Greenland: Hundreds protest against Trump's takeover plans
The Arctic island's politicians and residents have baulked at the idea.Hundreds of Greenlanders took to the streets on Saturday to protest against US President Donald Trump's stated goal of taking control of their island.
Greenland stands firm: Rejects Trump's island takeover idea
Greenland rejects Donald Trump's suggestion about the USA taking over the island. The authorities have issued a joint statement on this matter, and the residents are preparing for an anti-American demonstration.
Greenland’s election winners push back against Trump’s wish to take control of the island
Demokraatit’s upset victory over parties that have governed the territory for years indicates that many in Greenland care just as much about social issues such as healthcare, education, cultural heritage and other social policies.
Greenland Political Parties Join Together Against Trump Comments About Annexing the Island
All five parties in Greenland’s parliament have issued a joint statement on Friday rejecting President Donald Trump’s latest effort to take control of the strategic Arctic island
Greenland's politicians unite against Trump
In an unusual show of unity, party leaders say they "cannot accept the repeated statements about the annexation of Greenland."
Greenland Rejects Trump: 'We Don't Want to Be Americans'
"We don't want to be Americans. No, we don't want to be Danes," he said. "We want to be Greenlanders, and we want our own independence in the future. And we want to build our own
Greenlandic Parties Join in Rejecting Latest Trump Advance
The leaders of Greenland’s political parties condemned Donald Trump’s latest approach to take over the Arctic island, calling the US president’s comments “unacceptable.”
What’s the big deal with Greenland and why does Trump want it?
President Trump restated his belief this week that Greenland will eventually become part of the United States. “I think it’ll happen,” Trump said when asked by a reporter about the possible U.S. annexation of the massive but sparsely populated Arctic island during an Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Thursday.
Trump expects U.S. will have to annex Greenland, dismisses Denmark sovereignty
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he expects the United States will eventually annex Greenland, discounting that the Arctic island is part of the kingdom of Denmark. Trump, answering questions in the Oval Office during a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte,
Voting across world’s largest island keeps Greenlanders on slow path to independence
Public school pupils are seen inside their classrooms next to the large icebergs in the city of Ilulissat, Greenland, Feb. 19 ...
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Postcard from Nuuk: Greenland is forging independence on its own terms
Most of the 56,000 people who live on the island don’t want to be under the control of Denmark or President Trump – but we ...
With Trump and independence on their minds, Greenlanders pick a new parliament
Polls opened in Greenland for early parliamentary elections Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks control of the ...
Polls close in Greenland's capital for parliamentary election as Trump seeks control
The polling station in Greenland’s capital closed Tuesday in a parliamentary election that will determine the leaders who ...
Trump looms over Greenland’s election, but voters have other concerns
Greenlanders will cast their votes in what has to be the most closely watched election this island has ever held, as Trump ...
Greenland chooses pro-business, independence parties in potential boost for Trump
The Demokraatit Party's victory could boost Trump's attempts to tap the island's mineral wealth, though their leader said his ...
Greenland votes for pro-business, independence parties as Trump interest looms
NUUK, Greenland (Reuters) - Greenland's pro-business Demokraatit Party has surged to victory pushing economic reforms to the ...
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Reaching the northernmost, ice-covered limits of Greenland has long been tricky; limited transportation made it one of the most isolated places on Earth. That’s ...
Greenland's independence gradualists win election amid Trump control pledge
Greenland's pro-business opposition Demokraatit party, which favours a slow approach to independence from Denmark, won a ...
PHOTO ESSAY: Life in Greenland as residents face a key election to decide their future.
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