Denmark

What Greenland’s elections mean for the island — and the U.S.

This week's vote resulted in a win for pro-independence forces and a rejection of President Trump's rhetoric about annexing the island.

Opposition party wins the most votes in Greenland election amid Trump takeover talk

The Demokraatit Party won the most votes in Greenland's parliamentary elections, a surprise result in an election in the shadow of President Donald Trump's stated goal of taking control of the island.

Red, White and Blueland? Trump’s Greenland talk sparks some colorful proposals

President Trump's talk of acquiring Greenland has sparked creative proposals, from a bill to rename the island "Red, White and Blueland" to a satirical petition for Denmark to buy "Califørnia."

Greenland bans foreign political donations as Trump seeks the island

The bill is aimed at protecting "Greenland's political integrity" and will take effect immediately, according to a translation of a parliamentary document in Danish outlining the measure.

News for Trump: Denmark’s last envoy to Greenland says U.K. may have first dibs

Denmark's last minister for Greenland says Britain once claimed right of first refusal over the territory — because of its proximity to Canada, which Britain once ruled.

What to know about Trump and his keen interest in Greenland

President-elect Donald Trump has said multiple times that the U.S. should buy Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. The sparsely populated island is geopolitically important and mineral-rich.