Article 72D4H Abandoned village in Greenland sees a revival

Abandoned village in Greenland sees a revival

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editors@theworld.org (Carolyn Beeler)
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The community of Qoornoq, on a small island off the coast of Greenland, was shuttered decades ago as part of the Danish government's efforts to consolidate Greenland's population. But in recent decades, it's become a summer getaway for former residents. The World's Carolyn Beeler takes us on a visit to Qoornoq.

This story originally aired on Oct. 27, 2025.

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