"Raising a flag at our capital cultural centre, the flag of a military superpower that for weeks has been implying military force against our country, is not a joke. It is not funny. It is immensely harmful, she said in a statement. Olsen said Greenlanders, particularly children, were worried and afraid about the current situation. When you amplify those fears for content, clicks or laughs, you are not being bold or creative."
"Greenland's government is working to alleviate the stress and anxiety among the population caused by Donald Trump's repeated threats to seize the Arctic territory. Schafroth is known in Germany for his involvement in the satirical programme Extra Drei, which is broadcast on the NDR channel and attracts more than 1 million viewers. In a statement to Germany's Der Spiegel and the Ritzau agency, the channel expressed its regrets after the incident."
A Bavarian comedian, Maxi Schafroth, attempted to run up the US flag on a flagpole near the cultural centre in Nuuk and was confronted by angry passersby. He claimed to be a US official before leaving amid local disapproval. Local media reported the incident to police and said he was fined. Mayor Avaaraq Olsen condemned the stunt as harmful, saying it amplified fear among Greenlanders, especially children. Greenland's government is working to reduce stress from repeated threats by Donald Trump to seize the territory. The comedian is known for the satirical show Extra Drei and the broadcaster expressed regrets.
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