When it was announced that schools in Denmark were reopening – five weeks after lockdown began – many were anxious. My twins, a boy and a girl aged six, are in their first year of primary school. Was it too soon, we wondered. How could social distancing be enforced with the younger children? How would … Read more
Norway and Denmark will reopen their borders to each other as coronavirus restrictions are eased, but not to their lockdown-free Scandinavian neighbour Sweden. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced on Friday Denmark will reopen its borders from June 15 to residents of Germany, Norway and Iceland but ‘with restrictions’, while Norway said it would do … Read more
Denmark goes back to school: Children line up six feet apart outside class as the country eases coronavirus lockdown restrictions Nurseries, kindergartens and primary schools are re-opening with special rules Desks must be kept six feet apart and breaks only arranged for small groups Schools had been shut since March 12 in a bid to … Read more
Denmark will reopen schools and day care centres on Wednesday as it relaxes lockdown after number of coronavirus cases stabilises The country has seen deaths and hospital admissions stabilise in recent days Measures including restaurant closures will remain in place for at least a month Denmark’s PM, Matte Frederiksen, said it will be ‘a bit … Read more
As Britain and America start to draw up plans for life after the lockdown, they may look for inspiration from European countries where the coronavirus crisis has already showed signs of peaking. Austria today became the first country to set out detailed plans for ending the standstill, with smaller shops re-opening on April 14 and … Read more
The number of cases of the coronavirus in Europe has topped 22,000, with Italy still the hardest hit country as Denmark also goes into lockdown. Total confirmed infections in Europe have risen to 23,339 with 951 deaths, according to a new tally which is compiled from official sources. In Italy, the number has risen to … Read more
Denmark becomes second country in Europe to go on coronavirus lockdown as Prime Minister announces all schools, kindergartens and universities are to close for two weeks PM Mette Frederiksen told a press briefing ‘we are in an extraordinary situation’ Tough measures include banning public gatherings of 100 or more participants All non-critical public sector employees will … Read more
Amazing spiral treetop walkway inside a 148ft-tall observation tower opens in a preserved forest in Denmark The tower has opened in the Camp Adventure Climbing Park, one hour south of Copenhagen The winding 650-metre-long (2,130ft) ramp includes looping pathways and bleacher seating It has 10 climbing courses that all vary in height and visitors can move … Read more