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The Expat in Denmark organization is running a campaign this month called "We are Not Tourists". Its purpose is to educate Danes about the value that expats bring to the country. A dedicated web site has been set up:http://wearenottourists.dk/
Volunteer centre in Copenhagen
The following web site helps match up expats (even English-speaking ones) with volunteer opportunities in Copenhagen. See:www.cphvolts.dk
Newsletter / club for expats in Arhus
If you live in or near Århus, take a look at:http://www.internationalcommunity.dk
It's a local network for expats with events, seminars, connections etc.
Danish news web sites - in English
To stay abreast of what's going on in Denmark, check out these media sites:Copenhagen Post - www.cphpost.dk
Politiken newspaper - politiken.dk/newsinenglish
Jyllands-Posten newspaper - jp.dk/uknews
DR TV - www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Andre_sprog/English/index.htm
Borsen business newspaper - borsen.dk/1493
Copenhagen News - www.copenhagennews.com
Canada Kicks Ass - www.canadaka.net
Looking for People from B.C.
Hello Allcanucks,My name is Robert Arseneau, I'm part of the editorial department with
BCBusiness magazine, based near Vancouver. I was hoping someone at your
organization could help us with a popular article we run each month called
Expat. We find people from British Columbia who are working in exciting
locations around the world and ask them a few questions via email about
work, life and culture in their new surroundings.
We are looking for a previous B.C. resident working in a non-diplomatic
position in Denmark for an upcoming issue of the magazine.
If someone at your office can think of a person who might like to
participate or another organization that might be able to help, please write
me back and I'll be happy to contact them. Also, feel free to forward this
email to anyone who might be interested.
If you're interested, here are a few examples of articles we've done in the
past:
http://www.bcbusinessonline.ca/node/1732
http://www.bcbusinessonline.ca/node/3309
http://www.bcbusinessonline.ca/node/2484
Thanks for the help, I hope to hear from you soon.
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ExpatFinder.com
ExpatFinder.com is a free service that makes it easy for you to make the right decisions when moving or living overseas, arriving with your family or relocating your employees. Compare health insurance providers, bank accounts and more. Hassle-free relocation support with free search for serviced apartments, moving and relocation companies anywhere around the world. ExpatFinder.com was created to support families in global transition or with international lifestyles.ExpatFinder.com is the first vertical one stop website for people moving or living and working abroad. Launched in mid-2009, the site is one of the largest expat websites, with more than 10,000 users everyday. The site's blog area is quite good, with interesting tales and pictures about expat adjustment and living.
www.expatfinder.com
Another older site with a similar agenda is www.talesmag.com (overseas tales from a small planet).
Expat in Denmark network for spouses
The "Expat in Denmark" organization is setting up social networks for spouses of expats who have moved to Denmark.Currently, networks are being formed in:
Copenhagen
Frederiksberg
Hellerup
Hillerød
Roskilde
Odense (Funen)
Billund/Vejle (near Lego)
Herning/Silkeborg (mid Jutland)
If you want to join one of these networks, write to Lotte Holck, indicating the city you are interested in. Her Email address is lho@foreningen-nydansker.dk.
Websites: www.expatindenmark.dk and www.spousecare.eu
Expat club based in Esbjerg, Jutland
Esbjerg, Jutland has a large international community focussed on the offshore oil and gas industry and now windmill production. A social network has been established to cater to expats in that region. Some members have lived in Denmark for many years and can help with advice, places to see or things to do. The network has an active social program and also serves Danish people who lived abroad and have now returned to Denmark. The group's web site contains details:www.NewPeople-Esbjerg.dk
To join the network, call Selma at 2332 6147.
Uncensored blogs about living in Denmark
Web site Denmark.dk has launched a sister site: blogs.denmark.dkThe purpose of the blogging site is to create a space for a nuanced debate about Denmark and the Danes. Bloggers use their own names and their comments are not censored. They all blog for free and write in English.
The site started with 6 blogs:
-- Mikael, half Danish, half British, writing about the Danish bike culture.
-- Li Yuan, a young Chinese student, studying at RU, writing about the meeting with Danes and Denmark.
-- Jenny, a 28-year-old Swede, writing about fashion, night life and everything else that is going on in her life.
-- Jarl, a newly educated architect, writing about Danish architecture.
-- Søren who works at the Danish music program Boogie (DR) writing about the Danish music scene.
-- Peter Andreas, working in advertising, writing about the Danes' downsides.
The site invites more bloggers as well.
Network for Irish expats in Denmark
A network has been set up for Irish expats living in Denmark. They meet monthly at The Globe Pub and have other events too. See:http://www.eccn.dk/