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Denmark wishes for 'common way forward' with Trump, President undeterred in quest for Greenland

The Danish FM clarified that any “ideas that would not respect [the] territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark and the right of self-determination of the Greenlandic people are unacceptable."

 Anti-MAGA cap "Nu det NUUK!" which is sold in the clothing store McKorman on Noerrebrogade, is displayed, in Copenhagen, Denmark January 13, 2026. The message "Nu er det NUUK!" and "Make America go away" is embroidered on the cap.
A Greenland flag (L) flies near the flag of Denmark on March 11, 2025, in Ilulissat, Greenland.

US lawmakers plan Denmark visit as Trump threatens Greenland takeover

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil speaks during a budget debate at the lower house of parliament, Bundestag, in Berlin, Germany, November 25, 2025.

Germany warns Trump: International law applies to everyone, including US

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives to brief senators on the situation in Venezuela, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, January 7, 2026.

Rubio says he'll meet Danish officials next week to discuss US interest in Greenland


Trump renews push for Greenland control, questioning Denmark’s legal rights

Denmark has historically accommodated the US presence because Copenhagen lacks the capability to defend Greenland and benefits from US security guarantees through NATO.

US President Donald Trump has been ‘chosen to deliver the free world from those who seek to dominate it.’

France working with partners on response if US moves to seize Greenland

Barrot said the subject would be raised at his meeting with the foreign ministers of Germany and Poland later in the day.

France's President Emmanuel Macron (L), flanked by France's Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot (R), speaks during a statement to the press with members of the Government and of the French Army, in Paris, on November 25, 2025.

'They are not for sale': Denmark PM urges Trump to stop threats to take over Greenland

Greenland, a former Danish colony, has the right to declare independence under a 2009 agreement but depends heavily on Danish subsidies.

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen holds a press conference during a European Union leaders' summit, in Brussels, Belgium December 19, 2025.

Denmark's postal service company to end letter-carrying service after 400 years due to digitization

Physical letters have declined dramatically in volume over the last twenty five years, the company said, from almost 1.5 billion in the year 2000 to only 110 million in 2024, over a 90% decrease. 

AN UNDATED era street collection mail box from Denmark is seen in a display at the US National Postal Museum September 27, 2013, in Washington, DC.

Denmark unveils action plan to combat antisemitism until 2030 so 'Jews can live freely and safely'

This comes amid a rise in antisemitism that began after October 7. Several people have been charged recently in Denmark and abroad with planning terrorist attacks against Jewish and Israeli interests

Denmark's Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard looks on, as he speaks to members of the media after briefing on recent drone sightings, at the Ministry of Justice in Copenhagen, Denmark September 29, 2025

Novo Nordisk advances amycretin to late-stage trial after positive diabetes weight-loss results

Novo Nordisk’s experimental drug amycretin shows strong results in its mid-stage trial, helping type 2 diabetes patients lose up to 14.5% of their body weight.

The logo of pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk is displayed in front of its offices in Bagsvaerd, on the outskirts of Copenhagen, Denmark, November 24, 2025.

Hamas firearms transporter arrested in Germany, sixth in European network

Mahmoud Z. was arrested on a train in Flensburg after entering Germany from Denmark, and charged with multiple firearms violations.

One of the suspected foreign operatives of Hamas, whom authorities believe to have prepared a serious act of violence targeting Israeli or Jewish institutions in Germany, is escorted by police after arriving by helicopter at Germany's German Federal Public Prosecutor in Germany, October 2, 2025.

Britain announces largest asylum policy overhaul in modern times

As part of the changes, the statutory duty to provide support to certain asylum seekers, including housing and weekly allowances, will be revoked, the Home Office said in a statement.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood visit Peacehaven Mosque in Peacehaven, United Kingdom, on October 23, 2025.

Swedes suspected of attacking Israeli embassies face terrorism charges in Denmark

According to Danish media, the men,18 and 21 years old respectively, have been accused of attacking the Israeli embassy in October 2024.

Police officers talk during the investigation of two blasts near the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark, October 2, 2024.

Second Afghan national arrested in Denmark over terror plot targeting Jews in Germany 

German prosecutors say a second Afghan national has been arrested in Denmark over a plot to attack Jewish targets in Germany, months after his alleged co-conspirator was detained.

 Police officers stand outside the Israeli embassy after a suspected shooting near the embassy, in Stockholm, Sweden October 1, 2024.

Leftist Danish party running city election campaign 'Free Copehnagen from Zionism'

The posters led to the Danish Zionist Association filing a police report against the Independent Greens for "violation of the rules of the penal code on racism and threats against other people."

Thousands of demonstrators called for an end to the war in Gaza in a protest in Copenhagen on August 24, 2025.