it was hard finding things they could both go on together. So Granny here was the wild card, swapping from aaahs to AAARRGHS with each successive ride. Even now, I don’t know which was best: the dear old carousel with horses and elephants or the Tornado. A Jekyll and Hyde personality no doubt.

Reinforcements HAPPILY, our dilemma was solved as, out of the blue, our neighbours appeared in front of us. What luck! Mikkel is exactly Jake’s age – in fact they’re classmates. They had been

there since four in the afternoon and four hours later were still going strong. So off Jake went with them and the crowd of youngsters they had sensibly gathered for the trip, leaving us to explore with Petra at our own pace before toddling off home.

Jake had a great time trying most of the 33 rides, including five goes on The Extreme – which made me think of a pair of socks in a washing machine as he described the experience.

He even got a ride home with Mikkel long after Petra was tucked up in bed.

No queues IT MIGHT have been the weather forecast but we didn’t queue. Not even at the ladies’ toilets. The short burst of hard drizzle soon stopped, but besides, as Jake said, they didn’t even feel the seats were wet, they were having such fun.

So don’t be put off. Bakken

will cheer you up. It made such an impression on Petra that she looked up at me with a sunny grin and said “Granny”’ for the very first time, which isn’t easy for a dear little Danish girl to say. With a mouthful of ice cream. It came out “Gwannoo”, but that’s close enough for me!

IMPORTANT TIMES • Daily Punch and Judy shows at 14:00 • Daily Pjerrot magic shows at 15:00, 16:00 & 17:00 • Shows for kids, Wednesdays at 13:00 • The Father Christmas World Congress snowballs into action on July 20.

• Much more info at bakken.dk and photos at helendyrbye.blogspot.com

Helen Dyrbye is a published author, translator and former scout leader from East Anglia in England who relocated to Denmark a long time ago and loves it here as much as ‘back home’.

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Aug 27, 10:00-18:00, Aug 28, 09:00-17:00; Øster Voldgade 4A, Cph K; 75kr each day; arla.dk; all ages JUNYI QI

THE TWO-DAY Arla Food Fest 2016 invites children and youngsters to take a close look at daily food items and to participate in an array of special dining activities. It’s time to awaken their taste buds and satisfy all their curiosity about food. After all, who else is going to cook for us in our old age?

Children will get to meet four cows, all of a different breed; make fresh sushi under the watchful eye of skilled professionals at Sticks’n’Sushi (after all, those knives can be sharp); fillet fish; and design and create food/drinks, using their imaginations as the most important ingredient.

After a satisfying meal, kids can play minigolf to help their overstuffed stomach digest, become a fruit shooter using a giant slingshot loaded with berries, or let their bodies sway to funky music on the lawn-turned dancefloor.

Popular artists, such as Cisilia, Page Four and Nabiha, promise to drop by and fill the garden with live performances, bringing the festival to a boiling point.

Arla Food Fest has invited 1,500 pupils from grades 6-7 to roll up their sleeves and get their hands on flour dough one day before the official beginning as a festival warm-up.

The whole weekend is guaranteed to be one of sheer delight under the trees at Kongens Have, full of fantastic learning and dining experiences, surrounded by mesmerising melodies.

By the way, the first 400 Sunday ticket purchasers get a free Yoggi brunch.

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LOUISIANA WORKSHOP Tue-Sun 11:00-17:30; Gl Strandvej 13, Humlebæk; 115kr, under-18s free adm; louisiana.dk; 4-16 years KIDS HAVE their own exclusive space at Louisiana where they can freely spread their wings of imagination. They can draw, paint and sculpt based on themes inspired by the museum’s exhibitions, all under the

supervision of professionals.

The current workshops are related to an exhibition by Danish visual artist Poul Gernes.

Explore and experience the artist’s working methods. Throw a dice and paint with the colour decided for you, just like Gernes did in his stripe paintings; or play with colours and symbols to create your own flag, and see who is more creative: you or Gernes? (JQ)

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RASMUS KLUMP DAY Aug 14, 11:00-23:00; Tivoli; 110kr, under-8s free adm; tivoli.dk; all ages THE MOST loved bear cub in Denmark, Rasmus Klump (also known as Petzi, Pol and Barnaby Bear), is turning 65 years old.

Rasmus Klump, which is also the name of the comic strip series, has his

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MARVEL superheroes July 9, 10:30-14:00; Stationstorvet 23, Albertslund; free adm; albertslund-centrum.dk; ages 11+ Marvel superheroes Spiderman, Thor, Captain America, Hulk and Ironman are coming to Albertslund Centrum, laden with prizes including tickets for the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. (JQ)

own house in Tivoli now, where he mingles with kids every day.

On Rasmus Klump Day, children are invited to dress up as their favourite figures and come to the bear’s party held in his garden.

Sing, dance and play with the beloved characters from the cartoon.

There will also be a drawing competition, a reading corner, a badgemaking corner and a fish pond. (JQ)

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SmåSulten food festival Aug 21, 11:00-17:00; Raffinaderivej 20, Cph S; free adm; copenhagencooking.dk; 4-16 years SmåSulten, a one-day food festival for kids, invites children to explore different tastes and foods, such as insects. Children will be able to stuff sausages, make marmalade, and create their own campfire twists by the fire. (JQ)

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Centimetre Marathon July 23, 14:30; Kvæsthusbroen, Cph K; 100kr, register at sikkerhedsklub.dk; ages 2-10 Run a 42,195 cm ‘marathon’ with Rasmus Klump – the distance is a 100th of a real one. Just like any marathon, kids will cross the finish line and receive medals, food, drinks and cheers. (JQ)

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Last chance to visit Bakken closes Sep 4, 12:00-24:00 most days; Dyrehavevej 62, Klampenborg; free adm; bakken.dk; all ages Let loose and have fun at Bakken, the world’s oldest amusement park before the end of its 2016 summer season. The park is close to Bellevue Strand, one of the most beautiful beaches in Greater Copenhagen. (JQ)

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A sensory workout on a journey of cultured cuisine ANNE-SOFIE STAMPE, CPH MUSEUMS AND ATTRACTIONS

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HERE’S no better way to indulge in great flavours than doing so while pleasing your other senses.

The sight of a masterpiece, the aroma of an exotic specimen, the sound of a soothing installation and the touch of a – well, you’re not supposed to touch, but who says your sixth

sense won’t get aroused into action.

Dinner at the museum THIS MONTH’S Museums Corner invites you to some great dinners at the museums, where your eyes can feast on amazing sights while your taste buds enjoy delectable delights

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Whether it’s in an old hospital, a tower overlooking Copenhagen, by the sea or in

a black diamond, we’ve got the location to ensure your next museum meal is one you’ll never forget.

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A BITE OF ROYAL HISTORY Christiansborg Palace, Christiansborg Slotsplads, Cph K; varying opening hours and admission; christiansborg.dk

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N TOP OF Christiansborg Palace rises the tallest tower in Copenhagen. From up here you can see most of Copenhagen and even Sweden on a clear day. The restaurant is logically called Tårnet (Tower) and serves traditional

Danish food such as pickled green tomatoes, raspberries from the backyard and freshly-baked rye bread. Way underneath the tower, actually underground, you can see 800-year-old ruins of the curtain wall from Bishop Absalon’s 12th century castle. And then there’s the Palace Chapel from 1826 with tapestries that show 1,100 years of Danish history from the Viking Age to the year 2000, along with the old royal kitchen.

A FISHY DINNER BY THE SEA Den Blå Planet (National Aquarium Denmark), Jacob Fortlingsvej 1, Kastrup; open Mon 10:00-21:00, Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00; over-12s: 170kr, under-12s: 95kr; denblaaplanet.dk

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EN BLÅ Planet houses the eatery Øst overlooking the sea. The spectacular view creates a wonderful setting for enjoying a meal. Meyers Køkken is in charge of the kitchen and that should

be a good thing. You might recognise the name from the famous Danish entrepreneur, the chef and former Noma owner Claus Meyer. Apart from the eatery with the unique views, you are of course here to see the fishes, sharks and the otters. The aquarium, which is the largest in northern Europe, holds a stunning 7 million litres of water in its 48 aquariums. Recently two sea otters have moved in – so make sure you say “Hi” to Mojoe and Agnes.

DESIGN DINNER Designmuseum Danmark, Bredgade 68, Cph K; open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, Wed 10:00-21:00; over 26s: 100kr, students and under-26s: free adm; designmuseum.dk

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ESIGNMUSEUM Danmark is housed in one of Copenhagen’s finest rococo buildings, the former King Frederik’s Hospital.

Today it is a great museum showing the best

of Danish, Scandinavian and international design. After enjoying the iconic 1950s furniture of Arne Jacobsen, Hans J Wegner and Finn Juhl, as well as textile prints by Marie Gudme Leth and Japanese design influences, it’s time for dinner. Klint – The Museum Café serves food with a new Nordic twist, and during the summer you can enjoy dinner outside in the peaceful museum garden.

EAT IN A DIAMOND The Black Diamond, Søren Kierkegaards Plads 1, Cph K; open Mon-Sat 10:00-19:00; over-18s: 40kr, under-18s: free adm, students: 25kr; kb.dk

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HE BLACK Diamond houses the restaurant Søren K where you can enjoy your dinner whilst looking at kayaks and boats drifting by in the harbour. The focus is on Nordic elegance and the good taste of southern European food. Before dinner don’t miss the photo-collage exhibition about architecture,

dreams and destruction at the National Museum of Photography, which is also located at the Black Diamond. With its architectonic fusion of old and new, the Black Diamond is the perfect place for this exhibition. Two Danish contemporary artists, Søren Lose and Julie Boserup, have worked with and deconstructed selected photographs from the collection at the Royal Library, building new photographs and telling new stories. The outcome is cool structures and graphic looks.

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Nordic food and Chilean wine make for a very special evening VINO AT THE CHATEAU

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HE BLACK Diamond, the Royal Danish Library’s waterfront extension, is an imposing structure that sits on prime harbour-front real estate in Copenhagen, and, on a warm summer’s afternoon, has more than a touch of Venetian promise about it.

And on a sunny June afternoon this year, it provided the perfect backdrop to an elegant meal at one of Copenhagen’s most famed restaurants, Søren K – a meal that had the added attraction of being paired with wine from one of Chile’s best wineries.

Nothing fine like Chilean wine CHILEAN wine has, for many years, made its mark on the international wine scene and its wines have markedly improved over the years. An excellent example is the winery Casa Marin, located in the San Antonio valley – an hour’s drive to the west of Santiago and only a stone’s throw from the Pacific Ocean.

The winery, which was started in 2000, but whose wines didn’t go into production until 2003, has during this short time garnered a lot of accolades: its Sauvignon Blanc, Cipreses, was given the title of ‘World’s best Sauvignon Blanc’ in 2009. And Casa Marin hasn’t looked back since, with accolades such as ‘outstanding wine’ and an entry level of 90+ according to the consumer guide to fine wine, Robert Parker.

Like mother, like son THE SAN Antonio valley is not known for its wine production, with its coastal climate

and the resultant temperamental weather conditions – it is not unknown, in fact, for a difference of 15 to 20 degrees to be observed within the space of just ten kilometres!

Nevertheless, Maria Lupiz, who started the winery, trained her son well and he now works as an expert winemaker for this

very special house producing very special wines.

Inspired menu AND THAT special quality carried over to our night at Søren K, whose new chef, Casper Sobczyk, created an inspired menu featuring local, Nordic ingredients to go along

with the wines.

Featured was a shrimp starter with Rossini caviar paired with Casa Marin Riesling Miramar 2009 and Casa Marin Sauvignon Gris 2013; a dish of asparagus and ‘sea foam’, paired with Casa Marin Cipreses 2010 Cipreses 2014; barbecue pork sourced from

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Fashion Jam As a Swede who spent eleven years in London and New York, coming to Denmark four years ago had its ups and downs. Having worked in fashion most of her professional life, Jenny (@jennyfashjam) will be giving her opinion on our dress sense: the right choices and the bad ones.

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RENDS come and go, but great skin never goes out of fashion. On the spring/ summer 2016 catwalks, complexions ranged from dewy and fresh to sculpted and perfected, but with one common denominator standing out from the rest: ‘glow’.

And let’s ‘face’ it, we all want to look our best and our youngest and there is nothing young about dry and dull skin. So how do we get that glow?

Moisture x3 THE KEY to healthy-looking skin is moisture, moisture and moisture from the outside to the inside. There are no short-cuts, so you will have to put some

effort into it and be very selective when it comes to what you put into your mouth and onto your skin.

We all love to get a tan at this time of year (I’m certainly no exception), but we also know that wearing a decent sunscreen on our faces every day is one of the best routes to having youngerlooking skin for longer. Because no matter how much we love those rays of light, they are our youthful-looking skin’s worst enemy.

Epidermal alchemy BUT FINDING a formula that you’re happy to make a part of your daily beauty regime is another matter. Historically sticky,

pore-blocking and greasy, sun protection factor (SPF) sunscreens are a much-maligned bunch – but the good news is that with ever-evolving formulas and improved technology, there are now plenty of facial sunscreens that protect your skin whilst being a pleasure to use. What you’re looking for is both UVA and UVB protection (a minimum of SPF 30 in summer), and a formula that suits your specific needs: from barelythere textures to subtly-tinted creams for when you don’t feel like wearing make-up.

I tend to always wear a moisturiser with an SPF of 15-30 all year round. I’m not a big fan of traditional foundations that

Get your moisturizing going on

cover up and hide your skin like some sort of mask that looks like it could crack at any moment.

I think it always looks better to use a tinted moisturiser. It will even out your skin tone but not cover it up, and it looks much more natural and gives you that glow that you so desire.

Highly recommended ONE OF my favourite products is La Mer, reparative skin tint SPF 30, which works well all year round and comes in a variety of colours. It’s a bit pricey but lasts a long time.

In the summer my absolute favourite is – and has been for

the last 15 years – Estee Lauder Day Wear, sheer tint release moisturiser SPF 15, but since it only has SPF 15 you might want to add a higher SPF underneath during the summer months. It does the job as it adapts to your own skin tone, which is all you need in the summer, and it will give you that perfect glow.

There are of course other routes to that elusive glow, including bronzers and highlighters. Exfoliating is also extremely important, so add it to your beauty routine once a week to get rid of that dull old skin and enjoy the new. Safe tanning!

ZACH KHADUDU

Straight Up Zach Khadudu is a Kenyan by birth and a journalist by choice. He is a commentator and an activist with a passion for refugee and human rights. He may share a heritage with a certain US president, but his heart lies elsewhere – in the written and spoken word.

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HE EMPIRE of the neversetting sun is crumbling and exposing the nakedness of the ‘monster’ that is the EU. More exits UNLESS you live in an isolated igloo in the remotest edge of the world, you are by now well accustomed to the term ‘Brexit’. You are probably also familiar with the new wave of terminology inspired by that buzzword: Frexit, Nexit, Auxit etc. Here at home, despite assurances by Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen that no such referendum will happen, there are clear voices from both the red and blue blocs calling for a Danish exit.

Back in Britain, while the remainers weep and leavers celebrate, the ugly tentacles of racism and xenophobia are spreading thick and fast. The emboldened racists are running wild, orchestrating attacks and intimidation with shouts of “go home” to anybody who doesn’t look British enough.

So far, yet so near THAT MAY seem like far away in Britain. But look around.

When the wave of the refugee crisis peaked last summer, the EU remained indecisive. Countries shunned responsibilities.

Border checks were introduced in Denmark and elsewhere to deter the movement of the “swarms” of refugees “invading”

our Europe. Then, it seemed like a brilliant idea.

Activists and well-wishers who attempted to ferry Syrian refugees to Sweden via Øresund Bridge were arrested. Some were charged and fined. Refugees were shepherded to camps, called names and told to “go home”. Same script, different cast. Søren Espersen of Dansk Folkeparti (DF) was uncategorical: “We don’t expect refugees to become Danish citizens and stay here forever.”

Immigration the key THIS MIGHT seem reasonable. But as we are learning the hard way, so long as wars persist and we keep stocking up on piles of fighter jets running into bil-

Nationalism is rearing its ugly head once more

lions of kroner, we cannot escape repercussions including, as we have seen in Britain, the decisive implication immigration is having for nations and the EU. In the aftermath of Brexit, DF leader Kristian Thulesen Dahl was quoted in the Daily Express newspaper warning that Danes may need a similar referendum. Let’s not be under any illusions: if indeed that position takes root, we will witness a rise in racial and xenophobic realities that have been waiting under the radar for an opportune time.

Rise of the right WHILE it may be easy to point fingers at the likes of the now

former head of the UK Independence Party, Nigel Farage, the rise of right wing populistnationalists is present in many western countries. Marine Le Pen in France, Geert Wilders in Netherlands, and [insert name here] in Denmark.

Let’s face it, immigration has played a fundamental role in Brexit. Mirror that against the Danish government’s reaction to the refugee crisis of last summer, and you see the stark reflection of far-right racist, islamophobic xenophobes like the National Front in France, Golden Dawn in Greece, UKIP in Britain, True Finns in Finland and DF in Denmark.

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In a bid to strengthen business and culture bonds between Denmark and China, the Guizhou Culture and Tourism Promotion Conference was held at Hotel Bella Sky in Copenhagen on June 27. Among the delegates in attendance were the Chinese ambassador to Denmark, Liu Biwei (centre: left grey tie), the governor of Guizhou, Sun Zhigang (centre: toasting) and the deputy mayor of culture in Copenhagen, Carl Christian Ebbesen (centre: right).

Aside from offering those in attendance to meet top decision makers and network with players in the business and tourism sectors of Denmark and China, there was also time to sample a delicious buffet and take in some delightful music and dance. The Danish organiser of the event was Laila Liu from Sinex Group International and Sinex Rejser

The Embassy of Italy celebrated its national day on June 3 at the Italian Cultural Institute in Hellerup. The Italian ambassador Stefano Queirolo Palmas and his wife were present to meet the Italian community in attendance and the evening of fun included music, dancing, gelati, drinks, some great pizza and even a Vespa – which was happily implemented by Palmas and Copenhagen Post staff members Tila Christensen and Alessandra Palmitesta

On June 8, the Cultural Confederation of Foreign Societies (KUKS) held its annual meeting at Frimurerlogen on Blegdamsvej. A host of guests were in attendance and those present were treated to a number of speeches, including one from the president of KUKS, Kaj Larssen (centre)

Crown Prince Frederik handed over the Brain Prize Award at the Black Diamond in Copenhagen. The winners this year were Timothy Bliss, Graham Collingridge and Richard Morris, three British scientists who achieved breakthroughs in the understanding of how memory works

The Embassy of Luxembourg celebrated its national day at its Arne Jacobsen-designed residence in Charlottenlund on June 25. A boatload of dignitaries were on hand to enjoy great food and drinks in the backdrop of a stunning view across Øresund

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Roskilde Festival: Wonderful, wild and just a little bit wet

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INCE 1971, Roskilde Festival has attracted thousands of music lovers and party merchants for a unique music experience founded in love, good times, humanism … and a boatload of drinking.

For this year, the premises were more than encouraging – for the first time since 2009, all the multi-day and single day tickets of Roskilde Festival had been sold out, despite the weather forecast incorrectly predicting a steady downpour throughout the festival. It did piss down at times and yes, it got muddy, but there was some respite too.

From Neil to the ‘D’ THE NEED for love, peace and tolerance worldwide has been a strong leitmotif of this year’s festival, and the guests selected for the opening of the Orange Stage represented that well. The Syrian National Orchestra for Arabic Music has been scattered all over the world following the outbreak of civil war in Syria in 2011.

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Going Orange OVER 8 days, some 130,000 visitors and 179 acts got in on the action, although cold numbers can only provide a fleeting glimpse of the indomitable event, the largest culture and music festival in Northern Europe. Once again, the festival confirmed itself to be a nonpareil experience. From the first four warm-up days to the full-time tune days, the whole festival was brimming with spectacular art concerts, activities, delicious food and drinks – everything for non-profit, within the authentic realm of that ‘orange feeling’.

Every year, Roskilde Festival focuses on topics that it deems worthy of particular attention, and this year’s thoughts were dedicated to equality and human rights, as well as digital monitoring, the right to privacy, freedom of expression and refugees.

Edward Snowden was invited to speak via satellite from his exile in Moscow, where he was forced to relocate to after revealing classified information about US global mass surveillance programs a few years ago.

Roskilde attracts all kind of ilk. From creepy corner boys, to the Where’s Waldo gang

Their Roskilde concert was one of their first performances together since the conflict erupted, but you wouldn’t have guessed it – they were spectacular.

The festival also included a

three-hour gig by the legend Neil Young, as well as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, a mix of hip hop and rap by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, MØ, PJ Harvey, the rock-comedy group Tenacious

D, Wiz Khalifa and it concluded on Sunday with Minds Of 99.

They say all good things must come to an end, indeed many were suffering hard from the bacchanal blues on Monday

morning, and unfortunately, there’s just no other cure for it but to endure the long wait until Roskilde Festival 2017. See you there!

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LE MANS: HOW ENDURANCE RACING HAS BECOME DENMARK'S NATIONAL SPORT

It’s not just the drivers who must endure. How about those poor wet and wind-swept fans?

The CPH Weekly were in attendace at this year's race to witness the spectacle in all its mad, visceral, brutal and heroic glory JOE MOREL

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VERY YEAR in rural France, hundreds of thousands of people flock to a small town: Le Mans.

It's the stuff of sports and movie legend where drivers race on public roads for 24 hours, facing the ultimate test of speed and endurance, twice around the clock. Steve McQueen loved it so much he made a film about it when he actually drove himself.

Paul Newman entered in 1979 and came second overall.

It's the world's greatest race and, more recently, it's been hugely popular with Danes.

A Danish affair IT ALL started with John Nielsen in the mad, fire-breathing 220 mph Jaguars of the 1980s. Then the 1990s saw Jan Magnussen and Tom Kristensen take up the mantle, and Danish fans became famous for their beer bottle pyramids, singing during the Le Mans parades, and campsites featuring discos, rooftop bars

and light displays surrounded by cars made unrecognisable due to all the stickers and national flags.

Just over 263,500 spectators camped within the 13.7km Circuit de la Sarthe, of which almost 40,000 were Danes who'd made the trip especially. Imagine all of Rødovre or Brøndby decamping and pitching up, under canvas, two hours southwest of Paris.

For a week in June, Le Mans almost enters the Top 20 most populous Danish cities in the world. Why? Because Denmark's so good at endurance races they should make it the national sport – that's why.

The long-distance runners THIS YEAR'S race was one for the ages: foul weather, close battles and a last-lap lead change for the win. However, there were some promising Danish stories as well.

Christina Nielsen, who missed out on the IMSA SportsCar Championship by two points in 2015, became the first ever Danish woman to compete in Le Mans, racing as part of the all-Danish Formula Racing team – on the grid by virtue of being 2015 European Champions in their Ferrari 458, and looking to

give Christina the same success her father Lars-Erik enjoyed in the early 2000s.

Jan Magnussen was back for the canary yellow and deafeaningly loud Corvette Racing team, driving something that was more like an earthquake on wheels than a car at his 17th consecutive Le Mans.

Gentleman driver and tech wizard David Heinemeier Hansson was out in a Porsche looking for his 3rd class victory to cement his status as one of the best amateur racers around.

Michael Christensen raced for US actor/racer Patrick 'McDreamy' Dempsey's team in the legendary Porsche 911 that took him to three wins in last year's World Endurance Championship.

Finally, the fans-favourite Aston Martin 'Dane Train' was back to defend its success. As usual, the Danish fans turned up with tents, camper vans, beers and homemade methods of transport to see the action unfold and leave their mark on France for another year.

Sleep if you dare I CAN'T do justice to the madness of Le Mans here. It's a visceral, brutal few days: caf-

feine, all-weather BBQ heroics, a circuit that mixes arenas and stadiums with narrow, twisting public roads between villages.

Headlights through the trees at night. Rain and spray sent into huge plumes by the sheer speed of the cars. A constant wall of colour and light and sound.

The fans' 3am dance anthems, lit by cars spitting fire and flashing headlights, fans with torches and lasers, the red blink of a TV camera and huge, backlit advertising boards make sleep almost impossible.

Impressive debut IT'S HARD to win a race when a wheel falls off your car. That's exactly what happened to the Formula Racing team, as the only all-Danish entry found their Ferrari limping back to the pits early on missing a vital component. Consistent speed throughout the night from young gun Mikkel Mac, Christina Nielsen and older but very capable amateur driver Johnny Laursen saw then scrapping their way back up the order until Nielsen had a suspension issue on Sunday morning.

The team managed to quickly repair the damage and fought hard to the flag, coming home

an impressive 6th in class. Take that as a statement of intent from the European champions, none of which had ever raced in 24 Hours of Le Mans before.

No cigar this year COME 3PM on Sunday afternoon, the Danes were cheering as loud as anyone, despite not having much to cheer about. The Dane Train was beaten to the podium by a determined and well-funded Ford effort on the 50th anniversary of their first win. However, they did win 'Top Dane', thanks in no small part to Nicki Thiim's marathon efforts throughout the night.

And a honourable mention must go to David Heinemeier Hansson, who as a passionate amateur regularly turned laptimes within two seconds of his teammate Patrick Long, multiple winner and one of the fastest in the world in a Porsche.

Having experienced weather more like Copenhagen in November and campsites that became mudbaths, the thousands of Danish fans were as committed as ever. They'll be back next year with more flags, louder voices, higher hopes and bigger smiles. Until next year, Le Mans, tak og farvel!

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Morel of that please: Nicki is always keen to meet his fans

INTERVIEWING NICKI T

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ICKI THIIM has some of the hardest boots to fill – those of the late Allan Simonsen. The spectacularly quick and humble Dane was instrumental in the success – both on the track and with the fans – of Aston Martin's now traditional 'Dane Train' effort.

Following Simonsen's tragic crash at Le Mans in 2013, Thiim came to Aston Martin to keep the Dane Train on the rails. His speed, smile and helmet-proof hairstyle have made him a favourite of the race.

Thiim's father Kurt was a very successful racer a couple of decades ago, and it seems to run in the family – Nicki won at Le Mans first time out in 2014.

SO, NICKI, LE MANS IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST, IF NOT THE BIGGEST, INTERNATIONAL SPORTING EVENT FOR DENMARK. AS A DANISH DRIVER, HOW DO THE FAMOUS FANS AND INCREASED ATTENTION FROM HOME

CHANGE THE FEELING OF LE MANS COMPARED TO OTHER RACES?

Yes of course, Le Mans is the highlight of the year, especially for us at Aston Martin.

On top of that there are between 30 and 40,000 Danish fans here every year! Every year we visit the fan camps and meet our fellow Danes. Seeing all the flags and fans really makes you realise every time how massive the Danish fanbase and passion is at Le Mans. When you’re wearing your helmet, driving the car out there and you see the Danish flags and banners … this really makes me happy.

“Every year we visit the fan camps and meet our fellow Danes. Seeing all the flags and fans really makes you realise every time how massive the Danish fanbase and passion is at Le Mans.”

WHAT'S YOUR BEST MEMORY OF LE MANS?

Definitely my first Le Mans race in 2014 so far. To get there, where everything was an unknown, and then to win at your first race at Le Mans is really impossible to beat. I don’t think I will ever be able to beat that one.

JOHN NIELSEN AND TOM KRISTENSEN BEGAN THE LOVE OF LE MANS IN DENMARK, AND JAN MAGNUSSEN KEEPS IT UP NOW. HOW DOES THAT SUPPORT YOUNG DANES COMING THROUGH THE RANKS AIMING TO CONTINUE THE DANISH STORY AT LE MANS?

Of course that's something you get to hear a lot. I respect both John and Tom and their achievements. I know there are some people out there who try to use their legacy for their own personal advantage. Still, I'm not here because of them. Inspired by my father Kurt,

I've worked very hard from a very young age to get here. I'm where I am because I had to prove myself in many different classes and cars over the years.

HE'S IN THE DANE TRAIN, BUT BRITISH: YOUR CO-PILOT DARREN TURNER'S BEING MADE AN 'HONORARY DANE'

BY THE MEDIA - ARE YOU MAKING HIM FIT IN BY TEACHING HIM 'RØDGRØD MED FLØDE', GETTING HIM TO RIDE A BICYCLE EVERYWHERE, DRESSING HIM IN BLACK ETC?

Darren is one of the best drivers I’ve shared a car with. Experience is key in endurance racing and Darren, 'Mr Aston Martin', has a lot of it. We still have to work hard every day though – he really is the perfect guy for this team and I'm happy that he’s a part of it. After the race we have more time to make him a proper Dane and have fun. Now we are fully focused on the big race.

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From Smukfest to Way Out West, the Weekly Post has got your festival needs covered ANNA CLARKE

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OSKILDE has been and gone for another year. So if you’re suffering from withdrawal symptoms and haven’t quite acclimatised yet to running water and clean linens, then no fear – we’ve got you covered.

We’ve rounded up the best of the fests in Denmark and beyond.

The summer months of July and August are rammed with live music to suit all tastes, from electronica to art-pop. And festivals are taking place up and down the country – from Jutland to the little island of Bornholm – played out in some of the most scenic spots imaginable.

With so much choice available, narrowing it down might seem daunting – but we’ve made it easier for you with our handy guide to this summer’s music

SMUKFEST Aug 3-7; Birkevej 20, Skanderborg; festival passes sold out, one-day tickets: Sun 250kr, sold out Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat; smukfest.dk Said to be one of the prettiest festivals of the summer, the accurately named Smukfest is found nestled away in a tranquil beech forest up in Jutland. Started in 1980, it’s Denmark’s second biggest festival – attracting more than 45,000 visitors – bested only by the behemoth of music festivals, Roskilde. This year’s program celebrates some big international names from the world of music; Rihanna, Sting and Sia will all be performing.

LANGELANDSFESTIVAL Jul 23-30; Rudkøbing, Langeland; festival pass: 1,780kr (kids 880kr), one-day tickets 680kr (kids 340kr), billetnet.dk; langelandsfestival.dk With a slogan of ‘100% family festival’ you can really expect nothing but fun for all the ages at Langelandsfestival. Positioned in the south of picturesque Funen – close by to the beach – means the kids can play in the sand or explore ‘children’s land’ whilst the parents check out the music on offer. This year’s program highlights include Anastacia, Kim Larsen and Rasmus Seebach.

NEW NOTE FESTIVAL Aug 4-6; Klaverfabrikken, Hillerød; festival pass: 330kr; newnotefestival.dk

VIG FESTIVAL July 7-9; Ravnsbjergvej, Vig; festival pass: 1,275kr; vigfestival.dk What began as a single concert by Danish folk legend Kim Larsen back in 1994 has now grown into a popular summer festival attracting over 13,000 guests to its Northern Sjaelland location. The program boasts a mix of Danish and foreign acts; this year’s lineup include Phlake, Oh Land and Christopher. There’s also Viggo's Children's World where the kids have their own stage with lots of entertainment and fun for the little ones and those young at heart.

MUSIK I LEJET July 21-23; 125 Tisvildeleje; festival pass: 595kr; musikilejet.dk/ Initially started as a summer beach party back in 2009 by twins Andreas & Kristian Thomas Grauengaard, Musik I Lejet has since morphed into a three-day musical spectacle.

The site is handily placed along the sea shore, so festival-goers can build sandcastles and play volleyball inbetween shows. Turbo Weekend, Sivas and Kasper Bjørke are our top picks.

The majority of music festivals nowadays have some element of eco-friendly feels. We all remember the ‘beer-cycled’ urine scheme at last year’s Roskilde festival and the trash-talkers of environmentallyconscious Northside. But New Note Festival – the hyper-local festival nestled in Copenhagen suburb of Hillerød – has raised the stakes with its location in the world’s first C02 neutral venue. Now in its eleventh year, the festival – which runs entirely on volunteers – boasts three stages bursting with Danish acts (relatively) fresh from the sweatfest of Roskilde. This year’s line-up stars includes art-pop quartet Blaue Blume and new wave RnB stars, Chinah.

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Aug 18-21; Bornholm; festival pass: 295-515kr, billetlugen. dk; wonderfestiwall.dk

Aug 11-13; Slottsskogen Gothenburg; festival pass: 1739kr; wayoutwest.se

2016 sees an entirely new set up for Wonderfestiwall – a four-day festival located on the scenic island of Bornholm – as it takes up its new location by the shores of Opalsøen (Opal Lake). Festival organisers are not shy of utilising epic-scenery for the festival’s backdrop; in previous year’s the festival took place in amongst the rocky ruins of Hammerhus. This year’s the line-up includes Kill J, Eloq, Julius Moon.

Set in the idyllic greenery of Gothenburg’s central park, Slottsskogen, Way Out West three-day festival will feed your eardrums and your soul, with a mix of music, art installations, film screenings and talks.

Party way into the night with the festival’s follow-up club concept Stay Out West which features after-hours gigs at venues around the Swedish city.

New for this year, Way Out West’s organisers have decided to completely eliminate meat from the festival’s food trucks or catering facilities in a bid to reduce emissions. So if you can cope without that pulled pork bap for three days, this one’s for you. Program highlights include PJ Harvey, The Tallest Man On Earth, Sia and Massive Attack.

Aug 4-6; Cross Alle 1, Ringsted; festival pass: 895kr, oneday tickets: 445kr, billetto. dk; ringstedfestival.dk

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EMMABODA FESTIVALEN (SWEDEN)

July 28-30; Dalhalla Rättvik, Rättvik; festival pass: 1,259kr, oneday tickets: 594kr; intothevalley.se

July 25-30; Emmaboda, Sweden; festival pass: 1,295kr; emmabodafestivalen.se/ Since its fruition in 1988, this festival has moved from a one-day wonder to become an impressive five-day festival featuring some 70 artists over three different stages.

The program features a mixture of Swedish and international artists.

Highlights include Dutch DJ Oliver Heldens, Swedish rapper Elliphant and French electro group, Dirtyphonics.

Conveniently just 60km from Copenhagen, Ringsted is a smallyet-perfectly formed festival boasting a range of Danish delights this year including Kim Larsen, Dizzy Mizz Lizzy and Kato. Some unexpected acts as well such as the Vengaboys and tribute acts: Tina Turner and Brian Adams mean a boogie for all the family.

NAKKEFESTIVAL Jul 27-30; Søndervangsvej, Rørvig; festival pass: 550kr, one-day tickets: 180kr; nakkefestival.dk An intimate community-based festival spread over four full days of music, entertainment and belly dancing in amongst brightly coloured tipis and tents.

Just bring the club to the quarry!

Said no one ever. Apart from the bright-sparks behind Sweden’s spectacular rave fest, Into The Valley, based in the stunning surroundings of Dalhalla a former quarry.

Partying amongst the pine-trees and limestone will leave you feeling a bit like you’ve joined a rogue geography field trip (just with a little more Ket). Highlights include Four Tet, Joy Orbison and Nina Kravitz.

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A good ride, if slightly rough at times

VIRGIN MOUNTAIN

Dir: Dagur Kári; DK/Iceland, Comedy/Drama 2015, 94 mins; Gunnar Jónsson, Ilmur Kristjánsdóttir, Sigurjón Kjartansson, Margrét Helga Jóhannsdóttir PREMIERED JULY 7 PLAYING NATIONWIDE

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OMEDIAN Gunnar Jónsson’s face is the best reason to see Virgin Mountain.

Fúsi (Jónsson) is a giant hulk of man with sloping shoulders who manages to do almost nothing while communicating everything - he wears a permanent mask of equal parts hapless bewilderment and melancholic resignation.

He’s an unassuming presence who’s easy to love and selfless to a fault.

Not a ‘fuser’ FÚSI IS in his mid-forties. He’s bullied at his workplace, the baggage department at the local airport, and still lives with his mother who, despite being in her late sixties, is getting more action in the sack than Fúsi has

N DECADES to come, 2016 will be talked about in hushed tones throughout entertainment industry.

They’ll refer to this year as The Talent Slayer - regardless of what happens in the coming second half. Early obituaries included David Bowie and Prince - and just this last weekend we’ve learned about the deaths of Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami (Taste Of Cherry), American director Michael Cimino (The Deer Hunter), British director Robin Hardy (The Wicker Man) and Caroline Aherne, star and co-creator of BAFTA-wining sitcom The Royle Family. The BBC broadcast 24 obituaries in January alone…

It also looks like curtains for Manny, Diego and Sid

ever done. Although never stated explicitly, it is strongly implied (along with the English title) that Fúsi is a virgin. He fills his spare time re-enacting famous battles of WWII with small scale models in a friend’s garage.

The monotony of this overcast, desaturated existence is broken when one stormy evening, Fúsi is coerced into trying a line dancing class by his mother’s lover. A death metal fan, Fúsi bottles at the last minute, but not before he meets Sjöfn (Kristjánsdóttir) who asks for a lift home to avoid the blizzard.

Lonely and misunderstood LIKE A contemporary Frankenstein’s monster, whenever Fúsi forms anything approaching a meaningful relationship, it is doomed to fail - partly because, despite his mighty size, he is meek of nature and extremely thin-skinned. Like director Dagur Kari’s earlier film Noi Albinoi, the film ably demonstrates how someone who lacks certain defence mechanisms and lives outside of societal norms will always have their intentions misread and misunderstood.

A society projects their ills onto that which they can’t easily categorise, thus creating a depository for their fears. Fúsi’s innocent friendship with a little girl, who lives in the same apartment building, echoes the scene when a meteor strike signals the end of the world in Ice Age: Collision Course. Potentially marking the death of the franchise, reviews for this fifth instalment have been appropriately cool. Most screenings will be dubbed in danish, so look in listings for showings in the original English. If language is a concern, please note that this week’s review is for director Dágur Kari’s Nordic Council and CPH:PIX winning film, Virgin Mountain, which will screen in Icelandic with Danish subs.

This week also sees the death of cinema in Copenhagen. Well, temporarily at least, until you’ve finished summer holidaying. And that doesn’t include all cinemas or the multiplexes (check kino.dk), so over the coming month

Boot-scootin boogie in Iceland? Æðislegur!

from James Whale’s 1931 classic Frankenstein in which the childlike monster befriends a playful young girl before drowning her from fear and confusion.

Rough around the edges ALL OF this may sound, more depressing than delightful but thanks to a delicate balance of the two, the latter is clearly Kari’s intention. For the most part, he succeeds. There is much joy to be had in Jónsson’s portrayal of Fúsi and particularly his early meeting with Sjöfn in which good use is made of Dolly Parton’s ‘Islands In A Stream’. And yet, while Jónsson delivers a beautifully you can still look forwards to tentpole pictures such as Tarzan, Steven Spielberg’s Big Friendly Giant, Star Trek Beyond, Jason Bourne and a new Ghostbusters - apparently causing controversy among nostalgic sexists for its all-female cast. For those whom popcorn munching is less of a necessity and more of a nuisance, the likes of Cinemateket, Gloria and Huset will open doors again in August.

In a more permanent sense, this issue marks the end of my tenure as Film section editor and reviewer at the Post, so I’d like to thank you, the readers, our team at The Post and urge your continued support for the most beautiful art form in human history. Keep watching, keep dreaming and I’ll see you on the other side…(MW)

nuanced and understated performance, the plot mechanisms are sometimes clumsy and the dialogue, a little too on the nose.

Fúsi’s bullying workmates are afforded little in the way of characterisation, amounting to little more than a collective menace, with the extent of their meanness being too caricatured to be convincing. If things appear to be going well for Fúsi, you can easily predict the narrative gear shift meaning his fortune will inevitably nosedive.

Echoes of Jarmusch OSTENSIBLY, Kari has crafted a funny, moving and

perfectly likeable package that champions kindness tempered by self-respect. By placing the comedian Jónsson at the centre, he employs a similar tactic to Jim Jarmusch who cast the comedic talents of Bill Murray in his drama, Broken Flowers.

Both films are slight in their narrative complexity, relying heavily on the unusual magnetism of their leads. However, the quiet miracle of Jónsson’s soulful performance and the film’s obviously sweet-natured intentions are undermined by the film’s attempt at harder edges - too often they register as simplistic and contrived.

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PICK OF THE MONTH

WITH ITS bloodied feuds and battles it seems inevitable that The Last Kingdom – the BBC America Drama series based on Bernard Cornwell’s Saxon Stories – would be compared with the HBO’s Game Of Thrones.

But reviewers are already quick to point out that the shadow of the oh-so popular fantasy drama should not obscure your enjoyment of this ‘proper historical drama’. The story takes

Conquering England, going to a KISS concert, it’s all the same

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F YOU’RE British or lived in the UK during the ‘90s, you likely found yourself raving it large or at least getting swept up in England’s memorable run in the 1990 World Cup. A sequel to the series This is England ’86 and This is England ’88, the new four-part series This is England ’90 combines the lot.

The series follows Shaun, Kelly, Trev, Harvey, Gadget and the rest of the gang as their nation and local hood collide with

the historic changes of that era.

Also back on track is the second season of the awardwinning series Mr Robot (SVT2, July 14 21:45) which follows the intricately intelligent, but socially liable, hacker Elliot, back again to battle Evil Corp in collaboration with the mysterious anarchist Mr Robot.

Kevin Spacey’s experience from House of Cards will aid his narration in Race for the

White House (DR2, July 20 20:00), a documentary that looks at the 1988 presidential battle between George Bush and Michael Dukakis.

The history lesson continues with the two BBC documentaries Constantinople - The Tale of Three Cities and History of the Otteman Empire (DRK, July 11 20:00 and 20:50), and the doco about the burglary that shook the FBI in 1971 (DR2, July 18 23:05). (CW)

Where’s Monkey Island on this?

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SVT1, Sun 22:00 This is England ‘90

THE 2016 DOCUMENTARY Unlocking the Cage follows non-profit lawyer Steven Wise on his unprecedented search for non-human clients to represent and ultimately tear down the wall that exits between humans and animals though the establishment of legal person-hood for the

animals.

Wise and his legal team Nonhuman Rights Project try to make history, and overcome 30 years of battling in feeble animal welfare conditions, by filing the first lawsuits that aim to classify an animal from a thing with no rights to a person with legal protections.

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IT’S ALREADY been a summer of sport and that trend will continue with a hattrick of events going on through late August, the highlight being the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Taking place from August 5-21, DR1 and TV2 are on the spot for the opening ceremony and following action. Elsewhere, we have Tour de France and the British Open.(CW)

Steven Wise: humanising animals

place in ninth century England, when the terrain is divided into seven kingdoms. Uhtred – played by Tom Taylor – is a young man who finds himself torn between ancestral loyalty of the land he was born in and his adopted family of Vikings – who reared him after his noble Saxon parents are killed by the very same invaders.

With a colossal investment of £10m put into it, this series looks set to give Game Of Thrones a run for its money.

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SPORT OF THE MONTH DR1 & TV2, Aug 5 - 21 ...2016 Olympic Games

TV2, until July 24 Tour de France

TV3 Sport 1 & 2, July 10 - 17 British Open

FILM OF THE MONTH

TV2, July 17 21:00 Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

DR2 Zulu, July 22 20:00 The Butler

TV2, July 24 21:00

Rush

CIVIL rights are very much on the agenda this week with Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, the biopic about Nelson Mandela’s life – childhood, imprisonment and triumphant presidency. Forest Whitaker portrays Cecil Gaines during his 34-year tenure serving as the White House butler in The Butler and petrolheads will rev it up with Rush. (CW)

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