Greenland demands apology for Danish child experiments
In 1951, Denmark’s government approved a social experiment where 22 children were taken from their homes in Greenland and moved to Denmark where they ...
European Union seal ban angers Inuit people
The European Union has placed a “seal ban” which prohibits the import of seal products into the EU market. This greatly affects nations that have high...
Air Greenland crew planning strike for 23 July
If Air Greenland’s cabin crews go ahead with their planned strike on 23 July, up to 2,000 passengers could be affected. The airline’s website states “...
Greenland considers selling its glaciers for fancy water
Canadians will soon be drinking water that originated in Greenland now that the government has granted permission to a Canadian company to pursue a pl...
Greenland asks to raise whale-hunting quota
As the International Whaling Commission (IWC) met in Portugal recently, Denmark requested on the behalf of Greenland to include 10 humpback whales in ...
Greenland bird nest oldest on planet
While most birds make seasonal nests depending on the circumstances each year, one bird that nests in Greenland has laid down roots that stretch back ...
Carbon neutral hotel coming to remote Greenland
Isolated places like Greenland’s Ilulissat Icefjord are genuinely sublime natural wonders. However, the popularity of the UNESCO-protected site is sta...
Greenland now in charge of itself
After more than 300 years of Danish oversight, the Arctic island of Greenland has officially assumed self-rule. This is one more step towards full ind...