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Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games: medals won by Denmark

It's off to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games! For our Danish readers, here's a rundown of the gold, silver and bronze medals won by Team Denmark.

Mashhad Nights by Ali Abbasi starring Zar Amir Ebrahimi: review, trailer and invitations

Plunge into the Iran of the early 2000s with "The Nights of Mashhad". The new film by Ali Abbasi ("Border") tells the true story of the Spider Killer, who killed prostitutes in the holy city. Actress Zar Amir Ebrahimi was awarded the Best Actress prize at the Cannes 2022 Film Festival. The film will be released in cinemas on July 13, 2022. Enter the competition at the bottom of the article to win your tickets.

Covid: the BA.2 subvariant does not cause more severe illness than Omicron, WHO says

Although it is more contagious than Omicron, the BA.2 subvariant does not lead to more severe disease than BA.1, according to the WHO’s latest statements.

Is Paris one of the ten safest cities in the world?

This week, The Economist has listed the safest cities in the world. Copenhagen, Denmark, wins the title of safest city but Paris is far behind.

Covid: a farm of contaminated minks spotted in France, 1000 animals to be slaughtered

Like many European countries, France is faced – for the first time – with coronavirus in a mink farm set in Eure-et-Loir. 1000 animals are to be slaughtered.

Where to go on vacations in Europe this summer? The European Union launches a website to help travelers

Were you wondering where to go to Europe this summer? Spain, Italy, Croatia or even Finland? Because all countries have not totally reopened their borders yet, and some of them impose some conditions, the European Commission launched a website to help travelers find the best option possible and travel safely.

Flora Danica: a Danish break on the Champs-Elysées

Experience a 100% Nordic moment at Flora Danica, Maison du Danemark brasserie. The restaurant reopens its terrace on the world's most beautiful avenue from June 2, 2020.

Coronavirus: drive-in-inspired concerts soon in France?

While many music lovers are wondering when concerts will resume, Denmark and Lithuania have decided not to wait until venues can reopen to perform live music. The two European countries have opted to experiment drive-in-inspired concerts. An original solution to keep social distancing and fight against Covid-19 but not ideal for the environment.

Deconfinement in France: the government’s different scenarios

When and how will deconfinement happen in France? This is the question everyone is asking while confinement is said to be extended, at least until April 15th, 2020. Heard during a fact-finding mission of the National Assembly, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said the end of confinement will surely not happen “in one go, everywhere and for everyone”.