The Latest Breaking News from Greenland

Greenland court extends custody of anti-whaling activist Paul Watson

A court in Greenland has extended the detention of anti-whaling activist Paul Watson for three more weeks, pending a decision on his possible extradition to Japan where he is wanted over an altercation with whalers.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 23, 2024

New Greenland Hearing For Anti-whaling Activist Watson

A Greenland court will decide Wednesday whether to keep US-Canadian anti-whaling activist Paul Watson in custody pending a decision on his extradition to Japan, where he is wanted over an altercation with whalers.

International Business Times · Oct 23, 2024

Greenland to open a new international airport aimed at attracting more tourists

The airport opening will allow for visitors to get to Nuuk on a direct flight rather than have to rely on transfers

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

Anti-whaling activist held in Greenland appeals for political asylum in France

Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd organisation, faces extradition to Japan after arrest in Nuuk in July

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2024

Greenland Inuit stopped from addressing Danish Parliament amid native language row

Greenland was a colony under Denmark’s crown until 1953

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024

Medieval walrus ivory may reveal trade between Norse and Indigenous Americans hundreds of years before Columbus, study finds

The Thule Inuit people and Norse both hunted walrus in the High Arctic in the 13th century, according to a new study.

LiveScience · Oct 3, 2024

Greenland extends detention of anti-whaling activist Paul Watson

A Greenland court on Wednesday extended the detention of Canadian-American environmental activist Paul Watson for three more weeks, pending a decision on his extradition to Japan, where he is wanted over a clash with whalers.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 2, 2024

Greenland court extends anti-whaling activist's time in custody as Japan seeks his extradition

A Greenland court has ruled that anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson must remain in detention until Oct. 23 to ensure his presence in connection with a decision by Denmark’s justice ministry on extradition

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2024

New Greenland Hearing For Anti-whaling Activist Watson

A Greenland court will decide Wednesday whether to keep anti-whaling activist Paul Watson in custody pending a decision on his extradition to Japan, where he is wanted over a clash with whalers.

International Business Times · Oct 2, 2024

Country diary: The annual spectacular of noisy, feathered visitors

Sefton, Southport: As the days shorten, thousands of honking pink-footed geese arrive in England’s north-west from Greenland, Iceland and Norway

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2024