Greenland in the spotlight: Why Trump wants to gain control of the 4,000-year-old civilisation
U.S. President Trump seeks control over mineral-rich Greenland, a self-governing region of Denmark home to diverse Inuit populations. Greenland's growing geopolitical significance and resources could lead to economic growth and increased political autonomy,
All eyes on Greenland as decisive election approaches
Greenland, the world's largest island, remains a self-governing territory of Denmark. Amid Trump's interest, Greenlanders might push for independence in upcoming elections. View on euronews
A look at the history of Greenland, from Viking raiders to Donald Trump
The Norse explorer Erik the Red arrives in Greenland with a fleet of Viking ships, according to the medieval Icelandic sagas. The Norsemen established two settlements that had a peak population of 2,500-5,000 but disappeared around 1450 for unknown reasons.
What makes Greenland a strategic prize at a time of rising tensions? And why now?
U.S. President Donald Trump first suggested buying Greenland in 2019. People thought it was a joke at the time. But no one is laughing now.
Most Greenlanders are Lutheran, 300 years after a missionary brought the faith to the remote island
Most Greenlanders are proudly Inuit. And most are Lutheran. About 90% of the 57,000 Greenlanders identity as Inuit and the vast majority of them belong to the Lutheran Church today.
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Frozen Ambitions: America's Long Pursuit Of Greenland
Archival photos show how Greenland became a Danish territory and why the United States is seeking to take control of the island.
Takeaways from AP's report on why so many Greenlanders are Lutheran
NUUK, Greenland — About 90% of the 57,000 Greenlanders identify as Inuit and the vast majority of them belong to the Lutheran Church today, more than 300 years after a Danish missionary brought that branch of Christianity to the world’s largest island.
On a cold northern island, a mantra rises: 'Greenland is not for sale'
In his first term in office, Trump began to talk about acquiring Greenland from Denmark, a longtime U.S. ally. Back in 2019, most dismissed it.
What to know about Greenland, the big frozen island Trump wants to control
The island briefly fell under the protection of the United States, which was interested in its critical weather stations, after Germany occupied Denmark during World War II. President Harry Truman offered $100 million − about $1.3 billion today − in gold to Denmark for Greenland after the war but they declined the offer.

Independence in focus in Greenland vote

Inuit pride stirs independence mood in Greenland election, after Trump interest
Greenland votes on March 11. Independence was the key issue, but Trump has changed the campaign
Greenland’s upcoming election is defined by the issue of independence. Whatever the result, neither side wants to become American.
Independence in focus in Greenland vote, with Trump as backdrop
Greenland votes Tuesday in legislative elections following a campaign largely focused on when -- not if -- to cut ties with Denmark without falling into the clutches of the United
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