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Tag Archives: Denmark
Why Canadian cinema might love Nordic Noir’s new wave
The lure of Nesbø and Knausgaard has stars like Matt Damon, Kristin Wiig and Michael Fassbender turning Scandinavia into the new Hollywood North
After Brexit, who could be next to bolt?
The EU’s handling of the immigration file has stoked resentment of the union across the continent
The enigmatic masterpieces of Vilhelm Hammershøi
A masterwork by a forgotten icon of Scandinavian art comes to the Art Gallery of Ontario
The dark side of the ‘nordic miracle’
Scandinavian countries may not be a perfect model for social cohesion and happiness
Why Canada’s household debt problem could get worse
It’s easier to spend today when you know you don’t have to worry about saving for tomorrow
Book review: How Denmark’s Jews Escaped the Nazis
By Bo Lidegaard
Open your curtains, talk like us
The task of keeping Denmark Danish goes on: heavy immigration from the Middle East, Asia and Africa has stirred deep-seated fears about the future of the country’s language and culture, while many newcomers—especially women—seem to shut themelves out of mainstream Danish life. The government’s latest response? Immigrants can’t get welfare unless they learn to speak Danish.
First female PM elected in Denmark
Centre-left coalition squeaks by incumbents in tight race
Who owns the North Pole?
We used to think it was ours. But Russia has staked a claim, and the Danes will be next.