Greenland
Trump stated that the United States "owns" Greenland and is "working" with Denmark. The agreement signed by the United States, Denmark, and Greenland on September 22 confirms the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom and the right of Greenlanders to self-determination.
The melting of glaciers is revealing mummies, weapons and clothing to archaeologists, including the 5,300-year-old body of Ötzi. Moisture and air threaten the finds.
On October 20, the EU will present a strategy to strengthen its role in the Arctic. The plan includes a cable to Greenland, satellite communications and the expansion of its icebreaker fleet.
The EU plans to expand the Copernicus and Galileo systems to monitor threats in the Arctic. A hub will also be created to protect undersea cables.
Trump announced large-scale exploration for oil, gas, and minerals in Greenland. Denmark reminded him of the ban and the absence of any special rights for the United States.
Trump announced preparations for large-scale exploration of oil, gas, and mineral resources in Greenland. The agreement between the United States, Denmark, and the island expands the U.S. military role.
Danish Defense Minister Jeppe Bruus expects NATO’s Arctic Sentry mission to have a long-term presence in Greenland and the Arctic. The agreement with the United States provides for two new bases.
The U. S. will build two bases and expand Pituffik. The agreement strengthens NATO in the Arctic and limits the influence of non-allied states.
Trump will address the UN General Assembly and meet with Zelenskyy and the leaders of Britain and Japan. He will also discuss the security of Greenland and Venezuela.
Washington plans to restore the Bluie West One base in southern Greenland and establish a facility in Mestersvig. The agreement is to be signed by the US, Denmark and Greenland.
NATO welcomed the security agreement between Greenland, Denmark and the United States. The Alliance called the Arctic and the North Atlantic critically important for collective security.
Denmark, Greenland, and the United States are preparing an agreement on security in the Arctic and the North Atlantic. The document is intended to preserve Denmark’s sovereignty.
The U. S. agreement with Denmark anchors Greenland in North America’s defense system. Rubio said that adversaries had been removed from the region.
Trump announced an agreement between Denmark and Greenland on permanent U. S. security powers. Denmark had previously rejected the idea of transferring the island to Washington.
Between 1979 and 2023, the ice sheets lost 11. 3 trillion tonnes of ice. This raised global sea levels by 3.14 centimeters.
Christine Lagarde said that Europe needs its own AI technologies and computing capacity for autonomy and economic efficiency. According to her, the shortage of data centers could increase sixfold.
Iceland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs called Trump’s map showing an American flag over Iceland inappropriate and summoned the U. S. ambassador. The post appeared amid attention focused on Greenland.
Ursula von der Leyen will present a plan for EU investment in Greenland and closer political ties. It concerns minerals, satellites and energy.
Denmark has sent the first group of conscripts to serve in Greenland amid the U. S. president's intentions to obtain the territory. Copenhagen has also pledged billions of dollars for the island's defense.
Lavrov stated that NATO's actions in the Arctic threaten Russia's security. The Alliance is increasing its presence in the region.
Icelanders are deciding whether to resume negotiations on EU membership. The referendum result could affect the bloc’s geopolitical appeal.
Ahead of the referendum, 51. 3% of Icelanders support resuming negotiations on joining the EU. The vote will take place on August 29.
On August 29, Icelanders will vote on resuming EU accession talks amid concerns over Trump's policy toward Greenland. The key disputes concern sovereignty and control over fisheries.
A lunar eclipse will occur on the night from Thursday to Friday. It will last 5.5 hours and will be visible to billions of people.
During the live broadcast of the solar eclipse, NASA showed a map of Europe on which Crimea was separated from Ukraine by a border line. The peninsula was depicted as if it belonged to Russia.
Millions of people in Britain and Europe saw a rare solar eclipse, which became the largest for Britain since 1999. A total eclipse could be observed in Spain, Greenland and Iceland, and it lasted less than two minutes.
The Greenlandic government rejected Greenland Energy's drilling plans due to insufficient time to assess the impact. Work may not begin before the winter of 2027, contradicting the predictions of Trump's envoy.
On Wednesday, millions of people in Spain gathered to see a total solar eclipse that lasted less than 2. 5 minutes. This is the first such phenomenon in the country in more than a hundred years.
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, visible in the Arctic and parts of Europe. In Ukraine, the partial phase will be visible in the western regions, with the best conditions in Uzhhorod.
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will occur in the sign of Leo. Astrologer Kseniia Bazylenko advises avoiding hasty decisions during this period.