Denmark To Compensate Greenlandic Women For Decades Of Non-Consensual Contraception

Last Updated:September 24, 2025, 23:28 IST Between the late 1960s and 1992, around 4,500 Greenlandic Inuit women were fitted with intrauterine devices (IUDs) without their knowledge or consent Rapid Read Summarized by AI. + Locals wearing a...

Denmark PM to apologize to Greenland victims of forced contraception

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is set to give a formal apology in Greenland for a decades-long forced contraception campaign that targeted around 4,500 Inuit women. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will travel to Greenland on...

Mystery deepens after multiple drones spotted above four European airports

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Tensions are rising in Europe after multiple drones were deployed above four airports in Denmark. Unidentified aircraft were sighted...

This Greenland Is Red

This article appears in the October 2025 issue of The American Prospect magazine. Subscribe here. NUUK, GREENLAND – One of the odder initiatives of Donald Trump’s second term has been his fixation on the idea of annexing Greenland, an autonomous...

Meltwater Hampers Summer Sledding Season in Greenland

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First 'climate tipping point' being crossed: Coral reefs in crisis, is there still a way back?

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Denmark creates fund for victims of Greenland forced contraception

Denmark on Monday announced the creation of a “reconciliation fund” to compensate women affected by a forced contraception programme in Greenland, two days before making a formal apology. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will travel to the Danish...

Denmark sets up fund for Greenland’s forced contraception victims

About 4 500 Inuit women in Greenland were forced to wear contraceptive devices without consent from the 1960s until 1992. Denmark on Monday announced the creation of a “reconciliation fund” to compensate women affected by a forced contraception...

Japan’s 10 best Ferris wheels for beautiful views, as chosen by travelers【Survey】

A look around Japan for the best places to see the country from up and above. There’s a bit of irony in that sometimes Japan’s supposedly best views are also its most crowded views, which can actually make them some of the country’s worst views...

New evidence sheds light on puzzling discovery in Greenland’s ice sheet

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Edinburgh and East Lothian skygazers capture beautiful photos of the Northern Lights

A compilation of images shows the Northern Lights illuminating the skies across Scotland on Saturday October 18. Read More Seula Lee photographed the Aurora Borealis from Portobello Beach at around 23:00, with Orr Lzze capturing the phenomenon at...

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions announces full release of its 2027-28 deployment

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has announced the full release of its 2027-28 deployment, inviting guests to embark on innovative voyages to rediscover all seven continents aboard a world-class expedition fleet. Building on the pioneering...

Banff Mountain Festival Announces 2025 Book Award Winners

The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, will be hosting the 50th annual Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival this year. The event brings together adventurers, writers, filmmakers, and...

United Adds Flights to New Cities in Croatia, Italy, Scotland and Spain next Summer

United Airlines have announced its Summer 2026 schedule with service to four new cities across Croatia, Italy, Scotland and Spain – leading the way with the most destinations across the Atlantic than any U.S. carrier. In Summer 2026, United will...

The Most Overlooked Places in the U.S. to See the Northern Lights, According to a New Study

You don’t have to get a passport to see the awe-inspiring Northern Lights. While destinations like Iceland, Norway, and Greenland attract travelers with unparalleled views of the aurora borealis, there are plenty of places Americans can spot the...

The Best Time of Year to Cruise in Every Region

The best time of year to cruise depends on the specific destination and what’s best for you in terms of… The best time of year to cruise depends on the specific destination and what’s best for you in terms of timing, budget and your personal...

Faroe Islands: The North Atlantic’s Ultimate Coolcation

Photo Title: The Faroe Islands mountain and ocean views Photo Credit: ArDanMe, Shutterstock While U.S. President Donald Trump once made headlines for his interest in buying Greenland, Denmark’s other self-governing territory – the Faroe Islands –...

United Airlines expands in Europe with new summer destinations

Today, United Airlines shared its Summer 2026 schedule, including new routes to cities in Croatia, Italy, Spain, and Scotland. With more than 3,000 weekly international roundtrips next summer, United leads the way amongst domestic carriers. Split,...

Carnival Cruise Line's New Routes Leave Guests Conflicted Over Destinations That Didn't Make The Cut

It has been a busy last couple of weeks for Carnival Cruise Line. They recently signed a "first-ever" type deal, reaching an agreement with three food banks in Mexico, Honduras and the Dominican Republic. With the deals, Carnival will now get 19...

Prepare for wild weather and don’t bother the sheep: What to know about visiting the Faroe Islands

KALSOY ISLAND, Faroe Islands (AP) — While once the Faroe Islands might have slipped under the radar, more tourists than ever are arriving on the remote archipelago in the north Atlantic. According to Statistics Faroe Islands, a record 94,954...