Arctic Today’s most read stories of 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, Arctic Today readers followed a mix of developments across the Arctic, from political debates in Greenland to extreme weather in Iceland and longer-term questions about security and trade. Below are the top five most-read Arctic Today stories this year, followed by a selection of other widely read pieces.
- A view from Greenland about forced child removal as Greenlanders protest Danish welfare services
This piece examined protests in Greenland over Danish welfare services and allegations of forced child removal. Written from a Greenlandic perspective, the article explored why the issue became a focal point for public debate and how it fits into broader relations between Greenland and Denmark.
The old harbor in Reykjavík was frozen Tuesday. (Júlía Hvanndal) - Photos: Reykjavík shut down by record October snowfall
An early and unusually heavy October snowfall disrupted daily life in Reykjavík, closing roads and halting public transport. This photo essay documented the storm’s impact on the Icelandic capital.
(Screenshot from X) - Donald Trump Jr. accused of paying Greenland’s homeless to appear as supporters
This article reported on allegations linked to Donald Trump Jr.’s visit to Greenland, including claims that homeless people were paid to appear as supporters. The story raised questions about political messaging and how the visit was presented locally.
American Daybreak founder Thomas Emanuel Dans is behind the much criticized U.S. delegation’s unofficial visit to Greenland. (American Daybreak Instagram, screenshot) - Obscure U.S. group ‘American Daybreak’ central to controversial Greenland visit
This story examined the role of American Daybreak, a little-known U.S. group involved in the Greenland visit and why its involvement drew scrutiny from Greenlandic officials and observers.
Record date not stated. Arctic America : eastern sheet , Arctic regions, Maps, Canada, Northern, Maps, Greenland, Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection Copyright: xpiemagsx digcompie09122022-14431 - Trump’s Greenland purchase plan has been a U.S. ambition since 1868 Rounding out the top five was a historical look at repeated U.S. efforts to acquire Greenland, tracing American interest back to the 19th century and providing context for more recent political statements.
Honourable mentions: Other stories that attracted strong readership this year included an analysis of whether Europe could defend the Arctic without U.S. support, a look at how the Northwest Passage could affect global trade and a report on Danish intelligence warnings about misinformation campaigns targeting Greenland’s elections. Read Can Europe defend the Arctic without the U.S.?, The Northwest Passage has the potential to disrupt global trade. But there’s a catch and Greenland elections hit by misinformation campaign, Danish intelligence warns.
