Kort Nyt - municipality writes an open letter to Trump

Resources not for sale

Mayor of Kujalleq Municipality, Malene Vahl Rasmussen, has sent a clear message to the US President and administration in an open letter: Greenland's natural resources cannot be exploited without full respect for Greenlandic legislation, democracy and the will of the people.

Resources not for sale

The letter, which is available on the municipality's website, emphasizes that the interest in strategic raw materials, including rare earths and minerals, must not lead to pressure or circumvention of applicable regulations. According to the mayor, neither financial promises nor jobs must be used as an argument to disregard the law, environmental concerns or local support.

The letter also emphasizes that any cooperation with international actors requires respect for Greenland's political institutions, self-determination and international alliances.

Person arrested after suspicious death in Paamiut

A 60-year-old woman was found dead at an address in Paamiut on Friday, January 23. The Greenland Police are investigating the death as suspicious. The police received the report at 10:45 p.m. on Friday evening and immediately launched an investigation to clarify the circumstances surrounding the death. In this connection, both the National Forensic Science Center (NKC) and the Institute of Forensic Medicine have been called in. That same evening, a man who had been present at the address was arrested and charged in the case.

- The man has been charged while we investigate various circumstances in the case, says Deputy Police Inspector Malik Sandgreen.

On Sunday, the man was produced before the Sermersooq Circuit Court for a constitutional hearing, where he was detained for 26 days. The hearing was held behind closed doors, and the police are therefore unable to provide further information.

The relatives of the deceased woman have been notified.

Naming competition in Ilulissat

The local committee in Ilulissat has launched a competition to find a new name for the newly opened, integrated institution with space for 76 children and 20 employees, Avannaata Kommunia writes on its website. Previously, the children came from the Mikisoq nursery school and the Angajo kindergarten. All citizens can participate in the competition, and the winner will receive a prize of 1,000 kr.

Extra day in Inatsisartut

Inatsisartut has decided to insert an extra meeting day in Part II of the Autumn Session on 2 February. The meeting starts at 11:00, where the Chairman of Naalakkersuisut will present a briefing on the state of the kingdom in connection with the intense geopolitical situation. The party rapporteurs will each be given 10 minutes to speak, and afterwards members can ask questions.

Government of Greenland and the business community in dialogue

Naalakkersuisoq for Industry, Raw Materials, Energy, Justice and Equality, Naaja H. Nathanielsen, held meetings last week with leading representatives of the business community, including GE. The focus was on an open dialogue on economic conditions and the country's business development in light of increased international attention. It was determined that there is no acute threat to the business community, and that continued cooperation should exploit new opportunities for growth and investment.

Take care of your well-being in uncertain times – turn off the news

In a time of great international attention and unrest, Naalakkersuisut's Ministers of Health and Children, Anna Wangenheim and Nivi Olsen, have held a press conference on well-being and mental health. This is reported by sermitsiaq.gl.

The press conference focused on how citizens can take care of their mental health amid the 24/7 news cycle. Ministers are urging people to choose trustworthy news sources, consider taking breaks from social media and prioritise good daily habits. It was stressed that healthcare is available 24/7 and that parents have an important role in providing reassurance to their children by talking to them about the situation in a calm and sensible way.

As a specific piece of advice, citizens were reminded to “turn off the news” for periods of time to avoid overwhelming information that can stress the mind.

World Cancer Day is marked in Sisimiut

February 4, 2026 marks World Cancer Day, a day dedicated to cancer prevention and mobilizing efforts against cancer on a global scale. On this occasion, Neriuffiit Kattuffiat, together with associations around Greenland, invites you to a joint “We-walk-together” evening under the theme “Our hope never fades”. The event starts at the Taseralik cultural center and ends in the community center, where there will be coffee, tea and cake. The event will be broadcast live on Sisimiut TV, and local radio will also participate.