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.
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 strategic Arctic island.
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 asserts again and again that he wants the U.S. to take over.
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 interest in acquiring Greenland is "a threat to our political independence.
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 political foreground after an election dominated by independence and U.S. President Donald Trump's desire to control the mineral-rich island.
Greenland party that wants slow approach to independence wins election as pro-U.S. party gains
Elections in Greenland don't tend to draw much outside attention. President Donald Trump's expansionist designs on it have changed that.
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 parliamentary election that was dominated by Trump's pledge to take control of the island.
Greenland Votes in Key Election as Trump Wants to Take Control of the Strategic Island
The single polling station in Greenland ’s capital city is ready. This big Arctic island with a tiny population holds early parliamentary elections Tuesday that are being closely watched. U.S. President Donald Trump has made clear he wants to take control of the region that occupies a strategic North Atlantic location and contains rare earth minerals key to driving the global economy.
Center-right party wins most votes in Greenland's parliamentary election as Trump seeks control
The center-right Demokraatit Party has won the most votes in Greenland elections in a surprise result for an election held in the shadow of President Donald Trump’s stated goal of taking control of the island “one way or the other.
Greenland Just Had An Election. Here's How Its Only Pro-Trump Candidate Did.
President Donald Trump ’s dream of U.S. control over Greenland may be on hold after this week’s election in the autonomous Danish territory. During a debate earlier this week, leaders of six parties were asked if they trust Trump.
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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Greenland to get new government to lead independence process
NUUK: Talks to form a new Greenland government tasked with mapping a timeline for independence from Denmark were to begin on ...