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In Denmark, Fears Grow Among Syrian Asylum-Seekers As Residence Permits Are Revoked

Heba Alrejleh and Radwan Jomaa with children Aya, 11, Lilian, 4, and Mohamed, 10. "The words 'to send us back to Syria' means to destroy our lives," says Jomaa. Sidsel Overgaard hide caption

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In Denmark, Fears Grow Among Syrian Asylum-Seekers As Residence Permits Are Revoked

Denmark says security in Syria has improved enough for some refugees to go back. "The words 'to send us back to Syria' means to destroy our lives," says a Syrian whose residence permit was revoked.

In Denmark, Fears Grow Among Syrian Asylum-Seekers As Residence Permits Are Revoked

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Thursday

Europe

Future Of Rare-Earth Mining Project In Question After Greenland's Election

The victory of the opposition party in Greenland's parliamentary elections has raised doubts about the future of a controversial rare-earth mining project in the territory.

Future Of Rare-Earth Mining Project In Question After Greenland's Election

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Tuesday

A Row Over Rare-Earth Deposits Could Bring Down Greenland's Government

Giant icebergs float in the fjord in the southern Greenland town of Narsaq, the site of a controversial Australian-led uranium and rare-earth mining project. The open-pit mine has divided opinion on the island, which goes to the polls on Tuesday. NORDFOTO/AP hide caption

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A Row Over Rare-Earth Deposits Could Bring Down Greenland's Government

Greenlanders are going to the polls Tuesday in a crucial election that could determine if the island taps its vast deposits of rare-earth minerals to fuel eventual independence from Denmark.

Europe

Global Mining Industry Closely Monitors Greenland's Election

Voters in Greenland go to the polls on Tuesday in a parliamentary election that is dominated with questions about the future of rare earth mining, and greater independence from Denmark.

Global Mining Industry Closely Monitors Greenland's Election

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Thursday

Morning Edition

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.

Denmark Orders Mink Population Culled After Coronavirus Mutation

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Saturday

Facing Eviction, Residents Of Denmark's 'Ghettos' Are Suing The Government

After it became clear that his neighborhood would be targeted as part of a sweeping plan to rid the country of immigrant-heavy areas officially designated as "ghettos," Asif Mehmood and 11 of his neighbors filed a lawsuit against the Danish government. Sidsel Overgaard/NPR hide caption

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World

Facing Eviction, Residents Of Denmark's 'Ghettos' Are Suing The Government

A sweeping plan to rid the country of immigrant-heavy areas officially designated as "ghettos" is being challenged by residents, as Denmark also begins to grapple with broader questions about racism.

Facing Eviction, Residents Of Denmark's 'Ghettos' Are Suing The Government

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Wednesday

Europe

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.

Denmark Reopens Some Schools But Not Everyone Is Pleased

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Monday

'The Danish Way' Is Working: Prime Minister Hints At A Gradual Reopening For April

People walk in Frederiksberg Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark, on March 28. Philip Davali/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

'The Danish Way' Is Working: Prime Minister Hints At A Gradual Reopening For April

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is expressing cautious optimism that her country will be able to begin a gradual reopening after Easter. "The Danish way of doing things is working," she said Monday.

Friday

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

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Coronavirus Updates

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

The previous ban was for groups of 500. Unlike its neighbors, Sweden has kept schools, restaurants, bars and businesses open. Reports of massive after-ski parties have shocked other Scandinavians.

Monday

A Soccer Team In Denmark Is Using Facial Recognition To Stop Unruly Fans

Brondby fans scuffle with police during a match between the Copenhagen and Brondby soccer teams at Copenhagen's Telia Parken stadium in 2017. Lars Ronbog/FrontzoneSport via Getty Images hide caption

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World

A Soccer Team In Denmark Is Using Facial Recognition To Stop Unruly Fans

Past matches between archrivals Brondby and Copenhagen have resulted in mayhem and arrests. So the Brondby team has begun screening fans to make sure banned spectators aren't allowed in the stadium.

A Soccer Team In Denmark Is Using Facial Recognition To Stop Unruly Fans

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Saturday

World

Greenland Looks To Seize A Spotlight Moment

President Trump's failed bid to buy Greenland has drawn an unusual degree of attention to the island. Greenlanders now are wondering how best to use this moment.

Greenland Looks To Seize A Spotlight Moment

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Friday

In Denmark's Election, A Shift To The Left — Unlike In Much Of Europe

Social Democratic leader Mette Frederiksen walks with supporters after the election results at Christiansborg Castle in Copenhagen early on Thursday. Philip Davali/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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In Denmark's Election, A Shift To The Left — Unlike In Much Of Europe

Denmark's Social Democrats made a strong showing in this week's elections — but voter support came in part because of the increasingly hard line the party has taken on immigration.

Friday

Europe

Danish Gamblers Bet On Politics

Denmark's very short national campaign season, with an election this spring without a date set, is causing a gambling bonanza for those willing to bet on who will win.

Danish Gamblers Bet On Politics

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Sunday

To Keep African Swine Fever Out, Denmark Is Planning A Southern Boar(der) Fence

A wild boar at at an enclosure set up by forest rangers in a northwestern district of Berlin in 2017. Denmark is building a $12 million fence in an effort to keep out wild boars from Germany. Tobias Schwarz/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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World

To Keep African Swine Fever Out, Denmark Is Planning A Southern Boar(der) Fence

The 40-mile fence is being built to protect Denmark's $5 billion pig industry from possible infection by wild boars. But critics doubt the fence will work, and warn it may adversely affect wildlife.

To Keep African Swine Fever Out, Denmark Is Planning A Southern Boar(der) Fence

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Thursday

Animals

Denmark Has An Issue With Its Southern Border — Wild Boars

The U.S. isn't the only country worried about the security of its southern border. Denmark is building a barrier along its frontier with Germany to keep out wild boar.

Denmark Has An Issue With Its Southern Border — Wild Boars

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Saturday

Europe

Anti-Immigrant Party Disrupts Sweden's Usual Politics

Sweden holds a general election on Sunday and the country's usually calm political landscape could be disrupted by strong support for a populist, anti-immigrant party.

Anti-Immigrant Party Disrupts Sweden's Usual Politics

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Friday

Ahead Of Elections, A Swedish City Reflects The Country's Ambivalence On Immigration

Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Åkesson gives a speech in Malmö on Aug. 31. Polls suggest his anti-immigrant party could make a strong showing in Sunday's election. Johan Nilsson/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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World

Ahead Of Elections, A Swedish City Reflects The Country's Ambivalence On Immigration

In Malmö, where roughly a third of the city's residents were born outside Sweden, voters are gearing up for Sunday's national election — which will be dominated by immigration issues.

Ahead Of Elections, A Swedish City Reflects The Country's Ambivalence On Immigration

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Europe

City's Immigrant Issues Change The Tone Of Sweden's Elections

Voters in Malmo, upset at the recent arrival of large numbers of migrants and asylum-seekers, are turning to a populist anti-immigrant party ahead of Sunday's general election.

City's Immigrant Issues Change The Tone Of Sweden's Elections

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Thursday

Europe

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.

Swedes Told How To Prepare For Security Issues Including War

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Friday

In Denmark's Plan To Rid Country Of 'Ghettos,' Some Immigrants Hear 'Go Home'

A woman walks in Skovparken, an officially designated "ghetto" in the Danish city of Kolding. Sidsel Overgaard for NPR hide caption

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Parallels

In Denmark's Plan To Rid Country Of 'Ghettos,' Some Immigrants Hear 'Go Home'

Officially designated as "ghettos," 25 areas with a high percentage of immigrant residents will be abolished. The government's goal is integration. "What they mean is 'go home,'" one immigrant says.

In Denmark's Plan To Rid Country Of 'Ghettos,' Some Immigrants Hear 'Go Home'

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Wednesday

Even The Hamburglar Might Like McDonald's New Vegan Burger (We Did)

Sales of McDonald's new soy-based patty have far surpassed estimates in Sweden, where half the population says it's interested in more vegetarian options. Are diners just curious or truly lovin' it? McDonald's Sweden hide caption

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The Salt

Even The Hamburglar Might Like McDonald's New Vegan Burger (We Did)

Sales of McDonald's new soy-based McVegan have far surpassed estimates in Sweden, where half the population says it's interested in more vegetarian options. Are diners just curious or truly lovin' it?

Tuesday

'Semla Man': The Pastry-Eating Superhero Sweden Needs On Fat Tuesday

While much of the world gorges on pancakes for Fat Tuesday, the semla is the go-to delicacy of the North, traditionally devoured just before Lent. It takes various forms (and names) throughout Scandinavia. AYImages/Getty Images hide caption

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The Salt

'Semla Man': The Pastry-Eating Superhero Sweden Needs On Fat Tuesday

The Swedes are fiercely devoted to almond paste- and whipped cream-filled semla. (One king died after gorging on them.) And the day before Lent is game time for feasting before the fast.

Thursday

Europe

In Denmark, Viral Video Sparks Wave Of Child Pornography Prosecutions

Police say they plan to charge more than 1,000 young people who shared a video on Facebook with distributing child pornography. Those accused face being labeled as sex offenders for at least 10 years.

In Denmark, Viral Video Sparks Wave Of Child Pornography Prosecutions

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Friday

Europe

Why School Field Trips Are Causing Controversy In Denmark

Denmark's seeing a controversy over how to handle Christmas in public schools. The country is largely secular but takes children on church field trips for the holiday.

Why School Field Trips Are Causing Controversy In Denmark

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