Hello everyone, I’m an international student (Female) who just moved to Denmark, and looking for budget friendly clothes for winter like sweatshirts, sweaters nd other things. Can any locals or others who have an idea on any shops or localities i can check out, please let me know in the comments. :)
Hi everyone! I hope this is allowed to ask here.
I'm a Filipino afab (25), currently living in the Philippines, and my boyfriend is a Danish citizen living in Denmark. We're in a long-distance relationship, and I've been trying to figure out whether there's a realistic way for us to eventually live together.
My boyfriend has a stoma and an autoimmune disease. Despite his health conditions, he manages his daily life independently, works in IT with flexible hours iirc, and receives disability benefits.
I've been looking into the possibility of getting married and applying for family reunification, but the Danish immigration requirements have been very overwhelming. We're concerned about the financial guarantee, the rules regarding public benefits, and whether his disability or medical circumstances could qualify us for any exemptions.
He has expressed that he worries we might be stuck in a long-distance relationship indefinitely because visiting each other regularly would be expensive and unsustainable in the long run. He's also concerned that his employment and financial circumstances might make it difficult for him to bring me to Denmark.
We're trying to understand our options before making any major decisions.
I'd really appreciate advice from anyone who has experience with Danish family reunification, especially Danish citizens with foreign spouses or couples who have dealt with disability-related circumstances.
Some questions:
Would his receiving disability benefits affect his ability to sponsor me if he also has an IT job?
Does the type of disability benefit he receives make a difference under the family-reunification rules?
Can a Danish citizen's serious illness or disability qualify their foreign spouse for exemptions from certain requirements?
Would getting married in the Philippines rather than Denmark make any practical difference to the immigration process?
Are there any other legitimate routes we should investigate if ordinary family reunification isn't possible?
Would moving to another EU country together ever be a realistic option, or would that generally be too complicated or expensive?
We're not looking for loopholes or ways to misrepresent our circumstances. We just want to understand the legal options available to us and whether we have a realistic chance of building a life together.
Thank you for reading. I still really want to be with him, he makes me genuinely happy and I'm hoping we can do something about this. He looked through options and felt our relationship is hopeless because of the circumstances. I still don't want to give up.
Hi all,
I'll be visiting Copenhagen for the first time with my leadership team. We arrive Tuesday morning (October 27) after an overnight flight and will likely spend some time resting and recovering at the Tivoli Hotel before heading back out later in the day for meals and light activities.
We're looking for recommendations for:
One idea I had was Tivoli Gardens, especially since it looks like it'll be decorated for Halloween, which sounds pretty unique and fun. For those familiar with Copenhagen, would Tivoli Gardens be appropriate for a leadership/team outing, or does it lean more toward families and tourists? I'm also cognizant of the time of year and being outside - i.e., it will get darker (and cooler) earlier.
If Tivoli is a good option, I'd also love recommendations for how you'd structure the afternoon/evening. For example:
We don't need anything overly formal, but we're looking for a memorable Copenhagen experience that works well with colleagues and encourages conversation.
Open to any other suggestions as well, whether that's canal tours, food experiences, cultural attractions, or uniquely Danish activities.
Thanks!
I've been living in CPH for maybe a year and recently I was working as a trainee at a kiosk. I didn’t join there because too many fishy deals were happening. One of the fishy things amongst the others, were dealing with thieves.(!) Everyday few people used to visit the owner with bags filled with stolen goods. And they always used to say that, "I'm gonna get this from Netto, those from Reema.." etc. And to me, this was like a whole brand new experience. I mean, yes I get it, sometimes maybe some people take one or few small things without paying. But how come people just steal two or three large bags of big Maribou chocolates without even getting caught! When I was training there, I saw those thieves bringing big bottles of alcohol, cigarette cartons, chocolates, biscuits and so many things. One of the dudes identified me as a new staff there and he was flexing to me by saying he has been doing this for more than ten years and not once he got caught. I mean, What in the world bro!! And as per them, they do it for so many other kiosks around Copenhagen.
So, yeah, later I chose not to continue with them anymore cause it felt too risky for me to work at a place like that. But, I was just feeling truly curious afterwards. I mean how come the supermarkets are okay with these type of mass stealing man? I mean, they should atleast know that they're getting robbed all the time, right? Also, the way I noticed those thieves, it looked like a regular day work to them. So how come they're not in jail yet? Because judging by their confidence, it seemed like these type of activities are not jailworthy in Denmark. I'm just a bit too surprised I guess cause up until now, I hardly or probably never imagined Denmark as a country where mass stealing is a thing since most of the people I met from here or places I have been, were pretty civil and decent. So it struck me pretty hard I guess. By the way, English is not my language, so I apologize beforehand if my texts are difficult to read.
I am a UK-based academic who is planning to spend a few weeks in December (I know, I know - the weather) as a visiting scholar at a HE in Copenhagen. I have found a relatively inexpensive hotel for the stay (it's too short a stay for a university guest accommodation). But any tips to keep daily expenses low? And how to make the most of Danish academia during my stay there? I have visited Copenhagen a few times (absolutely love the city) but as a tourist for 2-3 nights max. For an extended stay, what should I consider?