Jan 01 Watch 5:52 What the Scandinavian concept of hygge can teach Americans about comfort and happiness By Deema Zein, Sam Lane As the holiday season comes to a close and parts of the country face frigid temperatures this New Year’s, we explore a concept of comfort, warmth and joy that began in Scandinavian countries and has recently spread to America. Deema… Continue watching
Dec 22 Trump's envoy appointment sparks new tension with leaders of Greenland and Denmark By Geir Moulson, Associated Press The leaders of Denmark and Greenland are insisting that the U.S. won’t take over Greenland after President Donald Trump announced the appointment of a special envoy to the semi-autonomous territory. Continue reading
Dec 12 Danish intelligence report warns of U.S. military threat under Trump By Associated Press The United States is using its economic power to “assert its will" and threaten military force against friend and foe alike, a Danish intelligence agency said in a new report. Continue reading
Dec 10 Denmark to compensate thousands of Indigenous women and girls in Greenland over forced contraception By Associated Press The Danish health ministry said Wednesday that women who were given contraception against their knowledge or consent between 1960 and 1991 can apply for individual payouts of 300,000 Danish kroner (about $46,000) starting next April. An estimated 4,500 women could… Continue reading
Sep 27 Denmark reports new drone sightings at military facilities amid security concerns By Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press The repeated unexplained drone activity, including over four Danish airports overnight Wednesday into Thursday and a similar incident at Copenhagen Airport, has raised concerns about security in northern Europe amid suspected growing Russian aggression. Continue reading
Sep 23 Unidentified drones flew over Copenhagen's airport, prompting worries Russia could be involved By Associated Press It wasn't immediately clear who was behind the flyover, but Denmark's prime minister and NATO's secretary-general said Tuesday that Russian involvement couldn't be ruled out. Continue reading
Sep 16 Denmark leads military exercise in Greenland amid wariness toward Russia and tensions with U.S. By Philipp Jenne, Associated Press Denmark is leading a military exercise with hundreds of troops from several European NATO members in Greenland. Continue reading
Sep 09 Hundreds of Greenlandic women and girls were forcibly given contraception between 1960 and 1991, report says By Associated Press More than 350 Greenlandic Indigenous women and girls, including some 12 years old and younger, were forcibly given contraception by Danish health authorities in cases that date back to the 1960s. Continue reading
Aug 27 Denmark summons U.S. envoy over claims of interference in Greenland By Associated Press Danish broadcaster DR reported Wednesday that at least three Americans have been involved in these operations. They allegedly compiled lists of U.S.-friendly Greenlanders and tried to influence local politics. Continue reading
May 09 Denmark's prime minister tells U.S. 'you cannot spy against an ally' By Emma Burrows, Associated Press Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's comments Friday are the latest in the spat between Denmark, Greenland and the United States because Trump seeks to annex the strategic Arctic island. Continue reading