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Denmark spurned Chinese offer for Greenland base over security: sources
COPENHAGEN — Denmark decided to turn down an offer last year from Chinese mining company…
The settlements of Greenland’s eastern coast are trapped in a decimating population slide
Greenland’s settlements are in the process of a worrisome decline in population. Take Kulusuk (pictured),…
New currency peg is no panacea for Iceland
Iceland has provided a fascinating case study for economists. Now that it has impressively…
Xi says China, Finland to increase cooperation under China-EU framework
HELSINKI — China and Finland will increase cooperation under the China-European Union framework, President Xi…
Inuit group plans collaborative economic development across national boundaries
When it comes to economic development, Inuit people across the Arctic face similar challenges,…
Greenland could soon be a step closer to joining the world of international soccer
To gain membership of Uefa, the administrative body for soccer in Europe, countries must meet…
Trump moves to counter Obama climate legacy—but could be thwarted by energy economics
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will take the most significant step yet in obliterating…
Boaty McBoatface, from internet joke to polar explorer
LONDON — Boaty McBoatface is back, but this time it’s serious. The high-tech remote-operated…
Barrow-to-Utqiaġvik name change can proceed for now, judge rules
A Superior Court judge on Friday ruled the city of Utqiaġvik can keep working…
Norway’s wealth fund may blacklist firms over emissions, corruption risk
LYSAKER, Norway — The ethics watchdog for Norway‘s $900-billion sovereign wealth fund will recommend this…
