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Thousands Protest in Denmark Against Trump's Greenland Ambitions

Published January 18, 2026, 06:17

Thousands of protesters gathered in Copenhagen, Denmark, to condemn the territorial ambitions of Donald Trump, who continues to express his intention to acquire Greenland. The demonstrators, waving flags of Greenland and Denmark, chanted slogans in the Greenlandic language, expressing their support for the people of Greenland. Parallel demonstrations were organized in other Danish cities and in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, at the initiative of Greenlandic organizations. The main goal of the protests is to send a clear message of respect for democracy and human rights in Greenland. Organizers aim to leverage the presence of a US Congressional delegation in Copenhagen to bring the issue to the forefront and make the voice of Greenlanders heard. The initiative for the demonstrations comes from Uagut, the national organization of Greenlanders in Denmark, the political movement 'Don't Touch Greenland', and the Inuit group, in collaboration with local Greenlandic associations. Mobilization through social media was significant, with thousands expressing their intention to participate. The possibility of Donald Trump purchasing Greenland has sparked strong reactions, both in Greenland and Denmark, as it is seen as a challenge to the sovereignty and self-determination of the Greenlandic people.