Greenland

Greenland’s PM says island can’t be bought, U.S. isn’t showing respect – National

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Descrease article font size Increase article font size New Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said Sunday that U.S. statements about the mineral-rich Arctic island have been disrespectful and that Greenland “will never, ever be a piece of property that can be bought by just anyone.” Nielsen made the remarks in defiance of U.S. President Donald … Read more

U.S. fires Greenland military base chief for challenging JD Vance’s visit – National

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A senior U.S. military base official stationed in Greenland has been let go from her position after allegedly sending an email condemning Vice-President JD Vance’s comments about Denmark’s handling of the large island nation. In a statement on Thursday, the U.S. military’s Space Operations Command said Col. Susannah Meyers, commander of Pituffik Space Base, was … Read more

‘We decide our own future’: Greenland PM says U.S. will not get Greenland – National

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By Staff The Associated Press Posted March 30, 2025 3:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The prime minister of Greenland pushed back Sunday against assertions by U.S. President Donald Trump that America will take control of the island territory. Greenland, a huge, resource-rich island in the Atlantic, is a self-governing … Read more

Danish foreign minister scolds Trump administration after JD Vance trip to Greenland – National

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The Danish foreign minister on Saturday scolded the Trump administration for its “tone” in criticizing Denmark and Greenland, saying his country is already investing more into Arctic security and remains open to more cooperation with the U.S. Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, made the remarks in a video posted to social media after U.S. Vice … Read more

An irked Greenland braces for visit from JD Vance, wife after diplomatic spat – National

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Vice President JD Vance, his wife and other senior U.S. officials are due to visit an American military base in Greenland on Friday in a trip that was scaled back after an uproar among Greenlanders and Danes who were irked that the original itinerary was planned without consulting them. The revised trip to the semi-autonomous Danish territory comes as relations … Read more

Greenland slams ‘highly aggressive’ planned visit by Usha Vance, Trump adviser – National

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Second lady Usha Vance plans to travel to Greenland amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated suggestions that his administration should govern the autonomous territory. But the upcoming visit is not going over well with some local officials, after Trump’s repeated threats to annex the autonomous territory. According to the Associated Press, Vance will leave on … Read more

‘Enough is enough’: Greenland rejects Trump’s takeover talk — again – National

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The outgoing prime minister of Greenland said Thursday that he plans to summon the leaders from all parties in the territory to issue a joint rejection of U.S. President Donald Trump’s effort to take control of the Arctic island. During a Thursday Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Trump said U.S. control of … Read more

‘We do not want to be Americans’: Greenland PM reacts to Trump’s latest remarks – National

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Greenland Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede reasserted Wednesday that Greenland cannot be bought, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump, who said the United States would acquire the territory “one way or another” during his speech to Congress on Tuesday in Washington. “Kalaallit Nunaat is ours,” Egede wrote on Facebook, using Greenlandic for the “Land … Read more

‘Måke Califørnia Great Ægain’: Over 200K Danes sign ‘buy’ California petition – National

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The satirical “Denmarkification” petition to buy California from the U.S. has gained traction online following U.S. President Donald Trump’s current bid to acquire Greenland. The online petition, which has garnered more than 200,000 signatures, begins with “Måke Califørnia Great Ægain” at the top of the petition website. “Los Angeles? More like Løs Ångeles. Have you … Read more

‘Red, White, and Blueland’: U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter proposes new Greenland name – National

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It looks like U.S. President Donald Trump might seek to rename Greenland “Red, White, and Blueland” under a new bill introduced by Congress. The new bill was introduced by U.S. Republican Rep. Buddy Carter, and it would give Trump the power to enter into negotiations with Denmark to acquire Greenland and rename it, if it … Read more

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