A look at the history of Greenland, from Viking raiders to Donald Trump
Greenland is having a moment in the international spotlight. U.S. President Donald Trump has been maneuvering to gain control of the mineral-rich Arctic territory that most people know only as a huge icy island at the top of the world.
Greenland Votes in Key Election as Trump Wants to Take Control of the Strategic Island
The single polling station in Greenland ’s capital city is ready. This big Arctic island with a tiny population holds early parliamentary elections Tuesday that are being closely watched. U.S. President Donald Trump has made clear he wants to take control of the region that occupies a strategic North Atlantic location and contains rare earth minerals key to driving the global economy.
The island’s residents have voted in favor of a party that seeks gradual independence from Denmark. But Greenland has ...
Denmark has previously said it will not forcefully oppose Greenland’s independence. The American flag flies from the United States Greenland Consulate on March 12, 2025 in Nuuk, Greenland.
Our future will be decided by us in Greenland,” he said. The post ended with a clenched fist emoji and a Greenlandic flag. On the streets of Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, where the temperature ...
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