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
Mar 30 Trump says military force not off the table for Greenland after Danish FM's scolding remarks By Philip Crowther, Kirsten Grieshaber, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The Danish foreign minister on Saturday scolded the Trump administration for its “tone” in criticizing Denmark and Greenland, saying his country is already investing more into Arctic security and remains open to more cooperation with the U.S. Continue reading
Mar 28 Watch 4:07 Vance lands in Greenland as Trump reiterates desire to take territory By Stephanie Sy, Eliot Barnhart President Trump again reiterated his desire to take over Greenland, which is a self-governed part of Denmark. Vice President Vance, along with his wife and the president's national security advisor, traveled to the U.S. military base there to again make… Continue watching
Mar 28 WATCH: Vance speaks to U.S. troops during Greenland visit By Philip Crowther, Kirsten Grieshaber, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Friday that Denmark has "underinvested" in Greenland’s security and demanded that Denmark change its approach as President Donald Trump continues to talk of taking over the Danish territory. Continue reading
Mar 26 Change in itinerary for Vice President Vance brings cautious relief for Greenland and Denmark By Josh Boak, David Keyton, Danica Kirka, Associated Press Greenland and Denmark appeared cautiously relieved early Wednesday by the news that U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife are changing their itinerary for their visit to Greenland Friday… Continue reading
Mar 25 Greenlanders unite to fend off U.S. as Trump seeks control of the island By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Greenlanders are increasingly worried that their homeland, a self-governing region of Denmark, has become a pawn in the competition between the U.S., Russia and China as global warming opens up access to the Arctic. Continue reading
Mar 12 'We don't want to be Americans' or Danes, Greenland's winning party leader says By Danica Kirka, Associated Press A party that favors a gradual path to Greenland's independence from Denmark won a surprise victory in parliamentary elections, held in the shadow of U.S. President Donald Trump’s stated goal of taking control of the island. Continue reading