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Protests in Greenland and Denmark against US plans

January 17, 2026

Thousands of protesters gathered in Greenland and Denmark to oppose U. S. President Trump's intentions to acquire Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. Demonstrations included slogans such as 'Greenland is not for sale' and 'hands off Greenland,' coinciding with a visit from a U. S.

People take part in a demonstration under the slogans Hands off Greenland and Greenland for Greenlanders, penhagen, Denmark, 17 January 2026

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Key Highlights

Protests occurred in Copenhagen and Nuuk against Trump's Greenland acquisition plans.
Slogans included 'Greenland is not for sale' and 'hands off Greenland'.
The protests coincided with a visit from U. S. Senator Chris Coons.
Demonstrators waved Greenlandic flags and chanted against U. S. intentions.
Trump suggested that Greenland is critical for U. S. national security.

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Protests in Greenland and Denmark against US plans

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