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Macron reaffirms support for Greenland during visit ahead of G7 Summit

During a joint news conference in Nuuk, the leaders of France, Denmark and Greenland emphasised their unity and called for deeper cooperation.

Europe News

'Message of solidarity and friendship': Macron visits Greenland

On his maiden visit to the Danish autonomous territory, the French president met with both Denmark's and Greenland's heads of government.

Climate

Climate change made May’s Arctic heatwave 3C hotter, scientists say

Spring heat could be an emerging threat for vulnerable people in Iceland and Inuit communities in Greenland.

Europe News

Denmark summons US diplomat over Greenland spying allegations

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said the information in the report was “very worrying", adding that "friends" shouldn't spy on each other.

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EuroVerify

No, Danish MP didn't seek Kremlin's help to protect Greenland

Greenland has been caught in the disinformation crossfire as geopolitical tensions between world powers rise.

Greenland

Danish king arrives in Greenland after Trump's threats of US takeover

The visit by Denmark's King Frederik X aims to show unity with Greenland in response to US President Donald Trump's interest in acquiring the island.

Europe News

Greenland’s PM Nielsen says the US has 'not been respectful'

Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said that Greenland can never be bought like a piece of property. Nielsen made the remarks in defiance of US President Donald Trump's stated interest in taking control of the strategic territory.

Radio Schuman

Dialogue with EU over tariffs still on the cards, says the US

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, US deputy spokesperson department Mignon Houston said that negotiations over tariffs are still possible.

Europe News

Danish prime minister refutes US claim on Greenland during visit

Mette Frederiksen announced plans for her visit after US Vice President JD Vance accused Denmark of underinvesting in the territory during a visit to a US air base in Greenland last week.

Europe News

Why Greenland’s mineral wealth is in the spotlight

Greenland has become the unwitting focus of world attention as president Donald trump seeks to grab control of the huge Arctic territory. Euronews takes a look at the country’s potentially huge deposits of lithium, rare earth metals and other valuable mineral resources.

Greenland

Greenland's new PM rejects Trump's latest threat to take over island

Newly sworn in Jens-Frederik Nielsen said of Trump's overtures: 'Let me clear. The US won't get that.'

Europe News

Denmark slams Trump cabinet after Vance bad job in Greenland claims

During a visit to the Pituffik Space Base on Friday, Vance told US troops that Denmark has 'underinvested' in Greenland's security and demanded that Copenhagen change its approach.

Europe News

JD Vance accuses Denmark of underinvestment in Greenland

Vance was joined by his wife and other senior US officials on the visit to a US military base, in a trip that was scaled back after an uproar among Greenlanders and Danes who were angry that the original itinerary was planned without consulting them.

Europe News

Greenland forms new unity government on the eve of JD Vance trip

Four of the five elected parties in Greenland agree to form a broad coalition on the eve of US Vice President JD Vance’s visit to the arctic island.

Lifestyle

'We can heal': Greenland's Inuit community are reembracing their roots

As US Vice President JD Vance prepares to visit Greenland, shaman Aviaja Rakel Sanimuinaq is part of a movement reclaiming Inuit traditions once suppressed by colonial rule. Through spiritual healing she and others are reconnecting with their roots.

USA

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.

USA

Trump insists Usha Vance's visit to Greenland is 'friendly'

Second lady Usha Vance is set to travel to Greenland this week as Trump continues to suggest the US could take control of the mineral-rich 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.