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Denmark’s PM apologizes in person to Greenland women over forced contraception

Thomson Reuters
Posted: Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10:06
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Denmark’s prime minister apologized in person on Wednesday to women who were victims of a decades-long involuntary birth control campaign,

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Contraception forced on over 350 Greenlandic women, girls by Danish officials: report

The Associated Press
Posted: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 09:27
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More than 350 Greenlandic Indigenous women and girls, including some 12 years old and younger, reported that they were forcibly

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US reaffirms Greenland’s right to self-determination amid political sway allegations

Thomson Reuters
Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 11:18
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By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen The United States’ top diplomat in Denmark has reaffirmed Greenland’s right to determine its own future, following

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Denmark and Greenland apologize for painful legacy of forced Inuit contraception

The Associated Press
Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 16:03 — Last Updated: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 16:09
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Denmark and Greenland on Wednesday officially apologized for their roles in the historic mistreatment of Greenlandic Indigenous girls and women,

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Denmark summons top U.S. diplomat after reports of American influence operations in Greenland

Thomson Reuters
Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 09:20
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Public broadcaster report indicated 3 Americans with ties to Trump administration raised suspicion Denmark’s foreign minister has summoned the top

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Denmark signs ammunition deal to boost domestic production citing heightened security situation

Eye on the Arctic
Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 15:54 — Last Updated: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 16:03
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As security concerns continue to rise in Europe, Denmark has signed a contract with the Norwegian defence giant Nammo to

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Kingdom of Denmark chairs key Arctic Council meeting in Tromsø

Eye on the Arctic
Posted: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 15:51
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It’s far from business as usual at the Arctic Council, but the Kingdom of Denmark, now at the helm, is

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Denmark willing to invest more in Greenland, Danish PM says

Thomson Reuters
Posted: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 14:47
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Denmark is willing to invest more in Greenland and grant the Arctic island greater authority over its foreign policy affairs,

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Denmark won’t bend to Trump’s pressure over Greenland, prime minister says

Thomson Reuters
Posted: Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 11:30
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Denmark will not yield to “unacceptable” pressure from the United States for control of semi-autonomous Greenland, Danish Prime Minister Mette

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‘You cannot spy against an ally’ after reports of US gathering intel on Greenland: Denmark

The Associated Press
Posted: Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:10
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Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told The Associated Press “you cannot spy against an ally” after reports that the United

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Gwich’in denounce U.S. Greenland rhetoric, call for Arctic cooperation

Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic @arctic_eq
Posted: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 15:42
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Gwich’in Council International, representing Gwich’in communities in the United States and Canada, expressed serious concern on Wednesday over ongoing U.S.

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EU reaffirms Greenland’s right to decide its future amid rising Arctic tensions

Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic @arctic_eq
Posted: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 16:07
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The European Union threw its full support behind Greenland’s sovereignty at the European Parliament on Tuesday, with High Representative Kaja

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Denmark’s king visits Greenland in show of unity amid Trump interest in territory

Thomson Reuters
Posted: Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:01
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By Isabelle Yr Carlsson Denmark’s King Frederik was set on Monday to begin a visit to Greenland to underscore unity

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Denmark sets Arctic Council leadership agenda amid intensifying global Greenland focus

Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic @arctic_eq
Posted: Friday, April 11, 2025 at 16:53
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As it prepares to assume the chairmanship of the Arctic Council in May, the Kingdom of Denmark outlined its key

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Arctic Council to hold virtual chairmanship handover from Norway to Denmark on May 12

Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic @arctic_eq
Posted: Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 16:00 — Last Updated: Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 16:02
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The Arctic Council’s chairmanship handover from Norway to Denmark will take place virtually on May 12. In response to an

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The Parliament of Canada is the federal legislature of Canada, seated at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, and is composed of three parts: the Monarch, the Senate, and the House of Commons. Photo: La Presse canadienne / Adrian Wyld

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In Taloyoak, Nunavut, the northernmost hamlet on mainland Canada, Inuit are working to conserve their territory and set up a community-driven, land-based economy. Photo : Eilís Quinn

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