• LWID #2 - Cars, Houses, Education and the Future of Denmark
    Aug 25 2024

    In this second episode, Arun and Narcis discuss various topics related to life in Denmark. Arun shares his excitement about passing his driving test. They chat about the new proposed changes to driving alcohol limits for and the potential impact on new drivers. They also touch on the growing inequality in Denmark and the influence of American culture on Danish society. The episode concludes with a discussion about the challenges of homeownership for young people in Denmark.

    Topics covered in today’s podcast:

    • Proposed changes to legal alcohol limits (02:11)
    • Growing inequality in Denmark (07:36)
    • High cost of housing (23:06)
    • Importance of vocational education (27:28)
    • Impact of low fertility rates (38:37)

    The Last Week in Denmark podcast is now also available in both audio and video! And of course, you can always find the full newsletter here.

    Want to stay updated with our latest news and events? Find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or visit our website.

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    50 mins
  • LWID #1 - Introducing Arun Prakash, new YouTube channel, and this week's headlines
    Aug 18 2024

    Welcome to the relaunch of Last Week in Denmark's official podcast.

    Introducing our new co-host Arun Prakash, who joins Narcis George Matache, the Founder of Last Week in Denmark to discuss this week’s newsletter headlines. The diverse backgrounds of our cohosts brings fresh perspectives for our podcast listeners, dissecting the topics and life from the lens as an EU citizen, a non-EU citizen and internationals living in Denmark.


    Topics covered in today’s podcast includes:

    • Euthanasia — should it be legalised in Denmark? (2:35)
    • Rising… or freezing retirement age in Denmark? (11:00)
    • New rules - manual transmission license even with an automatic driving test (35:50)
    • Reducing unhealthy food and snacks in supermarkets (52:05)


    The Last Week in Denmark podcast is now also available in both audio and video! And of course, you can always find the full newsletter here.

    Want to stay updated with our latest news and events? Find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or visit our website.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Last Week in Denmark - 05 December 2023
    Dec 5 2023

    Welcome to Last Week in Denmark's official podcast.

    In this episode, hear Journalist, Wizzi Magnussen, and Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache, present this week's newsletter headlines, deep dive into some of the below topics and, this week, generally have a lovely chat about life in general!

    TOP TOPICS:

    • Results of the survey - “Last Week in Denmark Association”
    • How will your tax money be spent in 2024?
    • Entrepreneurs should have the right to a business bank account
    • The end of the 1000 DKK banknote
    • Cash - too much bother to handle for small businesses?
    • Moisturiser, perfume and other consumer goods

    and more...

    Produced by Wizmedia

    The Last Week in Denmark podcast is now also available in both audio and video! And of course, you can always find the full newsletter here.

    Want to stay updated with our latest news and events? Find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or visit our website.

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    55 mins
  • Last Week in Denmark - 26 November 2023
    Nov 26 2023

    Welcome to Last Week in Denmark's official podcast.

    In this episode, hear Journalist, Wizzi Magnussen, and Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache, present this week's newsletter headlines and deep dive into some of the below topics:

    • 2.3 billion DKK extra for the justice system
    • 400 million DKK allocated for strengthening psychiatry next year
    • Digital 'Stamp Clocks' for the employed
    • Changes in the government - who are our three new ministers?
    • Are you part of the top 1% of earners in Denmark?
    • Sustainable purchasing to tackle climate change

    and more...

    Produced by Wizmedia

    The Last Week in Denmark podcast is now also available in both audio and video! And of course, you can always find the full newsletter here.

    Want to stay updated with our latest news and events? Find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or visit our website.

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    40 mins
  • Last Week in Denmark - 19 November 2023
    Nov 19 2023

    Welcome to Last Week in Denmark's official podcast.

    In this episode, hear Journalist, Wizzi Magnussen, and Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache, present this week's newsletter headlines and deep dive into some of the below topics:

    • Saving Denmark's movie industry
    • Tax time
    • Stress and how to manage it
    • Workplace gender inequality
    • Nationwide cyberattacks and the risk to Denmark's electricity
    • New embassies coming to Moldova, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Malaysia
    • Particle filters for old diesel cars
    • Major volcanic eruption expected in Iceland

    and more...

    Produced by Wizmedia

    The Last Week in Denmark podcast is now also available in both audio and video! And of course, you can always find the full newsletter here.

    Want to stay updated with our latest news and events? Find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or visit our website.

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    46 mins
  • Last Week in Denmark - 12 November 2023
    Nov 12 2023

    Welcome to Last Week in Denmark's official podcast.

    In this episode, hear Journalist, Wizzi Magnussen, and Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache, present this week's newsletter headlines and deep dive into some of the below topics:

    • CCTV
    • Privacy vs safety
    • Healthcare in Denmark
    • Taxes
    • Freedom
    • Inflation vs deflation
    • Sustainable purchasing

    and more...

    Produced by Wizmedia.

    The Last Week in Denmark podcast is now also available in both audio and video! And of course, you can always find the full newsletter here.

    Want to stay updated with our latest news and events? Find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or visit our website.

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    37 mins
  • Last Week in Denmark - 29 October 2023
    Oct 29 2023

    Welcome to Last Week in Denmark's official podcast.

    In this episode, hear Journalist Wizzi Magnussen and Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache, express their joy at getting back in front of the mics after a three week, sickness-induced, hiatus.

    Listen to the duo settle back into the flow with a few off-the-cuff discussions on the below topics:

    • Last Week in Denmark Referral campaign: WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED NEXT EPISODE
    • The End of a Multi-Generational Political Dynasty
    • Political Deep Dive - The good, the bad and the darn right frightening aspects of a career in politics
    • Interest Rates & Banking in Denmark
    • Oxygen Shortages Stifling the Supply of Fish

    and more...

    Produced by Wizmedia.

    The Last Week in Denmark podcast is now also available in both audio and video! And of course, you can always find the full newsletter here.

    Want to stay updated with our latest news and events? Find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or visit our website.

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    36 mins
  • Last Week in Denmark - 01 October 2023
    Oct 1 2023

    Welcome to Last Week in Denmark's official podcast.

    In this episode, hear Journalist Wizzi Magnussen and Founder of Last Week in Denmark, Narcis George Matache present this week's newsletter headlines, a political overview and deep dive into some of the below topics.

    Topics covered include:

    • Referral campaign
    • AMIS International Club
    • Essential Financial Skills for Entrepreneurs
    • How to make billions from potatoes
    • Social Dental Care
    • Become a heart runner
    • Abortion rights
    • Oxygen depletion in Danish waters
    • NATO Quantum tech center in Copenhagen

    and more...

    Produced by Wizmedia.

    The Last Week in Denmark podcast is now also available in both audio and video! And of course, you can always find the full newsletter here.

    Want to stay updated with our latest news and events? Find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or visit our website.

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    33 mins