Greenland’s newly elected Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, welcomed Frederiksen’s impending visit, calling Denmark "Greenland’s closest partner."
Trump has drawn attention to the island’s rare-earth minerals, but obstacles lie in their way
The remarks reignited a debate that first surfaced during his initial presidency when he proposed buying the vast Arctic island from Denmark, an idea dismissed outright by Copenhagen at the time
Enormous island’s harsh climate, limited infrastructure have kept its rare earths inaccessible
Social media hails 'Scandinavian image' of modernity, casualness and simplicity; Danish side cites Nordics talks over "regional defense and security" cooperation" yet "Elephant in the room" is Greenland
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump reportedly had a horrendous exchange over the phone with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen regarding Greenland, with an anonymous EU official describing his tone as “appalling”. As The Financial Times reports, during the heated contact, which lasted 45 minutes, the Danish Prime Minister made it clear that Denmark was not interested […]
Trump’s focus on Greenland underscores the Arctic’s emerging status as a front in great power competition
U.S. ally is signaling its willingness to negotiate military and economic matters related to the island but won’t sell it
Donald Trump also announced he would consider imposing tariffs on Denmark over the Greenland issue.
The remote northern island wants more visitors: ‘It’s the rumbling before the herd is coming,’ one hotel manager says