Rubio says Greenland part of Denmark ‘for now’
United States Secretary of State made the remark while testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
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Frederiksen secures third Danish term with centre-left minority deal
The coalition brings together the Social Democrats, the Green Left party, the Social Liberal Party and the centrist Moderates.
Greenland tells US envoy the island is not for sale
"We have reiterated that the people of Greenland are not for sale and that our right to self-determination is not negotiable".
Greenland PM condemns ‘indecent’ US cash offer for annexation petition
Jens-Frederik Nielsen has condemned as "indecent" reported attempts by a US national to pay locals $200,000 (€186,000) each to sign a petition calling for Greenland…
Historic election defeat for Danish Government parties
After Denmark held an election yesterday for its national parliament, two of the country’s current governing parties faced the worst election results in more than…
Denmark calls snap election for March amid strain with US
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced that the country will hold a snap election following the dispute with the United States over Greenland.
German military mission to Greenland just 13-strong
In response to heightened US pressure, including repeated statements from President Donald Trump emphasising the strategic necessity of US control over the Arctic…
Greenlandic MP says there is ‘no risk’ of annexation by US
There is no risk of the US annexing Greenland, but the island needs the US to monitor possible Chinese and Russian incursions, Kuno Fencker, a pro-independence…
Danish postal service stops delivering letters after 400 years
PostNord, Denmark's state-run postal service, will deliver its last ordinary letters on December 30, ending more than 400 years of traditional letter delivery in…
US new special envoy to Greenland ‘totally unacceptable’, Denmark says
Denmark has condemned the United States’ decision to appoint a special envoy to Greenland, calling the move “totally unacceptable” and summoning the US ambassador…
Danish results show voters flee party of PM Frederiksen
Consider Denmark’s recent municipal elections: They have shaken Danish politics ahead of next year’s national election, with all parties in government receiving…
Denmark says ‘professional’ behind drone flights over airports
Denmark said a "professional actor" was behind drone flights over multiple airports in a "hybrid attack" designed to create fear.
Nordic airports reopen as police probe mystery drones
Danish police said Tuesday that whoever was responsible for flying large drones over Copenhagen airport appeared to have been knowledgeable, as flights resumed in…
Flip-flops, dead mink and fake Russia panic: Denmark’s Frederiksen takes over Council
Denmark took over the rotating presidency of the European Council on July 1.
Macron slams Trump over ‘annex’ threats on visit to Greenland
French President Emmanuel Macron criticised US President Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland as he made a visit to the Danish autonomous territory.
Danish parliament agrees compulsory military service for women
Denmark said it would introduce compulsory military service for women starting in 2026.
Denmark first to raise pension age to 70, in a fast greying EU
Denmark became the first country in the EU to raise its retirement age to 70, after its parliament passed the measure on May 22.
Denmark comes in from the cold with rethink on 40-year nuclear power ban
The Danish government is to rethink its 40-year ban on nuclear power plants with a detailed review of the risks and potential of nuclear technology for Denmark's…
US will ‘push Greenland closer to Denmark’, says Danish MEP
Greenland’s recently elected Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has sought to deepen the island’s ties with Denmark following recent tensions with the US,…
Greenland PM attacks ‘highly aggressive’ visit of US VP Vance’s wife and security chief
Leading Danish politicians have said there will be “no compromise” on Greenland in response to a high-profile visit by US Vice President JD Vance's wife Usha…
Denmark looks to Europe for defence system over Israeli option
For the past 20 years, Denmark has been without a new permanent surface-to-air system but now, in light of the Russian war in Ukraine, the acquisition process has…
Greenlandic election result shows independence top of voters’ concerns
In Greenland's election, the traditionally biggest parties that until recently constituted the government have suffered a major voter backlash.
‘I don’t regret telling Trump to F** off’ over Greenland, says Danish MEP Vistisen
Danish MEP Anders Vistisen has defended his blunt response to US President Donald Trump’s claims on Greenland, telling Brussels Signal Denmark had every right…
‘Let’s buy California from Trump’ – Danes push back at Trump’s Greenland dream
A group of Danish citizens has launched an initiative to buy California from the US and transform it into a Danish territory as a response to US President Donald…
Denmark boosts Arctic defence spending by $2.1 billion, responding to US pressure
Denmark said it would spend 14.6 billion Danish crowns ($2.
Now is the ‘best time’ to negotiate independence from Denmark says Greenlandic MP
“This is the best time to push for independence from the pressure of the United States,” declared pro-independence Greenlandic MP Kuno Fencker.
Trump could occupy Greenland ‘tomorrow, by decree’, Danish politician claims
The US could take control of Greenland "tomorrow" by simple decree if it wanted, a Danish politician said on Sunday.
Denmark’s prime minister summons business leaders following Trump’s Greenland threat
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the country's business leaders to a meeting on January 16 after US President-elect Donald Trump last week threatened…
Now Denmark’s Right eyes parliamentary majority
Denmark’s right-wing opposition parties are eyeing a potential majority in next year’s elections, setting their sights on a Conservative resurgence
Danish Government aims to screen ‘personal views’ of citizenship applicants
The Danish Government has been pushing forward with a new step in its citizenship process: Screening applicants for "anti-democratic attitudes".