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Why has Merz sparked a hostage crisis in the EU?

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The German chancellor is threatening to block the bloc’s budget unless Ukraine gets more aid – except it’s not really for Ukraine. German Chancellor Friedrich...

Zelensky mocks Trump in Danish parliament speech (Video)

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The US president could benefit from becoming “more Danish,” according to the former comedian. Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has mocked US President Donald Trump’s ambitions...

Greenland ratifies Trump deal

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Washington is now set to expand its military footprint on the Danish-owned Arctic island. Greenland’s parliament ratified on Tuesday a security agreement reached earlier this...

Four Nordic nations refuse to play hockey with Russia

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Moscow has slammed the “infantile” boycotts, warning of legal action. Four Nordic nations, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, have announced their refusal to play against...

Denmark vows to recover millions lost in toxic Ukraine arms deal (Video)

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The money was channeled through Estonia, exposing the Baltic country’s defense minister and forcing him to resign over suspected fraud. The government of Danish Prime...

Six EU states demand farm spending cuts to finance military buildup

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Germany and five other EU countries are demanding deep reductions to Brussels’ proposed €2 trillion budget, arguing that money traditionally directed towards agriculture and...

Trump announces major US military expansion in Greenland

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The United States is preparing a substantial expansion of its military footprint in Greenland, with President Donald Trump announcing plans for two major bases...

Top vaccine-autism researcher expected to plead guilty to fraud

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Poul Thorsen, a Danish researcher whose work contributed to influential studies finding no association between vaccines and autism, is expected to plead guilty to...

Denmark to ban Islamic call to prayer

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The chant should not be heard “over Danish rooftops,” Morten Bodskov has said. Denmark is considering a nationwide ban on the Islamic call to prayer....

Eriksen stable after collapsing during Denmark friendly

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Danish football star Christian Eriksen is conscious and recovering after collapsing during Denmark's international friendly against Ukraine in Odense. The match was halted in the...

Trump says NATO-backed Greenland deal on the table

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The proposal would be “great” for everyone involved if Denmark agrees, the US president has said. US President Donald Trump has said that a NATO-backed...

Greenland ‘is our territory’ – Trump

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U.S. President Donald Trump declared Greenland belongs to the United States, as he announced that Washington wants immediate negotiations with Denmark to bring the...

Greenland government warns residents to prepare for possible U.S. military action

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Greenland’s government has warned residents to be ready for possible disruption, saying a military confrontation with the United States cannot be completely ruled out. Speaking...

Danish MEP tells Trump to ‘f**k off’ (Video)

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Anders Vistisen has urged the EU to issue a clear rejection of Washington’s Greenland ambitions. A Danish member of the European Parliament launched a profanity-laced...

Denmark stops Bluetooth use in government offices after intelligence warning

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Danish government agencies and police have been instructed to stop using Bluetooth-enabled devices at work following a warning from the country’s intelligence service about...

US will take Greenland because of European ‘weakness’ – treasury secretary

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The continent will ultimately “come around” to the idea of turning over the island to Washington, Scott Bessent has said. The US needs to take...

Germany ends troop deployment to Greenland

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Germany has concluded its initial military deployment to Greenland, with the Bundeswehr confirming that a small contingent of soldiers has now departed the Danish...

Macron, Starmer push back over Greenland

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A widening diplomatic standoff has erupted between the United States, European allies and Greenland following President Donald Trump’s renewed push to acquire the Arctic...

Trump threatens tariffs on NATO countries over Greenland

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The U.S. president says he will impose levies on eight European members of the bloc for opposing his plan to acquire the island. US President...

Denmark deploys more troops to Greenland

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Denmark has begun deploying additional military resources to Greenland, according to Danish broadcaster DR, amid growing tensions with the United States over the Arctic...

Why Washington will take Greenland

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America’s ambitions demonstrate that Western Europe is no longer protected by the very system it helped to build. American political culture is drifting openly toward...

U.S. Congress moves to cut funding for any Greenland military action

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A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from using military force against Greenland. Measures introduced in both...

Denmark warns of ‘decisive moment’ over Greenland

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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that Denmark is facing a “decisive moment” over Greenland, after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed statements suggesting...

Trump orders plan to invade Greenland – media

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Should the US president go ahead with an operation, it could lead to “the destruction of NATO from the inside,” the Daily Mail has...

Trump says U.S. could take Greenland the ‘hard way’ if deal fails

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U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Washington may pursue the “hard way” to secure control over Greenland, insisting the United States will act...

US planning to buy Greenland – WSJ

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly said that President Donald Trump is seeking a peaceful transfer of the island from Denmark. Secretary of State Marco...

Europe urges U.S. to respect Greenland sovereignty

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European leaders have issued a joint statement reaffirming that Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, following renewed comments by US President Donald...

Trump’s top aide insists Greenland should be U.S. territory

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A senior aide to U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated Washington’s claim over Greenland, saying the island should belong to the United States and...

Starmer backs Denmark over Greenland

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U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed push for American control of Greenland, backing Denmark and stressing that the...

Danish PM ‘strongly urges’ Trump stop Greenland threats

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Denmark has told President Donald Trump to stop issuing what it described as threats over Greenland, after he again suggested the US needs control...

Denmark says it will resist any U.S. plans to take Greenland

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Denmark’s leaders have issued a firm warning that they will resist renewed pressure from the United States over Greenland. In a New Year address from...

Scotland end 26-year wait for World Cup spot

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Scotland booked their first FIFA World Cup finals spot since 1998 with a wild 4-2 win over Denmark at Hampden Park, sealed by stoppage-time...

Peters: NZ and Nordic nations to deepen ties amid global geopolitical shifts

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Full text of Winston Peters' speech to the Swedish Institute of International Affairs, Stockholm. State Secretary Hartelius, former Minister Tobias Billstrom, Ambassadors, members of Parliament,...

Danish PM unveils plans to ban social media for under-15s

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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced plans to ban social media use for children under 15, warning that platforms are “stealing our children’s...

Mystery drones spotted near Danish airbase hosting F-35 jets

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Denmark’s dual-use Aalborg airport and military base was also briefly closed over the sightings authorities have failed to identify. Denmark briefly shut down air traffic...

US tells Denmark to ‘calm down’ over Greenland

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Washington has dismissed Danish concerns after Copenhagen summoned a top US diplomat over alleged covert influence operations. Washington has told Copenhagen to “calm down” after...

Denmark apologises to Greenlanders over birth control experiment

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Danish doctors inserted contraceptive devices into thousands of women without their knowledge. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has issued an apology for an enforced contraception...

Denmark summons US envoy over alleged Greenland influence campaign

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American agents have been trying to recruit people for a secession movement, according to Danish media. Denmark has summoned the top US diplomat in the...

Man United consider selling Hojlund for £30m amid Sesko pursuit

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Manchester United are open to selling Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund for £30 million, despite his public declaration to stay with the club following a...

Greenland awards major mining contract to Danish-French firm

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Under a 30-year license, the consortium will extract anorthosite, which is key to the production of aluminium. Greenland has granted a 30-year mining license to...

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