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Greenland

Greenland celebrates new international airport

The opening of Qaqortoq airport means the whole of Greenland has international connections.
The opening of Qaqortoq airport means the whole of Greenland has international connections.

Greenland taps ex-premier for top diplomat role amid US talks

Mr Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Mr Mute Bourup Egede are seen during a press conference in Nuuk, Greenland, on Jan 20, 2026.
Mr Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Mr Mute Bourup Egede are seen during a press conference in Nuuk, Greenland, on Jan 20, 2026.

Greenland appoints former PM Egede as foreign minister

Greenland's former Prime Minister Mute B. Egede, looks on during the constitutive meeting of the newly elected parliament in Nuuk, Greenland, Monday, April 7 2025.   Ritzau Scanpix/Emil Stach via REUTERS
Greenland's former Prime Minister Mute B. Egede, looks on during the constitutive meeting of the newly elected parliament in Nuuk, Greenland, Monday, April 7 2025.   Ritzau Scanpix/Emil Stach via REUTERS

All aboard the Sarfaq Ittuk, Greenland’s last ferry

People watch from the ground as their loved ones board the Sarfaq Ittuk ferry at the port of Nuuk, Greenland, on March 13.
People watch from the ground as their loved ones board the Sarfaq Ittuk ferry at the port of Nuuk, Greenland, on March 13.

Greenland prime minister rebuffs Trump remarks as NATO tensions rise

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen holds a press conference for the foreign press at the cultural center Katuaq in Nuuk, Greenland, January 22, 2026.
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen holds a press conference for the foreign press at the cultural center Katuaq in Nuuk, Greenland, January 22, 2026.

Greenland independence party wins seat in Danish parliament at key moment

FILE PHOTO: Qarsoq Hoegh-Dam from Naleraq party stands in a queue to vote at a polling station in Nuuk at Godthaabhallen, Denmark March 24, 2026. Oscar Scott Carl/Ritzau Scanpix/via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Qarsoq Hoegh-Dam from Naleraq party stands in a queue to vote at a polling station in Nuuk at Godthaabhallen, Denmark March 24, 2026. Oscar Scott Carl/Ritzau Scanpix/via REUTERS/File Photo

Danish left-wing bloc leads election, lacks majority, exit polls show

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is seeking a third term in power.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is seeking a third term in power.

Denmark votes in close election, outgoing PM tipped to win

A person votes at a polling station during parliamentary elections in Copenhagen, Denmark.
A person votes at a polling station during parliamentary elections in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Danish PM seeks third term in general election

Danish PM Mette Frederiksen's party is expected to shed about six points compared with the 2022 election.
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen's party is expected to shed about six points compared with the 2022 election.

Denmark was ready to blow up airfields to stop a US invasion of Greenland

US military officials indicated in January that they had no war plans for Greenland.
US military officials indicated in January that they had no war plans for Greenland.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.