Denmark

‘Open fire immediately’: Why Denmark just authorised its troops to engage if the US moves on Greenland

January 10, 2026 12:18 pm

Denmark’s Defence Ministry confirmed that a 1952 military directive allows troops to act without waiting for orders if the country or its territories come under attack.

Members of military using force against Greenland without Congressional authorisation are following illegal orders: US Congressman

January 08, 2026 8:46 pm

Under the US Constitution, Congress can declare war while the president serves as commander in chief.

7 things to know about Greenland, the autonomous territory of Denmark that Trump wants

January 08, 2026 12:17 pm

Greenland, the world’s largest island, has become a major attraction for global geopolitics. Rich in resources and dominated by vast ice-caps, what is it about Greenland that major global powers are rushing to pursue Greenland?

Rubio to discuss Greenland with Denmark officials next week

January 08, 2026 12:33 am

Rubio's comments about Greenland comes at a time when US President Donald Trump's administration has soared its rhetoric about taking over the island.

‘Only nation China and Russia fear is US’: Donald Trump hits out at NATO, complains about Norway not giving him Nobel Peace Prize

January 07, 2026 9:38 pm

Trump’s post comes at a time of escalating tensions within NATO over the US President’s increasing threat to annex Greenland, the autonomous territory of Denmark.

US 'not looking to conquer' says new envoy as Donald Trump insists ‘we need Greenland for national security’

December 24, 2025 10:51 pm

Trump has repeatedly said the US needs to take over Greenland for the sake of national security and has refused to rule out military action to achieve it.

Denmark's 400-year-old postal service to stop delivering letters after December 30

December 21, 2025 10:22 pm

PostNord, which was formed after a merger of Swedish and Danish postal services in 2009, announced earlier this year that it would cut 1,500 jobs in Denmark.

Why Denmark wants to ban burqa, niqab in schools, universities

December 18, 2025 8:51 am

The development comes after the Danish administration, in August 2018, completely disallowed face coverings in public spaces which included full-face Islamic veils like the burqa and niqab.

Denmark set to ban social media platforms for children under 15

November 07, 2025 10:29 pm

"The so-called social media thrive on stealing our children's time, childhood and well-being and we are putting a stop to that now," Digitalization Minister Caroline Stage Olsen said.

European leaders to discuss 'drone wall' in Denmark, days after drones targeted Danish airports

October 01, 2025 6:25 am

Out of the 27 member countries in the EU, 10 member states have already supported proposals for a multi-layered “drone wall” that can swiftly detect, track and destroy unidentified drones.

UNESCO lists Viking-era wooden sailboats on heritage list

January 28, 2022 8:03 pm

In December, the U.N.’s culture agency added Nordic “clinker boats” to its list of traditions that represent the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden jointly sought the UNESCO designation.

Denmark: World's first 'waste supermarket' opens in Copenhagen

February 26, 2016 5:01 pm