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Greenland residents relieved about Trump military deal with Denmark, but remain distrustful

"I am incredibly relieved and think the outcome is very sensible. We can be satisfied," Naaja Nathanielsen, a Greenlandic MP in the Danish parliament, told Reuters.

A sign reading "Greenland is not for sale!" in Nuuk, Greenland, September 22, 2026.
(L/R) US President Donald Trump, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen sign a trilateral security deal on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, on September 22, 2026.

Trump, Greenland, Denmark sign deal in bid to end Arctic standoff

Bystanders display a flag of Greenland as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (back L), Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen (back R) and Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen visit Qoornoq, September 9, 2026.

US expands Arctic military footprint in Greenland with new deal set to sign at UN General Assembly

US President Donald Trump arrives to meet with Ireland's Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Micheal Martin at Farmleigh House in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland, September 12, 2026.

Greenland, Denmark say US deal will not cede sovereignty


'They are not for sale': Denmark PM urges Trump to stop threats to take over Greenland

Greenland, a former Danish colony, has the right to declare independence under a 2009 agreement but depends heavily on Danish subsidies.

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen holds a press conference during a European Union leaders' summit, in Brussels, Belgium December 19, 2025.

Denmark's postal service company to end letter-carrying service after 400 years due to digitization

Physical letters have declined dramatically in volume over the last twenty five years, the company said, from almost 1.5 billion in the year 2000 to only 110 million in 2024, over a 90% decrease. 

AN UNDATED era street collection mail box from Denmark is seen in a display at the US National Postal Museum September 27, 2013, in Washington, DC.

Denmark unveils action plan to combat antisemitism until 2030 so 'Jews can live freely and safely'

This comes amid a rise in antisemitism that began after October 7. Several people have been charged recently in Denmark and abroad with planning terrorist attacks against Jewish and Israeli interests

Denmark's Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard looks on, as he speaks to members of the media after briefing on recent drone sightings, at the Ministry of Justice in Copenhagen, Denmark September 29, 2025

Novo Nordisk advances amycretin to late-stage trial after positive diabetes weight-loss results

Novo Nordisk’s experimental drug amycretin shows strong results in its mid-stage trial, helping type 2 diabetes patients lose up to 14.5% of their body weight.

The logo of pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk is displayed in front of its offices in Bagsvaerd, on the outskirts of Copenhagen, Denmark, November 24, 2025.

Hamas firearms transporter arrested in Germany, sixth in European network

Mahmoud Z. was arrested on a train in Flensburg after entering Germany from Denmark, and charged with multiple firearms violations.

One of the suspected foreign operatives of Hamas, whom authorities believe to have prepared a serious act of violence targeting Israeli or Jewish institutions in Germany, is escorted by police after arriving by helicopter at Germany's German Federal Public Prosecutor in Germany, October 2, 2025.

Britain announces largest asylum policy overhaul in modern times

As part of the changes, the statutory duty to provide support to certain asylum seekers, including housing and weekly allowances, will be revoked, the Home Office said in a statement.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood visit Peacehaven Mosque in Peacehaven, United Kingdom, on October 23, 2025.

Swedes suspected of attacking Israeli embassies face terrorism charges in Denmark

According to Danish media, the men,18 and 21 years old respectively, have been accused of attacking the Israeli embassy in October 2024.

Police officers talk during the investigation of two blasts near the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark, October 2, 2024.

Second Afghan national arrested in Denmark over terror plot targeting Jews in Germany 

German prosecutors say a second Afghan national has been arrested in Denmark over a plot to attack Jewish targets in Germany, months after his alleged co-conspirator was detained.

 Police officers stand outside the Israeli embassy after a suspected shooting near the embassy, in Stockholm, Sweden October 1, 2024.

Leftist Danish party running city election campaign 'Free Copehnagen from Zionism'

The posters led to the Danish Zionist Association filing a police report against the Independent Greens for "violation of the rules of the penal code on racism and threats against other people."

Thousands of demonstrators called for an end to the war in Gaza in a protest in Copenhagen on August 24, 2025.

Northern Europe’s drone jitters: Airports, NATO posture, and a fast-evolving threat

Article 4 calls for consultations when a member’s security is threatened; Article 5 is collective defense if an armed attack occurs. Poland’s move signals gravity without crossing into Article 5.

A damaged drone lies after falling in the eastern Polish village of Czosnowka, in this picture obtained from social media, in Czosnowka, Poland, September 10, 2025