Wildlife and Climate: Migrating Arctic birds have spread avian flu to polar bears in eastern Greenland, a study found in blood samples from bears hunted for subsistence. Researchers say changing diets as sea ice declines may expose bears to new pathogens. Arctic Policy: The EU’s new strategy puts security, climate action and economic opportunity on its Arctic agenda, with a stated focus on people and communities across the region. Greenland’s Norse Past: Archaeologists uncovered remains of a Norse church in southern Greenland, a find that could shed light on the settlers’ society and power structures. Inuit Women’s Rights: A recent explainer revisits Denmark’s forced-contraception campaign involving Inuit women, a painful chapter in Greenland’s history.
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Arctic Policy: The EU’s new Arctic strategy puts security, climate change and prosperity at the centre, promising stronger infrastructure and more opportunities for people and communities across the region. Norse Heritage: Archaeologists in southern Greenland have found the remains of a Norse church, a discovery that could shed light on Viking-era power and society near Erik the Red’s settlement. Inuit Rights: UN experts are urging Denmark and Greenland to ensure accountability for the forced contraception of Inuit women and girls, many without their knowledge or consent. Travel: A new feature spotlights Greenland cruises aimed at LGBTQ+ travellers, reflecting the island’s growing appeal as a destination.
Arctic Communities: The EU’s new Arctic strategy puts security, climate, prosperity and local communities at its centre, as the region faces rising geopolitical pressure and rapid warming. Norse History: Archaeologists in southern Greenland have uncovered remains pointing to a Norse church and cemetery, a find that could shed light on Viking-era society and power. Inuit Women’s Rights: A renewed look at Denmark’s forced contraception campaign details how thousands of Inuit women and girls were given IUDs without consent, from the 1960s to the 1990s. Travel: A new LGBTQ+ travel feature spotlights Greenland cruises as an opportunity to experience the island. Land and Livelihoods: Geographical Magazine turns to Greenland’s farming landscape, where rare-earth mineral prospects are bringing new attention and pressure.
Norse Heritage: Archaeologists say they have found a Norse church in southern Greenland, a discovery that could reveal more about Viking-era society and its power structures. Inuit Women’s Rights: UN experts are urging Denmark and Greenland to ensure accountability in the forced contraception case, in which thousands of Inuit women and girls were given IUDs without their knowledge or consent. LGBTQ+ Travel: A new travel feature spotlights Greenland as a destination for LGBTQ+ cruise visitors. Greenland’s Explorers: Geologist Brian Walton, who spent 11 summers mapping southeast Greenland, is remembered for his fieldwork and lasting connection to the island.
Inuit Women’s Rights: UN human-rights experts are urging Denmark and Greenland to ensure accountability for the “Spiral Campaign,” in which thousands of Inuit women and girls were given IUDs without consent from the 1960s to the 1990s. Queer Travel: A new Greenland travel feature highlights a welcoming scene for LGBTQ+ visitors, noting that same-sex marriage and adoption have been legal since 2016 and a 2024 law bars discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Land and Livelihood: A new Geographical magazine feature puts Greenland’s farming landscape at the centre of a battle over rare-earth minerals. Forced Contraception: UN human rights experts are urging Denmark and Greenland to ensure accountability and respect Inuit women’s experiences in the case of thousands of women and girls given IUDs without consent from the 1960s to the 1990s. Queer Travel: A travel feature highlights Greenland as a welcoming destination for LGBTQ+ visitors, noting legal protections and a low-key but visible queer community in Nuuk. Wildlife: Four polar bears in Greenland tested positive for antibodies to H5N1 avian flu, according to a recent report.
Inuit Women’s Rights: A new explainer revisits the “Spiral Campaign,” when Danish doctors placed IUDs in thousands of Greenlandic Inuit women and girls, often without consent. UN experts are urging Denmark and Greenland to ensure accountability and redress. LGBTQ+ Travel: A Greenland cruise report highlights a welcoming atmosphere for queer visitors, alongside legal protections including same-sex marriage and adoption. Arctic History: A documentary follows efforts to recover World War II aircraft buried beneath Greenland’s shifting ice, using newer tools to search for the Lost Squadron. Inuit Heritage: A 700-year-old Inuit carving depicting a European offers a striking glimpse of contact long before Columbus. Wildlife: Four polar bears in Greenland tested positive for antibodies to H5N1 bird flu.
Travel & Welcome: Greenland’s vast distances shape the visitor experience: towns have no connecting roads, so boats and planes are key. A recent traveler’s account describes a welcoming atmosphere for LGBTQ+ visitors, with same-sex marriage and adoption recognized since 2016 and protections against discrimination. Indigenous Knowledge: At the Arctic Circle Assembly, a proposed AI “wisdom vault” raised questions about how Indigenous knowledge is recorded and used; its creators say elders’ consent and community control are central. Inuit Heritage: A reported 700-year-old Inuit carving depicting a European offers a striking glimpse of early cultural encounters. Wildlife: Four polar bears in Greenland tested positive for antibodies to H5N1 avian flu, a finding that adds to monitoring of the virus’s reach in Arctic wildlife. Land & Resources: Trump has renewed claims that large-scale oil, gas and mineral exploration is planned in Greenland, putting the island’s resources and self-determination back in the international spotlight.
Queer Travel: Greenland is drawing LGBTQ+ cruise travelers with a welcoming atmosphere, visible signs of queer life in Nuuk and legal protections that include marriage, adoption and anti-discrimination laws. Indigenous Knowledge: At the Arctic Circle Assembly, a proposed AI “wisdom vault” for Indigenous knowledge prompted questions about consent and how traditions can be kept connected to the communities and environments they come from. Inuit Heritage: A 700-year-old carving depicting a European offers a striking glimpse of contact long before Columbus. Wildlife: Four Greenland polar bears tested positive for antibodies to H5N1 avian flu; the finding does not by itself show they had an active infection.
Queer Travel: Greenland is gaining attention as a welcoming cruise destination. Same-sex marriage and adoption have been legal since 2016, and a 2024 law protects against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Indigenous Knowledge: At the Arctic Circle Assembly, a proposed AI “wisdom vault” for Indigenous knowledge prompted questions about consent and preserving knowledge in its cultural context. Cultural Heritage: A 700-year-old Inuit carving depicting a European offers a striking glimpse of Indigenous life a century before Columbus.
LGBTQ+ Travel: Greenland is being pitched as a welcoming, low-key destination for queer visitors. Same-sex marriage and adoption have been legal since 2016, and a 2024 law bars discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Indigenous Knowledge: An Arctic Circle discussion explored creating an AI “wisdom vault” for Indigenous teachings, with consent, while raising questions about separating knowledge from the people and environments that give it meaning. Inuit Heritage: A 700-year-old Inuit carving depicting a European offers a striking reminder of Indigenous history and contact long before Columbus.
Indigenous Knowledge: At the Arctic Circle Assembly, a proposal to record Inuit elders’ knowledge in an AI “wisdom vault” raised questions about consent and who controls cultural knowledge. Greenland Wildlife: Four polar bears tested positive for antibodies to H5N1, suggesting prior exposure but not necessarily active infection. Heritage: A 700-year-old Inuit carving depicting a European offers a striking glimpse of contact long before Columbus. Land and Livelihoods: Trump’s renewed push for oil and gas exploration in Greenland puts the island’s resources and future in the spotlight.
Wildlife & Community: Four East Greenland polar bears tested positive for antibodies to avian flu, prompting calls for continued monitoring. Researchers note the bears’ importance to Indigenous communities and subsistence hunting. Inuit Heritage: A 700-year-old Inuit carving depicting a European offers a striking glimpse into Indigenous art and early encounters, long before Columbus reached the Americas. Music & Identity: Greenland musicians are among the artists reflecting on punk’s lasting influence as the genre turns 50, sharing how its spirit of questioning has shaped their lives.
Wildlife & Health: Four polar bears in East Greenland showed antibodies to H5N1, suggesting exposure to the bird flu virus. Researchers reported no signs of illness, but say continued monitoring matters because polar bears are important to Indigenous communities. Resource Pressure: Trump says large-scale oil, gas and mineral exploration is preparing to begin in Greenland, but gave no details. Greenland halted new oil and gas permits in 2021 over environmental and economic concerns; the September security agreement grants no mining or drilling rights. Cultural Heritage: A 700-year-old Inuit carving depicting a European offers a striking glimpse of contact long before Columbus’s voyages. Music & Identity: Greenlandic bands are among artists reflecting on punk’s influence as the genre marks 50 years.
Wildlife & Community: Four polar bears in East Greenland tested positive for H5N1 antibodies, with no signs of illness. Researchers say continued monitoring matters for Arctic wildlife and Indigenous communities whose livelihoods and traditions are tied to these animals. Greenland’s Resources: Donald Trump says major oil, gas and mineral exploration is imminent, but gave no project details. Greenland halted new oil and gas permits in 2021 over environmental and economic concerns, and controls its own mineral licensing. Indigenous Heritage: A 700-year-old Inuit carving depicting a European is drawing attention to Greenland’s deep history and cultural connections. Music & Identity: Greenlandic bands feature in a look at how punk has shaped lives around the world, bringing the island’s music scene into a wider cultural conversation.
Land and Resources: Donald Trump says oil, gas and mineral exploration is planned in Greenland, but the island’s government controls licensing and halted new oil and gas permits in 2021 over environmental and economic concerns. Inuit Women’s Rights: Calls for truth, remedy and accountability in Greenland’s forced-contraception scandal keep Inuit women’s rights at the center. Music and Identity: Punk’s 50th anniversary brings voices from Greenland into a global look at how the music shapes lives. Norse and Inuit History: New coverage revisits how Norse explorers used Iceland and Greenland as stepping stones to North America, while a 700-year-old Inuit carving from Baffin Island may depict a Norse visitor from Greenland.
Arctic Relations: At the Reykjavik Arctic Circle Assembly, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said President Trump’s talk of taking Greenland had badly damaged trust with Arctic allies. Inuit Women’s Rights: Experts say truth, remedies and accountability must remain centred on Inuit women in Greenland’s forced-contraception scandal. Greenlandic Culture: Musicians from Greenland and elsewhere describe how punk’s spirit of questioning has shaped their lives. Living History: A historical account revisits an 1878 scheme to bring Inuit families from the Canadian Arctic to Greenland. Norse Heritage: New features revisit Viking journeys to North America via Greenland and a 700-year-old Inuit carving of a likely Norse visitor. Travel: Western Greenland is becoming easier to reach, with a new guide highlighting ways to explore the region.
Inuit History: A new look at an 1878 voyage to Greenland revisits the movement of Inuit families aboard a whaling ship, including women and children. Norse Connections: A 700-year-old Inuit carving of a European—possibly a Norseman from Greenland—offers a rare glimpse of early contact, while new coverage traces how Greenland served as a stepping stone for Norse voyages to North America. Inuit Women’s Rights: Experts say truth, remedy and accountability must remain central to the Greenland forced-contraception scandal. Music and Identity: Greenlandic bands reflect on how punk’s call to question everything has shaped their lives. Travel: Western Greenland is becoming easier to visit, putting the region’s remote landscapes within reach of more travelers.
Arctic Trust: At the Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said President Trump’s talk of taking over Greenland had shattered trust with Arctic allies, and warned that rebuilding it will take more than one diplomatic visit. Inuit Women’s Rights: Experts say truth, remedies and accountability must remain centred on Inuit women in Greenland’s forced-contraception scandal. Norse and Inuit Heritage: New coverage revisits how Vikings used Iceland and Greenland as stepping stones to North America around 1,000 years ago. A 700-year-old Inuit carving from Baffin Island, likely depicting a Norseman, also points to early contact between Inuit communities and Greenland’s Norse settlers. Historical Relocation: An account of an 1878 expedition describes Inuit families being taken from Baffin Island to Greenland, recalling a lesser-known chapter of Arctic displacement.
Norse & Inuit Heritage: New coverage revisits Norse voyages to the Americas via Greenland, centuries before Columbus, and a 700-year-old Inuit carving from Baffin Island believed to depict a Norse visitor. Arctic Voices: At the Arctic Circle Assembly, leaders differed over security and resource development, with European representatives emphasizing sovereignty, local interests and environmental protection. Inuit History & Rights: A historical account examines an 1878 relocation scheme that brought Inuit families from Baffin Island to Greenland; calls over forced contraception also put Inuit women’s rights, truth and remedy in focus. Culture & Place: Greenland-linked punk musicians feature in a look at the genre’s 50-year legacy, while growing access to western Greenland is drawing attention to travel and local culture. Wildlife: A proposal in Avannaata to pay fishers for Greenland shark hearts has prompted alarm and calls to leave the sharks alone.
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