The Kingdom of Denmark's Chairship of the Arctic Council: "Unifying" Nuuk, Grønland (High North News): In May, the Kingdom of Denmark took over the chairship of the Arctic Council, spearheaded by Greenland. “Greenland’s leading role in the council has been a unifying force within the kingdom,” says Kenneth Høegh, Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials, to High North News.
Nordic Council Prizes to Faroese Literature and Film This year's Nordic Council literature prize has been awarded to the Faroese writer Vónbjørt Vang for the poetry collectionSvørt orkidé. The council's film prize was also awarded to a Faroese production for the very first time:Seinasta paradís á jørð.
Denmark to Strengthen Arctic Defense by DKK 27,4 Billion The acquisition of a maritime patrol aircraft capability, additional Arctic vessels and drones, as well as the construction of a subsea cable between Greenland and Denmark. These are among the investments in a new Danish defense agreement on the Arctic and North Atlantic.
The Faroe Islands, Greenland and Denmark Met for Talks on Security in Insecure Times The Kingdom of Denmark is in a dangerous situation, says the Danish prime minister, heralding new Arctic defense measures. At the same time, the realm is to be modernized, and the leaders of the Faroe Islands and Greenland call for foreign policy powers.
Arctic Council Chairship Handover: “We Must Move Forward With Courage,” Says Greenlandic Foreign Minister Tromsø, Northern Norway (High North News): The Kingdom of Denmark, spearheaded by Greenland, has taken over the chairship of the Arctic Council. The eight Arctic states have also agreed on a joint statement. "The Council must continue to be the foremost forum for cooperation in the Arctic," underlines Greenland's foreign minister.
Support of Independent Membership for Greenland and the Faroe Islands in Nordic Cooperation "The current geopolitical situation shows how important it is that we stick together in the Nordic region," says the Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers, arguing that Greenland and the Faroe Islands should be granted full-fledged participation in official Nordic cooperation.
“The US Can Become More Unpredictable on Climate Issues in the Arctic Council Than Russia” The Kingdom of Denmark’s Arctic Council chairship program form a good basis for further cooperation between the eight Arctic states. However, engaging the Trump administration in the council’s work on climate change could be particularly challenging, says FNI researcher.
The Kingdom of Denmark's Upcoming Arctic Council Chairship: Indigenous and Arctic People at the Top of the Agenda The Kingdom of Denmark takes over the chairship of the Arctic Council next month. "We will work diligently to keep the council vibrant and resilient, first and foremost for the Indigenous Peoples and inhabitants of the Arctic," states the realm, with Greenland at the forefront.
Greenland Election: Demokraatit Emerges as the Island’s Largest Political Party Over 28,000 Greenlanders have voted for a significant new composition of their parliament, Inatsisartut. The government formation process is now led by Demokraatit, which won the most votes. There is a majority in parliament for Greenlandic independence in the longer term.
Greenlanders Vote in a Momentous Election: Six Parties Compete for 31 Seats Today, March 11, the people of Greenland elect their representatives to the Greenlandic parliament, Inatsisartut. In and around the election are major questions about the island's future, both in relation to the Kingdom of Denmark and Donald Trump's USA.
How Nuuk and Copenhagen Counter Trump Statements About Taking Greenland With Force Greenlandic power of definition applies here, the leaders in Nuuk, supported by Copenhagen, respond to Trump. At the same time, they express a certain understanding of the interest, invite increased cooperation with Washington D.C., and call for internal composure.
The Faroe Island and Russia Reached a Fisheries Agreement for 2025 After digital negotiations, the Faroe Islands and Russia have now set next year's fishing quotas for Faroese waters and the Russian part of the Barents Sea. Both countries will have partly reduced and partly unchanged quotas.
The Faroe Islands Threatens to Exit Nordic Cooperation: “We Are either All in or Not at All” The Faroe Islands and Greenland will no longer accept exclusion from Nordic summits on foreign and security policy – and demand full-fledged membership of the Nordic Council and the Nordic Council of Ministers. Now the Nordic Council is calling for a renewal of the Helsinki Treaty.
The Faroe Islands Threatens to Exit Nordic Cooperation: “We Are either All in or Not at All” The Faroe Islands and Greenland will no longer accept exclusion from Nordic summits on foreign and security policy – and demand full-fledged membership of the Nordic Council and the Nordic Council of Ministers. Now the Nordic Council is calling for a renewal of the Helsinki Treaty.
The Faroe Islands Threatens to Exit Nordic Cooperation: “We Are either All in or Not at All” The Faroe Islands and Greenland will no longer accept exclusion from Nordic summits on foreign and security policy – and demand full-fledged membership of the Nordic Council and the Nordic Council of Ministers. Now the Nordic Council is calling for a renewal of the Helsinki Treaty.
Arctic Defense Ministers to Enhance Cooperation on Security and Defense in the Region The defense ministers and other representatives of the Arctic NATO countries, including the Faroe Islands and Greenland, recently met at the alliance's headquarters in Brussels. They discussed topical regional security issues and reaffirmed their shared commitment to increased cooperation in the Arctic.
US SECNAV Visited Denmark – Discussed Strengthened Cooperation in the Arctic The US Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro, recently met with Denmark's MoD and military leaders in Copenhagen to discuss the threat from Russia and opportunities for more cooperation in the Arctic and the North Atlantic. He also had a separate meeting with the Faroese MFA.
US SECNAV Visited Denmark – Discussed Strengthened Cooperation in the Arctic The US Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro, recently met with Denmark's MoD and military leaders in Copenhagen to discuss the threat from Russia and opportunities for more cooperation in the Arctic and the North Atlantic. He also had a separate meeting with the Faroese MFA.
US SECNAV Visited Denmark – Discussed Strengthened Cooperation in the Arctic The US Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro, recently met with Denmark's MoD and military leaders in Copenhagen to discuss the threat from Russia and opportunities for more cooperation in the Arctic and the North Atlantic. He also had a separate meeting with the Faroese MFA.
Pan-Arctic Vision 2024 in Greenland: Seeking Arctic Artists To This Fall's Big Stage in Nuuk This year's Pan-ArcticVision will take place in Greenland in October – and calls for contributions from Arctic artists with northern tones and words to express. This is an adventurous opportunity to form border-crossing bonds, share music, and strike a blow for the power of definition in the circumpolar north, the organizers tempt.
New Vision for Nordic Defense Cooperation: Eight Areas for Vigorous Joint Action A united Nordic region in NATO now join forces to lift the Nordic defense cooperation into a new era. "Russia will remain a threat against European and global security for the foreseeable future," believes the Nordic allies, wanting to engage in operational military interaction.
The EU Enters Into New Era of Cooperation With the Faroe Islands and Greenland The EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, recently visited the Faroe Islands and Greenland to form closer ties between the union and the countries' self-government authorities. Several agreements were signed, and von der Leyen officially opened the EU's new office in Nuuk.
New Agreement Secures Danish Drone Surveillance in the Arctic A new Danish defense agreement allocates $400 million for long-range drones to increase Arctic and North Atlantic surveillance. The agreement also prioritizes setting up an air warning radar on the Faroe Islands. "We need to use more muscle in the region," says Denmark’s MoD.
US Submarine Delaware Visits the Faroe Islands This week, USS Delaware arrived in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, for a scheduled port visit. The arrival marks the first port visit by a U.S. Navy nuclear-powered submarine to the Faroe Islands.
US Submarine Delaware Visits the Faroe Islands This week, USS Delaware arrived in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, for a scheduled port visit. The arrival marks the first port visit by a U.S. Navy nuclear-powered submarine to the Faroe Islands.
Denmark to Strengthen Defense in the Arctic and the Baltic Sea The Danish government has presented a defense agreement with a proposed investment of DKK 143 billion over the next ten years. The agreement lays the basis for Denmark to increase its focus on defense in the Arctic and its immediate areas in the East.
Denmark Wants to Prioritize Arctic Defense and Put the Baltic Sea Second "First comes the Arctic and the Kingdom of Denmark, then the Baltic Sea and Denmark's immediate areas," says Denmark's Acting Minister of Defense Troels Lund Poulsen (Left) to a Danish newspaper about the upcoming defense settlement.
Denmark Wants to Strengthen Foreign and Security Policy Cooperation With Greenland and the Faroe Islands Denmark's new Minister of Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen was recently in Greenland to discuss the opportunities for deeper cooperation with his Greenlandic and Faroese colleagues, as well as to participate in the EU Arctic Forum and Indigenous People's Dialogue.
Faroese Minister Fired After Statements Against Queer People The Faroese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jenis av Rana, has been fired after numerous statements against queer people. A new election will therefore be held on the Faroe Islands.
Faroe Island's Fishery Cooperation With Russia Up For Discussion Increasing political pressure causes the Faroe Islands to now reevaluate their fishery cooperation with Russia. This week, the Faroese Head of Home Rule Govt will meet the Norwegian Prime minister and the two will probably discuss the issue.
Increased Threat from Foreign Intelligence against Denmark, Greenland and Faroe Islands, Says Danish Intelligence On Thursday, the Danish Security and Intelligence Service warned of a rising threat from foreign intelligence activities against Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands.
Two Michelin Star Restaurant KOKS is Relocating from Faroe Islands to Greenland During the 2022 and 2023 summer seasons, the Faroese restaurant KOKS will be present in Greenland through a collaboration with a hotel in Ilulissat.
Denmark Improving Surveillance in the North Atlantic Denmark wants to improve surveillance in the North Atlantic and the Arctic using frigates.
