Thousands join ‘Hands off Greenland’ protests amid Trump’s takeover threats

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 17, 2026 at 05:03 PM

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Thousands protested in Denmark and Greenland on January 17, 2026, against U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to take control of Greenland. Demonstrations occurred in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg, Odense, and Nuuk, with protesters waving Danish and Greenlandic flags. The protests were organized in response to Trump's repeated attempts to gain control of the self-governing Danish territory, which both Greenland and Denmark have rejected. Trump announced tariffs on several European allies opposing US control of Greenland, starting with 10% in February and potentially rising to 25% in June, until an agreement is reached for the US to purchase Greenland. Organizers stated the protests aimed to show support for Greenland and alert the world to the issue.

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Aarhus 30% Odense 30% Aalborg 30% Germany 40% Nuuk 40% Finland 40% Julie Rademacher 50% Copenhagen ×260% United States ×475% Denmark ×785% Donald Trump ×690% Greenland ×1295%

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