The prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, said she did not know the government lacked legal authority to order the mass slaughter of 17 million minks after infected animals passed the virus to humans.
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Spike in Omicron Variant Cases Puts Europe on Edge
With cases of the Omicron variant rising in Europe, there are worries that even tougher restrictions are looming over a holiday period that many had hoped would be a return to some normalcy.
Britain and Denmark Report Rise in Known Omicron Cases
The nations are widely perceived as leaders in genomic sequencing and testing, giving them an edge over tracking the spread of the virus and its mutations.
Singapore Reopens to Vaccinated Travelers From U.S. and Other Countries
The country’s transportation minister said that, as of Tuesday, two-way travel for fully vaccinated people could also occur without quarantine for those from Canada, Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Britain.
Jenns Hanning Delivered Two Blank Canvases to a Danish Museum
The artist delivered two blank canvases titled ‘Take the Money and Run’ to a Danish museum. He was commissioned to produce a commentary on work in the modern world.
Denmark Lifts the Last of Its Pandemic Restrictions
The country’s health minister said, “This can only be done because we have come a long way with the vaccination rollout, have a strong epidemic control, and because the entire Danish population has made an enormous effort to get here.”
Inger Stojberg, Danish Official, Faces Impeachment Trial Over Migration Policy
Inger Stojberg, who presided over tough anti-immigrant policies when her party was in charge, is being tried on charges of illegally separating couples who sought asylum.
Canada Promises to Resettle 20,000 Refugees From Afghanistan
Several European countries have said they are withdrawing embassy workers and seeking to evacuate those who have helped them.
Kurt Westergaard, 86, Dies; His Muhammad Cartoon Sparked Outrage
A caricature that many Muslims considered blasphemous prompted a debate over free speech and a massacre at the offices of a Paris magazine.
Steeped in Soccer Heartbreak, England Holds Its Breath
Raised on 55 years of disappointment, English fans are daring to hope this might be their year for a major championship.