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Greenland is notoriously expensive. I tried to visit on a shoestring

Most people visit the country on an expensive cruise or guided tour – Anna Richards tried to backpack it

The Independent UK

Denmark leads drills in Greenland at time of tensions over Trump takeover threats

The stated aim of the exercise is to strengthen the operational readiness of the armed forces of both Denmark and Greenland, a strategically located island that is a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark.

Euronews

Denmark summons US diplomat over alleged Greenland influence campaign

Danish media reports three men with ties to Donald Trump are accused of attempting to infiltrate Greenlandic society

The Guardian - UK

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Frozen out: Greenland kicks off football's shortest season after international setback

The Arctic island's ambitions of playing competitive international football remain a pipe dream after its pathway to FIFA membership was blocked.

Euronews

Greenland plays football all day and night in 24-hour sunlight. Now they need someone to face

On an island of roughly 56,000 people, about 5,500 – nearly 10% of the population – are registered players

The Independent UK

Macron reaffirms support for Greenland during visit ahead of G7 Summit

During a joint news conference in Nuuk, the leaders of France, Denmark and Greenland emphasised their unity and called for deeper cooperation.

Euronews

Macron To Greenland In Show Of Support After Trump Threats

French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Greenland on Sunday carrying a message of "European solidarity and support" for the Danish autonomous territory coveted by US President Donald Trump, located at the crossroads of the Atlantic and the Arctic.

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First direct flight from US to Greenland since 2008 lands on Trump's birthday

The first direct flight from the U.S. to Greenland by an American airline has landed in the capital city of Nuuk

The Independent UK

See spectacular photos from Saturday's partial solar eclipse

The partial solar eclipse on March 29 wowed skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere.

LiveScience

A golden example of trickle-down economics

Brief letters: Welsh mining | Bridget Christie | Ancient Greek | Nuuk ambitions | April fool

The Guardian - UK

A tip for JD Vance: Greenland doesn’t care about your frail human ego

My own trip to Nuuk showed me you can’t just rock up and attempt to bend all that bleak, rugged terrain to your will

The Guardian - UK

JD Vance says military force won't be needed in US plan to take over Greenland during controversial visit

US delegation’s visit has caused fury for its ‘underlying agenda’ after Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to take over the Danish semi-autonomous territory

Evening Standard

Vance Due In Greenland As Anger Mounts Over Trump Takeover Bid

US Vice President JD Vance is on Friday due to tour a US military base in Greenland, a visit viewed by Copenhagen and Nuuk as a provocation amid President Donald Trump's bid to annex the Danish territory.

International Business Times

JD Vance to expect frosty reception in Greenland amid diplomatic row

Visit by US vice-president and wife met with hostility by leaders after Trump’s threats to acquire territory

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Denmark welcomes US plan to scale back unsolicited Greenland visit

Delegation originally meant to visit the capital will now have a trip only to the island’s US military base

Al Jazeera

Centre-right opposition wins Greenland election dominated by Trump pledge

Pro-business Demokraatit party, which favours slow approach to independence from Denmark, wins election.

The Independent UK

‘I wonder what Trump has up his sleeve’: Fear among Greenlanders as they go to polls

The March 11 election will have significant global implications

Al Jazeera

‘Historic moment’: Greenland steps into global spotlight ahead of election

The desire for independence from Denmark grows while most reject US proposals to acquire the icy island.

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The Independent UK

Polar vortex makes much of US colder than Greenland, but warmth is coming. Then more cold

The polar vortex’s icy grip on much of America has Arctic Greenland seeming like a toasty vacation spot by comparison

Al Jazeera

‘The majority of Greenland’s population wants independence’

Al Jazeera interviews Greenland-based scientist Birger Poppel on the rising tensions stoked by US President Trump.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s been nice talking to you, Ken’: imagining Starmer’s first call with Trump

‘We can give the Greenlanders a McDonald’s, KFC and a Taco Bell … I will nuke Nuuk if necessary, but I’d rather not’

The Guardian - UK

‘It should be up to us’: Greenlanders on Trump, Denmark – and their land

A visit by Donald Trump Jr amid comments by his US president-elect father have put their country and its future firmly in the spotlight

The Guardian - UK

What do Greenlanders make of Donald Trump’s advances for their home?

Though few welcome idea of being acquired by the US, status quo as part of Denmark is not universally popular

The Independent UK

Don Jr. was told the ‘whole town’ would show up for his Greenland arrival. It appears they did not

Trump Jr.’s visit occurred weeks after Trump re-ignited the calls for the U.S. to acquire Greenland

The Independent UK

Donald Trump Jr visits Greenland as father calls acquisition ‘a deal that must happen’

President-elect’s son jets into freezing Nuuk as new commander-in-chief eyes legacy purchase

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