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 If you are living in a new culture or are in a relationship that crosses between cultures, you might be facing challenges you've not met before. But there are plenty of ways to tackle them, writes our guest columnist Hanne-Berit Hahnemann. https://www.thelocal.dk/20190520/the-emotional-challenges-faced-by-mixed-culture-couples-in-denmark Mon, 20 May 2019 16:49:21 +0200 the-emotional-challenges-faced-by-mixed-culture-couples-in-denmark In a new instalment of our My Danish Career series, we spoke to change agent Jason Howlett, whose healthcare tech startup was recently nominated for a Danish industry award. https://www.thelocal.dk/20181026/moving-to-denmark-helped-me-focus-my-skills Fri, 26 Oct 2018 19:20:35 +0200 moving-to-denmark-helped-me-focus-my-skills Finding a sense of purpose for relocation to a new country is key for happy relationships and good mental health amongst internationals, writes our guest columnist Hanne-Berit Hahnemann. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180716/denmark-why-international-relocation-can-put-a-strain-on-relationships-and-how-purpose-can-help Mon, 16 Jul 2018 18:34:23 +0200 denmark-why-international-relocation-can-put-a-strain-on-relationships-and-how-purpose-can-help Relocating to a new country can present a definable set of emotional challenges, and Danish culture can give rise to its own version of these. But there are plenty of ways newcomers can recognize and cope, writes The Local guest columnist Peter MacFarlane, Ph.D. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180419/why-moving-to-denmark-can-cause-feelings-of-loneliness-and-what-you-can-do-to-feel-better Thu, 19 Apr 2018 10:30:33 +0200 why-moving-to-denmark-can-cause-feelings-of-loneliness-and-what-you-can-do-to-feel-better Despite a small recovery in 2017, the number of people relocating across the Öresund between adjacent regions in Denmark and Sweden has stagnated in recent years. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180417/fewer-people-moving-between-denmark-and-sweden-report Tue, 17 Apr 2018 18:00:10 +0200 fewer-people-moving-between-denmark-and-sweden-report International hype over ‘hygge’ culture has led to an increase in people moving to Denmark, according to an industry analysis. https://www.thelocal.dk/20171103/denmarks-hygge-craze-sparked-foreign-moves-relocation-company Fri, 03 Nov 2017 16:39:46 +0100 denmarks-hygge-craze-sparked-foreign-moves-relocation-company 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 Relocation expert Melanie Haynes on how to get through one of the most stressful life events of all: moving to a new home. https://www.thelocal.dk/20161202/ten-tips-on-how-to-make-moving-house-less-stressful Fri, 02 Dec 2016 12:13:45 +0100 ten-tips-on-how-to-make-moving-house-less-stressful 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 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 Irishwoman Alison O'Keefe moved to Copenhagen sight unseen and is now helping other expats make the transition. https://www.thelocal.dk/20161005/i-love-how-incredibly-cool-copenhagen-and-its-people-are Wed, 05 Oct 2016 12:29:26 +0200 i-love-how-incredibly-cool-copenhagen-and-its-people-are 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