Greenland dispute: Europeans warn of escalation

After US President Trump’s tariff threat in the Greenland dispute, European countries are closing ranks. January 18, 2026, 2:25 p.mJanuary 18, 2026, 2:43 p.m US President Donald Trump’s increasingly threatening claims to the Arctic island of Greenland, which belongs to Denmark, have led to growing transatlantic tensions. The dispute reached a new dimension on Saturday […]

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German Bundeswehr soldiers are withdrawing from Greenland

January 18, 2026, 1:34 p.mJanuary 18, 2026, 2:05 p.m The Bundeswehr’s exploration team is scheduled to withdraw from Greenland again today. The 15 soldiers will leave the Arctic island on a civilian plane towards Copenhagen, a spokesman for the German Press Agency’s operational command said. “Bild” had previously reported. US President Donald Trump announced on […]

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EU states hold crisis meeting after US tariff threat

Jan 17, 2026, 10:19 p.mJan 17, 2026, 10:19 p.m Greenlanders protested in Nuuk on Saturday against Trump’s plans for their island.Image: keystone Representatives of the EU states are meeting for a special meeting this Sunday following US President Donald Trump’s tariff threat in the Greenland conflict. Following the latest announcements from the USA, an extraordinary […]

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Military exercise in Greenland planned for months

Jan 17, 2026, 4:58 p.mJan 17, 2026, 4:58 p.m Søren Andersen is commander of the Arctic Command.Image: keystone The military exercise by European NATO states in Greenland will continue for several months. “What we are currently doing is planning a longer-lasting exercise, continuously throughout 2026 and perhaps into 2027,” said the head of the Arctic […]

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