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Researchers issue warning after witnessing unprecedented changes in Greenland — here's what you need to know
Greenland may seem far away, but what's happening there is a warning. by Kritiksha SharmaJune 19, 2025 Greenland's landscape is changing faster than expected — and the ripple effects could reach far beyond the Arctic. According to the...

Scottish spot known for scenic peaks and valleys sees travel spike amid ‘coolcation’ trend
Coolcations are booming, with searches for the term up 624 percent in the past year As Europe braces for another summer of soaring temperatures, more travellers are swapping beach towels for hiking boots in search of cooler climes and one Scottish...

Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday
Rabies can be fatal if it is not treated immediately (Picture: Getty Images) A British woman has died of rabies after she was ‘scratched’ by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had what has been...

Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday
Rabies can be fatal if it is not treated immediately (Picture: Getty Images) A British woman has died of rabies after she was ‘scratched’ by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had what has been...

Transatlantic Airfare Drops as Fewer Europeans Travel to U.S.
Airfares across the Atlantic have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels as a sharp drop in European travel to the United States continues into the peak summer season. Analysts and aviation industry data point to declining demand from Western Europe,...

Transatlantic airfares slump as West Europeans skip US travel
Transatlantic airfares have dropped to rates last seen before the pandemic, data shows, the latest sign that fewer Europeans are travelling to the US due to concerns about US border controls and President Donald Trump's policies. The trend could...

Danish Prime Minister states Denmark to invest more in Greenland
Speaking during a press conference on Tuesday, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced that Denmark will invest more in Greenland and grant the country more authority over its foreign policy affairs. The press conference was a joint...

OP-ED: Why Greenland Matters to U.S. National Security
Carla Sands | June 17, 2025 (The Washington Times) — Greenland is an essential strategic partner in ensuring peace and security for Americans and Europeans. Located just 600 miles from the U.S. East Coast, Greenland’s geographical positioning,...

Transatlantic airfares slump as Europeans skip US travel
Airfares from Europe to the United States have dropped to rates not seen since before the Covid-19 pandemic, as travellers from Western Europe lead a pullback in travel to the US that is expected to continue until at least next month. Overseas...

Empty seats and cheap fares: Europe pulls back on US travel
Airfares hit pre-pandemic lows Airfares from Europe to the United States have dropped to rates not seen since before the pandemic, as travelers from Western Europe lead a pullback in travel to the U.S. that is expected to continue through at least...

Transatlantic airfares slump as Western Europeans skip US travel
By Doyinsola Oladipo and Joanna Plucinska NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Airfares from Europe to the United States have dropped to rates not seen since before the pandemic, as travelers from Western Europe lead a pullback in travel to the U.S. that is...

Trump shifts Greenland from EUCOM to NORTHCOM’s responsibility
An airman assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing participates in a training mission at Raven Camp. (Air National Guard photo by Maj. David Price) WASHINGTON — The Pentagon announced today that it would move responsibility for Greenland to under US...

Full list of the countries where rabies is 'high risk' after UK tourist dies
A woman has tragically died in the UK after becoming infected with rabies in Morocco. She is said to have contracted the fatal viral disease while coming into contact with a stray dog during a visit to Morocco, the UK Health and Security Agency...

Transatlantic airfares slump as Europeans continue to shun travel to America
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Denmark Willing To Offer Greater Investment, Foreign Policy Autonomy To Greenland, Says Danish Prime Minister
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced on Tuesday that Denmark is prepared to increase its investment in Greenland and allow the Arctic island greater authority over its foreign policy affairs. Speaking at a joint press conference with...
Transatlantic airfares fall as Western Europeans skip travel to US
This summer, price of round-trip tickets from US to Europe are down 10 per cent year on year. PHOTO: AFP NEW YORK/LONDON - Airfares from Europe to the US have dropped to rates not seen since before the Covid-19 pandemic, as travellers from Western...

Denmark’s Frederiksen moves to keep Greenland out of Trump’s clutches
“This could be ports, and it could be another type of critical infrastructure that both has a defense and military perspective, but which can also be used, for example, in relation to tourism or raw materials extraction,” she added. Greenland has...

Icelandair and Visit Greenland Renew Partnership Amid Expanded Nuuk Connectivity
As the first MAX 737 landed this week from Keflavik to Nuuk, marking an increase in capacity for flights to Greenland, Icelandair and Visit Greenland are pleased to announce the renewal of their long-standing partnership. Through a newly signed...

Visit Greenland Publishes a New 10-Year Strategy
KALAALLIT NUNAAT ... and all that we share Visit Greenland has published a new 10-year strategy today that sets the framework for the organisation’s strategic priorities and initiatives towards 2035. The strategy focuses on strengthening tourism...

United Makes History With First-Ever Flight From Newark to Greenland
United Airlines launched its first-ever commercial flight to Greenland last weekend, marking the first direct connection from the United States to the Arctic territory in almost two decades. The inaugural flight of United’s brand new service took...