In recent decades, Greenland, with a small population of fewer than 60,000, has become a largely autonomous territory of Denmark. These days, Denmark – which is one of 27 European Union states and also a member of Nato, the transatlantic security alliance – retains only control of the island’s monetary policy and foreign relations. One … Read more
The Greenland ice sheet is disappearing much faster than previously thought. Greenland’s ice sheet, a vast frozen expanse three times the size of Texas, is melting at an alarming rate, 20% faster than previously estimated. This translates to a staggering 30 metric tons of ice vanishing every hour, contributing to rising sea levels and potentially … Read more
Planning a vacation? Here are the countries that pose the maximum risk for travelers in 2024 — and also the ones that are the safest — according to International SOS. The risk assessment firm, in its 2024 Risk Map, has ranked these countries based on several metrics, including security, medical dangers as well as the … Read more
