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[Jane of the North @JaneotN]

Your reminder that the World Cup is being held in Toronto and Vancouver! Two beautiful, welcoming Canadian cities where your dollar goes far and the only ICE you'll see is gone by June.

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[the road taken @RoadBudget]

#NotGoingToTrumpLand

[Jane of the North @JaneotN]

Your reminder that the World Cup is being held in Toronto and Vancouver! Two beautiful, welcoming Canadian cities where your dollar goes far and the only ICE you'll see is gone by June.

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[Orla Joelsen @OJoelsen]

Good morning from Nuuk, Greenland 🇬🇱

January 9, 2026 (10:05am)
Temp: +1°C.

[Joel The Dane 🇩🇰🇺🇦 Данський Козак #NAFO @JoelTheDane]

The almost 60.000 inhabitants on Greenland are DANES 🇩🇰

Have danish passports, speaks danish, use danish currency to pay in danish supermarkets.

#Greenland makes up 98% of Denmarks territory and has been part of #Denmark for more than 600 years - long before USA even existed!

[Orla Joelsen @OJoelsen]

Good morning from Nuuk, Greenland 🇬🇱

January 7, 2026 (10am)
Temp: +3°C.

[Orla Joelsen @OJoelsen]

I will remain in my country and continue to stand up for my homeland - Greenland🇬🇱

[Orla Joelsen @OJoelsen]

Today, Tivoli in Copenhagen raised the Greenlandic flag🇬🇱 A clear and beautiful gesture. Thank you, Tivoli.

[Orla Joelsen @OJoelsen]

Good morning from Nuuk, Greenland 🇬🇱

January 6, 2025 (10:25am)
Temp: +1°C.

[Orla Joelsen @OJoelsen]

Statement from the Premier of Greenland.

January 6, 2026

“Yesterday, I made it very clear that in Greenland we have intensified our diplomatic and political efforts in our struggle to affirm that Greenland is our country and our territory. Our country is not something that can be annexed or taken over simply because someone wishes to do so. I am pleased that already today I can note that the relationships we have built over the past year, and our increased diplomatic efforts in recent times, are of great significance.

The French President, the German Federal Chancellor, the Italian Prime Minister, the Polish Prime Minister, the Spanish Prime Minister, the British Prime Minister, and the Danish Prime Minister have today issued a joint statement that unequivocally supports us in Greenland and our shared territorial integrity. This support is important at a time when fundamental international principles are being challenged. For this support, I wish to express my deepest gratitude.

At a time when the President of the United States has once again stated that the United States is very serious about Greenland, this support from our allies in NATO is both important and unequivocal.

I once again call on the United States to seek a respectful dialogue through the appropriate diplomatic and political channels, and through the use of existing forums based on agreements that already exist with the United States. Such dialogue must take place with respect for the fact that Greenland’s status is grounded in international law and the principle of territorial integrity.

In this context, the support from our European allies in NATO means a great deal. It is a clear signal that territorial integrity, sovereignty, and international rules continue to apply and are respected.”

[Orla Joelsen @OJoelsen]

Following numerous messages sent directly to me from citizens in nearly all towns across Greenland, I have decided to initiate a demonstration against Donald Trump’s threats toward Greenland.

The time and date will be announced in the coming days.

This will be a peaceful and united demonstration, with participation from all towns in Greenland 🇬🇱

[Orla Joelsen @OJoelsen]

Statement from the Premier of Greenland 🇬🇱
6:55pm local time:

“🇬🇱 We have been a close and loyal friend of the United States for generations. We have stood shoulder to shoulder in difficult times. We have taken responsibility for security in the North Atlantic — and not least for North America. That is what true friends do.

Precisely for that reason, the current and repeated rhetoric coming from the United States is entirely unacceptable.

When the President of the United States speaks of “needing Greenland” and links us to Venezuela and military intervention, it is not only wrong. It is disrespectful.

Our country is not an object in great-power rhetoric. We are a people. A country. A democracy. That must be respected — especially by close and loyal friends.

We are part of NATO, and we are fully aware of our country’s strategic location. We also understand that our security depends on good friends and strong alliances. In that context, a respectful and loyal relationship with the United States is very important. That has been the case for decades.

But alliances are built on trust. And trust requires respect.

Threats, pressure, and talk of annexation have no place between friends. That is not how one speaks to a people who have repeatedly demonstrated responsibility, stability, and loyalty.

Enough is enough.

No more pressure.
No more insinuations.
No more fantasies of annexation.

We are open to dialogue. We are open to conversations. But they must take place through the proper channels and in full respect of international law. And the proper channels are not random and disrespectful posts on social media.

Greenland is our home and our territory.
And it will remain so. 🇬🇱”

[Orla Joelsen @OJoelsen]

Statement by the Premier of Greenland, Jens Frederik Nielsen:

January 4, 2026

“🇬🇱 Let me state this calmly and clearly from the outset: there is neither reason for panic nor for concern.

The image shared by Katie Miller, depicting Greenland wrapped in an American flag, changes nothing whatsoever. Our country is not for sale, and our future is not decided by social media posts.

That said, the image is disrespectful.
Relations between nations and peoples are built on mutual respect and international law — not on symbolic gestures that disregard our status and our rights.

We are a democratic society with self-government, free elections, and strong institutions. Our position is firmly grounded in international law and in internationally recognized agreements. This is not in question.

Naalakkersuisut (Government of Greenland) continues its work calmly and responsibly. We engage in dialogue, safeguard our interests, and uphold the international rules that also bind our partners.

There is no reason for panic.
But there is every reason to speak out against a lack of respect. 🇬🇱”

[Orla Joelsen @OJoelsen]

Statement from the Prime Minister of Denmark 🇩🇰:

“I must say this very clearly to the United States:

It makes absolutely no sense to speak of any necessity for the United States to take over Greenland. The United States has no legal basis to annex one of the three countries of the Kingdom of Denmark.

The Kingdom of Denmark — and thus Greenland — is a member of NATO and is therefore covered by the Alliance’s collective security guarantee. We already have a defence agreement between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States that grants the U.S. broad access to Greenland. In addition, the Kingdom has made significant investments in security in the Arctic.

I therefore strongly urge the United States to cease its threats against a historically close ally, and against another country and another people who have stated very clearly that they are not for sale.”

Mette Frederiksen
Prime Minister of Denmark

[Orla Joelsen @OJoelsen]

FOREVER

[the road taken @RoadBudget]

#NotGoingToTrumpLand

[Montreal Gazette @mtlgazette]

Travelling to the U.S.? Expect to be photographed upon entry and exit https://t.co/6c8m0wC5js

[the road taken @RoadBudget]

#NotGoingToTrumpLand
https://t.co/Sg5KMOMzY6

[Canadian Museum for Human Rights @CMHR_News]

For International Human Solidarity Day, our message is simple: "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights." - Article 1, Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

[the road taken @RoadBudget]

Headed to Montreal for Christmas? Here are our latest Michelin listed restaurants!
https://t.co/TEU65shW9u

[the road taken @RoadBudget]

One more reason to visit Canada!

[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

We’re going to build a high-speed rail network that will connect millions of Canadians, build our economy, and create thousands of high-paying careers.

[Ben Jennings @BJennings90]

Latest @guardian cartoon

https://t.co/Okg2kmea9t