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“All That Glitters Is Not Gold” — what’s wrong with the Latin alphabet in Kazakhstan?
26 October 2017 — the President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev signs law on the change of the Kazakh alphabet from Cyrillic, which has been used from the 1940s, to Latin. This rapid shift has stirred up the international community — the largest (and by far, the richest) country in Central Asia, famous for its multi-vector diplomatic style, through this action puts at risk the relations with its all-times close neighbor Russia.
But are we bringing too much value to the mere inscription? Let’
But are we bringing too much value to the mere inscription? Let’
How coronavirus has improved my mental health
Nearly anyone would admit that it has been hard to adjust with the new limit of movement. However, now people get familiarized with a new style of trips — to the world of self.
In this story, I will speak on my behalf as an international student that had to sacrifice the excitement of the international experience for societal safety. It is sad, but I had a lot of fun exploring myself and world in a new lens.
Slowing down was a panacea. I did not quite realize how overwhelming my life is. The s
In this story, I will speak on my behalf as an international student that had to sacrifice the excitement of the international experience for societal safety. It is sad, but I had a lot of fun exploring myself and world in a new lens.
Slowing down was a panacea. I did not quite realize how overwhelming my life is. The s
Happier without immigrants?
A data analysis from OECD countries in 2015–2016 reveals that there is no significant correlation between immigration numbers and local happiness level.
Along with other Scandinavian countries, Denmark stands on top of the happiest countries in the world. However, it is also famous for its anti-immigration stance. But is there a dependency between the happiness of locals and the number of immigrants? Is it possible that their anti-immigration views are dictated not by xenophobia, but rather an
Along with other Scandinavian countries, Denmark stands on top of the happiest countries in the world. However, it is also famous for its anti-immigration stance. But is there a dependency between the happiness of locals and the number of immigrants? Is it possible that their anti-immigration views are dictated not by xenophobia, but rather an
Science Round-Up: How Danish emigrants to the US didn't forget their roots
When Europeans began settling in the United States, the Danish emigrants went out of their way to preserve their Danishness on a new continent, according a new University of South Denmark (SDU) study.
From Europe to the United States
About 32 million Europeans emigrated to the United States between 1820 and 1930. Among them were around 336,000 Danes, who primarily settled in states such as Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa, Utah and California.
“Many Danish-Americans imagined that they could preserv
From Europe to the United States
About 32 million Europeans emigrated to the United States between 1820 and 1930. Among them were around 336,000 Danes, who primarily settled in states such as Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa, Utah and California.
“Many Danish-Americans imagined that they could preserv
Danish researchers play key role in NASA mission to Mars
So-called supercameras and an oxygen machine are among the Danish contributions to NASA’s Mars Exploration Programme, particularly a rover mission set to take off this week.
The Mars Perseverance rover will launch from Earth on Thursday, with the mission aiming to answer questions about the potential for life on the Red Planet and search for signs of past microbial life.
The rover is scheduled to land on Mars on February 18, 2021.
Danish innovation is part of the mission as engineers and rese
The Mars Perseverance rover will launch from Earth on Thursday, with the mission aiming to answer questions about the potential for life on the Red Planet and search for signs of past microbial life.
The rover is scheduled to land on Mars on February 18, 2021.
Danish innovation is part of the mission as engineers and rese
Danish News Round-Up: Experts and politicians debate use of masks
Public health experts and political parties are debating whether or not to require the use of face masks in public to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
By autumn, Denmark may introduce official recommendations on wearing face masks in public transport, for example. This is the assessment of Professor Jens Lundgren from Rigshospitalet.
Enhedslisten’s health spokesperson, Peder Hvelplund, proposes that people taking the bus, train and metro be required to wear a mask.
“It is quite reasonable
By autumn, Denmark may introduce official recommendations on wearing face masks in public transport, for example. This is the assessment of Professor Jens Lundgren from Rigshospitalet.
Enhedslisten’s health spokesperson, Peder Hvelplund, proposes that people taking the bus, train and metro be required to wear a mask.
“It is quite reasonable
Summer flower mecca blooms in Aarhus Tivoli
The Local Flower Farm, the Danish Sommerbed, the Power of Flower and the Shed of Stories are just some of the installations on display at a Flower Festival in Aarhus’ Tivoli Friheden this month.
The annual festival gives guests a colourful summer experience with pink begonias, green boxwood, purple perennials, blue lobelia and red roses among the blooms adorning the theme park.
“At regular periods, we are just an amusement park with attractions and some beautiful flowers. In July, we upgraded
The annual festival gives guests a colourful summer experience with pink begonias, green boxwood, purple perennials, blue lobelia and red roses among the blooms adorning the theme park.
“At regular periods, we are just an amusement park with attractions and some beautiful flowers. In July, we upgraded
Business leaders predict long-term corona effect
Eight out of 10 business leaders expect it will take more than a year before the economy gets on par with levels preceding the Coronavirus Crisis. One in 5 predicts it to take more than 24 months.
They also believe that a reprieve from new taxes and fees will help the business community tackle the crisis and kick-start the economy.
A new survey by auditing and consulting firm PwC with responses from more than 500 Danish business leaders shows that the impact of the crisis will be long lasting.
They also believe that a reprieve from new taxes and fees will help the business community tackle the crisis and kick-start the economy.
A new survey by auditing and consulting firm PwC with responses from more than 500 Danish business leaders shows that the impact of the crisis will be long lasting.
Killing in Bornholm: Police warn against sharing posts
The killing of a 28-year-old Danish-Tanzanian man allegedy by two brothers on the island of Bornholm has gone viral on social media, with police warning against sharing photos of the suspects.
Police deny racial grounds for the murder of Phillip Mbuji Johansen, instead insisting on potential “jealousy” and “personal relationship” as motives for the crime. They also prohibit the sharing of pictures related to the case.
“It is probably in violation of the Personal Data Act that this information
Police deny racial grounds for the murder of Phillip Mbuji Johansen, instead insisting on potential “jealousy” and “personal relationship” as motives for the crime. They also prohibit the sharing of pictures related to the case.
“It is probably in violation of the Personal Data Act that this information
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A Kazakh journalist/ communications specialist living in Amsterdam.