Greenland, a territory of Denmark, is set for a pivotal parliamentary election on March 11, focusing on national independence amidst external interest. A majority of citizens support secession, despite economic dependency on Denmark.

Greenland's upcoming parliamentary election will address the central issue of independence. With various political parties debating the timeline and implications, voters will decide whether to favor political and economic separation from Denmark.

But for some, Egede symbolizes the arrival of colonialism and the suppression of rich Inuit traditions and culture by Lutheran missionaries and Denmark's rule. “His statue should be taken down ...

Increasing international tensions, global warming and the changing world economy have put Greenland at the heart of the debate over global trade and security, and Trump wants to make sure that the U.S. controls this mineral-rich country that guards the Arctic and North Atlantic approaches to North America.

The island briefly fell under the protection of the United States, which was interested in its critical weather stations, after Germany occupied Denmark during World War II. President Harry Truman offered $100 million − about $1.3 billion today − in gold to Denmark for Greenland after the war but they declined the offer.

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