The ⁠US opening of ​a larger diplomatic hub in Greenland on Thursday was met by demonstrators opposed to President ​Donald Trump's ambition for greater influence in the Arctic island, while local government ministers shied away from the event. Moving from a wooden cabin on the outskirts of Nuuk to ​a much larger ‌downtown office, the new United States consulate has become a ⁠focal point for Greenlanders unhappy with Trump's stated desire to control the island, a semi-autonomous part of Denmark.

The inauguration of the new consulate comes amid a push by the US president for greater control over the island.

The inauguration of the new consulate comes amid a push by the US president for greater control over the island.

The inauguration of the new consulate comes amid a push by the US president for greater control over the island.

NUUK, May 21 - The U.S. opening of a larger diplomatic hub in Greenland on Thursday was met by demonstrators opposed to President Donald Trump's ambition for greater influence in the Arctic island, while local government ministers shied away from the event. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The new US consulate is a focal point for Greenlanders unhappy with the idea of US control. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Protests are planned later in the day. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Protests are planned later in the day. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.