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Greenland

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.

News analysis

Greenland might break China’s rare earth grip – but not on the West’s timeline

Tony Sage, CEO of US-listed Critical Metals Corp, is developing the Tanbreez rare earths deposit in Southern Greenland.
Tony Sage, CEO of US-listed Critical Metals Corp, is developing the Tanbreez rare earths deposit in Southern Greenland.

Slowing Atlantic current a global security threat

A father and his son look to an ice block at the coastline in the city of Nuuk, western Greenland, on February 4, 2026. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP)
A father and his son look to an ice block at the coastline in the city of Nuuk, western Greenland, on February 4, 2026. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP)

Denmark to elect new parliament in vote clouded by Trump

FILE PHOTO: Posters for candidates in the upcoming election are seen in central Copenhagen, Denmark, March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Little/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Posters for candidates in the upcoming election are seen in central Copenhagen, Denmark, March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Little/File Photo

In Trump's shadow, Greenland seeks more leverage from Danish vote

People walk past posters for candidates in the upcoming Danish elections in Nuuk, Greenland, March 17, 2026. REUTERS/Tim Barsoe
People walk past posters for candidates in the upcoming Danish elections in Nuuk, Greenland, March 17, 2026. REUTERS/Tim Barsoe

Trump's push for Greenland hangs over Danish election

FILE PHOTO: A pedestrian stands next to posters for candidates in the upcoming Danish elections, in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 18, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Little/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A pedestrian stands next to posters for candidates in the upcoming Danish elections, in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 18, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Little/File Photo

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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.