At the beginning of the year, Greater Copenhagen brought in a new health rule. It decided that patients needing emergency care shouldn’t just turn up at hospital. Instead they should call a helpline number – 1813 – where trained staff would access the problem over the phone and decide whether or not the patient needed… Continue Reading
A Year in Copenhagen
I can’t really believe it’s been twelve months since we left London for Copenhagen. But in June last year we started our new Danish life. On the whole it’s been a fantastic adventure and I personally feel it’s been one of the best decisions we’ve made as a family. That’s not to say things have… Continue Reading
Competing in my first Mini Triathlon
When it comes to sport of any kind, Copenhagen is the place to be. From the World Half Marathon to Iron Man, this city loves physical challenges. And so today I found myself taking part in my first mini triathlon with a group of women I regularly swim with. This morning’s tri consisted of a… Continue Reading
Nowhere’s Perfect – not even Denmark
It’s funny living in a country which many people across the world think is perfect. If I’m honest, one of the main reasons we came here last year was because we too were intrigued by Denmark – well Copenhagen at least. Afterall, no-one can ignore the hype: * Denmark’s the happiest country in the world!… Continue Reading
Alex Forrest, reporting from Eurovision
Apart from enjoying Bucks Fizz’s success a very, very long time ago, I can’t really say I’ve paid much attention to the Eurovision Song Contest. That was until this year. How, as a journalist, could I possibly ignore it when it’s being hosted right under my nose, here in Copenhagen? So having finally got my… Continue Reading
Please drink our tap water, begs Denmark
I don’t quite know why, but since arriving in Copenhagen my family and I have always drunk bottled water. Odd, when you think that we always drank tap water in London – and who knows how many bodies that’s been through. Now the Danish Ministry of the Environment is trying to convince people like me… Continue Reading
Eurovision Copenhagen, here I come!
Not long to go before Eurovision 2014 takes over Copenhagen. So it was a little baffling to receive an email from the organisers telling me that both my Danish cameraman and I had had our application for press passes declined (we are representing Al Jazeera English). Am I that much of a threat? Afterall, I’ve… Continue Reading
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