Darkness Falls on Greenland: Capital Nuuk Without Power

The capital of Greenland, Nuuk, has been plunged into darkness due to a widespread power outage caused by the electricity provider Nukissiorfiit. The outage is attributed to an "accident," the nature of which has not been specified. The company is working to restore power through backup systems, while crews are trying to locate and fix the problem. The visit of the Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, to Greenland on Friday aimed to express Denmark's support for the island's residents. This visit comes after a period of tension, where former US President Donald Trump had threatened a military takeover of the autonomous Danish territory, but ultimately agreed to negotiations. The meeting between Trump and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Davos, Switzerland, led to a "framework agreement" for the future of Greenland, but no details have been released. This situation adds another layer of complexity to the already difficult situation in Greenland. The power outage has caused significant disruption to the daily lives of Nuuk residents, affecting basic functions such as heating, lighting and communication. Authorities are trying to manage the crisis and minimize the impact on the population.