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Thousands Protest in Copenhagen Against Trump's Greenland Plans

Published January 17, 2026, 17:00
Thousands Protest in Copenhagen Against Trump's Greenland Plans

Thousands of protesters gathered in Copenhagen, Denmark, to voice their opposition to US President Donald Trump's territorial ambitions for Greenland. The protesters, waving flags of Greenland and Denmark, chanted slogans in support of Greenland in the Greenlandic language. Similar demonstrations were planned in other Danish cities, as well as in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. The mobilization of protesters was organized through social media, with thousands of people expressing their intention to participate in the rallies. The protesters aim to send a strong message in support of respecting democracy and human rights in Greenland. The organizers of the demonstrations, Greenlandic organizations and the "Don't Touch Greenland" movement, are seeking to leverage the presence of a US congressional delegation in Copenhagen to make their voices heard and express their concerns about Trump's intentions. The possibility of the United States purchasing Greenland has sparked strong reactions in both Greenland and Denmark, as it is seen as a violation of Greenland's sovereignty and autonomy.