Arktiske Forretningsindsigter

5.jan 2026 Greenland’s renewed international attention, national unity and the long-term goal of independence were central themes when Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen (Democrats) delivered his first New Year’s address to the nation on 1 January, according to KNR. In his speech, delivered on the first day of the new year, Nielsen began by commemorating former […]

5.jan 2026 This is a article from Sermitsiaq.gl Greenland and Denmark should back up diplomatic messages with concrete action following recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump about Greenland, former Danish MP Aaja Chemnitz (IA) says. According to Chemnitz, it has become clear that Trump does not respond to diplomatic signals. “We are in a […]

December 24ø Credit: Sermitsiaq.gl NUUK, Greenland — Greenland’s Naalakkersuisut Chairman Jens-Frederik Nielsen called for greater clarity from his government on Tuesday following renewed comments from U.S. President Donald Trump expressing a desire for the United States to take control of Greenland.   “We are a people with a long history, a strong culture, and a […]

18.december 2025 According to preliminary data from Greenland Statistics, Greenland’s foreign trade showed a mixed trend in the third quarter of 2025. Imports fell by 6.1% compared to the same period last year, while exports increased by 3.4%. The trade balance for the third quarter of 2025 ended with a deficit of DKK 513 million. However, […]

18.december 2025 Based on a press release from Naalakkersuisut. Greenland has moved to strengthen its response to serious crime after the Danish Parliament approved an increase in the maximum prison sentence under Greenlandic law. According to a press release from Naalakkersuisut, courts will now be able to impose sentences of up to 16 years, up […]

18. December Greenlandic Member of Parliament Aki-Matilda Høegh-Dam raised questions about defence negotiations between Denmark and Greenland during a question time session in the Danish Parliament. KNR, Greenland’s national broadcaster, reports on its website knr.gl. Høegh-Dam asked Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen about the process leading up to the Arctic defence agreement, including the level of […]

18.december 2025 Data centres could become a new and important source of revenue for Greenland. This is according to Erik Jensen (S), Chair of the Finance and Tax Committee, following the committee’s recent study trip to Ireland, where members explored opportunities to attract international data centre investments. This was reported by KNR, Greenland’s national broadcaster, on […]

15.december 2025 Issued by the Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Outer Districts Naalakkersuisut has provided an update on the supply situation in Tasiilaq and East Greenland, following recent public concerns about disruptions and shortages. In a press release, the Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Outer Districts thanked residents for their recent inquiries, noting that citizen feedback has helped […]

KNR Reports NUUK / ITTOQQORTOORMIIT — A new budget agreement in Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq aims to boost development in Ittoqqortoormiit, one of Greenland’s most remote towns, according to KNR. 16.december 2025   The budget includes stronger local governance, with plans to appoint a town manager and an operations manager, as well as a new study focused on developing the local hunting economy. […]

16 december 2025 According to Sermitsiaq, the political party Atassut has decided to put forward Maritha Broberg as a new member of Naalakkersuisut, following the resignation of Bentiaraq Ottosen earlier this autumn.   Sermitsiaq reports that the decision was made by Atassut’s party board and announced in a brief statement on the party’s Facebook page. Broberg is currently a member of the […]

Strong Cooperation and Upgraded Port Infrastructure Pave the Way for the Future Issued by the Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Outer Districts   15.december 2025 Maniitsoq is taking a major step forward in the development of its port infrastructure as the fully renovated Atlantic harbour facility, equipped with modern port infrastructure, is scheduled to be handed […]

16.december 2025 A Member of Inatsisartut, Mette Arqe-Hammeken of Naleraq, has submitted a series of formal questions to Naalakkersuisut through Inatsisartut, focusing on the status of oil exploration in Jameson Land and the protection of Greenlandic hunters, fishers, and subsistence users from increasing foreign activity. Questions to Inatsisartut on Oil Exploration in Jameson Land In […]