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 just as much about social issues such as healthcare, education, cultural heritage and other social policies.
Greenland election winners slam Trump’s takeover plans: ‘We don’t want to be Americans’
The center-right Demokraatit party won the most votes in Greenland’s election, and the party’s leader rejected Donald Trump’s plans.
Pro-independence liberal party wins upset in Greenland elections
A liberal party critical of Trump won the highest share of the vote in Greenland's election, with no major parties favoring a U.S. acquisition.
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 Tuesday's parliamentary election that was dominated by U.S. President Donald Trump's pledge to take control of the island.
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.
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 ...
Polls open in Greenland for parliamentary elections as Trump seeks control of the strategic island
The self-governing region of Denmark is home to 56,000 people, most from Indigenous Inuit backgrounds, and occupies a ...
Greenland chooses pro-business, independence parties in potential boost for Trump
Greenland's pro-business Demokraatit Party surged to victory in a shake-up that could boost U.S. President Donald Trump's ...
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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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With Trump and independence on their minds, Greenlanders pick a new parliament
NUUK, Greenland — A much bigger audience than usual awaited the early parliamentary elections here Tuesday as President ...
World News
Increasing international tensions, global warming and the changing world economy have put Greenland at the heart of the ...
HX Grand Greenland
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 ...