The Latest: Denmark shuts bars and gyms to fight the virus

The Associated PressDecember 7, 2020 GMT

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced local restrictions that close restaurants, bars, theatres and cinemas till the end of the year and switch students from the 5th...

Badminton federation postpones Thomas and Uber Cup Finals

September 15, 2020 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The Badminton World Federation has postponed the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals scheduled for next month following the withdrawals of some high-profile teams because of...

Zoom wall takes in soccer match as Danish league resumes

May 28, 2020 GMT

AARHUS, Denmark (AP) — As professional soccer returned to Denmark, fans used Zoom to be part of the action.

Thousands of Danish soccer fans logged into the conferencing software Thursday...

Zoom calls, drive-ins: Danes get creative for soccer restart

By STEVE DOUGLASMay 27, 2020 GMT

When Danish soccer resumes in empty stadiums this week amid the coronavirus pandemic, teams will be competing for points on the field and to deliver the most innovative experience for their fans...

Deported Afghan man is likely father of 2 abandoned children

December 17, 2019 GMT

COPENHAGEN (AP) — Danish police believe a deported Afghan man is the father of two young children who were found abandoned on a busy street in Denmark's second-largest city.

Statue honors Dane credited as Nanjing Massacre lifesaver

JARI TANNERAugust 31, 2019 GMT

HELSINKI (AP) — A statue of a Danish citizen who is credited with saving thousands of people in China during the Japanese invasion that led to the Nanjing Massacre was unveiled by Denmark's queen...

Danish city puts Vikings at crossing signals

August 26, 2019 GMT

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — It's safe to cross when the green Viking is walking, but stop when the red one is standing. That's the message to pedestrians in Aarhus as it unveils new crossing...

Danish police fine Turkish tourist for wearing face veil

September 5, 2018 GMT

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Police in Denmark say they fined a Turkish tourist 1,000 kroner ($155) after she entered a police station to renew her visa wearing a full-face covering.

Police in Aarhus, western Denmark, say the 48-year-old woman wasn't aware of Denmark's recent law that makes it unlawful to wear such garments in public. The much-debated "burqa ban" prohibits garments covering the face, including burqas and niqabs. Both are rarely seen in Denmark.

Westwood leads Made In Denmark in bid for 1st win in 4 years

September 1, 2018 GMT

AARHUS, Denmark (AP) — Lee Westwood moved in sight of his first win in more than four years after taking a one-stroke lead in the Made In Denmark event after a 5-under 67 in the third round on Saturday.

The 45-year-old Westwood, a former world No. 1, will be a vice-captain for Europe at the Ryder Cup in Paris this month and his impressive performance this week looks like ending two fellow Englishmen's hopes of getting in the team.

Olesen in strong position to seal Ryder Cup spot in Denmark

August 31, 2018 GMT

AARHUS, Denmark (AP) — Thorbjorn Olesen was in a strong position to secure the final qualifying place in Europe's Ryder Cup team despite making the cut only on the number at the Made In Denmark event on Friday.

Only a victory for Matthew Fitzpatrick or Eddie Pepperell can deny Olesen the last automatic spot in the Europe team via the world points list, but the English players were far off the lead after the second round at Silkeborg Ry Golf Club.

LA, Paris head to 2024 Olympics event unsure of IOC’s goal

By GRAHAM DUNBARApril 2, 2017 GMT

GENEVA (AP) — As the IOC moves the goalposts in the 2024 Olympic contest, bid leaders from Los Angeles and Paris head to a campaign event in Denmark on Tuesday unsure of exactly what they are shooting for.

While both cities are bidding for the 2024 Games, the 2028 hosting rights are also in play, according to IOC President Thomas Bach.

Danish airports, square evacuated due to bomb threats

October 17, 2016 GMT

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Danish police say they have evacuated two airports, a public square and a shopping center because of a string of bomb threats.

Police in Roskilde, just west of the Danish capital, Copenhagen, said they evacuated the local airport and a square in the city. They didn't give any details about the threats Monday but said no one was injured.