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US Officials Visit Greenland Sparking Speculation on Intentions

The USA appears to be making new attempts to initiate a dialogue on taking control of Greenland. Both Donald Trump's security adviser and the Vice President's wife are expected to visit the island this week.

US Officials Visit Greenland Sparking Speculation on Intentions

Victory for divided opposition on Greenland

The opposition party Democrats (The Democrats) are making a sensation and become the largest party in Greenland's parliamentary election. The old government parties have received a slap in the face – but how a new government will look like is uncertain.

Victory for divided opposition on Greenland

Why Greenland is so hot right now

USA, China and Russia. All of them have shown interest in Greenland.

Why Greenland is so hot right now

Greenland's Parliamentary Election: Question of Independence and Geopolitics

Greenland's upcoming parliamentary election has received significant attention, not only for the domestic issues of independence, but also for Greenland's role in global geopolitics. .

Greenland's Parliamentary Election: Question of Independence and Geopolitics

After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"

A plan for a lasting peace in Ukraine was at the center of Sunday's crucial meeting in London. Afterward, the message is that it requires strong European buildup and security guarantees for Ukraine.

After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"

Identified Dead Hostages – Palestinians Released

Terror-labelled Hamas has handed over four dead hostages to Israel, confirms the Israeli government. At the same time, convoys with hundreds of released Palestinian prisoners left Israeli prisons.

Identified Dead Hostages – Palestinians Released

Frederiksen believes Russia can attack more countries

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen does not believe that Russia will be satisfied with Ukraine if they win the war — and that they are already now "getting ready to attack in other places". Unfortunately, we are in a time where it is a conceivable scenario, she says to TT.

Frederiksen believes Russia can attack more countries

Norway and Denmark launch defense cooperation

It is not enough to spend three percent of GDP on defense, says Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. She is calling for closer defense cooperation in the Nordic region – and announces a Norwegian-Danish one together with Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Norway and Denmark launch defense cooperation

Kristersson in Kyiv: Fought for freedom for three years

Three years have passed since Russia launched a full-scale attack on its neighboring country Ukraine. Now, a number of European leaders, including Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party), are arriving in Kyiv.

Kristersson in Kyiv: Fought for freedom for three years

Major Arms Purchases Await - May Become Enormous Bottleneck

The defence stocks have soared after signals that massive defence investments are expected in Europe. However, the risk is that the industry cannot scale up at the same pace.

Major Arms Purchases Await - May Become Enormous Bottleneck

Jonson: Increased tempo is required in the defense industry

Sweden is preparing itself in an increasingly difficult security situation. To maintain a high tempo in the buildup requires an efficient defense industry, notes Defense Minister Pål Jonson (M).

Jonson: Increased tempo is required in the defense industry

Denmark gears up: "Buy, buy, buy"

The Danish defense is getting a supplement of 75 billion kronor. It is the country's response to a Russian buildup, says Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S).

Denmark gears up: "Buy, buy, buy"

Macron hosts meeting on "existential threat"

France's President Emmanuel Macron is once again hosting a European top meeting about the "existential threat" from Russia following the latest developments in recent days, including the situation in Ukraine. .

Macron hosts meeting on "existential threat"

NATO and the UN have higher confidence than the government

Nato and the UN have greater confidence than both the parliament and the government, shows Medieakademins 28th confidence barometer. But confidence in Swedish defence and security authorities is record-high.

NATO and the UN have higher confidence than the government

Frederiksen: "We will arm massively"

Denmark is facing a massive buildup of the defense. On Wednesday, an action plan will be presented, says Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) during a question hour in the parliament.

Frederiksen: "We will arm massively"

Denmark arms its defense with billions

Denmark's government is to establish a fund to boost the defense, says Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. Details will be presented in the coming days, according to Frederiksen.

Denmark arms its defense with billions

Europe after the meeting: Must build up

The need for European armament is the most important message from the Paris meeting, according to Denmark's Prime Minister. Russia is now a threat to all of Europe, says Mette Frederiksen after the meeting.

Europe after the meeting: Must build up

Nordic Meeting – Wants Guarantee for Ukraine

The Nordic and Baltic leaders at the security meeting in Munich met on Friday evening and agreed that they "fully and completely" stand behind Ukraine. "Ukraine must win", writes Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) on X.

Nordic Meeting – Wants Guarantee for Ukraine

Greenland takes action – stops foreign donations

The Greenlandic parliament is to expedite a bill that prohibits anonymous and foreign donations to political work. This is happening in light of US President Donald Trump's interest in Greenland.

Greenland takes action – stops foreign donations

EU: We Support Denmark

The EU stands united behind Denmark, promises Council President António Costa after the member states' summit in Brussels. .

EU: We Support Denmark

EU leaders on Trump's tariff threats: We're ready

The EU promises to respond "with firmness" if the US threatens with tariffs and trade war. We are ready, says Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

EU leaders on Trump's tariff threats: We're ready

Frederiksen: "Very strong support" for Denmark

Russian aggressions, but also the Greenland issue, are the main numbers on Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's lightning-fast round trip to Europe's great powers. .

Frederiksen: "Very strong support" for Denmark

Denmark invests billions in the military in the Arctic

Denmark strengthens its presence in the Arctic and North Atlantic, announces the country's Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen (V). .

Denmark invests billions in the military in the Arctic

Nordic leaders meet to discuss the security situation

Donald Trump says he believes the USA will gain control over Greenland. But he receives opposition from Denmark's Mette Frederiksen, who on Sunday evening discussed the issue with the Nordic prime ministers.

Nordic leaders meet to discuss the security situation