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Greenland

Greenland prime minister says 'no thanks' to Trump's hospital ship

A person displays a Greenlandic flag, as people protest in front of the U.S. consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Marko Djurica/File Photo
A person displays a Greenlandic flag, as people protest in front of the U.S. consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Marko Djurica/File Photo

Greenland does not need US hospital ship: Danish minister

Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said he was not aware of the hospital ship’s possible arrival.
Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said he was not aware of the hospital ship’s possible arrival.

Trump says he is sending a hospital ship to Greenland

US President Donald Trump said he was working with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry to send a hospital boat to Greenland.
US President Donald Trump said he was working with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry to send a hospital boat to Greenland.

Denmark’s king visits Greenland, showing unity in the face of Trump threats

Denmark's King Frederik visiting Nuuk, Greenland, on Feb 18, wearing a black customised puffer jacket featuring the Danish and Greenlandic flag.
Denmark's King Frederik visiting Nuuk, Greenland, on Feb 18, wearing a black customised puffer jacket featuring the Danish and Greenlandic flag.

Nordic region seeks deeper ties with Greenland after Trump threats

A drone view of Nuuk, Greenland, February 7, 2026. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
A drone view of Nuuk, Greenland, February 7, 2026. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov

Denmark king arrives in Greenland in show of support

King Frederik X of Denmark is due to start a three-day visit to Greenland on Feb 18.
King Frederik X of Denmark is due to start a three-day visit to Greenland on Feb 18.

Trump’s ‘desire’ to own Greenland persists, says Danish PM

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen speaking at the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Feb 14.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen speaking at the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Feb 14.

Sweden to send fighter jets to patrol around Greenland as part of NATO’s Arctic Sentry

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson attends a press conference at the Folk och Forsvar Annual National Conference at the Hogfjallshotellet in Salen, Sweden, January 11, 2026. TT News Agency/Henrik Montgomery via REUTERS
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson attends a press conference at the Folk och Forsvar Annual National Conference at the Hogfjallshotellet in Salen, Sweden, January 11, 2026. TT News Agency/Henrik Montgomery via REUTERS

Biathlon-Greenland's athletes show Trump the world stands with us, minister says

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Biathlon - Anterselva Biathlon Arena, South Tyrol, Italy - February 11, 2026 Greenland culture minister Nivi Olsen and Ukaleq Slettemark of Denmark pose for a photo REUTERS/Phillip O’Connor
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Biathlon - Anterselva Biathlon Arena, South Tyrol, Italy - February 11, 2026 Greenland culture minister Nivi Olsen and Ukaleq Slettemark of Denmark pose for a photo REUTERS/Phillip O’Connor

NATO launches Arctic Sentry mission to ease tension over Trump’s Greenland push

US Marines taking part in a 2022 NATO exercise in Norway's Arctic Circle region.
US Marines taking part in a 2022 NATO exercise in Norway's Arctic Circle region.

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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.