Exploris seeks investors under French Judicial Recovery

The one-ship expedition line Exploris is actively seeking investors and has received two expressions of interest under French Judicial Recovery, a court-supervised process that helps restructure and rescue companies in financial difficulty. This...

New Greenlandic subsea cable worth $468 million added to Denmark’s Arctic defense deal

By Elías Thorsson October 10, 2025 93 Vivian Motzfeldt, Denmark’s Minister of Defence Troels Lund Poulsen (not seen) and members of the coalition present a defense agreement on the Arctic and North Atlantic in the Ministry of Defence in...

Melting ice sheets in North America added 30 feet to global sea levels

For decades, the standard story went like this: as the last ice age waned, Antarctica’s vast ice sheets were believed to be the main engine pushing global sea levels higher. However, a new study turns that narrative upside down. Led by Tulane...

Greenland Seeks Closer EU Ties Despite Trump’s Annexation Threats

Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has called for stronger cooperation with the European Union, despite recent threats from U.S. President Donald Trump over potential annexation of the Arctic territory. Delivering the first-ever...

Greenland’s PM ready to ‘move with EU’ amid US annexation scare

Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said the island is committed to Europe but ruled out that it is “closing the door” on future cooperation with other countries – including Trump. “You have stood by us, as a friend and a partner. We...

Greenland, Prime Minister Nielsen addresses EU Parliament: “The Union is a loyal friend”

From the correspondent in Strasbourg – From the far north to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Jens-Frederik Nielsen, 34, Prime Minister of Greenland. The first time addressing the European institutions for a Greenlandic politician is a...

Greenland’s PM looks to boost EU ties despite Trump threats

Calling the EU “a steadfast friend … during challenging times we are going through right now,” Nielsen talked up the island’s vast reserves of rare earths and critical minerals, which he said have the potential to “shift global and security...

Greenland is not seeking to join the EU and will not be part of the US, PM Nielsen tells Euronews

Published on 08/10/2025 - 16:28 GMT+2 Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen addressed the European Parliament for the first time ever on Wednesday and announced that the territory is not seeking to join the European Union and is...

Greenland’s PM calls for closer EU ties on strategic minerals

By Reuters October 8, 2025 69 Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen delivers a speech during a session at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Greenland‘s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has said his government is ready to...

Greenland Prime Minister describes ‘eventful if not dramatic year’ amid Trump threats

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Greenland’s leader urges EU to invest in island’s infrastructure

Greenland’s leader has thanked the European Union for being “a trusted friend” and urged the 27-nation bloc to invest in his country’s mineral resources, renewable energy, airports and internet services. In a speech to the European Parliament,...

Greenland's leader hails EU as trusted friend and urges investment in its minerals

BRUSSELS — Greenland’s leader on Wednesday thanked the European Union for being “a trusted friend” and urged the 27-nation bloc to invest in his country’s mineral resources, renewable energy, airports and internet services. In a speech to the...

Greenland's leader hails European Union as trusted friend and urges investment in its minerals

BRUSSELS – Greenland’s leader on Wednesday thanked the European Union for being “a trusted friend” and urged the 27-nation bloc to invest in his country’s mineral resources, renewable energy, airports and internet services. In a speech to the...

Greenland's leader thanks the EU and urges the bloc to invest in his island

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United States-China Trade Tensions Escalate Over Rare Earth Controls and Tariff Threats

Beijing/Washington, October 13, 2025 – In a sharp escalation of bilateral frictions, Beijing on Monday rebuffed U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports, labeling the move as "not the right way" to handle...

Trump’s new foreign aid plan eyes $87 million for Greenland’s polar bears

Greenland remains part of the Danish realm, and its people have expressed little interest in Trump’s solicitations. In a statement acknowledging the conversations that are under way, the State Department said that biodiversity funding was being...

Trump’s new foreign aid plan eyes $50 million for Greenland polar bears

The Trump administration is considering whether to spend up to $50 million in foreign aid to protect polar bears in Greenland, and $25 million for snow leopards in Nepal — proposals at odds with a parallel initiative to slash humanitarian and...

Who Really Owns Greenland?

The first Nordic presence in Greenland dates back to Erik the Red, a Norse Viking banished from Iceland for manslaughter, who sought a new future in Greenland around the end of the 10th century. The name “Greenland” referred to the vegetation...

Exploration 101: A Newcomer's Reading List

Interested in exploration reading but don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you have a library card burning a hole in your pocket? For those looking to dive into the history of discovery, we’ve assembled the following introduction, ordered by...

Trump’s new foreign aid plan eyes $50 million for Greenland’s polar bears

Polar bears are listed as a vulnerable species by the World Wildlife Fund because of various threats including climate change and the wildlife trade. There are roughly 26,000 worldwide, with about 3,000 thought to be in Greenland. (Bonnie Jo...