Around 10,000 veterans in Copenhagen protested against Donald Trump's words regarding the role of allies in the war in Afghanistan. They marched to the US embassy, placing flags in honor of the fallen.
The US, Denmark, and Greenland held talks in Washington regarding a new security agreement in the Arctic. This was in response to pressure from Trump, who had previously threatened to annex the island.
A poll showed that 61% of Germans perceive Trump as a threat to Germany. 52% advocate for a decisive German course towards the US president.
US President Donald Trump's campaign to take control of Greenland has drawn sharp criticism from Republican lawmakers. Congress may try to curb the president's territorial ambitions.
US President Donald Trump called on NATO countries to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP. He emphasized that the US bears an unfair financial burden within the Alliance.
Red caps with ironic slogans parodying Donald Trump's catchphrase have become a symbol of protests in Greenland and Denmark against the potential purchase of Greenland by the United States. The accessories, created by a store in Copenhagen, sold by the thousands, uniting protesters.
In early 2026, Donald Trump once again raised the issue of acquiring Greenland, leading to an escalation of relations with the US and European allies. Greenland's and Denmark's refusal led to the introduction of trade tariffs against European countries.
In 2025, the US attempted to obtain information about Greenland's critical military infrastructure, bypassing Danish agencies. Documents indicate Denmark's concern about these actions, which may be related to attack plans.
Republican lawmakers are resisting President Trump's intentions regarding Greenland, fearing a threat to NATO. They are taking steps to prevent conflict with Denmark.
Thousands of people in Copenhagen and Nuuk protested against Trump's demands to transfer Greenland to US control. Protesters emphasized that the island has the right to determine its own future.
Senator Lisa Murkowski stated that the US Congress is ready to use the "power of the purse" to block Trump's attempts to annex Greenland. Democrats are preparing a bill that will limit the president's unilateral actions regarding the territories of NATO member countries.
Germany is urgently sending a Bundeswehr reconnaissance group to Greenland. This operation is Europe's response to US ambitions regarding the island.
Negotiations in Washington between the US and Denmark regarding Greenland concluded without an agreement. Denmark rejected US claims for control, stating that the island would remain part of the Kingdom.
A meeting was held in Washington between the US Vice President and the Foreign Ministers of Denmark and Greenland. Donald Trump's demands for American control over Denmark's autonomous territory were discussed.
Donald Trump is once again showing interest in Greenland, calling it a "big real estate deal" and a matter of US strategic security. This has caused concern among Danish and European leaders, who see it as a threat to sovereignty and NATO's integrity.
Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen stated that Greenland chooses an alliance with Denmark, rejecting accession to the United States. This comes amid Trump's threats to annex the island, which Nielsen called inappropriate.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson criticized US threats against Denmark regarding Greenland. He stated that Trump should thank Copenhagen for its loyalty, not threaten to seize territories.
Stormy winds and severe frosts in Europe have led to the deaths of almost 15 people in a week. In the UK, a man died due to a falling tree, and in Scotland, about 250 schools were closed due to snowfall.
Denmark recorded a historic low in the number of asylum grants in 2025, approving only 839 applications by the end of November. This is a result of the country's strict immigration policy aimed at limiting the influx of refugees.
French law enforcement officers have arrested a man who, on January 2, stole a sword from the bronze sculpture of Joan of Arc in Paris. The assailant broke off the sword from the equestrian statue in Place Saint-Augustin and fled, but was stopped by patrolling police officers.
The Danish postal service PostNord has stopped delivering letters due to a sharp decline in their use. The number of letters sent by mail in the country has decreased by more than 90 percent since 2000.
President Trump's new envoy to Greenland, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, announced his intention to initiate a dialogue with the island's residents regarding its development. This contradicts Trump's previous statements about the need for US control over Greenland.
On December 22, 2025, near the Ukrainian House in Copenhagen, a vandal destroyed sculptures from the exhibition "My Body Is a Battlefield. Copenhagen" by Ukrainian artist Maria Kulikovska. The Ukrainian House condemns this act of hatred and considers it an attack on the stories, dignity, and meanings embodied by the works.
Denmark's military intelligence service accuses Russia of cyberattacks on a Danish water company in 2024 and DDoS attacks on websites. As a result of the attack on the water company, homes were temporarily left without water due to burst pipes.
An exclusive magnum of Dom Pérignon Vintage 1961 champagne from the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer was not sold at auction in Denmark. The bids were not high enough, failing to reach the expected 600,000 Danish kroner (approximately 81,000 euros).
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with German Chancellor Merz, discussing the situation at the front and key steps for defense. They also coordinated positions regarding the opening of an export office for Ukrainian weapons in Berlin.
The European Commission has unveiled a plan to connect all European capitals with high-speed rail lines by 2040. This involves expanding existing lines and creating new ones, allowing trains to reach speeds of over 250 km/h.
Five Norwegian political parties have called on Oslo to intervene to overcome Belgium's concerns about using frozen Russian assets to finance a €140 billion 'reparations loan' to Ukraine. The Norwegian Prime Minister has ordered a full review of the country's possible participation.
During a briefing, President Zelenskyy told journalists about the export of Ukrainian weapons and the implementation of "export capitals" projects.
Denmark is strengthening Greenland's defense due to Donald Trump's statements about annexing the island and Russia's growing military activity in the Arctic. The government is investing in maritime patrol aircraft, Arctic ships, and icebreakers for protection.
