‘We don’t know what’s coming’: Unease in Greenland as Donald Trump revives his Arctic ambition
A capital city on the edge of the world finds itself at centre of international power play
Denmark
Trump is a bigger buffoon than we thought if he believes he can just take Greenland
Europe does not have the military capacity to resist a US seizure of the territory, but it does have the ability to fight back through politics and trade
Trump wants to ‘buy Greenland’ rather than invade it, says US secretary of state
Marco Rubio says US president has asked aides for updated plan on acquiring the territory
Why does Donald Trump want to take over Greenland?
US refuses to rule out military force to take control – a move Denmark says would end the Nato alliance
Use of US military in Greenland acquisition ‘always an option’, says White House
European leaders say they will not stop defending Danish territory’s integrity in face of continued threats from US president
The EU doesn’t look ready to stop Donald Trump taking over Greenland
Annexing the territory is now US policy, says White House deputy chief of staff
EU gives stuttering response to US action in Venezuela as Greenland threat resurfaces
Military intervention to remove Maduro heightens European leaders fears about US desire to take Greenland
US ‘has no right’ to take over Greenland, Danish PM says after latest Trump threats
Donald Trump doubles down on his claim that Greenland should become part of the United States
Dublin’s traffic nightmare: Why are we ignoring a few quick fixes?
Babies born at the time of the metro announcement are now young adults resigned to taking hours to travel a few kilometres
‘A taboo has broken’: How Western powers are pushing to re-write refugee law
This year saw open calls for reform 1951 Refugee Convention and 1950 European Convention on Human Rights
Trump says US ‘has to have’ Greenland for national security
Denmark criticises new envoy’s ‘unacceptable’ comments on making Greenland part of United States
Trump appointment of US special envoy to Greenland is worrying new development
US strategy has shifted to seeking to exploit discontent in Greenland towards Denmark
Danish postal service to stop delivering letters after 400 years
Denmark - one of the ‘most digitalised countries in the world’ - has seen demand fall ‘drastically’ for letters, PostNord says
Life on a remote Danish island: It is the same as west Cork in many ways
I can’t get enough of the outdoors and the crisp cold Scandinavian air that sparkles its power into my lungs
Why has Ireland abruptly decided the European Convention on Human Rights goes too far?
Precedent could have far-reaching consequences. Who is to say the rights of gay citizens won’t be the next target by a coalition of hostile states?
Advocates for Europe’s values are hard to find in asylum debate
Centre ground continues to shift rightward on migration policy
We have to talk about home heating
Up to 55% of fine particulate matter emitted by newer logwood stoves comprises black carbon, as toxic as that emitted from diesel engines
How Denmark’s ‘hardcore’ immigration policies are inspiring the UK and EU
Countries are warming to once-rejected ideas such as overseas refugee hubs and seizing of assets
How the hardening of the UK’s immigration laws will affect Ireland
Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit deal may scupper Westminster’s plans
What happened in Ireland’s World Cup playoff draw and what are our chances of qualifying?
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s men need to win two more games to make it to the tournament in North America next summer
Britain’s asylum shake-up poses big problems for Ireland
What will happen to failed asylum applicants and migrants to the UK who have overstayed, and who can travel freely to Ireland?
Solvej Balle: ‘I thought that if I started to write this, I would spoil it’
Solvej Balle’s near-40-year project, On the Calculation of Volume, seems both outside time and yet immediately relevant
Immigration: UK looks to Denmark for major shake-up of system
Denmark has tougher rules on family reunions and restricting some refugees to a temporary stay
EU states agree deal to slash carbon emissions by 2040
Compromise deal gives EU states more flexibility to meet ambitious 2040 climate targets
Barry’s Tea, brack and quiet deals: the breakfasts where Europe’s leaders set the agenda
Ireland’s early morning pre-summit meeting with Nordic and Baltic States is now a fixture of Brussels diplomacy
‘Please don’t buy your weed here any more’: Copenhagen’s hippy commune has had enough
Drug violence saw Denmark’s anarchist enclave decide to stamp out open cannabis dealing
Danish mid-century furniture design stars for sale at Adam’s
Pieces from masters including Finn Juhl, Niels Otto Møller and Hans Olsen will attract the eye of the discerning buyer
Ireland not ‘immune’ to Russian meddling in politics, Taoiseach says
State may reassess security planning for major summit to be hosted in Ireland next year
Munich drone sightings force airport to cancel flights in latest Europe disruption
Suspension of operations at German airport saw cancellation of 17 flights
Drones, frozen billions and a Hungarian villain: Copenhagen’s Scandi-noir summit
Reality rivals fiction as Denmark hosts EU leaders amid drone chaos and a €185bn Russian asset heist. Even Birgitte Nyborg would struggle to keep up
Ireland should work with other EU countries to build up drone defences, Taoiseach says
Leaders discuss closer co-operation on defence spending at Copenhagen summit
Europe is facing ‘most dangerous situation’ since second World War, Copenhagen summit hears
EU summit in Copenhagen hears French president Emmanuel Macron say Russia is ‘testing’ Europe
Denmark calls in Nato help after series of drone incursions
Germany, France and Sweden are sending reinforcements, with troops, anti-drone capabilities and radar systems
Germany will take steps to counter ‘high’ threat from unidentified drones, says minister
More drones spotted overnight near military sites in Denmark, with possible sightings close to air force base in Norway
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