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Why Iceland is reconsidering joining the European Union
Fp Explainers •Iceland, a nation of just 400,000 people, is set to hold a referendum in August on whether to restart talks about joining the European Union. Many say US President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to annex Greenland have brought the issue to the foreground of voters and politicians
'Hello Greenland': Trump reignites his Arctic ambition with bizarre photo
Fp Staff •US President Donald Trump on Friday reignited his ambition to take over Greenland after he shared a bizarre AI-generated image of himself overlooking the Arctic region.
Why are Greenlanders protesting against the new US consulate in Nuuk?
Fp Explainers •The opening of a larger US consulate in Greenland’s capital Nuuk has resulted in protests and renewed concerns over President Donald Trump’s Arctic ambitions. Demonstrators accused Washington of trying to expand its influence over the strategically important island amid rising Nato tensions
‘We are not some piece of ice’: Greenland PM hits back at Trump, urges Nato unity
Fp Staff •Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen defended Greenland’s sovereignty after remarks by President Trump, urging Nato allies to stand united in upholding international law and regional stability
Denmark election: PM Frederiksen who took on Trump over Greenland threat fails to win a majority
Kshitiz Bhardwaj •Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's Social Democratic Party won just 38 seats in the 179-seat Parliament. However, her coalition of left-wing parties is still the biggest bloc with 84 seats. The bloc, however, is still six seats short of the required 90 seats for a majority.
Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen who took on Trump over Greenland eyes 3rd term in key election today
Fp Staff •Opinion polls show Frederiksen well ahead of her opponents. Her ability to fend off Trump from making Greenland one of his own has made her a likely choice among voters
FirstUp: Danish elections, IPCC meet... The big news today
Fp Explainers •Denmark is holding its general elections today (March 24), with voters set to determine who sits in the 179-member parliament. Also, the 64th session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change will begin in Bangkok, Thailand
The only person who can end Russia-Ukraine war is Putin: Munich Security Conference CEO
Bhagyasree Sengupta •In an exclusive conversation with Firstpost’s Bhagyasree Sengupta, Benedikt Franke, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Munich Security Conference said one person who can end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war is Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Denmark to vote on March 24 as PM Mette Frederiksen seeks mandate amid Greenland tensions
•Denmark will hold a parliamentary election on March 24, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Thursday, seeking to capitalise on a surge in support for her defiant stance against US pressure over Greenland
‘No thanks’: Greenland PM rejects Trump’s proposal to send US Navy hospital ship
Fp Staff •Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen rejects Donald Trump’s proposal to deploy a US Navy hospital ship to the Arctic island, saying Greenland already provides free public healthcare.