The International - October 2020

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HOW TO MAKE BJØRNE BOLLER

SPECIAL NEEDS IN DENMARK

GLOBAL WARMING

THE DARKER SIDE OF RIBE

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WHAT MARK ARE YOU LEAVING ON THE WORLD? LEAVING A MARK DOESN'T COME FROM FAME OR MONEY. RATHER, IT TAKES JOY, LOVE AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO CAUSE A RIPPLE EFFECT.

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I'M THE PROUD mother of not just one, but two sons. Individually they've had challenges; however, my youngest son Bjørn has had to deal with the most physical of those.

He arrived in this world, fighting and lives daily with the physical restrictions that come hand in hand with cerebral palsy. When we moved to Denmark 12 years ago, my husband landed himself a job instantly, while I was left a little flustered having to handle most of the relocation solo. Kathy covers this on (page 22 – I am fine, but...).

Tasked with finding schools for both our boys, navigating the special needs system was going to be a challenge. Several boxes of tissues later, and many meltdowns on phone calls to hubby, I made it to the other side armed with paperwork and my trusty google translate by my side.

Fast forward many years later, after I started The International, I had made a promise to myself that not only would I share organic content about life as an international, but also supportive articles to help the special needs community understand the Danish system.

I'm proud to announce, as we celebrate 6 October as World Cerebral Palsy Day, that I'm introducing our first article, (page 16 – A guiding hand through disability). What I love about WCPD is their new campaign - #CPMakeYourMark. They are encouraging people living with CP, family members, friends, colleagues to think of goals you've created, set and reached that felt inaccessible at first. By sharing these stories of

achievement, you'll be making your mark, and showing it is possible!

This is such a positive message, and especially at a time when the world is struggling with Covid-19. So thank you to the special needs community (especially at a time when they are the most vulnerable), for reminding us of this. I'd like to share my three favourite ways of leaving your mark:

CHANGING THE WORLD THROUGH SUSTAINABLE ORGANIC FOOD

HOW TWO INTERNATIONALS BUILT A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS IN DENMARK TO TACKLE FOOD WASTE FROM THE GROUND UP.

PHOTOGRAPHS CÉLINE MARTIN-PEDERSEN

LIKE MANY INTERNATIONALS, both Petra Kaukua (from Finland) and Carolin Schiemer (from Germany) moved to Denmark seeking new opportunities and change. They met

DO WHAT YOU LOVE. In my opinion, when we're doing what we love, we're doing something well. No matter what you think your skills are in a specific area, if you are doing it because you love to do it, it's going to show in your work. People can tell that you love something and it is reflected in what you are doing. Whether you receive recognition or not, the joy you're experiencing when you do what you love will rub off on those around you. It might seem selfish, but doing what you love really can positively impact the world.

TEXT ERIN MCMILLEN GUSTAFSON

and didn’t see the benefit. They were told that others had tried this before, and it never seemed to work. But it didn’t stop them, they felt their new perspective, coupled with a

during a two-year master’s programme in “Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustain-

lot of enthusiasm and a splash of style were key to making this new company blossom.

able Business” and instantly clicked. Studying at Copenhagen Business School, the two bonded over common interests. One was their shared love of techno and trance music.

less sweet? That scarred lemon less juicy? Co-founders Petra and Carolin say no. But

The other? A focus on current issues surrounding food systems and food waste.

Fast forward to 2020, outside an unmarked warehouse on an unassuming street in Copenhagen’s Nordvest quarter. Quietly, people begin accumulating along the sidewalk, parking their bicycles and waiting patiently in a cluster without queuing - as you do in Denmark. Through an open glass door, bright and graphic coloured cardboard boxes are stacked behind a tall table where a laptop and a bottle of hand spritz sit. In each box, a curated collection of “ugly” fruits and funny shaped vegetables. Soon, a volunteer welcomes those waiting and one by one people step forward to receive their pre-ordered EAT GRIM food box for the week. Grim means “ugly” in Danish. But these fresh organic fruits and vegetables aren’t as bad looking as you might think.

Beyond sometimes superficial imperfections, they ask does that misshapen apple taste because market standards set by the European Union create unrealistic expectations of perfection for each piece, nearly a third of all produce is discarded or wasted before it even gets to you, the consumer. You will only see the prettiest products for sale in your local grocery store. To combat that forced food quality and control, farmers overgrow wasting water, land and resources in anticipation of only part of their crop making the final cut. But what if all that edible food wasn’t wasted?

Inside the cold storage at the warehouse, volunteers and interns spend Tuesdays carefully packing the branded cardboard boxes with each week’s assortment of unmarketable goods. Crates at their feet filled with red cabbages, carrots or apples and the like are delivered directly from the farmers. Each piece of seasonal produce is first checked and cleared, ensuring it’s ok for you to eat. Then staff work quickly and efficiently along

MAKING A SUSTAINABLE CHANGE THROUGH FOOD

an assembly line placing pockmarked Hokkaido pumpkins or curiously curved cucum-

The business behind all those food boxes is the brainchild of Petra and Carolin. At the core, their concept is pretty simple. By tackling food waste from the start - where it is produced on the farm, they are determined to change how people eat in a way that benefits the environment. Bringing overproduced and imperfect crops to the people, these two are intent on making an impact here in Denmark. And maybe even the world.

Neither of this power pair had any agricultural or operational experience in their back-

bers inside each box. Customers subscribe online to receive boxes that can be picked up in person or delivered by bicycle right to their door.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS As internationals and women, there were very few role models in Denmark for doing what they’ve done. Only 25% of all entrepreneurs here are women, a statistic that has

ground. But both see that less as a negative, believing that they came to their concept with

gone down over the past few decades. As investors attempt to reverse this decline, Caro-

fresh eyes and a unique approach. When they launched their business in 2018, it was only Petra and Carolin out there grinding and networking, going to events and tracking down farmers willing to sell their surplus or marred produce. At first, many farmers baulked

lin and Petra have seen an increase in those looking for more female-founded companies and business cases across the country. Carolin grins and remarks that their own company has been only women until just recently when they hired their first male.

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My top picks for October

SPREAD HAPPINESS. You have the ability to be happy and to make others happy. Of course, this isn't always easy, but it's a genuine option and something that doesn't require money or fame. Smile at someone. Offer a word of hope. Any little small thing you can do can make a difference. I remember seeing my son take money out of his wallet and pay for someone's groceries as she didn't have enough - that's when I saw him making his mark. Perform acts of kindness whenever you can, and they will have a ripple effect.

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Pages 4-11 Spooky October events happening around Denmark

ENCOURAGE OTHERS. While I'm all about believing in yourself and doing anything you can to make your own dreams come true, one way to really make a mark is to encourage someone else's dreams. By being supportive and encouraging of others, you are making a difference not only in their world but potentially in the world of others. Like acts of kindness, encouragement can have a ripple effect. And who knows? You could be encouraging the next great inventor or novelist or president.

Pages 12-15 Carolin and Petra are changing the world through sustainable organic food

Pages 16 Exploring the Danish welfare system with a special needs child

Page 21 Global warming climate change plans in Denmark

We would love to hear how you're making your mark by following and tagging us on social media. #CPMakeYourMark.

Page 25 Happy Halloween:

Love,

The darker side of Ribe!

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THE FEEL-GOOD STORIES OF DENMARK

Times of crisis call for creativity

The Career Club Denmark connects over 550 internationally like-minded women with 67 different nationalities, and it is continuing to grow. Last July, the network for international women in Denmark launched the first event of its kind, to celebrate the power of resilience amongst women of diverse backgrounds who live and work in Denmark.

YANN COUËDEL

80 FACES, 80 POWERFUL WORDS

YANN COUËDEL

JAKOB WEIZMAN

Photos of faces printed in black and white were scrawled out across a large poster at Thott Palace in Copenhagen, picturing 80 students of the French Prince Henrik School vocalizing their commitment towards the fight against the dangers affecting our world today.

The exhibition is part of a larger, worldwide project known as ‘INSIDE OUT’, created in 2011 by an anonymous French artist known under his

gether her passion and expertise to provide space for learning.

“The Career Club aims not just to unite women in our community, we also create a platform and space for professional development.”

pseudonym as ‘JR’. Today, numbers of people participating across the world tally at over 250,000, in 129 countries.

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The new start-up offers free membership with regular online and offline events, where members can extend their network, meet with mentors, recruiters, and experts. “The common goal is to support, socialise and advance our careers as women in the Danish work culture.” Nischa, with many years of professional experience, encourages every woman to join because she believes networking is the primary key to success in Denmark.

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JAKOB WEIZMAN Brian Pedersen and his wife, Mia, moved back to Denmark three years ago after spending several years abroad in places such as Brazil and India. Nestling their home in Billund, where they are raising their children and accustoming themselves to Danish life, as Brian is a native of Denmark whilst Mia hails from Indonesia.

As the COVID-19 pandemic began affecting the nation, the Pedersen family found a way to help their community during turbulent times.

sults in images of the emotions they wanted to show. THE-INTL

“Designer masks begin to trend in Denmark's southern region, thanks to Mia Pedersen's local start-up.”

“I really believe that those who have seen the pictures were touched and proud of the project,” said Yann Couëdel, who directed the project and works as a professor at the French school.

Students were given the task of choosing their own word in any language of their choice, relating to how they felt about the planet. Afterwards, photographer Thomas Mougeolle captured portraits of them depicting their emotions towards the planet, and the word they selected.

“I strongly believe the children handled the project with respect and proudness,” said Couëdel. “Thomas told me that the children had fun being photographed and seeing the re-

JAKOB WEIZMAN is Danish-Colombian. As an international journalist he's covered political and cultural topics in Kosovo, Colombia and Austria. He currently resides in Aalborg, and is achieving his Master's degree. Jakob likes to read, exercise, listen to classic rock, and is a linguist.

YANN COUËDEL

SUPPORTIVE NETWORK FOR WOMEN IN DENMARK

Nischa Don Maak, the woman behind this club, organised a successful inclusive event. “The red carpet, hospitality, and the energy of the organisers made me feel exceptional. I feel empowered by the life stories, career challenges, and work joys women share with each other.” One of many positive impressions’ shared with The International.

The Career club wants to unite females to define and transform what it means to be a woman building a career in Denmark. Nischa explains her initiative: “I am a very internationally minded Danish woman, and I understand how it can be difficult to make friends and settle in Denmark. That is the main reason why I started the Career Club to empower and connect international women in Denmark.”

Nischa is a career coach with 12 years of hiring business management experience, and she joined to-

MARTINA POPADAKOVA is Slovak by blood and a Global Citizen by heart. She completed an MSc in International Security & Law at the University of Southern Denmark in 2018. Over the last 2 years, Martina has worked as a facilitator and project coordinator in various NGOs.

THOMAS MOUGEOLLE

CAREER CLUB

MARTINA POPADAKOVA

"When the coronavirus first hit the news, our daughter wanted to do something to protect her family and friends.

This was before the virus had been registered in Denmark, and thus before any lock-down or other restrictions had been imposed," said Mia. "Soon she got bored with making masks (she is 11 years old) and I took over."

After hearing from her sister, who works as a doctor in Indonesia, that her home country was facing a severe shortage of protective masks, Mia became inspired to find a way to give back to her own community.

"At some point, friends started asking for more masks, or for masks for their friends and family, which is when the activity really took off. And finally, I opened up to the larger community," revealed Mia. "People seem to enjoy having something different other than the disposable mask."

Her small business initiative even gained coverage regionally, featuring on the front page of Jydske Vestkysten, a regional newspaper based in Southern Denmark.

"There seems to be a feeling that if you have to wear a mask, do it with a little style," added Mia. THE-INTL

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EVENTS IN OCTOBER

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BILLUND

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3 OCTOBER

WORLD CEREBRAL PALSY DAY

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BILLUND FUN PALACE

World CP Day has partnered with the Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association (CPISRA) to promote the benefits of sport and physical activity on the quality of life for people with cerebral palsy.

On Tuesday, 6 October, we want you to get outside at 13:00 and Move As One – 30 minutes of physical activity with family and friends. We want to create a wave around the world, from New Zealand to Alaska!

This event is open to anyone with cerebral palsy and related conditions along with their friends, families and communities.

This fun palace is created voluntarily by people in Billund to share and celebrate the skills of everyone. Join in and master new skills from your neighbours, share hobbies with friends old and new, and celebrate the passion, enthusiasm and diversity of the people in our town. Billund Fun Palace is one of the hundreds of events taking place internationally this weekend to celebrate science, culture and creativity at the heart of communities.

The International will keep you updated as much as possible through our social media and website. Please note: we still encourage you to follow the government's guidelines and stay safe. Follow us on http://www.the-intl.dk/

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COPENHAGEN

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1-11 OCTOBER THE COPENHAGEN ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL (CAFX) Each year, the festival explores and presents ideas on the relationship between the architectural world and human life through a broad public programme of talks, films, performances, workshops, seminars and exhibitions in collaboration with various institutions and (inter)national partners.

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COPENHAGEN

SOCIAL BREW FB PAGE

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COPENHAGEN

EVERY SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER POP UP MARKET

JAZZ JAM SUNDAY

Free event with beautiful jewellery, handmade wedding cards, painting, drawing and print-making to beauty services, organic shea butter and handwoven face masks. Art supplies at the best prices in the city to entrepreneurial guidance and help. Join us for a welcoming glass of bubbly and snacks while you browse.

Copenhagen’s most chilled crowd on a Sunday afternoon can be found in Vesterport, right across from the station. Great entertainment in the city and free entry to all!

They have a Swing Jam Band that plays traditional jazz and swing from the 1920’s - 1950’s. The group comprises of jazz musicians from the local community, with a lineup of horns, guitar, banjo and drums. Feel free to join and jam with them. Limited seating (covid restrictions apply) - first come first served.

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STORVORDE

ONLINE

MOCA KIDS ART LAB

TREASUREHUNTER.DK FB PAGE

LILLE VILDMOSECENTRET FB PAGE

HØJBJERG

8 OCTOBER

10 OCTOBER

10 OCTOBER

AMBER HUNTING IN AARHUS

GUIDED TOUR IN ELGENES LAND (CAR REQUIRED)

MOCA KIDS ART LAB

Welcome to an exciting guided evening amber trip, where we go exploring with amber lights to find beautiful pieces of amber along Moesgård Strand's fantastic coast.

The trip starts with a short presentation explaining amber hunting before the journey begins. We will, of course, help you in the quest to find amber. The only thing the amber trip requires is an amber flashlight, which emits a special UV light so that you can identify the amber pieces in the dark. This will, of course, be possible to borrow or buy from us.

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Take a guided tour of Lille Vildmose, where we look for the large giraffe (moose) and the flying door (sea eagle).

During the tour, the guide will tell you about the unique animal and plant life. A new audio system means that the guide can share information via car radio while you're driving, and the children can participate in car-bingo, where they will have a visual list of what animals they've seen, and discovered.

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Join museum educator Lindsay Bowyer for MOCA Kids Art Lab. This is an online workshop for artists ages 5 to 12. The people at MOCA recognise your child's need for arts education during this time, so we're offering these live lessons on the second Saturday of each month starting in October! To kick off the series, museum educator Lindsay Bowyer will lead an art activity inspired by Lorrie Fredette, an artist whose work is pictured above and was recently displayed at MOCA in our Recent Acquisitions exhibition.

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AARHUS LIBRARY WEBSITE

FREDERIKSBERG

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COPENHAGEN

11 OCTOBER

16 OCTOBER

17 OCTOBER

ZUMBA CLASS AT KULTURHUSET INDRE BY

APPLE DAY

TERRARIET REPTILE ZOO

We are familiar with them from the supermarket, gardens and fields - the delicious apple. Apples have been used in Denmark for several thousand years in all sorts of recipes, and not only eaten raw. To embrace the diversity of apples, and the importance they have had in Danish cuisine, we focus on "this day of the APPLE" and its many uses.

Apple Day is held in Bakkehuset's garden, where various historical apple trees have been planted. The event is a collaboration between Bakkehuset, Frederiksberg Sundhedscenter, Naturvejlederne på Frederiksberg and Biblioteket Frederiksberg.

When it's time for pressing the apple, you can help to use the press and taste your hard work afterwards. If you want to bring some juice home with you, please bring your own bottles to store them in.

The terrarium comes to visit and has brought some fantastic (and live) animals with it. Listen to the guide when they discuss four of Terrariet's exciting inhabitants, (turtle, lizard, spider bird and a snake), followed by fascinating facts and compelling stories.

Why is the pancake turtle completely flat?

How does a spider bird defend itself?

Together we find the answers to all the questions and many more as we move into the marvellous world of Terraria with their wild colours, shapes and patterns.

If you are courageous, you will be allowed to get really close and touch the snake!

Our next indoor Zumba class is happening soon!

To reserve a spot: Send 70 DKK to Mobilepay or Paypal and write in the note your name and the word "Sunday". Places are minimal due to the current restrictions.

If you don't have Mobilepay/Paypal just send me a PM and you will be able to pay by cash on the spot.

Please, come 10-15 minutes before the event starts. To open the front door of the building, you might need your yellow card (CPR), but if you don't have it - no worries, we will open the door for you!

Don't forget to keep a safe distance and wash/sanitise hands. No previous experience needed.

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COPENHAGEN

SAMSØ

RIBE

VISIT RIBE/ESBJERG

VISIT SAMSØ FB PAGE

COPENHAGEN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL FB PAGE

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CPH SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

HORROR TREASURE HUNT

STARLING MAGIC

The films in this programme are all embedded in the youthful perspective and navigate complicated emotional lives, relationship constellations and mediated realities. These subjects and themes are perpetually relevant and especially pertinent for this generation, and these shorts engage with them with a lived-in insight and good understanding of the cinematic medium.

All films are screened with English subtitles.

On Samsø, many legends and stories from the old days will be shared. Over the years, people have seen mountain people, goblins, witches and trolls. Nowadays you rarely see them - but they are there!

Take a trip around the island to the places that have been visited by supernatural beings and humans.

You can buy your booklet at VisitSamsø or Samsø Museum in Tranebjerg.

The dance of the starlings is dependent on the number of birds of prey and the weather. The optimal conditions would be a relatively quiet and dry evening as well as the right number of birds of prey who are contributing to the creation of the beautiful formations in the sky.

In spring and autumn, many flocks of starlings are seen roosting in the reeds in the area around Ribe Vesterå.

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CREATIVE TIME

BOARD GAMES CAFÉ

HALLOWEEN IN GILLELEJE

When the school is closed, the creative table at the children's library is open! In the children's library, we have a long table with space for lots of cardboard, feathers, glue and happy children (and adults). Every day during the school holidays, we make sure to have ready various creative goodies from 10:00 to 14:00.

Feel free to create anything, from drawing competitions, cutting and pasting crafts, making bracelets, creating bookmarks or Native American feather ornaments.

Everyone is allowed to join as long as there is safe distancing around the table.

Enter the magical gaming world where board game geeks, Allan and Birgitte, guide you safely through new and old board games.

Everyone is welcome, both the more experienced board players and the newbies. Take your family and friends to our cosy Board Game Café, which is held at Slagelse Library. We promise that there is something for everyone, so play a game, make some new friends, or simply just hang out with a cup of coffee and watch.

Gilleleje gets all dressed up to celebrate Halloween during the autumn holidays. Various activities are happening in the city for children, including face painting (first come, first served), and fun photo booths where you can get your picture taken.

Tina from Colorful Faces is responsible for the face painting. Free admission!

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AALBORG

LØKKEN

OUTNATURE FB PAGE

MADSBY LEGEPARK

AALBORG DEFENCE- AND GARRISON MUSEUM WEBSITE

FREDERICIA

18 OCTOBER

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20 OCTOBER

ADVENTURE GOLF

DEFENSE AND GARRISON MUSEUM

KAYAKING TOUR

Which member of the family or class can get the lowest score?

Try our challenging 12-hole Adventure Compact course from City Golf. The golf course is an excellent activity for the whole family. Try out this 12-hole Adventure Compact course that has many fun challenges to overcome.

Each round costs 45 DKK for adults and 25 DKK for children (0-11 years).

Clubs and balls can be rented from the information office or from the Golf course during the summer period.

Opening hours are from 10:00.

Please check their website for Covid-19 guidelines and always follow the directions from the Danish Health Ministry.

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In 2001 a group of volunteers took over the hangar to establish the Aalborg Defence and Garrison Museum to be opened on the 22nd of June 2002 as a private foundation.

In the largest garrison city of Denmark, you will find the only museum, which shows exhibitions on all services of the Danish Total Defence. Furthermore, there are comprehensive exhibitions on the occupation period between 1940 – 1945 and on the city of Aalborg as the most crucial garrison in Denmark through many years.

In the 10000 square meters of exhibitions, guests are welcome to touch most of the exhibits.

At the museum, children can try many things and explore the secrets of armoured vehicles and aircraft.

Experience nature from the water and travelling past Lønstrupklint from a new perspective. Enjoy surfing in the waves along the coast at Løkken.

Together with our experienced kayakers, you and your family get a basic introduction to handling the kayak on land and water. We adjust the pace and distance according to the level of the group.

The kayaks are specifically for trips with family and are stable as they are wider than regular kayaks, and safe when sitting on top of them, instead of inside them. This makes them suitable for use with children and inexperienced kayakers.

The kayaks are both for play when there are waves and cosy trips together with friends and family.

Cost: 350 DKK

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COPENHAGEN

18 OCTOBER

BRØNSHØJ

KULTURHUSET PILEGÅRDEN WEBSITE

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BUERO_JANTZEN

MIDDELFART

20 OCTOBER

20 OCTOBER

HALLOWEEN TREASURE HUNT THE RACE FOR DENMARK

KNITTING CAFÉ

Be inspired, free admission, free parking, and free coffee.

Spooky Halloween treasure hunt for kids.

Find the pumpkins hidden in the exhibition, solve the riddle - and see if you get to trick or treat when you are done? The hunt starts at HUSET Middelfart's reception, where you will be given a list of tasks.

Every Tuesday between 19:00-21:00 (holidays excluded), Kulturhuset Pilegården is visited by a network of local knitting enthusiasts. Inspiration, tips and tricks are exchanged, and both beginners and experienced knitters show up. Free attendance and everyone is more than welcome to attend regardless of age and abilities. Remember to bring your own materials.

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Who is the family's best treasure hunter? An interactive treasure hunt for all the treasures of Denmark. You need both eyes and ears to find your way through the exhibition. You have to figure out who got out of the snow, and what happened on the day a group of women with balloons in their bras walked down Strøget waving a red flag. You can go exploring together, or you can divide into teams and compete against each other.

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MEDITATION COURSE

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PUMPKIN CARVING

Do you need more peace and balance in your life? Do you want a better relationship with yourself and with others?

In this evening course, you will be taught what meditation is and how to meditate. Among other things, you will also hear about the human aura, its colours and function, and you will learn a good meditation technique that works with the colours of the rainbow. It has a very cleansing and balancing effect on body and mind and can be used daily.

Entrance fee: 50 DKK Note: Latest registration - 21 October

We all know that learning Danish can be a daunting task when you first move to Denmark. Going to language school is a great first step, but wouldn't it be fantastic if you could practice your knowledge of the language with locals? Then join us at the library for Dansk Café.

At this recurring event, volunteer Danes act as language ambassadors and try to guide you through the tonguetwisting minefield that is the Danish language. All levels are welcome.

The library offers coffee and tea at this event.

It's Halloween, and time to get busy! Make your own funny or scary pumpkin head. This workshop is one of the many events we offer during the autumn holidays. Halloween decorations are hung festively all around you while you carve away.

We have pumpkins, a lot of templates and knives, so you can carve yourself a pumpkin lantern to take home.

The cost covers the pumpkin, other participants pay the regular entrance fee.

Tea and cooldrink are available while you carve.

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WALKING GROUP

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Do you want to go for a walk in nature around Lyngby and meet new people?

The volunteer centre has set up a group for everyone who wants to go for a walk and enjoy nature around Lyngby. They leave the Volunteer Center at 10:00 every Friday, regardless of the weather.

We walk at a leisurely pace for approximately one hour around 3km.

Free attendance and requires no registration.

Remember to bring practical footwear and clothing, dress for the weather.

Meeting place: In front of the stairs at the Volunteer Center, Rustenborgvej 2A. Free admission.

We look forward to meeting you!

Inside the LEGOLAND® park, the giant monster sleeps, so stay awake, because maybe it will catch you in your nightmares! You should probably also stay at a plank distance from the pirates' bloodred water so that the ghosts from the haunted tipi in the Native American Camp do not push you into it. Go hunting for the horror in LEGOLAND, if you dare - maybe the singing pumpkins will lull you into a dangerous Halloween sleep …

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Pumpkin hunt Go on the Brick or Treat route (book online) Get your face painted eerily beautiful Eat Halloween goodies from the food stalls Any many more activities...

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SEA ANGLING

PROGRESSIVE YOGA AND MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS

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The shipping company Gule Rev takes you sea angling.

Do you have your sea legs? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at fishing? Here is a chance to catch your own dinner in good company with our experienced and helpful crew. A great experience awaits you. Full-day tours run from March to October. An experience not to be missed and an opportunity to enjoy Hanstholm harbour.

The ‘Introduction to Cinematography’ workshop introduces aspiring filmmakers to lighting, camera, and lens technologies, and how they can be used to help achieve their artistic intentions.

The goal of the workshop is to spark the interest of everyone who loves cinema and wants to explore being behind the camera. The workshop will be led by independent filmmaker and cinematographer Simona Susnea.

The workshop is in English.

Relieve stress, gain energy and find inspiration through yoga and meditation. During the chaos, we can find peace within ourselves. Join our beginner's classes, wherever you are in the world, even if you have never tried yoga before and experience something new.

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FIND YOUR CREW! SPEED DATING "Hello, is it me you are looking for?" We want to facilitate collaborations between film industry professionals to launch or realize exciting new productions. This is your opportunity to meet fellow film professionals to work on your project, or you can find a project that is looking for your skills. Are you scriptwriter, director, cinematographer, or do you work with sound or light? It doesn't matter, all skills are welcome.

The format of the event will be similar to speed dating, where everyone will have a short time to talk to everyone else and make connections.

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FREE TRIALS IN YOGA AND MEDITATION

VIRTUAL HALLOWEEN SHINDIG

PUBLIC TOUR: PAUL FISCHER

Join our class, wherever you are in the world, even if you have never tried yoga before and experience something new. Relieve stress, gain energy and find inspiration through classical yoga and meditation.

Our classes include physical poses, breathing exercises, deep relaxation and meditation. Structured in a harmonious way to allow your body and mind to relax deeply, without effort.

Give it a try and find out the benefits of yoga and meditation in your daily life!

Sure, Halloween may look different this year, but for Alex Makes Art, it just means inviting all her friends to bring Halloween to Zoom!

What to expect: - Cookie and sweet treat decorating.

- Face painting 101.

- 2D fun: Paint and draw monsters, and more!

- Classic Halloween tunes with DJ Gerald.

- Optional Netflix watch party at 20:00.

A public tour of the special exhibition focused on Copenhagen painter Paul Fischer. Paul Fischer (1860-1934) broke through with his many paintings of the city's life and depictions of elegant women, proud fisherwomen and upright guards - and often with the city's famous buildings as a backdrop. In the rain, sun and snow, Poul Fischers' love for Copenhagen radiates. The exhibition includes rarely exhibited paintings and the prolific artist's poster art, postcard motifs and over 5,000 photographs. Experience the metropolis Copenhagen seen through Fischer's gaze.

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CHANGING THE WORLD THROUGH SUSTAINABLE ORGANIC FOOD

HOW TWO INTERNATIONALS BUILT A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS IN DENMARK TO TACKLE FOOD WASTE FROM THE GROUND UP.

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LIKE MANY INTERNATIONALS, both Petra Kaukua (from Finland) and Carolin Schiemer (from Germany) moved to Denmark seeking new opportunities and change. They met during a two-year master’s programme in “Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Business” and instantly clicked. Studying at Copenhagen Business School, the two bonded over common interests. One was their shared love of techno and trance music.

The other? A focus on current issues surrounding food systems and food waste.

Fast forward to 2020, outside an unmarked warehouse on an unassuming street in Copenhagen’s Nordvest quarter. Quietly, people begin accumulating along the sidewalk, parking their bicycles and waiting patiently in a cluster without queuing - as you do in Denmark. Through an open glass door, bright and graphic coloured cardboard boxes are stacked behind a tall table where a laptop and a bottle of hand spritz sit. In each box, a curated collection of “ugly” fruits and funny shaped vegetables. Soon, a volunteer welcomes those waiting and one by one people step forward to receive their pre-ordered EAT GRIM food box for the week. Grim means “ugly” in Danish. But these fresh organic fruits and vegetables aren’t as bad looking as you might think.

MAKING A SUSTAINABLE CHANGE THROUGH FOOD The business behind all those food boxes is the brainchild of Petra and Carolin. At the core, their concept is pretty simple. By tackling food waste from the start - where it is produced on the farm, they are determined to change how people eat in a way that benefits the environment. Bringing overproduced and imperfect crops to the people, these two are intent on making an impact here in Denmark. And maybe even the world.

Neither of this power pair had any agricultural or operational experience in their background. But both see that less as a negative, believing that they came to their concept with fresh eyes and a unique approach. When they launched their business in 2018, it was only Petra and Carolin out there grinding and networking, going to events and tracking down farmers willing to sell their surplus or marred produce. At first, many farmers baulked

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and didn’t see the benefit. They were told that others had tried this before, and it never seemed to work. But it didn’t stop them, they felt their new perspective, coupled with a lot of enthusiasm and a splash of style were key to making this new company blossom.

Beyond sometimes superficial imperfections, they ask does that misshapen apple taste less sweet? That scarred lemon less juicy? Co-founders Petra and Carolin say no. But because market standards set by the European Union create unrealistic expectations of perfection for each piece, nearly a third of all produce is discarded or wasted before it even gets to you, the consumer. You will only see the prettiest products for sale in your local grocery store. To combat that forced food quality and control, farmers overgrow wasting water, land and resources in anticipation of only part of their crop making the final cut. But what if all that edible food wasn’t wasted?

Inside the cold storage at the warehouse, volunteers and interns spend Tuesdays carefully packing the branded cardboard boxes with each week’s assortment of unmarketable goods. Crates at their feet filled with red cabbages, carrots or apples and the like are delivered directly from the farmers. Each piece of seasonal produce is first checked and cleared, ensuring it’s ok for you to eat. Then staff work quickly and efficiently along an assembly line placing pockmarked Hokkaido pumpkins or curiously curved cucumbers inside each box. Customers subscribe online to receive boxes that can be picked up in person or delivered by bicycle right to their door.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS As internationals and women, there were very few role models in Denmark for doing what they’ve done. Only 25% of all entrepreneurs here are women, a statistic that has gone down over the past few decades. As investors attempt to reverse this decline, Carolin and Petra have seen an increase in those looking for more female-founded companies and business cases across the country. Carolin grins and remarks that their own company has been only women until just recently when they hired their first male.

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She says, “In that sense, we’re maybe not diverse because we have mostly women. But maybe in and of ourselves, we are diversifying the industry. We have ambitions for our own company to have a minimum of 50% of females in leadership positions or as board members. We can make these decisions and make these rules about how we want to have our own company, which is great.” It goes beyond in-company dynamics for the duo who have prioritized and partnered with many female farm owners in this male-dominated trade.

EAT GRIM has also become a company full of internationals (plus a few Danes) both in office and in the warehouse. They both concur that finding a job here in Denmark can be difficult. “We studied sustainability and entrepreneurship - it’s not exactly a course that has lots of jobs lined up afterwards, so we searched for a few months.

But then decided that - look - we studied this - so let’s try it. It wasn’t actually a hard decision to go for it, because there weren’t a lot of options available to us. I felt like that for me, not being Danish was a big set-back on getting a job or even an interview,” shares Carolin. Even with both learning Danish, Petra adds, “you are always up against a Dane for any position.”

But starting your own business in a foreign country is certainly not the easiest way forward. These two have worked extremely hard, being proactive about getting their venture out on the scene. Carolin again; “We were hustling, we are still hustling really hard to make it work. Until last year November, it was just Petra and me and some interns doing everything ourselves.

Now we have a team of eight people in the office and eight people in the warehouse, and we’re currently hiring more. To get to this point, we have had to do it a different kind of way.” That idyllic promise of Scandinavian work-life balance and 37-hour weeks might take a backseat when you start your own business.

BUILDING A START-UP

"WE HAVE AMBITIONS FOR OUR OWN COMPANY TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF 50% OF FEMALES IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS OR AS BOARD MEMBERS."

To make it happen, the two had to get creative about building and manoeuvering new networks here.

They both agreed that it was a huge help for their budding enterprise to be part of a Danish innovation “incubator” program. An incubator is a Danish investment scheme that affords “professional support for early-stage start-ups,” from mentoring, to counselling to seed capital. It made an immeasurable difference for them in the beginning, and they would both highly recommend those starting apply for this route.

But without significant outside investments, which traditionally go towards tech and not agriculture, Carolin and Petra decided to go next level through community-sourced crowdfunding. “It was very much in line with our values and growing from the ground up.

We chose this [crowdfunding] route on purpose because it was difficult for us to go the normal way.”

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porters and encouraged collaboration through events and social media. “When you don’t have many resources and you have to go looking for that knowledge elsewhere, you start collaborating. This is what we did from the beginning. We kind of crowdsourced content which started with people sharing recipes. We gave boxes to people who could use it to make food, and in that way, we’d get recipes in return. The whole mindset of empowering each other - I tell about you, you tell about me - it’s a win-win situation and everybody benefits and can spread the word.”

It goes beyond their customers and committed foodie fans, Carolin and Petra have garnered great relationships with the small farms and local food business owners. With each weekly box, you get a list and full transparency about where your organic food was produced, highlighting farms across Denmark and around Europe.

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In July, they launched an initiative to support local shops struggling this year. Putting their boxes for pick up in different places around town makes it easier for customers to collect their food. “For each box, you pick up at a local business partner, you pay a 20DKK fee for which you get 20% off selected products at that spot. That way, we support local businesses directly.”

ADVICE TO OTHER INTERNATIONALS Even now, they are branching into other ideas, better ways to combat food waste. Petra explains, “We already run a B2B operation, acting as a wholesaler for food businesses from our connections in the industry.” Carolin pipes in, “like my first cafe job! That cafe was our first customer, and he’s a huge fan because I was a waitress there. We’re actually having dinner there tonight.” Petra adds “in that sense, there are a lot of possibilities.” And no job too small to build networks.

When asked what advice they had for other internationals coming to Denmark and struggling to find work - they both believe in taking the leap to create something for yourself. “I don’t know where I would be right now if we hadn’t done that,” remarks Carolin. Petra adds that they meet a lot of internationals in the start-up scene. “You know that you won’t have a lot of jobs to choose from and that if you have some kind of idea, it is fairly easy to access support networks like the incubators and others where that internationality is not a problem.” But adds that those same internationals are “really hard working … and willing to grind.”

Carolin recently met a fellow international in person, a guy from New York who wrote her asking what he should do here? She invited him to the warehouse to volunteer. And while it’s a win for the company to have more eager hands on deck, she chatted with him about the importance of following your passion. Try to prioritize the things that are important to you and find those communities and “then find a way to interact with them and see how you can get involved.”

“And physically go there. Get behind the door and find those people,“ Petra adds. “Only sending emails and CV’s doesn’t work as they can so easily get lost. So much of what you have as an international is your unique energy and approach. And only in person can people get that real impression.” If you can afford it, she highly recommends taking an internship. Although unpaid, it is a great way to get inside a company where you can prove your talent and your skill and your energy.

“Also, your willingness. We have hired a lot of people who don’t have the experience on paper, but have something else and are just willing. It’s the same with us, none of us really had the experience, we just all wanted to make it work. Here we are. So there is always a way in, with personality and ambition,” adds Carolin. Petra reminds those looking that “we appreciate people who are ready to work hard and if you are, then you can carve your way and your own place.”

In just two years, that is precisely what these impressive women have done. Today, the team had packed 1600 boxes that will be distributed from their warehouse in Copenhagen to customers across the country. They guess that almost half of Denmark can access a fresh food box, especially with recently opened operations in and around Aarhus. Goals to expand offerings into Aalborg, Odense plus other Danish cities and then into Sweden are already in the works. Check on their website EAT GRIM to see if a “Big and Beastly,” “Small and Ugly” or “Mini and Mean” box of fresh organic produce is available near you. THE-INTL

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A GUIDING HAND

THROUGH DISABILITY WE EXPLORE THE DANISH WELFARE SYSTEM WITH A SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD.

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ADJUSTMENT TO LIFE in Denmark is hard enough, but internationals who have children with disabilities (physical disabilities, as well as invisible disabilities, such as ADHD and autism, etc.) adds extra challenges. Our aim is to shed light on the system by introducing a basic framework for parents who need disability support and assistance for their child. This issue we introduce the general framework for applying for help when you move here.

ADMINISTRATION OF DISABILITY SERVICES Danish law states that if your child has a disability, that your child should be compensated, as much as possible, for the consequences of his/her disability. It is the intention of Danish disability laws that families with children with disabilities can live as "normally" as possible, despite the child's disability. While it is the responsibility of the Danish Government to legislate for special services, municipalities have to implement these legislations in ways that best serve the individual.

Denmark is made up of 98 municipalities, and disability services are administered by local offices in each municipality. Access to disability services is evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and the availability and quality of disability services can vary greatly depending on which municipality you live in.

WHERE TO SEEK HELP – KOMMUNEN (MUNICIPALITY) It is your municipality that is the main portal to disability assistance and support services if you are a parent of a child with a disability. When you contact the municipality, there are a variety of services which you may have access to. This can include general and specialised guidance on caring for a child with a disability, as well as other types of assistance and support.

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cess to, based on the individual municipality's interpretation of Danish disability law. This means that access to disability services may vary considerably from municipality to municipality.

You can find information about your local municipality, and about disability services in general, by visiting www. borger.dk and www.borger.dk/handicap When visiting borger.dk you will need to log on using digital identification known as NemID. If you haven't applied for your NemId, you can visit this website for more information: https://www.nemid.nu/dk-en/get_started/ request_nemid/ NemID is crucial as you will need it for all correspondence with the municipality, and the health system.

EXTERNAL SUPPORT SYSTEM It is a good idea to seek support and inspiration from disability organisations, network groups over social media (e.g. there are many Facebook family support groups), and from other families. Some municipalities facilitate family support groups. Some specialised daycares and specialised schools provide family support groups, as well as support groups for siblings, and playgroups for children with disabilities.

SUPPORT AND ADVICE BEYOND THE MUNICIPALITY Many parents and disability organisations have parent groups, family classes and counselling. Parents benefit greatly from talking to other parents, exchanging experiences, and forming networks. Your caseworker can help you to find out which options are available in your locality.

Danish Disability Organisations DH is an umbrella organisation that has 32 member organisations and covers different types of disabilities. DH does not provide advice or support to individual citizens.

MARTINA POPADAKOVA is Slovak by blood and a Global Citizen by heart. She has completed an MSc in International Security & Law at the University of Southern Denmark in 2018. Over the last 2 years, she has worked as a facilitator and project coordinator in various NGOs. She is multifaceted and committed with an unwavering passion for human rights. Martina is a creator of Empowerment Journey. www.empowerment-journey.com / www.linkedin.com/in/martina-popadakova / www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1107008696 / @martinapopadakova

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The individual member organisations offer advice and support to individuals. Find more via DH's guide. https://handicap.dk/ Rare Diagnosis Rare Diagnoses is an association of 47 associations for families with rare diseases and disabilities. https://sjaeldnediagnoser.dk/ Siblings Networks and Groups In several places in the country, there are sibling networks and groups that you may benefit from. Here families have the opportunity to share their experiences, about having a sibling with a disability. Contact your caseworker to find out which options are available in your local area. http://www.soeskendefokus.dk/ Facebook Groups On Facebook, there are several groups for parents of children with disabilities. Many of these groups are very active, and are used for communication and support, exchange of concrete advice and help in dealing with everyday challenges, as well as assisting each other in how to apply for disability assistance. This group is popular amongst parents of special needs children. https://www.facebook.com/groups/202419373117851/ about THE-INTL

"ACCESS TO DISABILITY SERVICES IS EVALUATED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS, AND THE AVAILABILITY AND QUALITY OF DISABILITY SERVICES CAN VARY GREATLY DEPENDING ON WHICH MUNICIPALITY YOU LIVE IN."

SARA R. NEWELL is from Canada, went to high-school in Costa Rica, and has worked and studied in Iceland and Denmark. She is a disability rights activist and has a master's degree in Technological Business Development and Biomedical Engineering from Aarhus University. Sara has lived in Denmark since 2003, and lives with her husband and daughter. She hopes to contribute and share insights with others who have children with disabilities. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sararose-newell-b1904726 / https://m.facebook.com/groups/bakopomdepaarorende

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AN ENTREPRENEUR AARHUS AND EASTERN JUTLAND IS HOME TO MANY INTERNATIONALLY-MINDED COMPANIES AND ORGANISATIONS THAT ALL CONTRIBUTE TO THE INTERNATIONALISATION OF THIS AREA. THIS MONTH WE GIVE THE FLOOR TO BRIAN WOODWARD, OWNER OF BOA CONSULT.

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am today). Not only did I learn Danish and better understand the Danish work culture, but it helped me meet a lot of great people who have since become a solid network and good friends, and it helped me establish credibility. So thanks, CCI Europe, for helping me find my way.

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NETWORKING IS EVERYTHING Building a good network and breaking into the right circles is notoriously hard in tightknit Denmark, but it is the only way to win new business and stay afloat.

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NO-ONE PREPARES you for arrival in Denmark, and the endless ups and downs you'll experience in the job market. I arrived 17 years ago and spent the first year-and-a-half looking for a job.

At first, it was fun - kind of like a big sociology experiment – but, after the first dozen or so rejection letters, not so much. The job search for me became a prolonged battle against waning self-worth, culture shock and a painful exercise in resilience. I'd arrived in Aarhus with a good education, what I thought was a solid CV and had come from a great job on Madison Avenue in New York.

But…no one seemed interested.

During this time, in part out of believing I really did have something to offer Denmark (in spite of all those rejection letters) and in part out of sheer desperation, I began thinking about starting my own business.

I read up on it and learned that with its flat hierarchies and high levels of social trust, Denmark is consistently ranked by organisations like the World Bank to be one of the easiest places on earth to start a business. The strong social welfare system eliminates some of the worst risks that start-ups face in other countries (things like homelessness, crippling debt, no pension and a loss of healthcare access). There are a surprising number of funds, incubators and free consulting resources aimed at helping start-ups, too.

I finally landing my first job, but I'd already been bit by the urge to go solo. After four years of having a "real" job, I finally took the leap and started my own communications consultancy.

Since then I've spoken with a lot of other internationals who've expressed interest in doing the same. After all, being a consultant seems like a natural niche in a country so dependent on foreign trade and where it is, purportedly, so easy to start a business. In my 13 years with a CVR number, though, I have gained some hard-earned insight about chasing the 'selvstændig' consultant dream in Denmark that I often share with other internationals:

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LEARN DANISH FIRST Before moving to Denmark, many Danes told me, 'you won't have to learn Danish.

All Danes speak perfect English, and you are a native speaker!' Not true. Here's a little dose of tough love that I wish more people had given me – Lær Dansk! It shows that you are fully invested, and it builds trust, which is valuable currency in Denmark's and one of this country's most important cultural values.

#2 GET A "REAL JOB" ON YOUR CV FIRST Little did I realise at the time, but landing my first job was a necessary first step (even though the job had little to do with where I

#4 NOT ALL START-UPS ARE THE SAME If you are planning to start a consultancy or knowledge-based business, know that it will be very hard to grow. Most of those resources for start-ups I mentioned above are aimed at tech and manufacturing businesses with relatively high growth potential. Salaries for hiring new employees are high, and when politicians and economic development organisations point out how easy and how important it is to be an entrepreneur in Denmark they are not talking about consultancies and professional service companies. #5 YOUR SAFETY NET WILL GET SMALLER It is often said that Denmark is a wage earner's country. Very true. The social welfare system and its safety nets regarding everything from 'dagpenge' to Corona help packages exist to accommodate salaried employees, the public sector and organised labour. As an independent contractor, you'll invariably forfeit access.

"There are a surprising number of funds, incubators and free consulting resources aimed at helping startups, too."

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INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY We offer a wide range of events, seminars and online activities that help internationals get settled in Denmark.

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EFTERSKOLE = FUN SCHOOL A RELATIVELY NEW CONCEPT FOR INTERNATIONALS MOVING TO DENMARK IS THE DANISH EFTERSKOLE. THESE SPECIALISED SCHOOLS DEAL WITH BOTH THE EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS AND EMBRACE A COMMON ACADEMIC FOCUS ON ENLIGHTENMENT, VALUES, GENERAL EDUCATION AND DEMOCRATIC CITIZENSHIP. PHOTOGRAPHS ISTOCK

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IN MOST COUNTRIES, children go to high school or college after their secondary school education. In Denmark, children can choose to go to an Efterskole (boarding schools that offer ninth and tenth grades but also offer classes from seventh grade). According to Statistics Denmark, this trend has been increasing over the last decade. In 2017, 26.5 percent of ninth and tenth-grade students in Denmark were attending Efterskole.

WHAT IS AN EFTERSKOLE? Efterskole is a unique self-governing independent boarding school where students between the ages of 14 and 17 can choose to spend a year or two of their secondary school education. “The first schools were founded about 150 years ago and were closely related to the Danish Folk High School and the educational ideas of NFS Grundtvig (1789–1872) who wanted schools to offer enlightenment for life, rather than just formal educational training.”

WHY IS EFTERSKOLE SO POPULAR IN DENMARK? One reason why Efterskole is becoming popular is that they focus on the students´ professional, personal, and social development. During their time at Efterskole, they also learn to take responsibility for themselves and each other. These are valuable qualities for their later studies and adult lives. Besides that, they can also choose subjects such as music, sports, dance, etc. according to their interests. The community (fællesskab) is tremendously strong among Efterskole students which you often see during their heartfelt farewells on their last school day / at graduation after spending so much time and experiencing so much together.

HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT EFTERSKOLE FOR YOUR CHILD? There are more than 240 Efterskoler to choose from. To choose the right one for your children, you can do the first search

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"IN 2017, 26.5% OF NINTH AND TENTH GRADE STUDENTS IN DENMARK WERE ATTENDING EFTERSKOLE."

guages and culture from an early age. She speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, English, German and Danish, and she has travelled to over 20 countries.

on this website: https://www.efterskolerne.dk/en to see what is available. You can sort the results by geographical locations, subjects offered, your child's interests, skills, etc. If you are specifically looking for one where the teaching language is in English, simply type “all subjects taught in English” in the search bar.

On the same page, you can also calculate the fee by pressing the “calculate price” button on the blue bar. Then you will get a list of the schools matching your criteria and their fee structure.

ities, etc. They vary from school to school.

There are also other criteria for applying for subsidies - you can read more about them here: https://www.efterskolerne.dk/ da/Efterskoleforeningen/Leksikon/DF/ Elevstoette#Udenlandske Unfortunately, the information is only available in Danish. However, you are welcome to contact them for individual questions. You can either call them at 3312 8680 or contact them by email: info@efterskolerne.dk

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The fee usually includes board at the school and an admission fee. The final cost can be discussed with the school. The Danish state offers subsidies, however, if the child isn’t a Danish citizen, the full fee applies. Though according to my correspondence with the Efterskole Association (Efterskoleforeningen) office: if one of the parents is or has been a Danish citizen, the fee will be based on the lowest price. There can be other additional costs such as trips, outdoor activ-

An efterskole stay is a memorable experience for your child, as they will form deep, meaningful connections that will take them through into later life. Many people believe that the experience has a significant impact on the formation of your child's personality and development - usually in a positive way.

When you have found the efterskole that you are interested in, you can either contact them or visit them during their open days. THE-INTL

Living in Denmark since 1999, she’s been a Danish citizen for 10 years and speaks fluent Danish, and considers herself fully integrated.

However, she still remembers the challenges when she first moved here: the language barrier, who to ask for help and advice, etc.

She hopes to contribute and share useful insights and positive experiences with other internationals through her articles. https://www.facebook. com/trainofthoughtBYjose phinewan @my_train_of_thought_ by_jj https://dk.linkedin.com/in/ jjyanyanwan

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PICK YOURSELF A BUSHEL

OF TASTY FALL FUN FIND A COSY ORCHARD TO PLUCK YOUR OWN APPLES, PEARS AND PUMPKINS.

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THERE IS SOMETHING about 2020 that has made many of us revert to our pre-industrial roots. Raise your hand if you’ve had a go at baking your own bread. Did you possibly plant a little garden? There is a decided pleasure in putting your hands in the earth and pulling up your own vegetables.

But maybe you don’t have access to a green space or nary a balcony to plant a pot. You too can still reap the rewards of this season’s harvest. And October is a lovely time to do it in Denmark. Ripe and ready for your canning, juicing, jamming, cakebaking and pie-making pursuits are crisp and juicy local Danish apples and pears.

It’s a brilliant way to spend a day out filling your own buckets, baskets and bushels with fresh fruit and fresh air.

In Danish, it’s called selvpluk, or selfpick. To find a farm near you and fashion your own fall ritual, turn to selvpluk.com.

Search by your postal code to get local farms’ opening hours, directions, and contact information. Do a double-check before you head out as many operations only offer self-picking on the weekends but may have farm shops open throughout the week.

For those who aren’t planning travel or escapes too far afield for this efterårsferie, or fall break, add an outing to an apple orchard and soak up the season. Here are 7 spots around the country to check out this month.

ON JUTLAND

KARENSMINDE FRUGTPLANTAGE Eriksmindevej 38, 8300 Odder Sitting squarely in between Horsens and Aarhus, Karensminde has been offering fresh farm fruit and personal picking opportunities to the region since 1932. Family run with a well-stocked gårdbutik, or farm shop, on-site for those who prefer easy access to apples and fruit. https://www.karensminde-frugt.dk/ KRÆMMERGÅRD Kræmmergårdvej 50, 7660 Bækmarksbro

Find it and win 50 kilograms of free fruit. http://nybrofrugt.dk/

ON ZEALAND

FRYDENLUND SLOT FRUGTPLANTAGE Frydenlunds Alle 23B, 2950 Vedbæk This orchard north of Copenhagen sits outside a palace and has been growing apples since the 1700s. These are some seriously heirloom æbler. Pack a snack to enjoy in between the trees at available picnic tables on-site. https://frydenlundslot.dk/pluk-selv/

West of Hostebro and north of Ringkøbing, you’ll find Kræmmergård, part of the larger network of regional growers and producers in West Jylland, collectively called Madkultur Vestjylland. The goal here is to provide good quality seasonal products in harmony with the environment and with the shortest path to you, the consumer. https://kræmmergård.dk LØJSTRUP HOVEDGÅRD FRUGTPLANTAGE Brogesvej 6, 8870 Langå Twenty minutes outside Randers, you’ll find the historic Løjstrup farm that has been active in this area since the 13th century. Family-owned for four generations, this pretty spot near the Gudenå River offers a variety of apple and pear types for picking. http://www.loejstruphovedgaard.dk/

ON FUNEN

NYBRO FRUGTPLANTAGE Lille Salbyvej 54, 5370 Mesinge An idyllic orchard outside of the cutest Danish village of Kerteminde - Nybro Frugtplantage. Pull your little one along in a cart as you pluck. Join in the farm’s treasure hunt and look out for the golden apple.

KILDEBRØNDE FRUGTPLANTAGE Kildebrønde Landevej 41, 2670 Greve One of the only spots in the country that offers both apple and pumpkins for your self-picking pleasure. Kildebrønde farm is half-way between Copenhagen and Køge and has fields full of græskar, pumpkins, the kind you can carve for your Halloween trick or treat. http://www.kildebronde-frugt.dk/

ON LOLLAND

LOLLE FRUGT Gl Killerup 8, 4990 Sakskøbing A bit further south, on the lovely island of Lolland you’ll find the aptly named Lolle Frugt. Here you’ll find pears, apples and fresh-pressed juice. Follow the charming Danish owner Erik on the Lolle Frugt Facebook page to see what’s fresh in the fields when you’re heading out. https://www.lollefrugt.dk/

ture hound exploring a life across borders in Copenhagen, Denmark. She is the creator-in-chief at Oregon Girl Around the World, a blog that focuses on sustainable travel for the whole family.

With a background in graphic design, photography and art history, Erin has a creative way of seeing a destination and believes that travel choices can have positive impacts for both the traveller and the communities visited. A local in Denmark since 2014, Erin has embraced the green city of Copenhagen and loves to share her insider tips.

For more Scandinavian travel inspiration and Copenhagen culture, follow Erin around the world here: oregongirl aroundtheworld.com @oregongirl_ aroundtheworld @oregongirlworld www.facebook. com/oregongirl roundtheworld/ www.pinterest.dk/ oregongirlworld/

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GLOBAL WARMING CLIMATE CHANGE PLANS IN DENMARK.

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GLACIERS ARE MELTING, sea levels are rising, cloud forests are dying and wildlife is scrambling to keep pace. It has become clear that humanity has caused most of the global warming by releasing heat-trapping gases as we power our modern lives. These gases are called greenhouse gases and their levels are higher now than at any time in the last 800 thousand years according to scientists.

Climate change encompasses not only rising average temperatures but also extreme weather events, shifting wildlife populations and habitats, increasing sea levels and a range of other impacts. These changes are emerging as we continue to add heat-trapping greenhouse gases to the atmosphere, changing the rhythms of climate on which all living things have come to rely.

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MARIANO ANTHONY DAVIES maining ice masses such as Greenland and Antarctica are starting to melt alarmingly fast. That extra water could raise sea levels significantly and quickly. By 2050, many scientists are predicting that sea levels will rise between 1 and 2.3 feet as glaciers melt.

PARIS AGREEMENT The Paris Agreement's central aim is to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change by keeping a global temperature rise this century well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase even further to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the Agreement aims to strengthen the ability of countries to deal with the impacts of climate change. The Agreement requires all Parties to put forward their best efforts through nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and to strengthen these efforts in the years ahead.

This includes requirements that all Parties regularly report on their emissions and on their implementation efforts.

Though many living things emit carbon dioxide when they breathe, the gas is widely considered to be a pollutant when associated with cars, planes, power plants and other human activities that involve the burning of fossil fuels such as gasoline and natural gas. That is because carbon dioxide is the most common DENMARK RATIFIES PARIS AGREEMENT of the greenhouse gases, which trap heat in the atmosphere and Denmark has committed to make an ambitious, global response to contribute to climate change. We have pumped enough carbon diclimate change by shifting away from fossil fuels and cutting greenoxide into the atmosphere over the past 150 years to raise its levhouse gas emissions to limit global warming to well below two deels higher than they have been for hundreds of thousands of years. grees Celsius. With a national target to reduce greenhouse gasGreenhouse gases also include methane sources such as landes by twenty percent in 2020, as well as the target to become one fills, the natural gas industry, gas emitted by livestock and chlorhundred per cent independent of fossil fuels by 2050, Denmark is ofluorocarbons (CFCs), which were used in refrigerants and aerready to take serious action in implementing this historic decision. osol propellants until they were banned in Denmark is one of the few countries who the late 1980s because of their deteriorating have managed to cut carbon emissions from "BY 2050, MANY SCIENTISTS effect on Earth's ozone layer. energy combustion below 1990 levels, and the The list of pollutants associated with cliDanish Government is determined to continARE PREDICTING THAT SEA LEVmate change includes sulphur dioxide - a ue the downward trend in CO2 emissions.

ELS WILL RISE BETWEEN 1 AND component of smog. Sulphur dioxide and The World Energy Forum has just placed 2.3 FEET AS GLACIERS MELT." closely related chemicals are known priDenmark at the top of the list of global promarily as a cause of acid rain. They also regression on three dimensions of the enerflect light when released in the atmosphere, gy "trilemma": energy security, energy equiwhich keeps sunlight out and creates a cooling effect. For examty and environmental sustainability. Denmark acknowledges this ple, Volcanic eruptions can spew massive amounts of sulphur difrontrunner position with a great sense of responsibility to continoxide into the atmosphere, sometimes causing cooling that lasts ue climate efforts. for years. In fact, volcanoes used to be the primary source of atAcross the "Atlantic pond", President Donald Trump doubts mospheric sulphur dioxide. However, human beings are the main that greenhouse gas emissions risk causing dangerous levels of source today. global warming and plans to withdraw the US from the Paris CliWith concentrations of greenhouse gases rising, Earth's remate Agreement on 4 November 2020. THE-INTL

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Mariano has over 35 years global experience as a business executive. He spent ten years with KPMG, thirty years with British Chambers of Commerce (while also running his own companies). He is a British citizen, who grew up in Kent, went to boarding school in Sussex and has a British university education. He has been married to a Dane for over 44 years and has held over 100 official anti-Brexit speeches since 2016. He both speaks and writes Danish without difficulty.

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I AM FINE, BUT… PHOTOGRAPHS ISTOCK / CÉLINE MARTIN-PEDERSEN

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WE ALL NEED to feel heard and be seen, however, as international spouses/partners at times, this may prove to be quite hard. Why? It is not easy to be vulnerable, open, and honest about the challenges we face, and at times we may need assistance.

Especially when we feel that we should be able to handle things ourselves.

It may come as no surprise that spouses/partners are very significant in all relocations. They are often the ones dealing with all the practicalities, documents, administrative work, settling in, unpacking, and making the house a home. They are the ones that make the relocation a reality and the highly skilled employee employable. The spouses/partners are strong, resilient, innovative, they are the movers and the shakers, and like all people, they need to be acknowledged and have their efforts appreciated.

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WHO IS A SPOUSE/PARTNER? According to the 2020 research conducted by Oxford Research for Denmark, “ The vast majority of ex-pats in the 2020 survey are highly-educated, some 43% have a Master’s degree, and 12% have a Doctorate.” Spouses/Partners are included in these numbers, which confirms that many are highly skilled, educated individuals and most of them have dual-career experience and aspirations. Some choose to stay at home until the kids are more independent, which in Denmark is not the norm and may seem very unconventional.

This, however, does not mean that they do not have dreams and aspirations for the future. It may seem like a luxurious life, moving from place to place, and not having to work, lunching, and sipping cafe lattes. But, do not judge a book by its cover - unless you have done it yourself, you simply do not know what it is like to begin climbing uphill and start over once again. As an adult, it is harder to start from scratch in all aspects of your life.

International life means you have to find your way in a new culture, language, build new social and professional networks, understand the school systems, health care, taxes, laws & regulations… and often you are on your own (unless your other half is Danish). Being a spouse/partner is lonely

at times, and it takes a lot of energy and tenacity to keep the household running smoothly, the family equipped for everyday activities, and somewhere in between to find a bit of time to focus on yourself.

ACKNOWLEDGE THE SPOUSE/ PARTNER I am not trying to paint a sad scenario here of the poor spouse/partner - on the contrary, I would like to highlight the importance of spouses/partners. They are essential to the family members as well as international companies. Acknowledging spouses/partners is an act that can make

“Acknowledging spouses/partners is an act that can make or break the whole relocation.” or break the whole relocation. Yes, we need to hear and see one another and voice our appreciation. The sooner we openly address this topic, the better. The family as well as international companies, may at times unintentionally overlook the efforts

of the spouses/partners.

From a business perspective, acknowledgement is a powerful tool to motivate and keep the team spirits high. As a leader, you know that it is vital to make sure that your team feels valued, appreciated, and heard. The same goes for your international employees and their family.

HOW TO ACKNOWLEDGE? The approach will vary from company to company, but, here are a few ideas: ➤ Invite the family members to see the company (they are curious to see your company - it is the reason why they moved). ➤ Invest in the spouses/partner (work shops, training, networking events).

If you show interest in the spouse/ partner, the family is more likely to stay. ➤ Create a welcoming system (buddy system, an option of external training, counselling).

At times we may seem fine, but the truth is we all need a helping hand. Let us be more aware of all the valuable individuals who make international life and business happen. THE-INTL

Kathy was born in Poznań, Poland and has lived in 4 countries and on 2 continents.

Growing up as an immigrant and a cross cultural kid she was able to discover a multicultural world that shaped her into the person she is today. As an adult she experienced life as a re-pat as well as an expat and she is not a stranger to the challenges and opportunities that life abroad offers.

Just when she least expected it, she met her Danish husband and once again packed her life in boxes and set off to live the happily ever after in the land of the Vikings and Hygge.

Over the span of 10 years she has lived on Fyn, in Jylland and currently in Nordsjælland.

Kathy has a background in Cultural Studies and also a degree in American Studies. She has been able to combine her passion and profession as an Intercultural trainer, Personal Branding and Expat Spouse and Partner Specialist at Active Action.

A firm believer that if you are lacking something - create it. She is the co-founder of #BeGreatCollaborate, a running enthusiast, speaker, active lifestyle advocate, wife and Mom. www.activeaction.dk kbs@activeaction.dk https://www.linkedin.com/ in/kathybsiddiqui/

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FOOD ART

BJØRNE BOLLER An adorable take on a Danish classic, these ‘bjørne boller’ (‘bear buns’) use the ever-popular ‘fødselsdagsboller’ (Danish birthday buns) and shape them into a treat children and adults alike will enjoy! You can easily mould these delicious, buttery buns to resemble teddy bears, add small currants (‘korender’) for the eyes and nose, and they will be sure to delight at your next celebration!

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‘BJØRNE BOLLER’ (BASED ON DANISH ‘FØDSELSDAGSBOLLER’) YIELDS APPROXIMATELY 20 BUNS

INGREDIENTS: 600 ml milk 50 g fresh yeast (gær), or 16 g / 2 tsp dry active yeast 1 kg flour (hvedemel), plus extra flour for the kneading process 4 tsp salt 4 tbsp granulated sugar 75 g butter 1 egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash) currants (korender)

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HELPFUL TIPS AND HINTS You can substitute raisins (rosiner) for currants.  These buns are delicious when served warm - you can reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.  Cut buns in half lengthwise and serve with butter, jam, or cheese!  Buns can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

#1 Heat milk to a lukewarm temperature using a small pot on the stove, or a heat safe bowl in the microwave. (If using a stovetop, transfer milk to medium-sized bowl after warming.) Add yeast and whisk to combine. Set aside for 8 minutes. Add sugar and salt. Stir well until completely dissolved. #2 Melt butter and allow it to cool off a bit. Then whisk butter into the milk mixture.

Combine the liquid mixture and flour in a large mixing bowl, and stir with a wooden spoon until combined. #3 At this point, you can knead the dough using an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment, or knead by hand. Both methods are equally effective! If you knead by hand, turn the dough out onto a floured surface. #4 Before you begin to knead (with an electric mixer or by hand), set aside a large scoop of flour so you can easily access it during the kneading process. The amount of flour you add during kneading depends on the flour’s quality. Knead for a couple of minutes, then gradually add a couple of tablespoons of flour at a time to help the dough come together as you continue to knead. When you have a smooth mound of dough that’s tacky to the touch (but doesn’t stick to your hands), your dough is ready to rise. Keep the dough in your large mixing bowl, cover with a clean tea towel, and place in a warm corner of your house to rise for 1 hour. Once your dough has risen, tip it out of the bowl and onto a floured surface. #5 Preheat oven to 200°C. Using a bench scraper or large knife, divide the dough into 24 equal pieces. Shape 20 pieces into round balls. Use the remaining 4 pieces of dough to shape pairs of round ears and an oval nose for each bun.

Attach two ears and one nose firmly to the top of each bun. You can dip a finger in warm water to act as ‘glue’ for the ears and nose if needed. Firmly press two currants at the top of each oval nose for the eyes, and one currant in the centre of the nose. Place buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving around 5 cm of space between each bun. Use a pastry brush to coat tops of buns with the beaten egg, which will give them a lovely golden colour when baked. Bake buns for 10-12 minutes. #6 Remove from oven and let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.

CLAIRE BOGUSZ BAKER AND BLOGGER Claire grew up moving around frequently, never imagining she’d have the opportunity to experience raising her own children as expats one day. In 2018, her husband’s job relocated the family from the USA to Copenhagen. Living in the capital city, they’ve loved biking, travelling, and the ability to immerse their three children in a foreign language.

Donuts to Danish was born out of Claire’s passion for creating art and her love of baking. She finds great joy in helping others celebrate special moments with custom-made cakes and cookies. For order inquiries, email claire@donutstodanish.com www.donutstodanish.com @donutstodanish

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SELECTING THE RIGHT

DOG FOOD It's easy to become overwhelmed by the choices of dog food available on the market. How do you know which one to pick for your furry friend?

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HERE ARE A few things to keep in mind when picking out the best food for your dog.

dogs won't react to them. Novel proteins are commonly used for diet trials in dogs, which means that the protein source in the food isn't one commonly used, such as duck or even kangaroo. Oftentimes, allergy friendly dog food will utilize grain sources that aren't as common, such as using potato instead of dog food with corn.

Pets with joint disease may need dietary support, including beneficial ingredients such as glucosamine and chondroitin.

Similarly, overweight dogs could use a dog food that is designed to restrict calories to help increase their metabolism.

THE BASICS OF DOG FOOD Grains get a bad rap in dog food, but the good news is that most dogs are not sensitive to grains in the same way that people are. You should read the pet food label, looking for meats to come in at the top of the ingredient list. Keep in mind though that dogs are not exclusive carnivores like cats, so utilizing different vegetable sources is not necessarily a bad thing.

You may want to consider dog food without corn for pets that are sensitive to it and make sure that the main ingredient isn't corn because corn can be one of the more difficult grains for dogs to digest. Governments regulate pet food in different ways, so look for label indicators such as the AAFCO statement, which is controlled by the Association of American Feed Control Officials. The most important keywords on your dog food label are generally "complete and balanced," which means that the food is a nutritionally balanced diet meeting all of your dog's needs.

If you choose to feed your dog a grainfree diet, keep in mind that preliminary data suggests that some grain-free dog foods have been linked to a potentially fatal heart condition known as dilated cardiomyopathy. While some breeds are at a higher risk for developing dilated cardiomyopathy genetically, such as Dobermans, any dog may be at risk if they are eating a grain-free dog food, even if it is designated complete and balanced.

CONSIDER YOUR DOG'S AGE AND "LIFE STYLE" When picking dog food, it is incredibly important to keep your dog's life stage or age in mind. When puppies are growing, they need food that is typically higher in calo-

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Picking the right dog food is important to help your dog live a better and happier life.

Reading the ingredient labels and educating yourself on label claims is an important first step, but you also need to make sure you understand your dog's age, size, and activity requirements. If you have a question, send us a message today. THE-INTL ries than an adult dog needs. Older pets should be fed a senior food, which may have restricted levels of nutrients, such as phosphorus.

The type of food you choose also needs to be tailored to your dog's size and activity levels. Large breed dogs typically grow much slower than smaller dogs, and the calcium and phosphorus ratios in their food are incredibly important to facilitating a healthy growth rate. Very active breeds, particularly out of the growth stage, may need food that is higher in calories than other dog feed.

WHAT ABOUT SPECIFIC HEALTH ISSUES? If your dog has allergies, you may need to pick out an allergy-friendly dog food. This could be a dog food made without corn, or one that is hydrolyzed, with proteins broken down into such tiny pieces that most

"THE TYPE OF FOOD YOU CHOOSE ALSO NEEDS TO BE TAILORED TO YOUR DOG'S SIZE AND ACTIVITY LEVELS."

TAREK ABU SHAM OWNER, MYPETERINARIAN Tarek was born in Amman, Jordan and from an early age has had a love for animals.

He met his spouse in Amman and then soon embarked on an expat lifestyle that took him to Dubai, Prague, and now Copenhagen. Originally a veterinarian, Tarek reinvented himself professionally and decided to launch his own company.

With mypeterinarian, Tarek has combined his veterinary experience with his entrepreneurial spirit. Mypeterinarian cares for pets in the Copenhagen area, offering services including pet-sitting, walking, and more to come soon. www.mypeterinarian.com

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THE DARKER SIDE OF RIBE IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN, EXPLORE THE MACABRE HISTORY OF DENMARK’S OLDEST TOWN. PHOTOGRAPHS AZIZA BERDIEVA / CÉLINE MARTIN-PEDERSEN

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RIBE, JUST HALF an hour from Esbjerg, is a must-see for anyone visiting or living in Jutland. With its picturesque half-timbered buildings, imposing cathedral, and Viking history, it’s always a rewarding day out. But there’s a darker side to Ribe’s story…

THE HEAD MEADOW Approaching Ribe from its west side presents a lovely view of its skyline thanks to the flat meadow which separates the town from the Wadden Sea. It’s an important area for wildlife and has been integral to the town’s fortunes, having once provided fertile grazing land.

What’s fascinating, if less delightful, is how this area got its name. Hovedengen translates as ‘the head meadow’. In the sixteenth century, the local penalty for piracy was harsh: as a deterrent to any others prowling around the North Sea, pirates caught in Ribe were beheaded, and their heads displayed in the meadow on spikes, facing out to Ribe Harbour.

One case concerned the pirate Morten Thodes, who was beheaded in 1555 along with the rest of his crew. The area was once called Todes Eng (Thodes’ Meadow), and some say his ghost can be seen roaming the corridors of the nearby Danhostel Ribe!

CATRIONA TURNER WRITER AND BLOGGER Catriona is a writer and blogger currently living in Esbjerg, Denmark. A veteran of six international moves since leav-

WITCH HUNTS Another dark episode in Ribe’s history is explored at the brandnew Hex! Museum of Witch Hunt, located centrally at Sortebrødregade.

The new museum has been created within a sixteenth-century building, (which unfortunately means it’s only partially accessible for wheelchairs). Through a series of low-ceilinged, dark rooms, you learn the history of disease and poverty in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries that led to superstition, scapegoating, and ultimately to thousands of women being persecuted and executed across Europe.

Denmark’s most famous witch, Maren Spliids, lived in Ribe and was burned at the stake there, at the ruling of King Christian IV. The most affecting and memorable section of the museum tells her story, with dramatic light projections and a haunting audio narrative.

Like so many Danish museums, the design is impressive, using modern technology and surprising detail to give history a vivid immediacy. The audioguide, included in the ticket price, provides an atmospheric context for the visual exhibits. (I recommend bringing your own headphones for this, as there’s a lot to listen to.)

Subtle sound and light effects give the impression of creeping fire

"DENMARK’S MOST FAMOUS WITCH, MAREN SPLIIDS, LIVED IN RIBE AND WAS BURNED AT THE STAKE THERE, AT THE RULING OF KING CHRISTIAN IV."

ing Scotland just over a decade following you through history and convey the horror of what can happen when fear of our neighbours takes over.

By the time I left, I was grateful to live in a (somewhat) more enlightened time, when we women are not being blamed for a new plague!

SORT SOL More cheerfully, now is the season to catch another ‘dark’ phenomenon around Ribe. Sort Sol translates as the black sun, but it’s not as doom-laden as it sounds. Starlings migrating through the region provide a stunning show every year, as they dance together in the skies over the Ribe Marsh. Take a tour with Vadhavscentret, or set yourself up with a blanket and a hot drink at one of the likely viewing spots along the Ribe Å, to enjoy the spectacle as dusk falls.

For a bite to eat, I always recommend Café Quedens, with its lovely courtyard located right next to the museum, or pick yourself up a treat from the appealing rows of pastries at Radhus Konditoriet.

But there’s one more chance to delve into the darkness, as the Night Watchman takes his tour of the town. Join him at 8pm every evening until October 17, to hear more dramatic moments from Ribe’s history. Just make sure you get home before you lose your head! THE-INTL See visitribeesbjerg.com and vadehavscentret.dk for more details

ago, she’s also lived in France, Uganda and the Republic of Congo.

At her blog, The Frustrated Nester, she writes about Danish living, travel and the expat life. Her writing has also been published in the anthology Once Upon an Expat, and its follow-up Life on the Move, published in June 2019.

She’s working on a memoir of international living, and is also a freelance copyeditor and proofreader at thewordbothy.com

www.thefrustrated nester.com www.facebook.com/thefrustratednester @thefrustratednester

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TRUST IN COLLABORATION

TRUST AND COLLABORATION GO HAND IN HAND. IT IS NOT ABOUT DAMPENING INDIVIDUALITY, IT IS ABOUT KNOWING EVERYONE'S TALENTS AND USING THEM ENTIRELY. EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION REQUIRES TRUST, AND TRUST EMPOWERS PRACTICAL COOPERATION.

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MOST COLLABORATIONS FAIL because of competitive self-interest, lack of trust and absence of shared purpose among partnering organisations. To fully collaborate means that all parties should be willing to look beyond and see what more could be achieved together, to realise that the whole is truly greater than the sum of its parts.

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Trust is an essential element when collaborating with others. Without it, you're unlikely to get anything meaningful done.

But with it, you can accomplish everything you set out to do... and more.

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TRANSPARENCY Clear communication around goals and objectives is another crucial factor for successful collaboration.

Trust often seems invisible or taken for granted until it is violated or betrayed.

Which is why trust in your collaborators should never to be taken for granted.

DON'T JUST COLLABORATE… CO-CREATE! As startup entrepreneurs, we often seek partners that complement our capabilities and help us gain new markets. Collaborating in business requires a commitment amongst parties to co-create opportunities that would lead to mutual and fair benefits for all.

Just another link to and from your website is not, in my mind, considered collaboration. Sure you get more website traffic with the more clicks, but this doesn't mean anything if you don't take your associations to the next level. Find a way to grow together with your collaborators.

Collaborating with others is just the first step of the business relationship - but creation is essential in product development and planning. It brings depth to the project that simply isn't possible when merely collaborating.

Everyone sees success differently. You may see it as an increase in sales, while the

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"BRINGING BRIGHT MINDS AND WHOLEHEARTED PEOPLE TOGETHER CREATES AMAZING RESULTS. TRUSTING YOUR COLLABORATORS IS TRULY THE KEY TO HELP YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD AND CREATE THE IMPACT YOU WISH FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR STAKEHOLDERS." - JANNIE ÅSTED SKOV HANSEN, FOUNDER OF HERE WE ARE GLOBAL priority of your business collaboration is to access new markets, and another business wants to increase its product/service range. When there are different views on what success should look like for your collaboration, it leads to each business pulling in different directions, making it harder to achieve your collaboration goals.

The most obvious reason to invest in a co-creation business relationship is to create something new. Sometimes we have to acknowledge that we don't have all the answers and need to ask others for help.

Just like any relationship, you want to know that the businesses you collaborate with shares your values. If your values are not aligned, the relationship will simply not work.

RECIPROCITY Business reciprocity, as a strategy, has

enormous advantages. People do business with those they know, like, and trust. When you give first, without expecting anything in return, it goes a long way in helping to build the like and trust factor.

The principle of reciprocity describes a human need for a 'give and take' but in a business relationship, there is undoubtedly an expectation of return; therefore, the principle of reciprocity should be built on trust.

Once you have established some goodwill with reciprocity, it's essential to "cash in" at some point. Sure you go into this expecting nothing in return, but at some point, you will need to do things to help grow your business, so don't be afraid to ask for help. Again, do it expecting nothing in return or the true heart of reciprocity is lost. THE-INTL

Laura is Canadian. After years of living abroad and travelling the world, she moved to Denmark in 2007 and started her new life as an expat living in Denmark.

Laura’s experience working in the Danish relocation industry, encapsulating both her experience as an expat and her desire for helping people, which is WHY she started Homestead.

Homestead offers Settling in Services and Workshops focusing on the day to day challenges of expats, as well as the cultural differences in both their work and daily life.

“In House” consultations for International employees are also one of Homestead’s specialties. Customized, personal consultations focusing on the individual employee.

Homestead. We Are Your Settling in Experts. www.homesteaddenmark.com

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THE ART OF BUILDING

A MAJORITY INTRO-GUIDE INTO DANISH POLITICS

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EVER SINCE DEMOCRACY appeared in Denmark, with the introduction of universal voting rights in 1915, one party has never been able to obtain over 50% of the votes. To rule, one party always needed to learn how to build bridges with another party. This allows other parties representing a smaller population to also have a say in how the country is governed.

The struggle for democracy started with the 1849 June Constitution (Grundloven), when students and academics challenged the absolute power of the king. This led to a constitutional monarchy in which landowners could vote for an assembly that had legislative power and the ability to collect taxes.

With the power to vote, came the electoral offer. The supporters of the king, the Right (Højre), formed one option. The option for more power to the king and less power to the people. The students and academics behind the June Constitution (the National Liberals), formed another option, the exact opposite of the Right.

Later on, the 1866 Constitution was passed, which gave privileged voting to wealthy people in the country (2 votes per wealthy man). To challenge the power of the Right, the farmers and the small business owners, created the Left (Venstre).

Feeling left out by both the Right and the Left, the working class formed the Social Democracy (Socialdemokratiet) in 1884.

The Social Democracy led the fight for universal voting and the creation of the

"A SIGN OF A GOOD LEADER IS NOT HOW MANY FOLLOWERS YOU HAVE, BUT HOW MANY LEADERS YOU CREATE." - MAHATMA GANDHI

welfare state, being joined in 1906 by the Social Liberal Party (Radikale Venstre), the former intellectual wing of the Left. Despite opposition from both the Left and the Right, the social-democrats and the social-liberals managed to pass a new constitution in 1915, that gave universal voting rights.

This led to Social Democracy becoming the largest party of Denmark from 1924 until today (with a break between 2001 and 2015), governing Denmark for most of that time and implementing the welfare state we all know today.

THE POLITICS OF DENMARK TODAY There are two political camps in Denmark.

The “reds” led by Socialdemokratiet and the “blues” led by Venstre. While the reds fight to preserve the welfare state and continue making improvements in working conditions, equality and the green transition, the blues fight to reduce taxation, the power of the government and to give more freedom to companies. However, each political camp contains smaller parties that have their unique characteristics.

The “Reds” – Socialdemokratiet, Radikale Venstre, Socialistisk Folkeparti (The Socialist People’s Party – the green party of Denmark), Enhedlisten (The Red-Green Alliance – Led by a collective leadership, that evolved from the Danish Communist Party), Alternativet (The Alternative – The progressive greens).

The ”Blues” – Venstre, Konservative (The Conservative Party – evolved from Højre, as defenders of traditional values – monarchy, family and nation); Dansk-

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Folkeparti (The Danish People’s Party – grew from Progress Party, an anti-taxation movement, and is now today a nationalist social conservative party); Nye Borgerlige (The New Right – a new party for libertarians with anti-immigration views) and Liberal Alliance (libertarian party of Denmark).

Denmark is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy led by Queen Margrethe II. The government of Denmark (Regeringen) is headed by the “red” prime-minister Mette Frederiksen (statsminister) and holds the executive power. The legislative power is controlled mainly by the Parliament (Folketinget).

The current government is a minority government (formed only from 1 party) that needs to build majorities every time a new law has to be passed through the parliament. The aim for every new law is to have the broad majority backing of the population and therefore the government aims to gain support from the opposite political camp, by making concessions to reach consensus. THE-INTL

Born in 1990 in a village in the north-east of Romania, Narcis made Aalborg his new home since 2009. Smitten by the Danish model, he decided to get involved in the local community leading to him becoming a strong voice on the topic of usage of the local political rights by the internationals. In 2017, he became the first nonDanish citizen to run for regional elections and to represent Denmark in the Council of Europe. He holds or held leadership positions in European Youth Denmark, Europabevægelsen, Socialdemokratiet Nørresundby, DSU Aalborg, and Frit Forum International. www.facebook.com/ NarcisGeorge.Matache/

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DANISH-AMERICAN CULTURAL NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHS PIA DAMSGAARD / ISTOCK

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HOW DO YOU sum up the cultural differences between America and Denmark during a brief presentation? This was the task in front of me and two other presenters, Niels Arved and Charlotte Nytoft, by Herning Biblioteket. We decided that anyone could read off easily googleable statistics, so instead focused our attention on more personal stories and impressions.

Whereas I was born and raised in the USA, my two co-presenters were Danishborn, but each spent significant time in America before returning to Denmark. Interestingly, I was far more critical and far less reverent toward my “home” country than my Danish counterparts.

I left America at the tail-end of the last “once in a lifetime” economic catastrophe.

I was one of the tens of millions of Americans left in the cold by The Great Recession. So I started my personal story with “the worst week ever,” when – in the midst of The Great Recession – I found myself out of a job, a broken-down down car, and my unemployment benefits held up for three long months because of an unfounded objection from my former employer.

My conclusion – both from my experiences with the difficulties of being poor in America and from the relative ease at which we lived on one income in Denmark – was that Denmark was the place we wanted to raise a family. The difference, in my mind, was empathy. Danes understand the importance of a work-life balance. Danes understand that healthcare and education should be rights and that society bears the burden of paying for them.

They know the importance of things like parental leave and vacation time.

“Danes understand that healthcare and education should be rights and that society bears the burden of paying for them.

They know the importance of things like parental leave and vacation time.”

During the Q&A, an audience member asked me what it would take for me to return to America. I answered, “It would take two great jobs with great benefits to even consider it.” The issue of parental leave is especially salient for my wife and me, having just gone through it with our first child.

As I referenced above, my Danish copresenters were much more effusive toward the United States. They spoke about the individual freedom they felt, and the kindness and openness of Americans they

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met along the way. Charlotte, in particular, was impressed by the level of charity – in both time and money committed to it – from Americans. Niels, on the other hand, was impressed by Americans’ work ethic.

These points are not without their merits. In my presentation, I joked about the reverse culture shock of going home and people trying to make small talk with me whilst waiting in line for the toilet. Americans are certainly not shy about opening up to complete strangers, in nearly any circumstance.

However, I had to object to the point about charity. Charities inherently exist in the gaps between society’s needs, and a government’s ability to handle those needs. That Danes expect, with good reason, that their most vulnerable citizens will be protected. Also, a large share of charitable donations goes toward churches. Some churches spend that money to feed the poor and homeless. Others use it to build basketball courts and private jets for their priests.

A s f o r t h e p o i nt a b o u t wo r k e t h ic, Americans indeed work harder and longer hours than in many countries. But again, this is out of necessity. I know many people with careers as teachers or police officers who are working second and third jobs, not for extra money, but just to get by.

For me, it boils down to the simple question of whether you value the individual or society more. Are

you Elon Musk, or the Average Joe? For wealthy Americans and entrepreneurs, America is a great country. For tens of millions of Americans who are struggling with the ever-rising costs of healthcare, education, rent, etc. and medium incomes that have stagnated for decades, it is not as fantastic.

Charlotte and Niels both looked back at their time in the US with a sense of nostalgia. They clearly had a very different experience than I did! For me, I look at America from across the pond with a feeling of great sadness. I wish that it were a country that I felt we could return to if the right opportunity presented itself.

In the end, it was a fun night, with a very interested and engaged audience.

With the 2020 Presidential Election coming up, Danes are far more interested than usual in that strange country on the other side of the Atlantic. As such, Niels, Charlotte, and I will follow up with a brunch at the library on 4 November, the day after the election. Hopefully, I’m drinking a celebratory toast, in stark contrast to four years ago. THE-INTL

ZACHARY A. MARX ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT, WRITER, AND RESEARCHER Zachary A. Marx is an American with experience living, working, and studying abroad in Japan, Korea, Germany, Finland, and Denmark. He is an environmental activist and climate leader with a master’s in International Environmental Law from the University of Eastern Finland. He lives in Herning, Denmark with his wife and daughter. www.80couches.com www.twitter. com/80couches www.linkedin.com/in/ zachary-a-marx/

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B e s t BEAUTY BUYS

BEAUTY EDITORS FAVOURITE TOP SKINCARE PRODUCTS FOR MEN AND WOMEN Long gone are the days when skincare was only for women. Nowadays, many companies have found there is a vast market and need for both men and women. Some brands and companies even go so far as to create exclusively for men, unisex or gender-neutral products. In this month’s issue, I give you some of my top picks in skincare products for men and women.

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1. Malin + Goetz Vitamin E Face Moisturiser 430 DKK - Magasin.dk A unisex moisturiser with Vitamine E. Super popular with the guys who want a no-fuss, straight to the point product that simply does the job.

2. Baxter of California Skin Concentrate BHA 399 DKK - Magasin.dk Excellent for blemishes, ingrown hairs and uneven skin. A serum that has the strength to declog pores leaving radiant even-toned skin.

3. Aveda Pure - Formance Dual Action Aftershave 349 DKK - Zalando.dk A two in one aftershave and moisturiser that has quality and results to its ethos. Very popular with men who suffer from razor burns and oily skin.

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She has been a profession-

4. Acqua Di Parma Beard Oil 355 DKK - Magasin.dk Easy to use serum to condition the bearded man. Infused with sweet almond oil and grape seed oil. Designed to be used daily after the beard has been washed and cleaned thoroughly. Gives a tangle-free, healthy beard.

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5. Estee Lauder Nutritious Super - Pomegranate Radiant Energy Eye Jelly 500 DKK - Magasin.dk A jelly-like texture, packed full of fruits and caffeine. Adds a cooling effect to sleepy puffy eyes.

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6. Augustinus Bader - The Cream 2,098.64 DKK - Revolve.com Probably one of the most hydrating creams on the market. Leaves skin feeling plump and glowing. Light in texture absorbs quickly into the skin. This product targets fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, and visible pores.

7. La Prairie - Cellular Swiss Ice Crystal Dry Oil 2,509 DKK - Matas.dk This luxury formula is a dry oil treatment containing a combination of rare and pure oils which seal in moisture, leaving skin feeling protected from the first signs of ageing. Leave smoother looking and glowing skin.

ist for 11 years and a professional Lash Stylist for 3 years.

After moving to Copenhagen, Denmark, Barbara became the owner of Barbara Mensah cosy and chic studio provides a welcoming, comfortable space for clients to spend their time getting glammed and pampered for those special moments and occasions.

All bookings for Lash Extension and Makeup can be made via her social media or tel: +45 53564504 barbaramensah. beauty@gmail.com @barbara.mensah.beauty @barbaramensahbeauty

8. La Mer - The Regenerating Serum 2,000 DKK - Magasin.dk A fast-acting serum made to reduce lines and wrinkles for a fresh, youthful look. Boosts natural collagen.

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HORROR AND HYGGE SUSAN JESSEN SPIELE LIBRARIAN Susan is a librarian at Roskilde Library, and in charge of the English section. She does English events all year; everything from expat dinners and pub quizzes, to karaoke nights and book talks. She is also busy with Roskilde Hor-

What is it about the thrill of being scared? It makes no sense, and yet most of us gladly seek it out and shiver in fear and joy. These dark months are perfect for it. Enjoy.

GRIPPING, GRIM AND SUSPENSEFUL

RELENTLESS, FAST AND ACTION-PACKED

SPOOKY, ATMOSPHERIC AND EMOTIONAL

MENACING, NASTY AND FUN

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IF SHE WAKES

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BY MICHAEL KORYTA

DISAPPEARANCE AT DEVIL’S ROCK

BY PAUL TREMBLAY

LITTLE HEAVEN

BY NICK CUTTER

A man is hunting for

Tara is driving for a visiting professor at her university when a horrible accident happens that kills the professor and leaves her with locked-in syndrome.

Abby, an investigator for the insurance, believes it was murder and starts an avalanche of terror.

Elizabeth’s thirteen-

hired to check up on a

his missing daughter, gone three years and believed dead. A young girl is having episodes and each time coming back with a pebble in her hand. A woman who works at a roadside diner, they are all connected.

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ye a r - o l d s o n d i s a p pears while biking with at Devil’s Rock. As she is taken over by fear and grief, odd things happen; a shadowy lurker in town, pages of a journal pops up and does she really know her son?

ror, a club dedicated to scaring the town.

Three mercenaries are young man, taken by a cult in Little Heaven, a remote settlement. After they arrive paranoia and distrust spirals out of control and it be comes clear something is out to get them all.

DID YOU KNOW? Halloween is getting bigger in Denmark every year and is slowly taken over for the traditional “Fastelavn” in February. So wherever you live, there will be a celebration nearby. Or you can make your own party, big or small, and invite the neighbourhood; even Danes are less reserved when they are in disguise and dressed up!

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Dry cough

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Difficulty breathing

Headache

Muscle aches

Sore throat

You must also stay at home if you are not sure if you are ill.

Self-isolate and arrange to be tested. You must stay at home until you have been completely symptom-free for 48 hours.

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