Denmark and Greenland said a new security agreement with the United States will not compromise Greenland’s sovereignty or its right to self-determination. The agreement, reached by the US, Denmark and Greenland, would allow a larger US military presence on the Arctic island while restricting rival countries from establishing military bases or making sensitive investments
A forced contraception programme carried out in Greenland mainly during the 1960s and 1970s violated women’s human rights but did not meet the legal definition of genocide, according to two expert reports released on Friday. More than 4,000 Greenlandic women and girls, some as young as 12, were given intrauterine devices or contraceptive injections between […]
Giant whales are increasingly moving into previously inaccessible waters along Greenland’s east coast as rising temperatures cause sea ice to disappear. A decades-long study found that fin, humpback and minke whales are now feeding in ice-free coastal waters during summer, marking a major shift in the region’s marine ecosystem. Researchers recorded a sharp rise in […]
U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized Spain during the NATO summit, calling it a “wasted cause” and a “terrible partner in NATO” while threatening to cut trade ties with the country. Trump accused Spain of failing to meet NATO’s defence spending expectations and expressed frustration over Madrid’s refusal to allow greater U.S. military use of […]
Canada is expanding its Arctic defense cooperation with Nordic countries as concerns grow over regional security and comments by U.S. President Donald Trump about Greenland and Canada. Canadian officials and Nordic allies are increasing military coordination, intelligence sharing and Arctic preparedness amid rising tensions linked to Russia and growing Chinese activity in
Renewed global attention on Greenland following comments by Donald Trump about acquiring the Arctic territory is driving fresh business interest and investment opportunities. Danish export credit agency EIFO said tourism is likely to deliver quicker economic benefits and job creation for Greenland compared to large-scale mining projects, which still face regulatory and
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has appointed his predecessor, Mute B. Egede, as the nation’s new foreign minister. In addition to managing international relations, Egede will oversee the critical portfolios of mineral resources and business policies. The move comes at a high-stakes moment for the island as it navigates complex diplomatic waters and
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has strongly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks describing Greenland as a “big, poorly run piece of ice,” calling the comments disrespectful and emphasizing the island’s sovereignty and global responsibility. Nielsen said Greenland is a proud nation of 57,000 people that respects international law and works
Denmark is set to hold a parliamentary election on March 24, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seeking a third term in office. Although her Social Democrats are projected to secure their weakest result in over a century, she remains the frontrunner to retain power. The campaign initially took an unusual geopolitical turn due to U.S. […]
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described a “defining moment” in global affairs as he arrived in Europe to lead the American delegation at the Munich Security Conference. His visit comes amid heightened transatlantic tensions following President Donald Trump’s renewed remarks about annexing Greenland. Rubio said the world was entering a “new era in […]









