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People walk in Frederiksberg Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark, on March 28.

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

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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.

People gathered on a square in central Stockholm on Thursday.

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

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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.

Near the Danish city of Ikast, some 1,500 spectators gathered on April 19 to celebrate what has become something of a national holiday at organic dairy farms around Denmark.

When Danish Cows See Fresh Spring Pasture, They Jump For Joy

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Thousands of spectators gather every April to see ecstatic cows return to fields on organic farms around Denmark. The organic industry says the event has helped fuel demand for organic foods.