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JD Vance to join wife on Greenland trip but scales back visit

The US vice-president will accompany his wife on a visit to the Arctic island, a trip Denmark's prime minister has previously said is not what 'Greenland wants or needs.'

Europe News

If we give up on territorial integrity, we open a Pandora's box: Costa

"The respect of the internationally recognised borders is a universal principle," the European Council president said on Tuesday.

Denmark

US is putting 'unacceptable pressure' on Greenland, Danish PM says

Criticism by Denmark's leader Mette Frederiksen comes after the White House announced a US delegation would be visiting the Arctic island.

Europe News

Greenland's PM slams US officials' visit as 'demonstration of power'

Múte B Egede sees the move as deliberately provocative, following Donald Trump's threats to take control of the island.

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Europe News

Centre-right Demokraatit Party comes out on top in Greenland elections

Both the Democrats and the second place Naleraq party favour independence from Denmark, but at different paces.

Greenland

All eyes on Greenland as decisive election approaches

Greenland, the world's largest island, remains a self-governing territory of Denmark. Amid Trump's interest, Greenlanders might push for independence in upcoming elections.

Denmark

Trump respects Greenland's wishes, Danish defence minister says

Danish officials framed the US president's direct appeal to the island's inhabitants to choose to be part of his country as a positive — at least in some way.

Denmark

Denmark to boost defence spending by €6.7bn over next two years

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Wednesday that defence cuts "must never happen again".

Culture news

Archaeologists find 'exceptionally rare' Roman helmet in Denmark

An archaeological discovery in Denmark has unveiled a 1,600-year-old Roman helmet and weapons, suggesting a long-lost ritual linked to a chieftain’s residence.

Denmark

Danes petition to buy California as Trump pursues Greenland

The US president's increasingly belligerent statements about the Danish territory have met with apprehension, outrage, and now, humour.

Europe News

Denmark grants asylum to 'historically' low number

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has pursued a 'zero refugee' policy since coming to power in 2019.

Healthcare

Older Americans more likely than Danes to face serious heart problems

When it comes to heart-related hospitalisations, income disparities were much wider in the US than in Denmark, two of the world’s wealthiest countries.

Travel News

Ryanair pulls out of two Danish airports blaming ‘harmful’ tax

Ryanair says the tax will make Denmark’s regional airports “hopelessly uncompetitive” compared to other EU countries.

Europe News

Greenland seeks more EU investment amid US and Chinese interest

Greenland's national debate about independence will consider negotiating better terms in its relationship with Denmark and securing more significant investment from the EU.

Greenland

Greenland bans foreign political donations amid Trump threat

Donald Trump wants to make the Arctic territory part of the US, something that Greenland's prime minister has said is out of the question.

Food and Drink

Would you run 21km for cake? Copenhagen hosts bakery half marathon

Copenhagen hosted the Fastelavn Bun Run, a 21.1 km half marathon where participants stopped at ten bakeries to sample traditional fastelavnsboller.

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Copenhagen illuminated by light festival until 23 February

Copenhagen lights up for three weeks, expecting to attract over 400,000 visitors despite cold winter.

Europe News

Does Greenland fear US invasion? Not exactly

While Donald Trump's interest in Greenland provoked reactions from EU leaders, residents seem less worried, according to interviews conducted on the ground by Euronews.

Europe News

EU gives Denmark 'full support' against Trump's threats: António Costa

In an exclusive interview with Euronews on Wednesday, European Council President António Costa said the territorial integrity of Denmark is an "essential issue" for the European Union.

Greenland

Most Greenlanders oppose joining US despite Trump's push, poll shows

Greenlanders have rejected the idea of joining the US, despite Donald Trump's insistence that the US could provide the island with "freedom".