Denmark Orders Mink Population Culled After Coronavirus Mutation

Denmark Orders Mink Population Culled After Coronavirus Mutation

The Danish government had ordered all farmed mink in the country to be killed because the animals can carry a dangerous coronavirus variant. Critics say the government exceeded its legal authority. Listen to the story at NPR.org.

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Denmark Reopens Some Schools But Not Everyone Is Pleased

Denmark Reopens Some Schools But Not Everyone Is Pleased

The Danish government’s decision to allow children up to 12 years old to go back to school on Wednesday has split public opinion in the country. Listen to the story at NPR.org.

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Sweden Bans Groups Larger Than 50 In Its First Major Coronavirus Crackdown

Sweden Bans Groups Larger Than 50 In Its First Major Coronavirus Crackdown

Sweden’s prime minister announced Friday that public gatherings of more than 50 people will be banned as of Sunday, with violators subject to fines or even imprisonment. The ban is much tighter than the country’s previous restriction on groups over 500, but looser than limits…

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To Keep African Swine Fever Out, Denmark is Planning a Southern (Boar)der Fence

To Keep African Swine Fever Out, Denmark is Planning a Southern (Boar)der Fence

As U.S. politicians continue to spar over the idea of building a border wall, Denmark is preparing its own controversial southern border-control barrier. The target is wild boars — specifically, wild boars from Germany. But environmentalists warn the planned 5 ft.-high, 40-mile fence will harm…

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Swedes Told How To Prepare For Security Issues Including War

Swedes Told How To Prepare For Security Issues Including War

The Swedish government is issuing a civil defense booklet to about 5 million households. The update of a Cold War-era pamphlet, advises Swedes how to prepare for various disasters and emergencies. RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: In a few days, every household in Sweden will get a…

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Denmark’s ‘House Of Memories’ Re-Creates 1950s For Alzheimer’s Patients

Listen to this story at NPR.org A living history museum usually conjures up images of butter churns and anvils. At Den Gamle By (The Old Town) Museum in Aarhus, Denmark, you’ll find all that. But tucked away in one corner of this museum, there’s also…

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AIR: Oslo May Be Mad For Winter Games — But Not So Much For Hosting Them

MELISSA BLOCK, HOST: Norwegians love winter sports. Their haul of 26 medals in Sochi placed them third behind Russia and the U.S., a disproportionate haul. So you might think people in Oslo would be thrilled that their city is a likely contender to host the…

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BLOG: When is Cinnamon Spice Not So Nice?

Who doesn’t love a Danish pastry? And in Denmark, they like their pastries sprinkled with plenty of cinnamon. But now, Denmark’s bakers are being told that their time-honored recipe for the beloved kanelsnegle — or cinnamon swirl — may be unhealthy and against the law….

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AIR/BLOG: Denmark’s ‘Fix Rooms’ Give Drug Users A Safe Haven

Martin Jensen smokes heroin. In the past, when this gaunt-faced Dane had to hide in elevators and stairwells to feed his addiction, he probably wouldn’t have been so willing to advertise that fact. Back then, his days were spent scouring Copenhagen — mostly the notorious…

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BLOG: Too Cool For (Bike) Helmet Head? Here’s One Swedish Solution

Hey there, hipster. No bike helmet, huh? Well, we all have our excuses. There are the vanity-driven ones that — let’s be honest — explain why the majority of our brain cages sit collecting dust in the dark corners of the garage. Squashed hair, unflattering…

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AIR/BLOG: Danes May Bring Back Butter As Government Rolls Back ‘Fat Tax’

Yes, those are my teeth marks. Toothbutter: noun. Butter spread so thickly as to reveal teeth marks upon biting. The fact that this word exists in the Danish language should help to explain what politicians were up against when they the “fat tax” just over…

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AIR: Six Months After 9/11- is Indian Point Safe?

AIR: Six Months After 9/11- is Indian Point Safe?

Here’s a story from the archives. Six months following the 9/11 attacks, when safety was the first thing on everyone’s mind, I travelled to Westchester County, just north of New York City, to find out what would happen in case of an attack (or accident)…

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