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From Nuuk to Copenhagen, thousands rally against US annexation plan

From Nuuk to Copenhagen, thousands rally against US annexation plan

Published by Sam Flores

The light drizzle, highly unusual for this time of year in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, did not deter residents from protesting against Donald Trump and his stated aim to take control of the Danish autonomous territory. Peaceful but determined, crowds gathered in large numbers on Saturday, January 17, to say “no” to Trump’s plan. “Half the city is here,” said Inuit Indigenous rights activist Najannguaq Hegelund, surveying the crowd. Meanwhile, in Denmark, thousands gathered in Copenhagen – 15,000 according to organizers – and in other major cities such as Aalborg, Aarhus and Odense, chanting the same slogan: “Greenland is not for sale.” And even more: “Trump, hands off Greenland!” Greenlanders, led by their prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, marched from downtown Nuuk along icy roads to the US consulate. Hotel workers, hospital staff, laborers and fishery employees, many with their families, all carried the Erfalasorput, the national flag – red and white semicircles against a contrasting background. The traditional dance and song of quilaat (a frame drum), a hallmark of Inuit culture for special events …

Anarchist Commune in Copenhagen Gets Doc ‘Christiania’: CPH:DOX

Anarchist Commune in Copenhagen Gets Doc ‘Christiania’: CPH:DOX

Published by Daniella Wilson

What happens when you let 800 people create their own alternative society in the middle of a European capital city? Well, in 1971, that is how many people occupied abandoned barracks in Copenhagen, Denmark, forming Christiania, an alternative society.  Now, the documentary Christiania, from director Karl Friis Forchhammer and producer Rikke Tambo, explores this commune in the Christianshavn neighborhood of the Danish capital that is shaped by anarchist hippie culture and governed by consensus democracy. It will world premiere at the Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival CPH:DOX in March. “The film captures the daring effort by young women to shut down Pusher Street, Christiania’s hash market, which evolved into Denmark’s most violent area,” reads a synopsis for the film. “With unprecedented access to meetings, it highlights Christiania’s past and present struggles, showcasing tales like the biker gang attack and the attempt to burn the freetown. Through engaging storytelling, the documentary reflects on the challenges and impact of consensus democracy and Christiania’s ongoing journey.” Christiania is the latest addition to the lineup for CPH:DOX 2026. As recently …