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Is Greenland’s health system as bad as Donald Trump says it is?

Greenland’s government has reiterated the need for foreign healthcare staff and the strengthening of its health system following a US statement alleging patients are not properly treated in the country.

Denmark

Denmark calls early election in March after Trump-Greenland standoff

Denmark will hold early elections on 24 March as PM Mette Frederiksen seeks a new mandate after a tense standoff with the US over Greenland.

Europe Today

Watch the video: Is Iceland planning to join the EU?

Iceland was supposed to vote on joining the EU in 2027. Now? That vote might happen this August. Why the sudden rush? Two words: Donald Trump.

The Cube

Did Trump's Greenland bid spark laughter inside the Danish parliament?

According to viral social media videos, Trump's Greenland takeover plans sparked hysterical laughter inside the Danish parliamentary chamber. In reality, the clips have been miscaptioned.

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'I kayaked Greenland’s ‘pristine’ waters. What I found was terrifying'

One scientist is on a mission to reveal the far-reaching spread of microplastics after kayaking around a remote glacier in Greenland.

Europe News

US expected to reassure allies over limiting NATO troop withdrawal

The US is expected to commit to limiting the number of troops it will withdraw from NATO territory at a meeting of defence ministers Thursday. NATO is also due to announce plans for Arctic Sentry military mission to the High North in response to threats from Russia and China.

Denmark

Danish product-scanning apps gain traction amid renewed calls to boycott US goods

Mobile apps, designed to help shoppers identify and boycott American goods, have seen a surge in use in Denmark. It comes after US President Donald Trump’s repeated desires to acquire Greenland. Watch the video above for more.

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Canadian flag raised as consulate opens in Greenland

Canada and France opened a consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, where Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand raised the Canadian flag during an official ceremony.

Greenland

France becomes first EU country to open a consulate in Greenland

The French consulate opened this Friday in the capital, Nuuk, amid geopolitical tensions surrounding the Arctic island.

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Council of Europe boss calls for full backing for Ukraine Tribunal

The head of Europe’s leading human rights organisation, the Council of Europe, told Euronews that European countries need to provide the budgetary resources and political will to ensure accountability for Russian war crimes committed in Ukraine.

Europe News

Melting ice, rising risks: Why the Arctic is key to Europe's security

Western allies lack military capabilities that can withstand the harsh conditions of the Arctic and keep Russia in check in an area that spans about 4% of the Earth's surface.

Markets

Does Trump want Germany's gold? The safety of US bullion reserves

Germany stores 1,236 tonnes of gold in the USA. Some politicians want to repatriate these reserves, but such a move could be risky.

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'No words': Danish war veterans hold silent march in Copenhagen to protest against Trump's remarks

In Denmark, veterans who went to war alongside US troops took to the streets of Copenhagen.

World News

Danes and Italians protest against US Greenland threat and ICE

Danish veterans held a silent protest at the US Embassy in Copenhagen after Trump belittled allied sacrifices and talked of controlling Greenland. While parallel protests in Milan opposed ICE’s role at the upcoming Winter Olympics.

Netherlands

Trump's Greenland ambitions a 'wake-up call,' Dutch PM-elect says

Centrist D66 leader Rob Jetten emphasised the need for stronger European cooperation to ensure security and prosperity, rather than focusing on the United States.

Denmark

Greenland gets new place on updated Danish coins

Greenland has its own place on Denmark's new coins, having previously shared its place on the currency with the Faroe Islands. Since December 2025, Denmark has been issuing new coins throughout the kingdom, having updated them to feature the new king, Frederik X, who ascended to the throne in 2024.