News: Greenland

We have started to collect the most important news related to Greenland in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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• December 8th 2020 – August 23rd 2019
• August 22nd 2019 – July 14th 2018
• July 14th 2018 – May 17th 2015
• December 15th 2014 – March 12th 2013
• January 15th 2013 – January 23rd 2012
• November 30th 2011 – August 7th 2010
• November 12th 2009 – September 12th 2008
• August 18th 2008 – January 30th 2006

Greenland: news

Pompeo praises ‘US ally’ Denmark after Trump cancels visit

Thursday, August 22nd 2019, 3:21
related countries: Denmark, United States
related places: Trump

The US secretary of state speaks with Denmark's foreign minister amid a public row over Greenland.
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Greenland: Trump criticises 'nasty' Denmark over cancelled visit

Wednesday, August 21st 2019, 17:22
related countries: Denmark, United States
related places: Trump

The president takes offence after Denmark's PM called his idea of buying the Arctic island "absurd".
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Trump cancels Denmark visit amid spat over sale of Greenland

Wednesday, August 21st 2019, 12:41
related countries: Denmark, United States

The US president abruptly cancels his visit after the Danish PM says he cannot purchase Greenland.
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Trump and Greenland: Other times the US bought territory

Friday, August 16th 2019, 22:16
related countries: United States

Donald Trump isn't the first US leader to seek expansion using taxpayer dollars. But did those deals work out?
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Greenland: Trump warned that island cannot be bought from Denmark

Friday, August 16th 2019, 16:32
related countries: Denmark

Officials on the island say it's keen for trade and cooperation but it's not on the market.
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Greenland’s ‘unusual’ melting sea ice captured in stunning image

Tuesday, June 18th 2019, 16:14

A climate scientist has captured the reality of sea ice loss in Greenland in a viral picture.
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Climate change: Rain melting Greenland ice sheet 'even in winter'

Thursday, March 7th 2019, 14:01

The sheer volume of ice covering Greenland means its fate has global repercussions.
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Satellites saw rapid Greenland ice loss

Tuesday, January 22nd 2019, 14:09

Greenland went through an "unprecedented" period of ice loss in the last two decades.
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How Greenland could become China's Arctic base

Tuesday, December 18th 2018, 22:59
related countries: China

The vast northern expanse of Greenland needs investment, and China is willing to help – for a price.
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Massive iceberg threatens Greenland village

Saturday, July 14th 2018, 22:59

A huge iceberg has drifted close to a village in western Greenland, prompting a partial evacuation.
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