The accountant who became a fishmonger: An Iraqi refugee’s fight for Denmark’s fishing culture
Baha Lafta Maki’s path to selling fish in Torvehallerne in central Copenhagen is anything but conventional. Having arrived as a refugee from Iraq and trained as an accountant, a safe and predictable corporate career seemed the obvious choice. But Maki’s true passion is selling fresh fish, encouraging customers to appreciate and buy a sustainably sourced catch.
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