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EU pushes for stronger Arctic presence amid Russian pressure and US uncertainty

The European Union has unveiled a new Arctic strategy, setting out plans to strengthen its presence in the far north as melting sea ice opens new shipping routes and competition intensifies over resources, infrastructure and security.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 20

EU reveals new Arctic strategy amid Russia threat and Trump's Greenland interest

Melting ice is opening up new shipping routes

The Independent UK · Oct 20

Why is the European Union turning up the heat on the Arctic?

The EU’s revamped Arctic strategy puts security at its core, citing growing Russian and Chinese activity in the region. It focuses on ramping up European security capabilities, military mobility with NATO, icebreakers, satellite surveillance, and a maritime security hub.

Euronews · Oct 20

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EU unveils strategy to bolster Arctic presence amid pressure from Russia and the US

The European Union unveils its new "strategy for the Arctic" on Tuesday, aiming to step up its presence in the far north as melting ice opens new maritime routes, and tensions with Russia and the United States increasingly put the region in the geopolitical spotlight.

France 24 · Oct 20

EU eyes Arctic cable linking Greenland to Europe amid growing security threats

Brussels wants to secure digital infrastructure in the Arctic as melting ice and growing geopolitical tensions turn the polar region into a strategic corridor for trade, communications and security.

Euronews · Oct 19

Trump claims massive oil and mineral exploration is coming to Greenland. The island’s government says the reality is far less ambitious

Building the mining facilities would require enormous investment.

We Got This Covered · Oct 15

French glassmaker Duralex pulled back from the brink – again

The French glassmaker Duralex is known for its practically unbreakable tableware – and business model. It's been pulled back from the brink for the fifth time in 25 years, by an entrepreneur who is vowing a new, environmentally conscious chapter for the manufacturer. Also in the show: high energy prices…

France 24 · Oct 14

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Trump says oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland is set to begin. It's not that simple

Donald Trump announced the beginning of exploration for oil and gas in Greenland which may alleviate energy concerns. Despite Trump's optimistic statements, resource extraction in Greenland has faced numerous challenges over the years. An agreement with Denmark and Greenland was signed to enhance Arctic security but lacks exploration rights. Legislators…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Donald Trump has ambitious oil drilling plans for Greenland: Why extraction could be delayed for decades

Donald Trump has announced intentions for large-scale oil and mineral exploration in Greenland, emphasizing its potential resources. The announcement also highlighted Greenland's strategic significance to the United States and Europe. However, there are numerous challenges regarding infrastructure, financing, and regulatory approval that could hinder development. The complex nature of mining…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Trump hails oil and gas exploration in ‘our new and beautiful Greenland’ – months after threatening to invade

A September deal between Greenland, Denmark and the U.S. was supposed to resolve underlying tensions around sovereignty

The Independent UK · Oct 14

Trump hails Greenland as 'second to none' for security of US and Europe

Trump signed a security deal with the leaders of Greenland and Denmark in September, which allows the US to build two military bases in the south and east of the island.

Euronews · Oct 14

Trump says 'massive' oil, gas and mineral exploration to begin in Greenland

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration was slated to begin in Greenland. The US, Denmark and Greenland last month signed a security agreement after Trump's repeated threats to seize control of the island.

France 24 · Oct 14

America’s final annexation

The country's approach to territorial expansion has changed since it acquired the Northern Mariana Islands in 1986

Salon · Oct 13

The Vikings crossed the Atlantic centuries before Columbus. Why did their American adventure disappear from history?

Norse voyages to North America occurred centuries before Christopher Columbus's expedition in 1492. Archaeological evidence from L'Anse aux Meadows confirms Viking presence around AD 1021. The Vikings established temporary settlements but did not create permanent colonies in the region. The lack of resources and changing relations with Indigenous peoples contributed…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 11

Did Trump get one thing right about Greenland?

Threatening an ally is a terrible idea, but there’s no denying the Arctic’s increasing strategic importance

Salon · Oct 9

Leave the Greenland sharks alone

A bounty on 1,000 fish hearts is as barbaric as it sounds

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Greenland sharks can live 400 years without losing their vision: Scientists once thought they were blind, now they know why

Greenland sharks can live for more than 400 years, but scientists once believed the deep-sea giants were functionally blind because of their cloudy eyes and parasites. A new study has challenged that assumption, finding healthy retinal tissue and visual proteins adapted to the dim Arctic depths. Researchers say the findings…

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Rubio begins three-nation NATO tour in Iceland, which is wary of Trump’s Arctic intentions

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has begun a three-nation tour of NATO allies with a stop in Iceland

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France 24 · Oct 5

Rubio visits Iceland ‘to discuss security collaboration’ as US boosts Arctic presence

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to travel to Iceland on Monday, two weeks after Washington sealed a security pact with Denmark and Greenland on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Rubio will meet with officials in Reykjavik "to discuss economic and security collaboration", according to…

Latin Times · Oct 3

Trump Signs Greenland Deal — No Sovereignty, but Two New U.S. Bases and No End Date

The U.S., Denmark, and Greenland signed a landmark Arctic security deal at the UN. Here's what it actually does — and what it doesn't.

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Denmark, at UN, says Greenland pact benefits all parties involved

The security agreement signed by the U_S_, Denmark and Greenland last week “strengthens the defense of Greenland, the NATO area, and the American continent."

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Greenland is in the global spotlight after the new US security deal — now scientists have mapped the hidden world beneath its ice

Scientists have revealed the intricate landscape hidden beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet, mapping nearly 2,000 subglacial valleys. These valleys influence the movement of ice above them, affecting how glaciers behave as conditions change. The researchers used Ice Flow Perturbation Analysis to detect subtle changes in the ice surface. This new…

Euronews · Sep 28

Fact check: Did Denmark play 'Send in the Clowns' song before signing US-Greenland security deal?

Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied any involvement in choosing the music played before the signing ceremony, but the claim continues to spread on social media.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

In 1960s, military barracks facility was built in remote part of Greenland, the secluded Arctic outpost could soon host American troops

Under the defence agreement, Washington will be allowed to establish a new base at Mestersvig and Narsarsuaq in southern Greenland, potentially marking the first US military expansion on the vast, semi-autonomous Arctic island in decades.

Euronews · Sep 25

Greenland has ‘enough minerals’ to attract all interested investors, Danish minister says

Martin Lidegaard, Danish Minister for Business and Competitiveness, said his country, Greenland and the US are “very satisfied” with the agreement on Greenland.

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