Showing posts with label Greenland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Greenland. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Denmark PM Warns Trump on Greenland ‘Desire’
Trump to Europe: Give Me Greenland… Or Else
Monday, February 16, 2026
'Can't Go Alone': Germany Defence Minister Fires Back At Rubio, Shows Mirror to Trump over Greenland
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Trump News at a Glance: Danish PM Believes US President Still Wants to Own Greenland
THE GUARDIAN: Mette Frederiksen and her Greenlandic counterpart, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, said the pressure on the island’s people was “unacceptable”. Key US politics stories from 14 February at a glance
Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen has said she believes Donald Trump still wants to own Greenland, despite dialling back his recent threats to seize it by force.
Asked at the Munich Security Conference if the US president still wanted to own the Arctic island, Frederiksen said: “Unfortunately, I think the desire is the same.” » | Guardian staff | Sunday, February 15, 2026
Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen has said she believes Donald Trump still wants to own Greenland, despite dialling back his recent threats to seize it by force.
Asked at the Munich Security Conference if the US president still wanted to own the Arctic island, Frederiksen said: “Unfortunately, I think the desire is the same.” » | Guardian staff | Sunday, February 15, 2026
Sunday, February 08, 2026
Greenland: Between Denmark and Trump | ARTE.tv Documentary
Dec 24, 2025 | Trump wants Greenland to become part of the USA, a future that Greenlanders reject. But what do they want for their homeland? Many in Greenland desire to move beyond being an autonomous territory within Denmark's orbit to become a fully independent sovereign state.
Greenland: Between Denmark and Trump | ARTE.tv Documentary
Available until: 24/11/2030
Greenland: Between Denmark and Trump | ARTE.tv Documentary
Available until: 24/11/2030
Friday, February 06, 2026
Canada and France Open Greenland Consulates in Show of Denmark Support
THE GUARDIAN: Founding of diplomatic outposts in Nuuk comes after US made efforts to secure control of Arctic island
Canada and France are to open diplomatic consulates in the capital of Greenland on Friday, showing support for their Nato ally Denmark and the Arctic island after US efforts to secure control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory.
Canada’s foreign minister, Anita Anand, was travelling to Nuuk to inaugurate the consulate, which officials say also could help boost cooperation on issues such as the climate crisis and Inuit rights. She was joined by Canada’s Indigenous governor general, Mary Simon.
France’s foreign ministry said Jean-Noël Poirier would take up duties as the country’s consul general, making it the first EU country to establish a consulate general in Greenland.
Poirier would be “tasked with working to deepen existing cooperation projects with Greenland in the cultural, scientific and economic fields, while also strengthening political ties with the local authorities”, the ministry said. » | Associated Press in Nuuk | Friday, February 6, 2026
Canada and France are to open diplomatic consulates in the capital of Greenland on Friday, showing support for their Nato ally Denmark and the Arctic island after US efforts to secure control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory.
Canada’s foreign minister, Anita Anand, was travelling to Nuuk to inaugurate the consulate, which officials say also could help boost cooperation on issues such as the climate crisis and Inuit rights. She was joined by Canada’s Indigenous governor general, Mary Simon.
France’s foreign ministry said Jean-Noël Poirier would take up duties as the country’s consul general, making it the first EU country to establish a consulate general in Greenland.
Poirier would be “tasked with working to deepen existing cooperation projects with Greenland in the cultural, scientific and economic fields, while also strengthening political ties with the local authorities”, the ministry said. » | Associated Press in Nuuk | Friday, February 6, 2026
Greenland Is Queer-friendly, Not for Sale, and Not Impressed by Trump
Jan 21, 2026 | Greenland, the world’s largest island and a self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark, has a very small population, and that population includes LGBTQ people. Greenland has marriage equality and very open attitudes toward the Queer community. LGBTQ people feel so safe and integral that there are few designated queer spaces, though the country’s capital or even Copenhagen is available to those who want a more urban feel with more obvious queer spaces.
Speaking of Greenland, apparently, Donald Trump is serious about wanting to take it against the will of the Greenlanders and Danish people, but many of the people in the US aren't really on board with taking over Greenland. A recent poll shows that about 75% of Americans are opposed to the US trying to take control of Greenland. In fact, there's bipartisan opposition to the idea, with some lawmakers warning that using military force could damage the NATO alliance.
Denmark and Greenland's leaders have made it clear they're not interested in selling, saying "Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders" and demanding respect for their territorial integrity. Even some Greenlanders are speaking out, citing concerns about preserving their way of life, including hunting traditions.
It's worth noting that President Trump has been pushing for US control, citing national security concerns and the island's strategic location, but it seems like he's facing significant resistance both domestically and internationally.
Several NATO nations have pledged to defend Greenland, and Trump is threatening tariffs on those nations. Good God, Squad, WTF?
Speaking of Greenland, apparently, Donald Trump is serious about wanting to take it against the will of the Greenlanders and Danish people, but many of the people in the US aren't really on board with taking over Greenland. A recent poll shows that about 75% of Americans are opposed to the US trying to take control of Greenland. In fact, there's bipartisan opposition to the idea, with some lawmakers warning that using military force could damage the NATO alliance.
Denmark and Greenland's leaders have made it clear they're not interested in selling, saying "Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders" and demanding respect for their territorial integrity. Even some Greenlanders are speaking out, citing concerns about preserving their way of life, including hunting traditions.
It's worth noting that President Trump has been pushing for US control, citing national security concerns and the island's strategic location, but it seems like he's facing significant resistance both domestically and internationally.
Several NATO nations have pledged to defend Greenland, and Trump is threatening tariffs on those nations. Good God, Squad, WTF?
Wednesday, February 04, 2026
'We're Not Giving an Inch!' Greenland PM Responds to Trump + Epstein Latest
Saturday, January 31, 2026
‘Under Pressure’: Greenland’s PM Gains Fans At Home and Abroad after His Rebuke of Trump
THE GUARDIAN: Jens-Frederik Nielsen, impressed Danes with his handling of the crisis but he says many Greenlanders are ‘afraid and scared’
This time last year, Greenland’s prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, was better known on the global stage for his sporting achievements than international politics. For years he dominated the territory’s badminton scene, winning the singles and doubles championships almost every year. He won several medals at the Island Games, earning himself a reputation for “very competitive” play on the court.
As it turned out, that was useful preparation for his time in office.
The 34-year-old was sworn in last April after winning a surprise election victory fought against the backdrop of Donald Trump’s threats to acquire his homeland. Those threats morphed into a full-blown crisis this year when, fresh from his seizure of Nicolás Maduro from Caracas, the US president reiterated his desire for Greenland and initially refused to rule out taking it by force.
Europe’s biggest crisis since the second world war saw Nielsen, who often sports a blue anorak in keeping with Greenlandic formal attire, thrust into the geopolitical spotlight. He seems to have weathered the storm: Greenlanders say that, after Trump pulled back from threats of military intervention at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the young leader has more of a voice on the world stage. » | Miranda Bryant, Nordic correspondent | Saturday, January 31, 2026
This time last year, Greenland’s prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, was better known on the global stage for his sporting achievements than international politics. For years he dominated the territory’s badminton scene, winning the singles and doubles championships almost every year. He won several medals at the Island Games, earning himself a reputation for “very competitive” play on the court.
As it turned out, that was useful preparation for his time in office.
The 34-year-old was sworn in last April after winning a surprise election victory fought against the backdrop of Donald Trump’s threats to acquire his homeland. Those threats morphed into a full-blown crisis this year when, fresh from his seizure of Nicolás Maduro from Caracas, the US president reiterated his desire for Greenland and initially refused to rule out taking it by force.
Europe’s biggest crisis since the second world war saw Nielsen, who often sports a blue anorak in keeping with Greenlandic formal attire, thrust into the geopolitical spotlight. He seems to have weathered the storm: Greenlanders say that, after Trump pulled back from threats of military intervention at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the young leader has more of a voice on the world stage. » | Miranda Bryant, Nordic correspondent | Saturday, January 31, 2026
King Frederik X: "The Morale of the Greenlanders Must Of Course Be Kept Up."
Jan 29, 2026 | The King will be in Greenland from February 18 to February 20, where he looks forward to meeting the Greenlandic people at "eye level", it continues.
This is the first time that King Frederik has spoken out about the situation in Greenland since attention has flared up again after US President Donald Trump reiterated his desire to take over Greenland earlier this month.
This is the first time that King Frederik has spoken out about the situation in Greenland since attention has flared up again after US President Donald Trump reiterated his desire to take over Greenland earlier this month.
Friday, January 30, 2026
Trump Could Be ‘the End’ of America, I’m Returning to Politics to Save It | Denver Riggleman
Jan 30, 2026 | "We've never had a president like this. Not this insane, not based on this sort of fascist, authoritarian leaning stuff...I have decided I am going to run again."
Former Republican Rep. and member of the Jan 6 Committee Denver Riggleman says Trump's use of federal agents and upturnign of the world order could be "the end" of the United States.
Trump should have been locked up long ago! — © Mark Alexander
Former Republican Rep. and member of the Jan 6 Committee Denver Riggleman says Trump's use of federal agents and upturnign of the world order could be "the end" of the United States.
Trump should have been locked up long ago! — © Mark Alexander
Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Real Reason Donald Trump Wants Greenland | 60 Minutes Australia
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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Sunday, January 25, 2026
'Europe Must Stand Up to Him': Mary Trump on Her Uncle and Greenland
Jan 20, 2026 | Andrew Marr is joined by the US President's niece, Mary Trump, to discuss Greenland, Venezuela and US-Europe relations.
It comes as Donald Trump gave a 90-minute briefing at the White House after doubling down on his demands to own Greenland.
Earlier, the president said there was "no going back" on his plan, claiming "Greenland is imperative for national and world security".
Trump is a DISGUSTING, DEPRAVED man. American electors were beyond stupid to re-elect such a vulgar, cruel man back to the highest office in the USA. — © Mark Alexander
It comes as Donald Trump gave a 90-minute briefing at the White House after doubling down on his demands to own Greenland.
Earlier, the president said there was "no going back" on his plan, claiming "Greenland is imperative for national and world security".
Trump is a DISGUSTING, DEPRAVED man. American electors were beyond stupid to re-elect such a vulgar, cruel man back to the highest office in the USA. — © Mark Alexander
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Greenland Government’s General Council Fears ‘A Real Risk of Military Invasion’ | Finn Meine
Jan 24, 2026 | “I think there is a real risk of military invasion.”
Trump’s threats to take over Greenland were not “only for show”, says Finn Meine, the general council to the Government of Greenland.
This radio host is talking effing bullshit! Trump threatened to invade Greenland, and he meant it. End of story! For Christ’s sake, stop trying to sugar-coat what that demented geriatric means! — © Mark Alexander
Trump’s threats to take over Greenland were not “only for show”, says Finn Meine, the general council to the Government of Greenland.
This radio host is talking effing bullshit! Trump threatened to invade Greenland, and he meant it. End of story! For Christ’s sake, stop trying to sugar-coat what that demented geriatric means! — © Mark Alexander
Trump Provokes a Rare Emotion in Greenland: Blind Rage
THE TELEGRAPH: While takeover plans have been dropped, Greenlanders have turned against the president forever
Growing up in Greenland, Tillie Martinussen was often struck by the reticence of her neighbours: they avoided offence and rarely showed emotion. To some extent, they mirrored the frozen, inscrutable landscape all around them.
“Greenlanders are very softly spoken people, we say things sort of under our breath,” Ms Martinussen, a 46-year-old former MP, told The Telegraph. “Even when it’s a touchy subject, it can be hard to discern what people mean.”
Then along came Donald Trump with his brazen – and at times nonsensical – campaign to seize Greenland by force. Everything changed after that, she said.
“Even my 75-year-old friend, whom I’ve known since I was born and have never heard swear, said, f--- Trump,” recalled Ms Martinussen. “And her friend, who is the same kind of person, and who can barely hold a cup of coffee, was saying, yeah f---Trump.”
There have even been cases of Greenlanders joking about turning their hunting rifles, usually reserved for Arctic foxes and caribou, on the president if he dares to set foot in Nuuk. » | James Rothwell, Nuuk | Saturday, January 24, 2026
Trump is a despicable, dangerous man. Little wonder he is hated. He wants Greenland for only one thing: its treasures. And he wants those for himself, his family, and his MAGA cronies. — © Mark Alexander
Growing up in Greenland, Tillie Martinussen was often struck by the reticence of her neighbours: they avoided offence and rarely showed emotion. To some extent, they mirrored the frozen, inscrutable landscape all around them.
“Greenlanders are very softly spoken people, we say things sort of under our breath,” Ms Martinussen, a 46-year-old former MP, told The Telegraph. “Even when it’s a touchy subject, it can be hard to discern what people mean.”
Then along came Donald Trump with his brazen – and at times nonsensical – campaign to seize Greenland by force. Everything changed after that, she said.
“Even my 75-year-old friend, whom I’ve known since I was born and have never heard swear, said, f--- Trump,” recalled Ms Martinussen. “And her friend, who is the same kind of person, and who can barely hold a cup of coffee, was saying, yeah f---Trump.”
There have even been cases of Greenlanders joking about turning their hunting rifles, usually reserved for Arctic foxes and caribou, on the president if he dares to set foot in Nuuk. » | James Rothwell, Nuuk | Saturday, January 24, 2026
Trump is a despicable, dangerous man. Little wonder he is hated. He wants Greenland for only one thing: its treasures. And he wants those for himself, his family, and his MAGA cronies. — © Mark Alexander
Despite Trump’s Words, China and Russia Are Not Threatening Greenland
THE NEW YORK TIMES: U.S. and European officials say they are unaware of any intelligence that shows China and Russia are endangering the island, which is protected by the NATO security umbrella.
Fourteen years ago, a Chinese icebreaker called the Snow Dragon made a long and surprising voyage.
Over three months in the summer, the scientific research vessel crossed from the Pacific to the Atlantic, traversing nearly 5,400 nautical miles of the Arctic Ocean, a first for China. The crew discovered that melting ice meant the ship could travel through the remote region without great difficulty, the expedition leader told reporters after docking in Iceland.
“To our astonishment,” said the leader, Huigen Yang, “most part of the Northern Sea Route is open.”
American and European officials took notice at the time and began keeping a close watch on China’s moves in the Arctic.
But while China has talked about expanding trade and access to shipping lanes and natural resources in the Arctic, it has developed only a small footprint there over the years. And even as China and Russia compete with the United States in many parts of the world, they do not present a threat to American interests in or near Greenland, say experts on those two superpowers and current and former U.S. officials, including intelligence analysts.
Those findings contrast sharply with assertions by President Trump, who has repeatedly cited security as the reason he wants to acquire Greenland. In a speech on Wednesday at an annual forum in Davos, Switzerland, he said Greenland was an “enormous, unsecured island” that was a “core national security interest of the United States of America.” » | Edward Wong | Edward Wong reports from Washington on U.S. foreign policy and is a former Beijing bureau chief for The Times who has a written a book about China. | Saturday, January 24, 2026
Does anyone really believe the poppycock that Greenland’s security is momentarily endangered by Russia or China?
Trump wants Greenland for ONE main reason, and for one MAIN reason only: He wants to ENRICH HIMSELF and PROFIT. That’s all he ever seems to want to do anyway. I don’t believe that Trump is working for the good of the American people; rather, I believe he is working for the good of himself, his family, and his cronies. Where there is money involved, he’s there! Trump is not far away.
Trump is a climate change denier. But, ironically, it is because of climate change that so many treasures are going to be made available for mining/ The more the earth warms, the greater the treasures made available for exploitation: rare earths, gold, minerals, and significant oil and gas reserves, and much else besides, yet unknown. It’s a treasure trove that would benefit Trump, the usurper. That’s why he wants Greenland, and for little else. Had it not been for climate change, I doubt that Trump would even have uttered the word Greenland!
Fact is, a known crook has been re-elected to the White House, and that crook is using his presidency as a cash cow. That’s the long and the short of it. However, he must not be allowed to have ANY sovereignty over Greenland. Greenland and its vast riches belong to the Greenlanders and the Danes and to nobody else. — © Mark Alexander
Fourteen years ago, a Chinese icebreaker called the Snow Dragon made a long and surprising voyage.
Over three months in the summer, the scientific research vessel crossed from the Pacific to the Atlantic, traversing nearly 5,400 nautical miles of the Arctic Ocean, a first for China. The crew discovered that melting ice meant the ship could travel through the remote region without great difficulty, the expedition leader told reporters after docking in Iceland.
“To our astonishment,” said the leader, Huigen Yang, “most part of the Northern Sea Route is open.”
American and European officials took notice at the time and began keeping a close watch on China’s moves in the Arctic.
But while China has talked about expanding trade and access to shipping lanes and natural resources in the Arctic, it has developed only a small footprint there over the years. And even as China and Russia compete with the United States in many parts of the world, they do not present a threat to American interests in or near Greenland, say experts on those two superpowers and current and former U.S. officials, including intelligence analysts.
Those findings contrast sharply with assertions by President Trump, who has repeatedly cited security as the reason he wants to acquire Greenland. In a speech on Wednesday at an annual forum in Davos, Switzerland, he said Greenland was an “enormous, unsecured island” that was a “core national security interest of the United States of America.” » | Edward Wong | Edward Wong reports from Washington on U.S. foreign policy and is a former Beijing bureau chief for The Times who has a written a book about China. | Saturday, January 24, 2026
Does anyone really believe the poppycock that Greenland’s security is momentarily endangered by Russia or China?
Trump wants Greenland for ONE main reason, and for one MAIN reason only: He wants to ENRICH HIMSELF and PROFIT. That’s all he ever seems to want to do anyway. I don’t believe that Trump is working for the good of the American people; rather, I believe he is working for the good of himself, his family, and his cronies. Where there is money involved, he’s there! Trump is not far away.
Trump is a climate change denier. But, ironically, it is because of climate change that so many treasures are going to be made available for mining/ The more the earth warms, the greater the treasures made available for exploitation: rare earths, gold, minerals, and significant oil and gas reserves, and much else besides, yet unknown. It’s a treasure trove that would benefit Trump, the usurper. That’s why he wants Greenland, and for little else. Had it not been for climate change, I doubt that Trump would even have uttered the word Greenland!
Fact is, a known crook has been re-elected to the White House, and that crook is using his presidency as a cash cow. That’s the long and the short of it. However, he must not be allowed to have ANY sovereignty over Greenland. Greenland and its vast riches belong to the Greenlanders and the Danes and to nobody else. — © Mark Alexander
Friday, January 23, 2026
Trump Has ‘No Strategy’ on Greenland | Anne Applebaum
Jan 20, 2026 | “We're beyond strategy, where we now have to talk about one man's obsession and maybe madness.”
Donald Trump’s threats to Greenland reflect “one man’s obsession” rather than any coherent foreign-policy strategy, and risk distracting from Russia’s intensifying war in Ukraine, says Pulitzer Prize winning American journalist and historian Anne Applebaum.
Donald Trump’s threats to Greenland reflect “one man’s obsession” rather than any coherent foreign-policy strategy, and risk distracting from Russia’s intensifying war in Ukraine, says Pulitzer Prize winning American journalist and historian Anne Applebaum.
Politicians React as Trump Claims NATO Troops Avoided Front Lines | BBC Question Time
Jan 23, 2026 | Following a tense week for European nations over Donald Trump’s threats to Greenland, fresh outrage has been sparked as the US President claimed NATO troops avoided Afghanistan's front line.
Trump told Fox News on Thursday: "They'll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan... and they did, they stayed a little back, a little off the front lines.”
The UK was among several allies to join the US in Afghanistan from 2001, and a total of 457 British service personnel were killed in the conflict.
Trump told Fox News on Thursday: "They'll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan... and they did, they stayed a little back, a little off the front lines.”
The UK was among several allies to join the US in Afghanistan from 2001, and a total of 457 British service personnel were killed in the conflict.
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