Feb 09 Denmark’s queen and Spain’s king test positive for COVID By Associated Press The queen of Denmark and the king of Spain both have tested positive for the coronavirus despite being vaccinated, their respective royal houses announced Wednesday. Continue reading
Sep 23 Denmark sides with U.S. against French criticism of defense deal By Associated Press Denmark is siding with the United States in the dispute with its fellow EU member France over a major Indo-Pacific defense deal. Continue reading
Sep 15 Faeroe Islands should end dolphin slaughters, animal rights group says By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press Environmental activists have long claimed the practice is cruel. But this year even people on the Faeroes who defend the four-century-old practice have spoken out amid fears that this year's slaughter will draw unwanted attention. Continue reading
Aug 27 How nations are going back to school — or not By Associated Press Governments around the world are taking different strategies toward the new school year, depending on how many infections they're seeing, the state of their health care systems and political considerations. Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch 6:28 How Sweden and Denmark represent opposite Scandinavian COVID-19 responses By Malcolm Brabant In Scandinavia, Sweden is experiencing a rising death toll from COVID-19 -- as well as growing doubt about the country’s more relaxed approach to handling it. Meanwhile, neighboring Denmark is set to ease some of its lockdown restrictions after a… Continue watching
Feb 10 Watch 9:07 In Denmark, Auschwitz survivors lament the rise of anti-Semitism By Malcolm Brabant January marked the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, but there is growing concern throughout Europe that anti-Semitism is on the rise. Historically tolerant Denmark, for example, has seen a resurgence of neo-Nazi groups opposed to immigration. Special correspondent… Continue watching
Sep 02 Denmark buys country’s last remaining circus elephants to let them retire By Associated Press Denmark is spending 11 million kroner ($1.6 million) on four circus elephants to give them a proper retirement as the government moves to ban wild animals in circuses. Continue reading
Aug 23 U.S. to reopen Greenland consulate By Associated Press The State Department says in a letter to Congress that reestablishing a consulate in Greenland is part of a broader plan to increase the U.S. presence in the Arctic. Continue reading
Aug 23 Danish leader speaks with Trump amid Greenland dispute By Associated Press Danish media reported that the call, which comes after Trump scrapped a visit to Denmark, was "constructive."… Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch 7:37 Fuming over Greenland rebuff, Trump cancels upcoming Denmark visit By Malcolm Brabant President Trump has canceled a planned trip to Denmark because Danish leadership refused to discuss selling Greenland. In Denmark, Trump's decision was seen as "doubly offensive" considering he had reportedly pushed for a grand welcome from the longtime U.S. ally. Continue watching