The Latest Breaking News from Greenland

‘I want to make myself obsolete’: the MP fighting for Greenland’s self-governance

Qarsoq Høegh-Dam aims to use his seat in Danish parliament to shift power from Copenhagen to Nuuk

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8

A tiny hole in Greenland reveals how creatures survived extreme climate 210 million years ago

Located in East Greenland's Fleming Fjord Formation, the recently identified 210-million-year-old lungfish burrows provide valuable insight into the volatile nature of the Late Triassic climate throughout ancient Greenland. The fossilised burrows indicate that the lungfish had a strategy of digging into the mud to survive the seasonal droughts in Late…

The Times of India · Apr 7

Four feared dead after horror avalanche traps skiers in Greenland as major rescue operation launched

Hope is fading with each passing hour to find the four missing skiers

Evening Standard · Apr 5

Mette Frederiksen’s leftwing bloc fails to win majority in Danish election

Centre-left coalition appears likely as Social Democrats and other left-leaning parties win 84 seats, while right-leaning bloc wins 77 seats

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24

Denmark votes in close election overshadowed by Greenland security fears

Danes are voting in general elections on Tuesday, with left-leaning Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seen as the favourite after standing up to United States' President Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 24

Danish PM’s leftwing bloc wins most votes but fails to secure majority – Europe live

Mette Frederiksen’s red bloc wins 84 seats, blue bloc wins 77 seats and Moderates win 14 seats

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24

Danish Soldiers Ready to Blow Up Greenland's Runways Over Trump Invasion Fears, Says Report

Danish broadcaster DR reports that soldiers in Greenland were prepared to destroy runways to block US forces following President Trump's annexation rhetoric. The 'Arctic Endurance' exercise reportedly masked a high-stakes defensive operation involving five European nations.

International Business Times UK · Mar 20

How Denmark prepared for Trump’s potential invasion of Greenland

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The Independent UK · Mar 20

Danish military importing blood bags and explosives to Greenland amid lingering fears of U.S. invasion

Trump had threatened to seize the country amid fears the U.S. could carry out a military takeover

The Independent UK · Mar 20

Denmark reportedly flew blood bags to Greenland in preparation for a US attack

Amid Trump threats, Copenhagen also sent over explosives intended to blow up runways, according to Danish media

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19