Make the most of living and working in Denmark
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Usefull links
Denmark - The official website of Denmark - www.denmark.dk
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Further education
If you have completed upper secondary education, you can undertake a programme of higher education. There are three types of higher education programmes.
Short-, medium-, and long-term high
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Most people live in towns
The population of Denmark is barely in excess of 5.4 million people. Eighty five percent live in cities. Almost 1.6 million people live in the capital, Copenhagen, and the Greater Copenhagen area.
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Practical information
All shops are also allowed to stay open on six Sundays a year. Most small shops are open Monday to Thursday from 10.00 to 18.00. They stay open longer on Friday and close earlier on Saturday.
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Emergency doctor service and emergency 112
If you need the doctor after 4 p.m. on weekdays, around the clock at weekends and public holidays, you must call the emergency doctor service.
Outside normal consultation hours
If y
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The Danish labour market
In Denmark, many wage and working conditions are agreed between the employee and employer organisations. This takes place in collective agreements which are signed by the trade unions and employers’ a… Continue
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Explanation of words
Access to records
In accordance with the Public Records Act, everyone has access to records held by the state and municipal authorities. Authorities can deny access to safeguard the privac
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General education - Learning is a life-long process
Denmark has a tradition of general education which is as old as Danish democracy itself. It goes together with a belief that a well-informed population is an important prerequisite for a well-function… Continue
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Bank accounts
If the bank gives you a positive financial assessment, you will be issued with a Dankort payment card. You can use the card to withdraw money from all the bank’s cashpoint machines and in most shops,… Continue
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Danish and social studies for adults
If you are over 18, have a residence permit in Denmark and have been assigned a civil registration number, you have the right to receive three years’ education in Danish. Danish education includes Dan… Continue
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Political parties
List of parties eligible to stand for parliamentary election as of 1 October 2006.
In alphabetical order:
Dansk Folkeparti (the Danish People’s Party)
Christiansborg
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Consumer rights
As a consumer, you have certain rights to protect you from being cheated. In accordance with the Sale of Goods Act, you have the right to have a defective article - or one that does not live up to the… Continue
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Special courses for adults
As a mature student, there are a great many education and tuition opportunities. You can take a course in general education, take a full-time education programme or continuing training. Nearly all lev… Continue
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Lots of opportunities
Denmark has a wide range of cultural and recreational activities. These comprises everything from music, theatre, cinema, art, museums and exhibitions to lectures, voluntary education, sport and many… Continue
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Media licence
Danmarks Radio and TV2 are public service stations. It is their job to provide a wide range of radio and TV programmes of interest to all sections of the population. Among other things, the basis for… Continue
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Danish citizens
Children are automatically granted Danish citizenship at birth if the parents are married and one of them is Danish. The same applies if the parents are not married but the mother is Danish. If only t… Continue
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Your new life Interpreter assistance
Once you have obtained your residence permit you can embark on your new life and get to know Danish society. You can begin meeting your new fellow citizens where you live, in associations, at the libr… Continue
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Family life and partnerships
Most families in Denmark consist of a father, mother and children. Many young people live on their own for a number of years until they get married or move in together and have children. Some adults l… Continue
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Children and adults with a disability
Together with their families, children, teenagers and adults with special needs or with a physical or mental disability can get help so that their everyday lives are made easier. The aim is for people… Continue
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Outside school hours
Children can be looked after at after-school centres or in after-school care schemes (SFO) until they begin in the 3rd or 4th class. Here, children can play with their friends, do homework and take pa… Continue
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