https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Denmark in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed The Local’s columnist and relocation expert Melanie Haynes shares her advice on how to join the Danes. https://www.thelocal.dk/20170907/youve-just-relocated-to-denmark-what-do-you-do-next Thu, 07 Sep 2017 17:42:18 +0200 youve-just-relocated-to-denmark-what-do-you-do-next With the UK general election taking place on June 8th, it’s important to remember to register to vote if you can and want to have your say. https://www.thelocal.dk/20170427/how-to-vote-from-overseas-in-the-uk-general-election Thu, 27 Apr 2017 13:44:39 +0200 how-to-vote-from-overseas-in-the-uk-general-election Relocation expert Melanie Haynes shares ten things she wasn’t prepared for when she joined the Danes. https://www.thelocal.dk/20170206/10-surprising-things-that-happened-to-me-after-moving-to-denmark Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:24:17 +0100 10-surprising-things-that-happened-to-me-after-moving-to-denmark Recent arrival Natalia Bagniewska came to Copenhagen when the days were already getting short and cold, but she's still found plenty to love about the great outdoors. https://www.thelocal.dk/20161220/how-to-enjoy-the-danish-nature-in-the-dead-of-winter Tue, 20 Dec 2016 15:16:51 +0100 how-to-enjoy-the-danish-nature-in-the-dead-of-winter Natalia Bagniewska left her cushy home and job in London four weeks ago for a life of the unknown in Copenhagen. Here's why. https://www.thelocal.dk/20161124/nine-cynical-reasons-i-left-london-for-copenhagen Thu, 24 Nov 2016 11:39:15 +0100 nine-cynical-reasons-i-left-london-for-copenhagen For many US citizens living in Denmark, back home never feels as far away as it does on Thanksgiving. The Local's Justin Cremer, a homesick American himself, spoke with some of his compatriots about keeping the tradition alive in Denmark. https://www.thelocal.dk/20141127/americans-in-denmark-adapt-to-thanksgiving-abroad Thu, 27 Nov 2014 15:19:00 +0100 americans-in-denmark-adapt-to-thanksgiving-abroad When James Forrest watched Donald Trump win the presidency of the United States, he tried to cope with the shock through a bit of dark humour. https://www.thelocal.dk/20161114/american-student-in-denmark-trashes-passport-after-trump-win Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:51:31 +0100 american-student-in-denmark-trashes-passport-after-trump-win In this month's column, relocation expert Melanie Haynes reminds those struggling that they are not alone. https://www.thelocal.dk/20161102/dont-deny-your-relocation-experience-own-it Wed, 02 Nov 2016 10:35:06 +0100 dont-deny-your-relocation-experience-own-it Melanie Haynes, a relocation expert and a regular contributor to The Local is out with her first book, 'Dejlige Days – My Guide to a Successful Relocation'. https://www.thelocal.dk/20161012/meet-the-expat-helping-others-adjust-to-a-new-life-in-denmark Wed, 12 Oct 2016 11:45:06 +0200 meet-the-expat-helping-others-adjust-to-a-new-life-in-denmark Danes are the hardest people in the world to befriend, according to an international survey ranking the quality of life for expats. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160829/expats-name-denmark-worst-in-the-world-for-making-friends Mon, 29 Aug 2016 15:27:20 +0200 expats-name-denmark-worst-in-the-world-for-making-friends Adam Walker has been commuting to Copenhagen every week from his home in rural Sussex – here's what he's learned from his time in the Danish capital. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160621/danish-or-dan-ish-a-year-in-the-life-of-a-european-super-commuter Tue, 21 Jun 2016 09:58:08 +0200 danish-or-dan-ish-a-year-in-the-life-of-a-european-super-commuter Construction of the European School Copenhagen is about to get underway in the new Carlsberg City District. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160608/copenhagen-to-host-first-european-school-in-denmark Wed, 08 Jun 2016 10:51:33 +0200 copenhagen-to-host-first-european-school-in-denmark In the latest instalment of My Danish Career, we spot with British-Danish 'local expat' Henrik Cullen who overcame a rough start to find success in Copenhagen. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160530/local-expat-copenhagen-danish-career Mon, 30 May 2016 15:55:32 +0200 local-expat-copenhagen-danish-career With many Danes suffering from loneliness and a steady flow of new people coming to the city from outside Denmark, finding ways to meet people can be a challenge. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160518/copenhagen-community-restaurant-one-bowl-loneliness Wed, 18 May 2016 14:45:38 +0200 copenhagen-community-restaurant-one-bowl-loneliness Relocation consultant Melanie Haynes offers up tips for making a smoother transition to Denmark – or anywhere. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160504/how-to-be-kind-to-yourself-when-relocating Wed, 04 May 2016 07:53:45 +0200 how-to-be-kind-to-yourself-when-relocating Danes and expats alike are invited to break their solitude and enjoy a nice meal together. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160429/to-combat-solitude-danes-and-expats-share-a-meal Fri, 29 Apr 2016 08:44:43 +0200 to-combat-solitude-danes-and-expats-share-a-meal Beginning on April 1st, citizens of the United States, Canada and Australia can simply exchange valid driver’s licences issued in their home countries for a Danish one. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160314/foreigners-in-denmark-finally-get-green-light-for-danish-driver-licence Mon, 14 Mar 2016 15:14:43 +0100 foreigners-in-denmark-finally-get-green-light-for-danish-driver-licence US expats can cast in-person votes for the Democratic primary election in the Danish capital as part of Super Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160229/copenhagen-hosts-super-tuesday-global-primary Mon, 29 Feb 2016 13:06:53 +0100 copenhagen-hosts-super-tuesday-global-primary Relocation expert Melanie Haynes gives readers tips on how to deal with the two areas that give new arrivals the biggest headaches. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160212/how-to-manage-the-expectations-of-expat-life Fri, 12 Feb 2016 09:30:25 +0100 how-to-manage-the-expectations-of-expat-life As The US presidential voting season is well underway with the first primary elections in New Hampshire, The Local looks at how American citizens can cast their ballots from outside the US. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160209/how-to-vote-as-an-american-expat-in-denmark Tue, 09 Feb 2016 17:49:38 +0100 how-to-vote-as-an-american-expat-in-denmark