Greenland Security & Sovereignty: A Texas-based firm tied to President Trump shipped drilling equipment to Greenland without Nuuk’s go-ahead, prompting a “strong warning” from Greenland’s mineral authorities and a political response from PM Mette Frederiksen that “Greenland is not for sale.” Arctic Defence Posture: Denmark has sent conscript soldiers to Greenland for the first time in recent history under its expanded service scheme, boosting operational presence as exercises continue. EU Tobacco Tax Push: Brussels is moving to raise cigarette taxes and set minimum excise duties for e-cigarettes, heated tobacco and nicotine pouches—raising the stakes for smokers and public health policy across the EU. Markets & Middle East Risk: European stocks closed mostly lower as Iran–US tensions lifted oil prices and bond yields, with Denmark among the weaker finishers. Denmark in the EU/Global Spotlight: Denmark’s migration model remains a reference for other EU governments seeking to deter arrivals and tighten settlement rules. Nordic Industry Decarbonisation: Arla Foods Ingredients invested about €8m in a new heating system at its Videbæk plant, cutting CO₂ by around 2,500 tonnes annually. Media & Tech: A new Journalism Cloud Alliance aims to reduce newsrooms’ dependence on Big Tech and improve cybersecurity, including examples from Denmark’s press collective management.