Canada and France have jointly opened a consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, marking a significant diplomatic move in the Arctic region, according to Euronews. The opening, which saw the Canadian flag raised during an official ceremony, comes amidst growing geopolitical interest in the island. France is the first EU country to establish a consulate general in Greenland.
The Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand was present at the opening, where the Canadian flag was raised and the national anthem, "O Canada," was sung by dozens of people, as reported by Euronews. Approximately 50 people gathered for the event, which took place in Nuuk, the largest city in Greenland. The move is seen as a statement of support against potential claims by the United States regarding the Danish autonomous territory, according to Greenland Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt.
The French consulate opened on Friday, strengthening its diplomatic presence in the Arctic, as stated by Euronews. This fulfills a promise made by French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to the island last June. The European Union already has representation on the island following the opening of a European Commission office.
In other news, Germany is facing increased scrutiny from Iranian intelligence services, with security officials warning of espionage and cyberattacks targeting the Bundeswehr, as reported by Euronews. The German military intelligence has heightened vigilance after Iran designated the Bundeswehr and other EU armed forces as "terrorist groups."
Meanwhile, in Japan, a new Pokémon theme park, PokéPark Kanto, opened in Tokyo on Thursday, as reported by Euronews. The park, located inside Yomiuriland, covers 26,000 square meters and features a forest trail with life-sized Pokémon, rides, shops, and food.
Finally, in Romania, thousands of teachers and education staff protested in Bucharest this week against the government's planned austerity measures in the education sector, as reported by Euronews. Teachers have threatened to strike if the government implements the measures, which include a 10% cut in spending.
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