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Watch: Trump vs Greenland — what will he choose to do?

NATO is watching its largest and most important member thinking how to reshape borders by using diplomacy, economic influence or military force. What will Trump choose to do?

USA

'Appalling': Republicans push back against Trump’s Greenland plans

Donald Trump’s proposal to take control of Greenland faces opposition not just in Europe, but in the US – even in Trump’s own Republican Party.

Denmark

Danish soldiers would shoot back if invaded, government confirms

Danish soldiers must open fire even without orders if US troops were to try and capture Greenland by force, according to a 1952 directive that Denmark's Defence Ministry confirmed remains in place, domestic media reported.

Greenland

‘We are not a product’: Greenlanders voice concern over US takeover plans

Residents in Greenland have expressed their concerns after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island that is a self-governing territory of Denmark.

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Greenland

Rubio to meet Danish officials next week to discuss Greenland

Tensions with NATO members escalated after the White House said Tuesday that the “US military is always an option.” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned earlier this week that a US takeover would amount to the end of NATO.

Europe News

How Ukraine is shaping Europe's response to Trump's Greenland threats

As Europeans seek to defend Greenland against Donald Trump's annexation threats, the fear of losing US support for ending Russia's war on Ukraine makes for a delicate balancing act.

USA

Denmark and Greenland seek talks as US repeats takeover threat

Greenland sits off the northeastern coast of Canada, with more than two-thirds of its territory lying within the Arctic Circle making its location crucial to the defence of North America since World War II.

Greenland

Trump aide Miller says no one would fight US over Greenland's future

European leaders defend Greenland's sovereignty after US presidential aide Stephen Miller ramps up Trump threat to annex autonomous Danish territory.

Culture news

Björk calls for Greenland independence after Trump's annexation threat

“The chance that my fellow Greenlanders might go from one cruel colonizer to another is too brutal to even imagine,” the Icelandic musician wrote on Instagram, hitting out at both Donald Trump and Denmark.

Greenland

US attacking NATO ally would be end of 'everything,' says Danish PM

Washington's military intervention in Venezuela has reignited fears about Trump's designs on the autonomous Danish territory, which has untapped rare earth deposits.

Europe News

Why does Donald Trump want Greenland so badly?

The US president's latest remarks about a possible annexation of Greenland have drawn condemnation from Denmark and Europe more widely.

Greenland

Greenland prime minister says 'enough' after latest Trump threat

Greenland's PM Jens Frederik Nielsen firmly rejected US President Trump's repeated comments on US possibly annexing Greenland, asking for dialogue and respect for international law.

Tech News

Which EU countries are considering banning social media for children?

European countries such as the UK, Portugal, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Finland and Germany are considering restrictions on children’s social media.

Denmark

Denmark demands territorial respect after Trump posts Greenland envoy

The government in Copenhagen has insisted on respect for its country's territorial integrity on Monday, after the US president appointed the Louisiana governor as an envoy to bring Greenland under US control.

Denmark

Denmark blames Russia for cyberattacks on water utility and websites

Denmark accused Russia on Thursday of cyberattacks on water utility that burst pipes and on election websites, the first time Copenhagen publicly blamed Moscow.

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Danish minister hails progress made as EU presidency nears end

As Denmark prepares to hand over the EU Presidency torch to Cyprus, its European Affairs Minister tells Euronews that her country made significant gains on priority points, from simplification to migration.

Europe News

Danish minister: Joining EU alone insufficient for Ukraine's security

Under a reported US peace plan, Ukraine would join the EU as early as January 2027 as part of broader security guarantees. But Denmark's Minister for European Affairs told Euronews that this alone cannot shield Ukraine from future Russian aggression.

Health news

Denmark agrees on payout for Inuit women forcibly given contraception

An estimated 4,500 women could be entitled to compensation.

Tech News

Australia banned social media for under-16s. Could it work in Denmark?

Australia is cracking down on social media for kids under 16, and Denmark looks set to follow with a ban for under-15s.

The Cube

Are sperm banks in Denmark rejecting donors based on their IQ?

An online claim that Denmark requires sperm donors to have an IQ of 85 is false, although one sperm bank in the country, Donor Network, does use an IQ threshold.