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Why Greenland’s mineral wealth is in the spotlight

Greenland has become the unwitting focus of world attention as president Donald trump seeks to grab control of the huge Arctic territory. Euronews takes a look at the country’s potentially huge deposits of lithium, rare earth metals and other valuable mineral resources.

02/04/2025

Greenland

Greenland's new PM rejects Trump's latest threat to take over island

Newly sworn in Jens-Frederik Nielsen said of Trump's overtures: 'Let me clear. The US won't get that.'

31/03/2025

Europe News

Denmark slams Trump cabinet after Vance bad job in Greenland claims

During a visit to the Pituffik Space Base on Friday, Vance told US troops that Denmark has 'underinvested' in Greenland's security and demanded that Copenhagen change its approach.

29/03/2025

Europe News

JD Vance accuses Denmark of underinvestment in Greenland

Vance was joined by his wife and other senior US officials on the visit to a US military base, in a trip that was scaled back after an uproar among Greenlanders and Danes who were angry that the original itinerary was planned without consulting them.

28/03/2025

USA

JD Vance to join wife on Greenland trip but scales back visit

The US vice-president will accompany his wife on a visit to the Arctic island, a trip Denmark's prime minister has previously said is not what 'Greenland wants or needs.'

26/03/2025

Europe News

If we give up on territorial integrity, we open a Pandora's box: Costa

"The respect of the internationally recognised borders is a universal principle," the European Council president said on Tuesday.

25/03/2025

Denmark

US is putting 'unacceptable pressure' on Greenland, Danish PM says

Criticism by Denmark's leader Mette Frederiksen comes after the White House announced a US delegation would be visiting the Arctic island.

25/03/2025

Europe News

Greenland's PM slams US officials' visit as 'demonstration of power'

Múte B Egede sees the move as deliberately provocative, following Donald Trump's threats to take control of the island.

24/03/2025

Europe News

Centre-right Demokraatit Party comes out on top in Greenland elections

Both the Democrats and the second place Naleraq party favour independence from Denmark, but at different paces.

12/03/2025

Greenland

All eyes on Greenland as decisive election approaches

Greenland, the world's largest island, remains a self-governing territory of Denmark. Amid Trump's interest, Greenlanders might push for independence in upcoming elections.

09/03/2025

Denmark

Trump respects Greenland's wishes, Danish defence minister says

Danish officials framed the US president's direct appeal to the island's inhabitants to choose to be part of his country as a positive — at least in some way.

05/03/2025

Denmark

Denmark to boost defence spending by €6.7bn over next two years

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Wednesday that defence cuts "must never happen again".

19/02/2025

Culture news

Archaeologists find 'exceptionally rare' Roman helmet in Denmark

An archaeological discovery in Denmark has unveiled a 1,600-year-old Roman helmet and weapons, suggesting a long-lost ritual linked to a chieftain’s residence.

12/02/2025

Denmark

Danes petition to buy California as Trump pursues Greenland

The US president's increasingly belligerent statements about the Danish territory have met with apprehension, outrage, and now, humour.

12/02/2025

Europe News

Denmark grants asylum to 'historically' low number

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has pursued a 'zero refugee' policy since coming to power in 2019.

10/02/2025

Healthcare

Older Americans more likely than Danes to face serious heart problems

When it comes to heart-related hospitalisations, income disparities were much wider in the US than in Denmark, two of the world’s wealthiest countries.

05/02/2025

Travel News

Ryanair pulls out of two Danish airports blaming ‘harmful’ tax

Ryanair says the tax will make Denmark’s regional airports “hopelessly uncompetitive” compared to other EU countries.

05/02/2025

Europe News

Greenland seeks more EU investment amid US and Chinese interest

Greenland's national debate about independence will consider negotiating better terms in its relationship with Denmark and securing more significant investment from the EU.

05/02/2025

Greenland

Greenland bans foreign political donations amid Trump threat

Donald Trump wants to make the Arctic territory part of the US, something that Greenland's prime minister has said is out of the question.

05/02/2025

Food and Drink

Would you run 21km for cake? Copenhagen hosts bakery half marathon

Copenhagen hosted the Fastelavn Bun Run, a 21.1 km half marathon where participants stopped at ten bakeries to sample traditional fastelavnsboller.

04/02/2025