Following Donald Trump’s appearance in Davos, there was an immediate political and economic reaction both in Europe and within the transatlantic alliance.
The shipping company Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has once again reiterated a stance it formulated years ago: the Northern Sea Route will continue to remain off-limits for the world’s largest container carrier. This is a clear signal in favor of environmental protection and safety.
This week, government representatives, CEOs and envoys of international organisations are meeting in Davos. The issue of “Greenland” is also set to be discussed.
www.nzz.chThree weeks after negotiations with Russia, Norway has signed an agreement with Greenland on the 2026 quotas.
www.thebarentsobserver.comThe collision occurred between the expedition ship World Voyager and the cruise ship Viking Octantis. According to current information, the World Voyager broke free from its moorings during a severe windstorm, struck the pier, and then collided with the other cruise ship. There were no injuries.
www.facebook.com“We absolutely need Greenland,” Donald Trump said in a telephone interview with the American magazine The Atlantic. He went on to describe the island—part of Denmark, a NATO ally—as “surrounded by Russian and Chinese ships.”
www.theatlantic.comDenmark has announced that women affected by a forced contraception programme in Greenland will be able to claim 300,000 kroner in compensation.
www.thelocal.dkTheir findings show that bowhead whales appear to reproduce beneath the sea ice northwest of Svalbard, while they use the open waters of the eastern Fram Strait as a migration corridor.
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Kayaking in Greenland
Against the vast, quiet backdrop of Greenland, three kayaks glide across mirror-smooth water as a towering iceberg dominates the scene. The encounter between people and nature feels both calm and awe-inspiring, capturing the raw beauty of the Arctic.
Image: Svalbard Photography AS
