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King Frederik X

Head of Government

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Alba Hurup Larsen, the speedy young female Danish racer

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US asks Denmark for eggs as prices soar: how many can you send?

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Trump on Greenland annexation: ‘I think it will happen’

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Greenland picks party favouring slow independence in election surprise

Greenland independence was the key campaign theme in an election dominated by Donald Trump’s pledge to take control of the island.

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People carry an election campaign poster of the Demokraatit Party and its leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen in Nuuk, Greenland. Photo: EPA-EFE

‘We don’t want to be Americans or Danes’: Greenland PM

Greenland PM’s comment comes after Trump’s speech to the US Congress on Tuesday saying the US will get the territory ‘one way or another’.

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Denmark hopes to have air defence system in place from 2026

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Denmark ramps up defence spending, saying Russia is threat to all of Europe

The country’s defence budget would increase to over 3.2 per cent of GDP, as Nato nations face pressure from Trump to increase spending.

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Director Lars von Trier admitted to care facility for Parkinson’s disease

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US-China relations

US should strengthen strategic ties to Greenland, senators hear

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EU military chief favours sending troops to Greenland as Trump eyes territory

Robert Brieger said it would ‘make perfect sense’ to put European soldiers in the autonomous territory of Denmark.

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US-China relations

Greenland in cold glare of superpowers as US, China and Russia make moves

Observers doubt the new US president will buy the world’s largest island but his interest underlines its strategic importance.

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‘We don’t want to be Americans,’ Greenland PM says, as Trump takes office

Denmark’s foreign minister said that no country should be able to simply help themselves to another country.

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Icons and Influencers

Danish designer Henrik Vibskov on maintaining authenticity and joy in fashion

Known for his bold, original designs, Vibskov has spent more than 2 decades thrilling audiences with collections and shows that are equal parts fashion, art and performance.

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Trump discusses Greenland interest in call with Denmark’s leader

Danish PM Mette Frederiksen repeated that the island is not for sale and said ‘it is up to Greenland itself to decide on independence’.

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Opinion | Trump’s Greenland gambit spotlights geopolitical tussle over the Arctic

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Trump Jnr got homeless Greenlanders to don Maga hats for free lunch: report

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‘New sheriff in town’: Trump’s threat to gobble up Greenland tests Nato unity

The US president-elect’s rhetoric has sparked alarm in Europe, raising concerns about the future of Nato and the international order.

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Explainer | Why Greenland? Trump eyes remote but resource-rich prize

US President-elect Donald Trump has refused to rule out the use of military force to take control of Greenland.

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US-China relations

Citing China, Trump won’t rule out military action over Panama Canal, Greenland

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Donald Trump Jnr visits Greenland as dad vows: ‘We’re going to treat you well’

The US president-elect’s son arrived on a Trump-branded plane as he makes a private visit to the island his father has taken an interest in.

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‘It’s hard to tell’: is Trump serious about Greenland, Panama Canal?

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