on 29. maj 2020 at 12:20

The governments of Denmark and Norway have agreed to allow entry to each other’s tourists from June 15th, in a deal which excludes their neighbour Sweden.

on 29. maj 2020 at 10:00

Leaked emails between leading figures in Denmark’s health authorities are raising questions over the extent to which Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen steam-rollered her own health experts at the time the country imposed its lockdown in mid-March.

on 29. maj 2020 at 7:41

Denmark was the first country in Europe to reopen day care and primary schools after the strict coronavirus lockdown. Emma Firth takes a look at how Denmark did it and what lessons there are for other countries.

on 28. maj 2020 at 14:33

Denmark’s opposition has pushed through a proposal to hold an independent inquiry into the government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis — in yet another sign that the country’s political ceasefire is well and truly over.

on 28. maj 2020 at 12:22

After 80 long days without football, fans of Denmark’s premier Superligan division will on Thursday night get to see their clubs battle again, but the stands themselves will be empty.

on 28. maj 2020 at 8:18

Scandinavian airline SAS presented its quarter figures on Thursday, showing the impact of the coronavirus restrictions.

on 27. maj 2020 at 17:33

Danish researchers have developed a robot capable of carrying out COVID-19 screening tests, the University of Southern Denmark announced on Wednesday.

on 27. maj 2020 at 14:52

Twelve tenants from one of Copenhagen’s most heavily immigrant housing estates has sued Denmark’s government for discrimination over its plans to forcibly evict them.

on 27. maj 2020 at 12:55

Airline SAS said on Wednesday it would resume flights on several domestic and international routes in June, over two months after the operator grounded most of its fleet over the new coronavirus’ impact on travel.

on 27. maj 2020 at 12:14

From this Monday, the girlfriends and boyfriends of Danish residents can cross the border into Denmark, so long as they live in the Nordic countries or Germany. We spoke to some of those affected.

on 27. maj 2020 at 6:44

Remember Denmark’s ambitious goal to cut emissions 70% by 2030? Well, it’s still there. And on Wednesday the political parties met to debate the first (disappointingly lacklustre) plan to get there.

on 26. maj 2020 at 12:04

As countries across Europe ease their coronavirus lockdowns, many may look to Sweden to see how the Scandinavian country has fared without tight restrictions. They could learn both from its failures and from cautious signs of what’s working.

on 26. maj 2020 at 12:04

The French state has forked out billions for self-employed and small business owners whose livelihoods have been threatened by the coronavirus lockdown. But how effective is the rescue plan?

on 26. maj 2020 at 11:55

In a new series of articles, The Local’s journalists across Europe will take an in-depth look at the responses to different parts of the crisis, what’s worked, what hasn’t, and why.

on 26. maj 2020 at 9:34

Six Danish companies have teamed up to build what could be the biggest electrolyser in the world outside Copenhagen, hoping to turn wind power from a new energy island in the Baltic into green jet fuel for Copenhagen airport.

on 26. maj 2020 at 8:35

Copenhagen’s water utility has been asked to postpone a plan to dump 290,000 cubic meters of untreated raw sewage into the Øresund Strait in the face of outrage from citizens and politicians in both Sweden and Denmark.

on 25. maj 2020 at 15:23

Residents of Germany and the Nordic countries can now enter Denmark if they have a lover, summer house, and certain types of relatives there. Here’s what you need to know.

on 25. maj 2020 at 8:21

So many Danes were returning from Sweden and Bornholm on Sunday night, that a six-kilometre long traffic jam formed on the bridge linking the two countries, forcing police to call in reinforcements to handle border checks.

on 23. maj 2020 at 8:56

Four EU countries dubbing themselves the “frugal four” presented their own proposal Saturday for post-coronavirus economic recovery, restating their rejection of any jointly-issued debt instruments.

on 22. maj 2020 at 12:28

Denmark’s political parties agreed to speed up reopening on Wednesday night, giving the green light for museums, art galleries and zoos to open their doors. Here’s what you need to know.

by Ben Hamilton on 30. maj 2020 at 3:00

Pastries, burgers, donuts, eclairs and ice cream to die for, if the incessant waiting doesn’t polish you off first The post This summer’s blockbusters: Copenhageners can’t get enough of queuing for their favourite goodies appeared first on The Post.

by Ben Hamilton on 29. maj 2020 at 16:00

Theatre stages are where actors belong: where their feelings are released in the most creative ways possible, challenging audiences to immerse themselves into the plot of each play. People sit next to one another and share emotions – sometimes moments of joy, excitement, sadness or fear, often leaving the place with tears in their eyes. … Continue reading On Stages: English-language theatre groups more connected to their audience than ever The post On Stages: English-language theatre groups more connected to their audience than ever appeared first on The Post.

by TheCopenhagenPost on 29. maj 2020 at 10:30

We didn’t need another study to prove that the elderly and chronically-ill people are the most at risk of dying of the coronavirus – thank you, Statens Serum Institut – but now another segment of society has been added to the list: the male half! Male dominance The SSI study analysed characteristics and trends among … Continue reading Coronavirus/Science Round-Up: New study reveals who is most at risk from pandemic, and it’s not good news, fellas The post Coronavirus/Science Round-Up: New study reveals who is most at risk from pandemic, and it’s not good news, fellas appeared first on The Post.

by Christian W on 29. maj 2020 at 9:58

A decent long Whitsun weekend could be followed up by a cracking Tuesday The post Summer weather on the horizon as Denmark bids farewell to cool May appeared first on The Post.

by Ben Hamilton on 29. maj 2020 at 8:46

Globe Pub Quiz June 4, 19:30; The Globe, Nørregade 43, Cph K; 30kr The Globe is back after three months away and resident quizmaster John Kelleher is itching to go with some real pearlers. However, due to restrictions, there will only be room for 20 teams in the spacious pub, and it is strictly first … Continue reading Early-June Events: The Globe is back in the game, quizzers! The post Early-June Events: The Globe is back in the game, quizzers! appeared first on The Post.

by Ben Hamilton on 29. maj 2020 at 7:13

After suffering major losses in the second quarter of its 2019-20 financial year due to the Coronavirus Crisis, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is fighting back and reopening two new routes to the US from June 10. The aviation industry is facing a global crisis, and SAS has been spared no mercy, emerging out of the three … Continue reading Business Round-Up: SAS fighting back as it takes to the skies again The post Business Round-Up: SAS fighting back as it takes to the skies again appeared first on The Post.

by TheCopenhagenPost on 28. maj 2020 at 14:29

Danish clothing brand Hummel will be returning to the Premier League as a sponsor for the first time in 14 years with the football club Everton. The Toffees have touted the three-year agreement with the sportswear brand as a ‘record deal’, but did not disclose the financial terms of the partnership. Hummel was last part … Continue reading Sports Round-Up: Hummel back in the Premier League with Everton The post Sports Round-Up: Hummel back in the Premier League with Everton appeared first on The Post.

by TheCopenhagenPost on 28. maj 2020 at 14:26

The Finance Ministry is forecasting an economic downturn for Denmark in 2020 worse than the financial crisis of 2007-08. GDP is expected to fall by an estimated 5.25 per cent due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. On the bright side, it sees the possibility of 4 percent GDP growth for 2021 – though … Continue reading Danish News Round-Up: Government expects GDP to fall by over 5 percent The post Danish News Round-Up: Government expects GDP to fall by over 5 percent appeared first on The Post.

by TheCopenhagenPost on 27. maj 2020 at 16:01

Sweden’s former state epidemiologist, Annika Linde, has condemned the country’s current approach to the coronavirus, reports Berlingske. Linde believes Sweden “could have slowed the spread of infection and bought some time” if it took action as Denmark did. Earlier she told Dagens Nyheder that “the problem was underestimated, which was a clear misjudgment”. Quadruple the rate … Continue reading International Round-Up: Former Swedish state epidemiologist praises Denmark’s approach The post International Round-Up: Former Swedish state epidemiologist praises Denmark’s approach appeared first on The Post.

by TheCopenhagenPost on 27. maj 2020 at 8:08

Danish artist Thomas Dambo, who has become famous in Copenhagen for designing five giant trolls situated in the capital’s suburbs, is building a new statue in Amager. However, due to his financial situation, Dambo is seeking support from the public through a funding project called the ‘Support The Giant Troll Folk Fest-Amager‘, which is accordingly … Continue reading Local Round-Up: New trolls on the way for Amager? The post Local Round-Up: New trolls on the way for Amager? appeared first on The Post.

by Jon Henley Europe correspondent on 29. maj 2020 at 15:23

Scandinavian neighbour barred for now because of higher coronavirus death tollCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNorway and Denmark are to drop border controls between the two countries but have excluded their Scandinavian neighbour Sweden, which has taken a lighter-touch approach to the Covid-19 pandemic and suffered a far higher death toll.The Danish prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, told a news conference in Copenhagen on Friday that restrictions on Norwegian nationals entering the country, as well as on citizens of Iceland and Germany, would be lifted from 15 June. Related: Are female leaders more successful at managing the coronavirus crisis? Related: Coronavirus world map: which countries have the most Covid-19 cases and deaths? Continue reading…

on 29. maj 2020 at 13:28

Thanks to a virtual stand, fans of the Danish Superliga side AGF Aarhus were able to watch their season opener against Randers despite  coronavirus restrictions.The screens allowed fans to show their support – and let the players hear them – throughout Thursday’s game.The home side had little to cheer for most of the match, but Aarhus bagged a stoppage-time equaliser, sending fans watching via Zoom into raptures. Denmark returns to action with fans taking their usual places via ZoomContinue reading…

by Sam Jones in Madrid and Kim Willsher in Paris on 28. maj 2020 at 18:35

Lockdown returns to Seoul; Trump calls 100,000 US deaths ‘very sad’; community transmissions rise in EthiopiaCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe French government announced a further loosening of coronavirus restrictions on Thursday, as officials in South Korea reimposed strict lockdown measures in the Seoul area after the country’s biggest rise in infections in almost two months.The announcements came as Donald Trump described the US’s 100,000 coronavirus deaths as a “very sad milestone”, and the World Health Organization said a significant proportion of the 159,000 excess deaths recorded cross Europe since early March were linked to Covid-19.The Philippines reported 17 more coronavirus deaths and 539 new infections, the biggest number of cases reported in a single day since the virus was first detected in the country. The health ministry said infections had risen to 15,588 and 921 people had died.Deaths from the coronavirus in Italy rose by 70 on Thursday, down from 117 on Wednesday, bringing the total to 33,142. There are 47,986 people who are currently have the virus in Italy, down by 2,980 within the last 24 hours. Italy has 231,732 confirmed cases to date, including the deaths and 150, 604 survivors.Official figures from Denmark suggested that sending children back to school and daycare centres has not led to an increase in Covid-19 infections. Following a one-month lockdown, Denmark allowed children between two to 12 years of age back in day cares and schools on 15 April. Health authorities said five weeks’ worth of data had shown there had been no “negative effects from the reopening of schools”. Continue reading…

by Jon Henley on 28. maj 2020 at 16:24

Governments warn of threat of second wave of cases amid local spikes in infectionsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSeveral European countries a few weeks ahead of the UK on the road out of lockdown have experienced local spikes in coronavirus infections, but all have maintained an overall downward trend in new daily cases of the virus.Most governments, though, continue to warn of the real threat of a second wave of Covid-19 cases and to insist on the importance of physical distancing if the spread of the virus is not to pick up again as restrictions ease further.Epidemics of infectious diseases behave in different ways but the 1918 influenza pandemic that killed more than 50 million people is regarded as a key example of a pandemic that occurred in multiple waves, with the latter more severe than the first. It has been replicated – albeit more mildly – in subsequent flu pandemics. Continue reading…

by Helen Russell on 28. maj 2020 at 9:34

As the restrictions lift and we emerge blinking from our homes, it’s possible to believe that life will be good againUnder the shade of umbrellas, pensioners eat cake at a cafe, children slosh cups of juice, and students clink beer bottles, smoking, laughing and talking loudly enough to be heard above the buzz of people who are now … everywhere.On 18 May, the doors of cafes, restaurants and shops were flung wide in Denmark and the high streets are bustling again. Even hairdressers have reopened (what did we learn during lockdown? How many Danes are natural blondes).Danes have now been advised that they can see and even hug grandparents again Related: Split classes, outdoor lessons: what Denmark can teach England about reopening schools after Covid-19 Continue reading…

by Elias Visontay on 28. maj 2020 at 9:14

Exclusive: Israel plans direct flights to Australia, as countries that have contained Covid-19 discuss extending the ‘bubble’Israel wants to introduce direct flights to Australia and waive quarantine requirements for travellers by December, as countries that have so far successfully contained Covid-19 jostle to be the next destination added to the Australia-New Zealand tourism bubble.Israel, seeking to make permanent the roughly 17-hour direct flight from Tel Aviv to Melbourne or Sydney, is also working with other nations to position itself as a gateway hub for Australian travellers to transit quarantine-free on their way to European countries considered safe, such as Greece, Norway, Denmark and the Czech Republic.  Related: Australia-New Zealand travel bubble could be in place by September, expert group says Related: In Costa Rica, the absence of tourists means a greater need for food banks Continue reading…

by Niall McVeigh on 28. maj 2020 at 7:00

Fans will be visible on pitchside screens as AGF try to make the best of playing a vital derby game behind closed doorsOn Thursday night, Denmark will become the second country in Western Europe to restart their league season after neighbouring Germany. In the opening fixture AGF Aarhus welcome local rivals Randers but it is on the sidelines where history will really be made. In front of one stand a giant screen, 40 metres long and 3m high, will be filled with fans watching via video link.Supporters have signed up for free tickets to take part and can even choose their preferred section of the “virtual stand”. Two smaller screens will allow for neutrals and away fans to be there, too. The concept, created in partnership with Zoom, has taken weeks of preparation. “I’ve never been so busy before a game, which is funny when there are no spectators,” says AGF’s head of media, Soren Carlsen. “My colleagues, to put it bluntly, have been working their arses off to get everything working.” Related: Empty seats and elbow bumps as Bundesliga makes clinical return Related: Lask Linz win will help Manchester United play with no fans, says Solskjær Continue reading…

by Jon Henley and Philip Oltermann on 26. maj 2020 at 17:30

France defends tracking app amid privacy concerns and Hungary aims to lift state of emergencyCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDenmark has made it easier for cross-border couples separated from their partners by lockdown to meet again, while Germany is expected to allow travel to 31 European countries from mid-June, as EU countries continued to lift coronavirus restrictions.People living in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Germany can now visit partners in Denmark by signing a simple declaration rather than having to provide photos, phone records and other proof of a relationship, the Danish justice minister, Nick Hækkerup, said.The World Health Organization (WHO) guidance on face masks has remained consistent during the coronavirus pandemic. It has stuck to the line that masks are for healthcare workers – not the public. Coronavirus has infected nearly 5,530,350 people worldwide and killed more than 347,000, according to the Johns Hopkins University tracker.A 27-year-old South Korean man was jailed for four months for twice breaking quarantine rules, the country’s first such prison sentence.Indonesia said it was deploying 340,000 troops, including in the capital, Jakarta, to clamp down on rampant physical-distancing violations.Thailand extended its sweeping state of emergency laws for another month until the end of June as the country starts to gradually reopen businesses. Continue reading…

by Julian Baggini on 26. maj 2020 at 10:44

With its moments of low-key culinary joy, the Danish gem offers a vital recipe for unity in times of austere hardshipAt a time when basic grocery shopping is a military operation and many people’s incomes have been cut, an invitation to watch others eat a seven-course meal including caviar, foie gras and truffles might seem a bit rich, in more than one sense of the word. However, despite the incongruous luxuriousness of its eponymous climatic meal, Gabriel Axel’s 1987 masterpiece Babette’s Feast is the ideal lockdown movie.Most of the film shows how the puritanical Danish Lutherans in the film lived before they sat down to turtle soup, blinis and quail in puff pastry. Life for them is a lot more austere than it is for most of us now. Many depend on the local equivalent of food banks: the meal delivery service provided by the two devout sisters Martine and Filippa. Pasta, tinned meat and UHT milk is manna from heaven compared with the stale bread porridge they gratefully wolf down.Julian Baggini’s Babette’s Feast is published by Bloomsbury as part of the BFI’s Film Classics Series. Continue reading…

by Richard Orange on 17. maj 2020 at 5:30

Danish transition out of lockdown has become the model for Boris Johnson’s government as it tries to convince teachers to returnCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIn the week leading up to the reopening of Denmark’s schools a month ago, Dorte Lange spent a lot of time on Skype. The vice-president of the Danish Union of Teachers was responsible for detailed negotiations with the education minister, the health authorities and other teaching unions. The aim was to make sure that everyone was happy with the safety measures put in place to ensure an orderly return of younger pupils to classrooms on 15 April. “As unions, we were taken so much into account and we were consulted so much that we felt quite safe about this,” Lange says. “We said to our members that we think that we can actually trust the authorities and that it will be OK to go back.”The Danish transition from lockdown to a reopening of schools has become the go-to model for Boris Johnson’s government as it seeks to coax teachers and unions into going back to work from next month. Related: When will UK schools reopen – and how will they keep children safe? Continue reading…

by Luke Harding, Kate Connolly in Berlin and Sam Jones in Madrid on 15. maj 2020 at 15:56

Restaurants reopen in parts of Germany, while Italy relaxes travel restrictionsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageEurope took a step towards post-virus normality on Friday when restaurants in Germany and Austria reopened for the first time in two months, and other countries loosened travel restrictions and threw open borders.Berlin’s restaurants, cafes and snack kiosks were allowed to serve customers again, so long as they obeyed physical distancing. People from two separate households could share a table, but had to keep a distance of 1.5m from each other. Related: Anger in Madrid but calm in Barcelona at extended lockdown Related: Germany in recession as coronavirus blights eurozone economies Continue reading…

by Jon Henley on 12. maj 2020 at 14:45

China, Denmark and Singapore expand testing; Spain to quarantine new arrivals; France bans drinking on SeineCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageCountries are taking urgent steps to avoid a damaging second wave of Covid-19 infections, stepping up mass testing programmes and announcing strict quarantines on incoming travellers in a bid to keep the virus under control.China, Singapore and Denmark were among countries to announce substantial expansions of their testing regimes, with the Chinese city of Wuhan, the original centre of the pandemic, saying it planned to test all 11 million residents.Epidemics of infectious diseases behave in different ways but the 1918 influenza pandemic that killed more than 50 million people is regarded as a key example of a pandemic that occurred in multiple waves, with the latter more severe than the first. It has been replicated – albeit more mildly – in subsequent flu pandemics.At the crack of dawn every day, “wet markets” in China and across Asia come to life, with stall owners touting their wares, such as fresh meat, fish, fruit and vegetables, herbs and spices in an open-air setting. The sights and sounds of the wet market form part of the rich tapestry of community life, where local people buy affordable food, or just go for a stroll and meet their neighbours for a chat.  Continue reading…

by Jon Henley, Kate Connolly, Sam Jones and Angela Giuffrida on 11. maj 2020 at 14:58

Guardian writers report on how various European countries have managed the processCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBoris Johnson has been heavily criticised for failing to show Britain a clear route out of lockdown. Easing a nation out of two months of confinement is a complicated business, and some degree of confusion is almost inevitable. Here, Guardian correspondents look at how other European leaders have managed the process.Spain’s lockdown exit strategy – known formally as the Plan for the Transition Towards the New Normality – was outlined by the prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, during a televised press conference on the evening of 28 April. Sánchez said the country’s four-phase de-escalation initiative would be “gradual and asymmetric”, adding that the first stage – dubbed phase 0 – would come into effect on 4 May.Reporting by Jon Henley in Paris Kate Connolly in Berlin, Sam Jones in Madrid and Angela Giuffrida in Rome Continue reading…

by Jon Henley in Paris and Sam Jones in Madrid on 8. maj 2020 at 18:10

Cases around world near 3.9m; China denies Trump’s claim that virus escaped from Wuhan labCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Spanish government has refused the Madrid region permission to loosen its coronavirus confinement, as angry officials in Italy issued a warning that they would not hesitate to reimpose strict lockdown restrictions if distancing rules were flouted.The Spanish health ministry said the area in and around the capital was not yet ready to move to the next phase of de-escalation, 24 hours after the regional public health director resigned over the regional government’s bid to loosen the lockdown from Monday.The WHO warned that up to 190,000 people in Africa could die of Covid-19 during the first year of the pandemic if containment measures fail, adding that the virus could “smoulder” on the continent for years.Facebook and Google said they would allow workers who are able to work remotely to do so until the end of the year.Levels of toxic pollutants in China, including nitrogen dioxide and particles known as PM2.5s, were all higher in April compared with the same period last year as the country’s industry tries to make up for time lost to lockdown.The WHO said that although a market in Wuhan selling live animals probably played a significant role in the emergence of the virus, it recommends making such markets safer rather than shutting them down. Continue reading…

by Jon Henley on 6. maj 2020 at 17:39

Spain extends state of emergency; Danish agency warns of risk of second waveCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNew coronavirus infections in Iran have risen sharply since the country relaxed its restrictions on movement, while France has said it will reimpose strict lockdowns if cases surge when it begins to emerge from confinement next week.Tehran on Wednesday reported 1,680 new infections, nearly double the figure four days ago and the highest daily figure since 11 April when it allowed a phased return to work amid fears of economic collapse. A ban on travel between cities and business at shopping malls has since also been lifted.Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia will open their borders to each others’ citizens from 15 May, creating a Baltic “travel bubble” within the EU.Hundreds of Indian police have tested positive for the coronavirus in recent days, raising alarm among an over-stretched force as it attempts to enforce the world’s largest lockdown.At least 90,000 healthcare workers worldwide – and possibly twice that – are believed to have been infected with Covid-19, and more than 260 nurses have died, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) said.Professor Salim Abdool Karim, the South African government’s chief adviser, said the country’s strict lockdown and proactive screening and testing programme had helped limit its death toll to 148. Continue reading…

by Jon Henley Europe correspondent on 30. april 2020 at 18:29

Encouraging signs from EU states who acted early, as South Korea reports no new casesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDenmark and the Czech Republic have said partially easing their lockdowns has not led to a surge in new coronavirus infections, as the WHO continued to urge extreme caution and Germany relaxed some restrictions but extended others.As EU governments grappled with the complex and conflicting imperatives of easing the lockdowns crippling their economies while avoiding a disastrous second wave of infections, meanwhile, South Korea reported no new cases for the first time. Related: Coronavirus world map: which countries have the most cases and deaths? Epidemics of infectious diseases behave in different ways but the 1918 influenza pandemic that killed more than 50 million people is regarded as a key example of a pandemic that occurred in multiple waves, with the latter more severe than the first. It has been replicated – albeit more mildly – in subsequent flu pandemics. Continue reading…

by Jon Henley and Eleanor Ainge Roy on 25. april 2020 at 4:00

Plenty of countries with male leaders have also done well. But few with female leaders have done badlyCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageOn 1 April, the prime minister of Sint Maarten addressed her nation’s 41,500 people. Coronavirus cases were rising, and Silveria Jacobs knew the small island country, which welcomes 500,000 tourists a year, was at great risk: it had two ICU beds.Jacobs did not want to impose a strict lockdown, but she did want physical distancing observed. So she spelled it out: “Simply. Stop. Moving,” she said. “If you don’t have the bread you like in your house, eat crackers. Eat cereal. Eat oats. Eat … sardines.” Continue reading…

by Elisabeth Ulven in Ullern and Jon Henley on 24. april 2020 at 12:13

As the country follows Denmark in easing Covid-19 restrictions, pre-school has become very different for its younger citizensCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIt was school, but not quite as they knew it. Outside the Hullebergmyra nursery in Ullern, west of Oslo, William Bugge was dropping off his children Louise, three, and Jonas, five, after six weeks of quarantine.Yellow smileys painted on the tarmac reminded everyone to keep 2 metres apart. Louise and Jonas were happy to be back, their father even more so: the family went into lockdown barely a day after the parents’ wedding. Continue reading…

by Associated Press in Copenhagen on 23. april 2020 at 11:56

Politicians say expected announcement of $12m must not have conditions attached Greenlanders have welcomed reports that the US wants to invest in their island, but said the money had to come without conditions.The US administration is expected to announce the opening of an Agency for International Development office at the new US consulate in the capital, Nuuk, and at least $12m (£9.7m) in aid projects.Greenland harbours some of the largest deposits of rare-earth metals, including neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium and terbium, along with uranium and the byproducts of zinc. Continue reading…

by Letters on 22. april 2020 at 15:57

Profit-making companies | Tax havens | The joy of hugs | Larry TeslerThe announcement of massive income increases for Zoom, Netflix, Amazon, Disney etc should make us wonder whether it is time to consider a windfall tax on companies who are doing so well out of the lockdown when others are going to the wall. It could fund the recovery universal income proposed by some MPs.John BullSouthstoke, Somerset• If Denmark can refuse to bail out those registered in tax havens, why is this not being considered in Britain? Richard Branson is surely a case in point (Branson to mortgage Caribbean island as he seeks Virgin bailout, 20 April).Liz StruttRottingdean, East Sussex Continue reading…

by By Nicholas Kristof on 8. maj 2020 at 9:13

Danes haven’t built a “socialist” country. Just one that works.

by By Melanie Abrams on 30. april 2020 at 8:00

Businesses use flair, modest prices and ecological practices to attract buyers.

by By Patrick Kingsley on 24. april 2020 at 15:09

La pandemia del coronavirus ha separado a familias y alterado las cadenas de suministro. Pero una pareja, de 89 y 85 años, han encontrado una forma romántica de seguir en contacto.

by By Martin Selsoe Sorensen on 23. april 2020 at 20:53

The offer of $12.1 million in support revived memories of President Trump’s suggestion last year that the United States could simply buy the semiautonomous island.

by By Patrick Kingsley on 22. april 2020 at 9:00

The coronavirus crisis has separated families and severed supply chains. But a pair of lovers, 89 and 85, have found a romantic way to keep (almost) in touch.

by By Patrick Kingsley and Emile Ducke on 17. april 2020 at 11:06

Danish elementary schools have become the first in Europe to reopen after shutting down for the coronavirus. Our reporter visited one in southern Denmark, which could become a template for a post-lockdown world.

by By Patrick Kingsley on 14. april 2020 at 22:15

The lifting of restrictions is an early test of whether democracies can restart their economies and restore basic freedoms without refueling the spread of the coronavirus.

by By Peter S. Goodman on 28. marts 2020 at 9:00

In the face of the pandemic, Denmark is effectively nationalizing private payrolls, in contrast to the patchwork American system.

by By Christina Anderson and Henrik Pryser Libell on 28. marts 2020 at 8:13

The country has drawn global attention with an unorthodox approach while its neighbors have imposed extensive restrictions.

by By Matt Apuzzo and Monika Pronczuk on 23. marts 2020 at 14:47

In some countries, workers will have 90 percent of lost wages covered. In others, residents fear eviction. Nation to nation, rescue plans reflect conflicting ideas of government’s role in a crisis.

by admin on 29. maj 2020 at 5:56

Two of the government’s support parties have urged Denmark to pull out of the ‘Frugal 4’ and support the EU Commission’s €750bn recovery fund for countries hardest hit by the corona epidemic. The… The post Partners distance themselves from government’s ‘thrifty’ EU policy appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 29. maj 2020 at 5:55

Only one country will get less than Denmark from the €750bn EU recovery fund proposed by the European Commission, Wednesday. If passed, Italy and Spain — the countries most affected by the coronavirus… The post Denmark will benefit least from EU recovery fund appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 29. maj 2020 at 5:53

Phase 1 of the reopening process didn’t lead to any increase in corona infections, new data from the health authorities shows. Following a one-month lockdown, the government allowed children between two to 12… The post No rise in infections following reopening appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 29. maj 2020 at 5:52

A 46-year-old Lithuanian woman accused of laundering DKK166m (€22m) through four Nordea accounts told Frederisksberg Court, Thursday, she has no recollection of the transactions. The State Prosecutor’s Office for Serious Economic and International… The post Lithuanian woman was ‘front’ for Russian money laundering appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 29. maj 2020 at 5:50

Foreigners claiming student grants (SU) are becoming an increasing burden on the Danish state. New figures reveal that Denmark paid out more than DKK500m in SU to students from other EU countries in… The post Foreign students get DKK500m appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 29. maj 2020 at 5:48

Legislation that provides immigrants with a cash bonus if they willingly agree to return home needs to be amended as soon as possible, Immigration Minister Mattias Tesfaye said yesterday after a young Afghanistan… The post Minister moves to amend ‘repatriation bonus’ after refugee disappears with $15,000 appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 29. maj 2020 at 5:46

Scandinavia’s flagship airline, SAS is gradually resuming operations, primarily domestic flights within and between the Scandinavian countries, but flights to New York, Chicago and Amsterdam from Copenhagen are also set to resume in… The post SAS flies again but wants more government investment appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 28. maj 2020 at 5:59

Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod said last night he’s satisfied with the EU’s proposal for €750bn recovery fund to help countries badly hit by the coronavirus but declined to speculate as to whether Denmark… The post ‘Frugal 4’ sidelined as EU moves ahead with €750bn recovery fund appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 28. maj 2020 at 5:58

As well as being out of step with most of its EU partners on the corona recovery fund, Denmark also looks like losing out on the demand for a budget cap. Denmark and… The post Denmark looks set to lose EU budget cap battle appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 28. maj 2020 at 5:56

Parliament has appointed an independent group of experts to evaluate the government and health authorities’ handling of the corona crisis. The opposition parties, backed by the government’s parliamentary backer, the Social Liberals, have… The post Independent probe into government’s corona policy appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 29. maj 2020 at 5:56

Two of the government’s support parties have urged Denmark to pull out of the ‘Frugal 4’ and support the EU Commission’s €750bn recovery fund for countries hardest hit by the corona epidemic. The… The post Partners distance themselves from government’s ‘thrifty’ EU policy appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 29. maj 2020 at 5:55

Only one country will get less than Denmark from the €750bn EU recovery fund proposed by the European Commission, Wednesday. If passed, Italy and Spain — the countries most affected by the coronavirus… The post Denmark will benefit least from EU recovery fund appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 29. maj 2020 at 5:53

Phase 1 of the reopening process didn’t lead to any increase in corona infections, new data from the health authorities shows. Following a one-month lockdown, the government allowed children between two to 12… The post No rise in infections following reopening appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 29. maj 2020 at 5:52

A 46-year-old Lithuanian woman accused of laundering DKK166m (€22m) through four Nordea accounts told Frederisksberg Court, Thursday, she has no recollection of the transactions. The State Prosecutor’s Office for Serious Economic and International… The post Lithuanian woman was ‘front’ for Russian money laundering appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 29. maj 2020 at 5:50

Foreigners claiming student grants (SU) are becoming an increasing burden on the Danish state. New figures reveal that Denmark paid out more than DKK500m in SU to students from other EU countries in… The post Foreign students get DKK500m appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 29. maj 2020 at 5:48

Legislation that provides immigrants with a cash bonus if they willingly agree to return home needs to be amended as soon as possible, Immigration Minister Mattias Tesfaye said yesterday after a young Afghanistan… The post Minister moves to amend ‘repatriation bonus’ after refugee disappears with $15,000 appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 29. maj 2020 at 5:46

Scandinavia’s flagship airline, SAS is gradually resuming operations, primarily domestic flights within and between the Scandinavian countries, but flights to New York, Chicago and Amsterdam from Copenhagen are also set to resume in… The post SAS flies again but wants more government investment appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 28. maj 2020 at 5:59

Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod said last night he’s satisfied with the EU’s proposal for €750bn recovery fund to help countries badly hit by the coronavirus but declined to speculate as to whether Denmark… The post ‘Frugal 4’ sidelined as EU moves ahead with €750bn recovery fund appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 28. maj 2020 at 5:58

As well as being out of step with most of its EU partners on the corona recovery fund, Denmark also looks like losing out on the demand for a budget cap. Denmark and… The post Denmark looks set to lose EU budget cap battle appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 28. maj 2020 at 5:56

Parliament has appointed an independent group of experts to evaluate the government and health authorities’ handling of the corona crisis. The opposition parties, backed by the government’s parliamentary backer, the Social Liberals, have… The post Independent probe into government’s corona policy appeared first on seven59.

by Your Danish Life Team on 29. maj 2020 at 13:06

Only tourists from Germany, Norway and Iceland will be able to visit Denmark this summer. Border openings with these countries on 15 June 2020 The …

by Your Danish Life Team on 28. maj 2020 at 8:56

Many years ago the area called Refshaleøen was closed off to the public – most of it was “populated” by the Danish navy. Since 2010, …

by Your Danish Life Team on 28. maj 2020 at 6:32

The North Zealand seaside towns are great to visit. Report from a day trip to the amazing coastline and small sleepy seaside towns only 65 …

by Your Danish Life Team on 27. maj 2020 at 14:23

A high-pressure system brings sun and warm dry days to all of Denmark during the Pentecost bank holiday. The article continues below. By Bente D. …

by Your Danish Life Team on 27. maj 2020 at 13:06

When you move to a new country once again, or leave your home country for the first time, and you bring along children, one of …

by Your Danish Life Team on 26. maj 2020 at 9:56

Planning to make a little extra money by renting out your apartment or house while you are away? Do you know which insurance will cover …

by Your Danish Life Team on 25. maj 2020 at 13:09

Only if you have been in a relationship for a certain time, six months for instance, can your boy or girlfriend  get in. The article …

by Your Danish Life Team on 25. maj 2020 at 12:33

As of today all adult citizens in Denmark can sign-up for a free PCR test. The article continues below. By Bente D. Knudsen As of …

by Your Danish Life Team on 22. maj 2020 at 8:47

Tucked away on Thy in Northern Jutland lies the vibrant little beach town Klitmøller, surprisingly it is a true surfer’s paradise. Surfers from all over …

by Your Danish Life Team on 21. maj 2020 at 7:10

Eleven hours of negotiation gave a few concessions for the Danish border but more for culture and schools The article continues below. By Bente D. …

by Madalina Paxaman on 10. april 2020 at 17:36

By Snigdha Bansal, photos by Giuseppe Abrignani and European Union As the world grapples with the COVID -19 pandemic, Denmark has found itself The post How Internationals in Aarhus are coping with the Coronavirus lock down appeared first on Jutland Station.

by Madalina Paxaman on 8. april 2020 at 20:35

By Snigdha Bansal, photos by Astrid Collin and Bente Foged Madsen The journey of most successful people who have managed to create an The post TEDxAarhus is looking for speakers appeared first on Jutland Station.

by Madalina Paxaman on 27. marts 2020 at 10:48

By Gulden Timur, photos by Kulbroen Team and Niklas Adrain Vindelev “What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality” – writes Plutarch. This The post Regenerative space: a possible solution for stress and anxiety appeared first on Jutland Station.

by Madalina Paxaman on 16. marts 2020 at 9:43

by Clara Nack, photos by Aros Aarhus Art Museum and Rodolfo Martinez Few things seem more controversially discussed than how to achieve gender The post Normalize or prioritize female equality? appeared first on Jutland Station.

by Madalina Paxaman on 9. februar 2020 at 11:19

By Vasylyna-Kateryna Bulyk, photos by Viktor Mudryy, Dmytro Bagatyuk For some people who moved to Denmark from a less developed country, this change The post Bevar Ukraine: Ukrainians living in Denmark are helping their homeland appeared first on Jutland Station.

by Madalina Paxaman on 23. januar 2020 at 19:53

By Gulden Timur, photos by Vlad Dumitrescu-Petrica, Hanne Rye Ølholm, Camilla le Dous The eco-activism is affecting all spheres of the human life, The post Sustainable Fashion in Aarhus: bring a change while having fun appeared first on Jutland Station.

by Madalina Paxaman on 6. januar 2020 at 19:56

By Clara Nack, photos by Paul Coltas Two young and most of all mismatching Mormon boys are sent to Uganda, on a mission The post The Book of Mormon in Aarhus: Should it all be laughed away? appeared first on Jutland Station.

by Madalina Paxaman on 23. december 2019 at 20:57

By Gulden Timur, Karakoz Ydyrys, Lisa Ossenbrink, photos by Vlad Dumitrescu-Petrica, Gulden Timur, Karakoz Ydyrys, Lisa Ossenbrink, ARoS celebrates Christmas through art While The post How to enjoy the winter holidays in Aarhus appeared first on Jutland Station.

by Madalina Paxaman on 20. december 2019 at 18:08

by Karakoz Ydyrys, photos by Vlad Dumitrescu-Petrica Moving to Denmark, one of the most cycle-friendly countries in the world can be not so The post Bicycle thefts in Aarhus: Using a good lock does not save your bike from being stolen appeared first on Jutland Station.

by Madalina Paxaman on 17. december 2019 at 11:55

By Nili Fainguelernt, photos by Vlad Dumitrescu-Petrica Anti-Semitic hostility is on the rise. From Jewish cemeteries being vandalized, to people suffering verbal abuse The post The Israeli community in Aarhus appeared first on Jutland Station.

by admin on 29. maj 2020 at 5:56

Two of the government’s support parties have urged Denmark to pull out of the ‘Frugal 4’ and support the EU Commission’s €750bn recovery fund for countries hardest hit by the corona epidemic. The… The post Partners distance themselves from government’s ‘thrifty’ EU policy appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 29. maj 2020 at 5:55

Only one country will get less than Denmark from the €750bn EU recovery fund proposed by the European Commission, Wednesday. If passed, Italy and Spain — the countries most affected by the coronavirus… The post Denmark will benefit least from EU recovery fund appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 29. maj 2020 at 5:53

Phase 1 of the reopening process didn’t lead to any increase in corona infections, new data from the health authorities shows. Following a one-month lockdown, the government allowed children between two to 12… The post No rise in infections following reopening appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 29. maj 2020 at 5:52

A 46-year-old Lithuanian woman accused of laundering DKK166m (€22m) through four Nordea accounts told Frederisksberg Court, Thursday, she has no recollection of the transactions. The State Prosecutor’s Office for Serious Economic and International… The post Lithuanian woman was ‘front’ for Russian money laundering appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 29. maj 2020 at 5:50

Foreigners claiming student grants (SU) are becoming an increasing burden on the Danish state. New figures reveal that Denmark paid out more than DKK500m in SU to students from other EU countries in… The post Foreign students get DKK500m appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 29. maj 2020 at 5:48

Legislation that provides immigrants with a cash bonus if they willingly agree to return home needs to be amended as soon as possible, Immigration Minister Mattias Tesfaye said yesterday after a young Afghanistan… The post Minister moves to amend ‘repatriation bonus’ after refugee disappears with $15,000 appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 29. maj 2020 at 5:46

Scandinavia’s flagship airline, SAS is gradually resuming operations, primarily domestic flights within and between the Scandinavian countries, but flights to New York, Chicago and Amsterdam from Copenhagen are also set to resume in… The post SAS flies again but wants more government investment appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 28. maj 2020 at 5:59

Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod said last night he’s satisfied with the EU’s proposal for €750bn recovery fund to help countries badly hit by the coronavirus but declined to speculate as to whether Denmark… The post ‘Frugal 4’ sidelined as EU moves ahead with €750bn recovery fund appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 28. maj 2020 at 5:58

As well as being out of step with most of its EU partners on the corona recovery fund, Denmark also looks like losing out on the demand for a budget cap. Denmark and… The post Denmark looks set to lose EU budget cap battle appeared first on seven59.

by admin on 28. maj 2020 at 5:56

Parliament has appointed an independent group of experts to evaluate the government and health authorities’ handling of the corona crisis. The opposition parties, backed by the government’s parliamentary backer, the Social Liberals, have… The post Independent probe into government’s corona policy appeared first on seven59.