Greenland

WEF Davos: Trump halts planned tariffs after talks on Greenland

Following Donald Trump’s appearance in Davos, there was an immediate political and economic reaction both in Europe and within the transatlantic alliance.

Environmental and Climate Problems in the Arctic

Heiner Kubny

The Arctic is warming faster than any other region on Earth, with serious consequences for the environment and human health.

Deepest ice reef in the world discovered – and it’s teeming with life

Heiner Kubny

Deep beneath the ocean surface, where hardly any light penetrates and water pressure is immense, a reef made of ice is growing.

Great Power Competition in the Arctic Is Intensifying

Heiner Kubny

Tensions between the United States, Russia, and China have increasingly spread to the Arctic.

How Do Whales Get Full on Plankton?

Rosamaria Kubny

Whales are among the largest living beings that have ever lived on Earth....

Joint Statement on Greenland

Marcel Schütz

Arctic security remains a key priority for Europe and it is critical for international and transatlantic security.

When Will the Dispute Over Greenland Escalate?

Heiner Kubny

For now, the situation still appears calm. It is still considered unlikely that the United States will gain control over Greenland in the near future.

Donald Trump: “We do need Greenland, absolutely”

Marcel Schütz

“We do need Greenland, absolutely” Donald Trump said in a telephone interview with the American magazine The Atlantic.

Trump speaks at the WEF about Greenland and Arctic security

Marcel Schütz

During his appearance at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump once again emphasized the security-related importance of Greenland.

Agreement on Air Traffic Control Signed in Nuuk

Heiner Kubny

Greenland Airports and the Danish state-owned air navigation service provider Naviair have officially signed their agreement on the future provision of air traffic control at Nuuk Airport.

Solar Eclipse 2026 – The North Takes Center Stage

Heiner Kubny

On August 12, 2026, the eyes of astronomers will turn to two regions that are usually far from major celestial events: Greenland and Iceland.

Why Bowhead Whales Live for More Than 200 Years

Rosamaria Kubny

With a lifespan of more than 200 years, bowhead whales are the Methuselahs of the animal kingdom, no other mammal lives longer.

Investigation of unexplored ocean currents in northern Greenland

Heiner Kubny

The little-explored region in northern Greenland was the last area of investigation that the Polarstern explored on three Arctic expeditions since the end of May 2025.

Greenland seeks closer ties with the EU

Heiner Kubny

Forty years after leaving the EEA, Greenland is seeking closer ties with the EU again. Following pressure from Trump on the island, the government in Nuuk wants to forge closer ties with Europe and hopes for more financial support.

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MSC Reaffirms Its Decision to Avoid the Northern Sea Route

Guest Author

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.

Greenland

WEF Davos: Trump halts planned tariffs after talks on Greenland

Environmental and Climate Problems in the Arctic

Deepest ice reef in the world discovered – and it’s teeming with life

Great Power Competition in the Arctic Is Intensifying

How Do Whales Get Full on Plankton?

Joint Statement on Greenland

When Will the Dispute Over Greenland Escalate?

Donald Trump: “We do need Greenland, absolutely”

Trump speaks at the WEF about Greenland and Arctic security

Agreement on Air Traffic Control Signed in Nuuk

Solar Eclipse 2026 – The North Takes Center Stage

Why Bowhead Whales Live for More Than 200 Years

Investigation of unexplored ocean currents in northern Greenland

Greenland seeks closer ties with the EU

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MSC Reaffirms Its Decision to Avoid the Northern Sea Route

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