Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 15, 2021) Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 16 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert
A demonstration related to political events taking place in the United States is scheduled to take place on January 20, 2021 beginning at 10:30 a.m. in front of the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen.
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 15 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert
Security Alert Demonstration in Front of U.S. Embassy Copenhagen on January 6, 2021 Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Copenhagen, Denmark – January 6, 2021 Location: Copenhagen Event: A demonstration is scheduled to take place on January 6 beginning at 1:00 p.m. in front of the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen in protest of political events taking place ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 6 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert
The United States Continues To Recognize Interim President Guaidó and the Last Democratically Elected National Assembly in Venezuela PRESS STATEMENT
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JANUARY 5, 2021 On December 6, 2020, the illegitimate Maduro regime staged fraudulent legislative elections in Venezuela. Sixty countries around the world either came together to issue joint statements, including those released by the ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 6 January, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases | Tags: Democracy, Michael R. Pompeo, Venezuela
A demonstration is scheduled to take place on December 19 beginning at 3:00 p.m. The event is planned for across the street from the U.S. Embassy in the Osterbro neighborhood of Copenhagen.
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 18 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert
On Progress Toward Peace PRESS STATEMENT
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 11, 2020 The agreement reached yesterday between Israel and Morocco to normalize relations is another remarkable step toward peace. In the coming weeks, Israel and Morocco will assume full diplomatic relations. This agreement will also grant overflights and direct flights to and from Israel and will promote ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 15 December, 2020 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News, Press Releases | Tags: Israel, Michael R. Pompeo, Morocco, Peace
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Student Leaders are intensive short-term academic programs whose purpose is to provide groups of undergraduate student leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills. The Institutes will consist of a balanced series of seminar discussions, readings, group presentations and ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 14 December, 2020 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Faroe Islands, News, U.S. & Denmark, U.S. & Greenland
Press statement from U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: United States and Partners Promote Accountability for Corruption and Human Rights Abuse PRESS STATEMENT
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 10, 2020 Yesterday and today the United States imposed sanctions under the Global Magnitsky sanctions program on corrupt actors and human rights abusers worldwide. These actions target actors ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 11 December, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases | Tags: anti-corruption, human rights, Michael R. Pompeo, sanctions
Press statement from U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: Designations of National People’s Congress Officials Undermining the Autonomy of Hong Kong PRESS STATEMENT
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 7, 2020 Beijing’s unrelenting assault against Hong Kong’s democratic processes has gutted its Legislative Council, rendering the body a rubber stamp devoid of meaningful opposition. One aspect of that assault ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 9 December, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News | Tags: China, Democracy, Hong Kong, Michael R. Pompeo
Press statement from U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: United States Takes Action Against Violators of Religious Freedom Religious freedom is an unalienable right, and the bedrock upon which free societies are built and flourish. Today, the United States – a nation founded by those fleeing religious persecution, as the recent Commission on ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 8 December, 2020 | Topics: Culture, Human Rights, News | Tags: human rights, Michael R. Pompeo, Religious freedom, Secretary of State
Anne-Dorte Andersen is a former participant of the
Global Sports Mentoring Program (GSMP) founded by the
U.S. Department of State . She is a pioneer and a role-model for girls, women, persons with disabilities, and for Danish society at large. Here, she aims to facilitate inclusion, acceptance, and fun, especially for kids and young persons with disabilities. We have had a conversation with her about her experiences with GSMP. This is her story. Swimmer, Paralympic medalist, Project Coordinator ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 3 December, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce the Arctic Education Alliance, a new education partnership between organizations and universities in the United States and Greenland. The Alliance will build vocational education programs that support training in sustainable tourism, hospitality, and land and fisheries management in Greenland. The project will foster collaboration between U.S. and ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Greenland | Tags: Arctic, educacion
Carla Sands, US Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark A translated version of this appeared in
Berlingske on November 30, 2020 NATO is the greatest collective security organization in the history of the world. For the last seven decades, NATO has kept the peace to defend our people and our way of life. One reason our transatlantic ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 1 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Defense, Embassy, News | Tags: defense spending, NATO, security
The following is the text of a joint communiqué issued by the 66 countries and 32 international organizations participating in the 2020 Afghanistan Conference. Begin text: The 2020 Afghanistan Conference took place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva with participants from 66 countries and 32 international organizations. The Conference was held in a virtual ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 25 November, 2020 | Topics: News
Introducing Henry Henson and Fulbright Henry Henson is an American Fulbright Student at Aarhus University. Fulbright Denmark is a world-famous exchange program that creates a unique opportunity for elite students and scholars to study, research, and work with other top students and scholars within their field in all corners of the world. Fulbright connects people ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 18 November, 2020 | Topics: Education, U.S. & Denmark, U.S. & Greenland | Tags: International Education Week
November 12 marked a milestone in relations between the United States and the Faroe Islands. The United States, represented by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European & Eurasian Affairs Michael J. Murphy, and the Faroe Islands, represented by the Faroese Minister for Foreign Affairs, Education and Culture Jenis av Rana, signed a Partnership Declaration. ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 13 November, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Culture, Economic Affairs, Education, Environment, Events, Faroe Islands | Tags: partnership
Veterans Day and Armistice Day November 11 is Veterans Day in the United States – an important national holiday on which we honor all those who served our country. Originally known as Armistice Day, because it falls on the day that marks the ending of World War One, the day originally paid tribute to soldiers of the First and Second World War. Many other countries still mark this day in ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 11 November, 2020 | Topics: Embassy, Events, History, U.S. & Denmark
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Copenhagen (November 10, 2020) (NEW) New Coronavirus Measures Announced for North Jutland: In order to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, Danish authorities announced new restrictions for residents of North Jutland in the municipalities of Hjørring, Frederikshavn, Brønderslev, Jammerbugt, Vesthimmerland, Thisted and Læsø, where a new strain of the ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 11 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Talking about the elections Every four years there is a Presidential Election in the U.S. and for us that means election celebrations and election events. In an election year, we talk to many more schools than in an average year, we visit many more organizations. And of course answer many election related questions. This year ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 6 November, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Copenhagen, Denmark – November 5, 2020 Location: Copenhagen Event: A demonstration and march are scheduled to take place on November 5 beginning at 3:00 p.m. The event will start in front of Christiansborg Palace in central Copenhagen before making its way to the U.S. Embassy in the Osterbro neighborhood of ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 5 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert
For Immediate Release PRESS RELEASE U.S. Embassy Copenhagen October 28, 2020 Statement on Improved Cooperation in Greenland The United States has a long history of close cooperation with the Danish and Greenlandic governments based on our deep economic ties, strong defense partnership, and shared respect for democratic values, human rights, and the rule of ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 28 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Defense, Economic Affairs, Education, Environment, Key Documents, U.S. & Denmark, U.S. & Greenland
On October 1,
Ambassador Sands participated in a dinner at Sølyst arranged by the
American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Denmark . The purpose of the dinner was to award the prize for this year’s “Foreign Company of the Year Award.”
IBM Denmark received the prestigious honor this year in recognition of their continued efforts on developing and innovating their business in Denmark. The jury emphasized ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 9 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, News
U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York, New York October 6, 2020 AS DELIVERED (By Ambassador Christoph Heusgen, Permanent Representative of the German Mission to the United Nations) Mr. President, I have the honor of delivering this cross-regional joint statement on behalf of the following 39 countries: Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 7 October, 2020 | Topics: News
Following President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump testing positive for COVID-19 well wishes have poured in from all over the world. We want to thank Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen for her warm and hopeful message on TV2. We also want to thank all of you who have sent us kind and supportive messages ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 5 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, President of the United States
The text of the following statement was released by United States Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment Mr. Keith Krach and European Commissioner for Internal Market Mr. Thierry Breton on the importance of the EU and U.S. partnership for securing telecommunications infrastructure. Begin Text: Under Secretary Keith Krach and Commissioner ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 2 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine. Begin Text: We, the ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 18 September, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Policy, Press Releases
Dear Friends: The events of 2020 have tested our resolve in ways we couldn’t have imagined back in January. As our communities recover, our schools restart, and our economies get back on track, it is important to remember another time — after the terrible events of September 11, 2001 — when we had to be ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News
Excellencies, Ministers, distinguished colleagues, and friends – welcome. Thank you for joining me on this beautiful afternoon to celebrate American independence and the birth of our great democracy, which turns 244 years old this year. This occasion gives us the opportunity to honor the strong and historic alliance between the United States and the Kingdom ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 4 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, Defense, Economic Affairs, Education, Events, Faroe Islands, History, Human Rights, U.S. & Denmark, U.S. & Greenland
Message for U.S. Citizens: Reminder to Register to Vote (August 21, 2020) ** In our last voting-related message we listed the use of a commercial courier service (e.g., DHL, FedEx) as a mailing option for your
Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) and/or absentee ballot. We received several questions on the use of such services, so we have updated information ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 21 August, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
On the occasion of Copenhagen Pride Week 2020, the entire U.S. Embassy team and I wish all those throughout the Kingdom of Denmark a great week full of inspiring conversations that seek to provide solutions for advancing the rights of LGBTI persons and protecting them from violence, criminalization, discrimination and stigma. Protecting and defending human ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 18 August, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News
We at the U.S. Consulate in Nuuk were saddened to learn of the recent death of Dr. Konrad (Koni) Steffen due to an accident on the Greenlandic ice cap. Dr. Steffen had worked closely with American and Greenlandic scientists throughout his career, including on National Science Foundation projects. On behalf of the U.S. Embassy and Consulate ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 14 August, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Greenland
Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a
Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 12 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Denmark (NEW) Suspension of Weekly Health Alert Message: Today’s message is the last weekly COVID-19-related health alert the U.S. Embassy will send to U.S. citizens in the Kingdom of Denmark. The U.S. Embassy will continue to maintain a
COVID-19 information page on our website . If you require our assistance, please write to us at
CopenhagenACS@state.gov or visit our website here. ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 12 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The spread in the United States of mobile applications developed and owned by companies in the People’s Republic of China (China) continues to threaten the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States.” —President Donald J. Trump, August 6, 2020 “We’ve urged countries to become Clean Countries so that their citizens’ private information ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 12 August, 2020 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News, Science & Tech
In July, Ambassador Sands and a small delegation from U.S. Embassy Denmark visited the Faroe Islands. In the Embassy’s constant efforts to strengthen and deepen relations with all parts of the Kingdom of Denmark, Ambassador Sands and the delegation met with people from across Faroese government and society. The U.S. and the Faroe Islands have ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 5 August, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Faroe Islands, News
Travelers Recently Arrived from the United States Seeking Appointments at the Embassy: Danish government authorities strongly encourage any travelers arriving in Denmark from the United States to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in Denmark. To mitigate the health risk to embassy visitors and staff, travelers from the United States will be permitted to schedule an appointment ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 4 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The Department of State has appointed
Jim DeHart as the U.S. Coordinator for the Arctic Region . Serving as the principal advisor to the Secretary and the Deputy Secretary on all Arctic matters, DeHart will lead and coordinate the Department’s policy-making and diplomatic engagement on Arctic-related issues to advance U.S. interests in the region related to safety and security, sustainable economic growth, and cooperation among ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 29 July, 2020 | Topics: News
Location: Denmark (NEW) Travelers Recently Arrived from the United States Seeking Appointments at the Embassy: Danish government authorities strongly encourage any travelers arriving in Denmark from the United States – which is currently classified as a
“banned country” – to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in Denmark. To mitigate the health risk to embassy visitors and staff, travelers ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 28 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert
INTERVIEW
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE COPENHAGEN, DENMARK U.S. CHIEF OF MISSION RESIDENCE JULY 22, 2020 You can watch the interview on
DR.DK QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, welcome to Denmark. I hope that you are enjoying our country. SECRETARY POMPEO: It’s been a great visit, Johannes. Thanks for having me. QUESTION: Great to hear that. We have limited time, sir, so ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 23 July, 2020 | Topics: Events, Faroe Islands, Human Rights, News, Policy, Trade, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Denmark, U.S. & Greenland, U.S. Secretary of State
REMARKS TO THE PRESS
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS COPENHAGEN, DENMARK JULY 22, 2020 FOREIGN MINISTER KOFOD: Welcome, Secretary Pompeo, Mike. Let me start by welcoming you to Denmark. High-level visits these days are rare due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, and your decision to prioritize to come to official visit here to Denmark underscores the ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 23 July, 2020 | Topics: Faroe Islands, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Public Affairs, U.S. & Denmark, U.S. & Greenland, U.S. Secretary of State, Video
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Copenhagen, Denmark – July 22, 2020 Location: Copenhagen Event: A demonstration and march is scheduled to take place on July 22 beginning at 4:30 p.m. The event will start in front of the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen in the Osterbro neighborhood before making its way to Trianglen and Sankt Hans ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 22 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Denmark (NEW) U.S. Embassy Closed for Routine Citizenship Appointments Until August 13: The U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen is closed for critical renovation work until August 12. We will reopen for passport and CRBA services on August 13. We regret the inconvenience caused by this temporary closure. The Embassy will process cases as quickly as possible ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 21 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Nury Turkel was born in a reeducation camp during China’s Cultural Revolution. Today, he is fighting for religious freedom in China and around the world as a newly appointed commissioner on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). A Uyghur American, Turkel says his May 26 appointment to the Commission shows that the U.S. ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 16 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Policy | Tags: China, Uighurs
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to London, UK, and Copenhagen, Denmark, July 20 to July 22. While in London, Secretary Pompeo will meet with Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to discuss global priorities, including the COVID-19 economic recovery plans, issues related to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 16 July, 2020 | Topics: News
The U.S. Government leads the globe with $12.5 billion allocated to benefit international COVID-19 response, including commitments for the development of vaccines and therapeutics, preparedness efforts, and foreign assistance. We are achieving real results, helping nations around the world respond to COVID-19 and thereby protecting the homeland. We continue to ensure that the substantial U.S. ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 14 July, 2020 | Topics: News
Location: Denmark (NEW) U.S. Citizens in Sweden: Effective July 11 the Danish government issued
updated border entry guidance and announced that the border region of Skane in Sweden is now considered an “open” region for the purposes of travel to Denmark. U.S. citizen applicants residing in an open region within Sweden can schedule a passport appointment at the U.S. ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 14 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The United States has donated $1.16 billion more to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to prevent the spread of infectious diseases worldwide. President Trump provided
a statement of support for Gavi at the public Gavi pledge conference , hosted by the United Kingdom, on June 4.
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 11 July, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Covid19
Location: Denmark (NEW)Travel Nonstop to Denmark if Entering Under Danish “Sweetheart” Exception: If you are travelling from the United States to Denmark under one of the Denmark-specific border exceptions that are not part of the broader EU border exceptions (e.g. sweetheart declaration for the partner/boyfriend/girlfriend of a Danish citizen or resident of Denmark), we strongly ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 7 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert
When U.S. citizens cast their presidential election ballots, they’ll be voting for someone like Hagner Mister or Rex Teter. You probably have not heard of Mister or Teter. In fact, most voters who chose them in 2016 did not know who they were. During the last presidential election, Mister and Teter served as electors — ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 7 July, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: U.S. Election
Location: Denmark (NEW) U.S. Citizens in Sweden: On June 25 the Danish government announced
updated border entry guidance . Under current guidance the border region of Skane in Sweden is not considered an “open” region for the purposes of travel to Denmark, unless you are transiting to an airport in Denmark or otherwise meet one of the exceptions to the ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Denmark (NEW) U.S. Citizens in Sweden: On June 25 the Danish government announced
updated border entry guidance . Under current guidance the border region of Skane in Sweden is not considered an “open” region for the purposes of travel to Denmark, unless you are transiting to an airport in Denmark or otherwise meet one of the exceptions to the ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
When
the Charter of the United Nations was signed on June 26, 1945, it set the stage for a post-World War II era dedicated to the resolution of international disputes by peaceful means. Fifty of the U.N.’s original 51 member countries signed the charter at the San Francisco Conference (Poland signed the charter two months later). The charter proclaimed the U.N.’s ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: News
PRESS STATEMENT
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 24, 2020 The tide is turning against Huawei as citizens around the world are waking up to the danger of the Chinese Communist Party’s surveillance state. Huawei’s deals with telecommunications operators around the world are evaporating, because countries are only allowing trusted vendors in their 5G networks. Examples include the Czech Republic, Poland, Sweden, Estonia, Romania, ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 25 June, 2020 | Topics: Uncategorized
(June 23, 2020) Location: Denmark (NEW) Danish Authorities to Announce Additional Loosening of Border Restrictions on June 27: The Danish border closure – imposed on March 14 – remains in place for most tourism-related travel. The Danish authorities announced that effective June 27, Denmark will allow additional tourism-related travel for individuals travelling from countries determined to ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 23 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The United States continues to lead the global effort to respond to and end the COVID-19 pandemic. Building upon decades of investment in life-saving health and humanitarian assistance, the American people should be proud of the real results we are achieving through our help to nations around the world, which also helps protect the homeland. ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Covid19
Location: Denmark (NEW) Save Time Using the Passport Renewal-by-Mail Option: Most adults can renew their passport using the mail-in option. Due to the limited number of in-person embassy appointments and the application processing backlog, we ask that you use the mail-in option if you are eligible. This saves you time and leaves available appointment slots ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 17 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
This week marked an historic milestone in U.S./Greenland/Denmark relations when the U.S. Consulate in Nuuk reopened. The reopening was marked by a kaffemik and a flag raising ceremony. The new U.S. Consul in Nuuk, Sung Choi, noted “we are back with a committed diplomatic presence that serves to strengthen ties with all of Greenland’s communities.” ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Greenland
On behalf of the U.S. government, I am excited to begin this new chapter in our relationship with Greenland and the entire Kingdom of Denmark by re-establishing our consulate in Nuuk, Greenland. The consulate is another positive sign of the strong collaboration between the U.S. government and the Greenlandic and Danish governments. I want to ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 10 June, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Greenland
Location: Denmark (NEW) Danish border remains closed for most tourism: The Danish border closure – imposed on March 14 – remains in place for most tourism-related travel. The ban applies to all foreign tourists coming to Denmark, except for those permanently living in Germany, Norway, and Iceland who – effective June 15 – will be permitted to ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 9 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
On the occasion of Denmark’s Constitution Day, both President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo have sent Constitution Day messages. You can read them here: Message from the President to HM Queen Margrethe II: Your Majesty: Denmark has long been a close friend and ally of the United States. It is ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. & Denmark, U.S. Secretary of State
Location: Copenhagen Event: Demonstrations and marches are scheduled between June 5 and June 7 at the following locations and times: Friday, June 5 at 10:30 a.m. in the Osterbro neighborhood of Copenhagen, near the U.S. Embassy. Friday, June 5 at 3:00 p.m. Beginning in front of the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen before making its way ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
As President Trump has stated, ‘the death of George Floyd was a grave tragedy and should never have happened. It has filled Americans all over the country with horror, anger, and grief.’ Our Department of Justice has made clear that accountability for his death is being addressed through the regular process of our criminal justice ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 3 June, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, President of the United States
Location: Denmark (NEW) Denmark border closed to tourists until August 31.Danish government officials announced Denmark will keep its border closed to tourists until August 31. Limited access will be granted for Germans, Norwegians, and Icelandic residents beginning June 15 who will be allowed to visit Denmark, but only if they have a lodging reservation of at ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 2 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Denmark (NEW) U.S. Embassy Copenhagen Continues Mission Critical Citizenship Services: The U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen continues to offer mission critical appointments for citizenship services: U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA). If you are eligible to
renew your passport by mail , use this option to avoid wait times for an in-person appointment. Expect long delays to receive ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 26 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Denmark (NEW) U.S. Embassy Copenhagen Resumes Limited Citizenship Services: Beginning May 20 the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen will resume limited appointments for citizenship services: U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA). If you are eligible to
renew your passport by mail , use this option to avoid wait times for an in-person appointment. Expect long delays to receive ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 19 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
As President Trump has said, the United States is working with our friends and partners around the world to coordinate our efforts on stopping the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States values our cooperation with allies and partners in combatting the pandemic and in planning for our collective recovery. In addition to the leadership ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State
Location: Denmark (NEW) Danish Border Closure Extended to June 1: The Danish border closure – imposed on March 14 and scheduled to be in effect until May 10 – was extended to June 1. The ban applies to all foreign tourists coming to Denmark. The ban does not apply to foreigners who have valid Danish work or ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
As we work together to defeat the coronavirus at home, the United States stands with our global partners in their time of need, as we always have. A healthier world means a healthier United States. For more than a half century, the United States has been the largest contributor to global health security and humanitarian ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 7 May, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, U.S. Secretary of State
(May 5, 2020) (NEW)Commercial Flights to the U.S.: SAS Airlines’ nonstop U.S.-bound flights remain suspended with no definitive date announced when it will resume these routes. If you have an SAS airline ticket for summer travel do not assume the flight is guaranteed. SAS has previously cancelled flights with short notice; check with SAS to ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 5 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
(NEW) Event*: Danish Police Ban on Gatherings in Island Brygge: Effective April 25,
the Copenhagen police instituted a ban on gathering or loitering on the waterfront area in Island Brygge, which is across the canal from the Marriott Hotel. Residents and visitors may continue to walk and run through the area. However, loitering is prohibited and may result in a fine of 2500 DKK. ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 28 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Denmark (NEW) Event*: Routine passport processing remains suspended worldwide: The embassy does not have a definitive date for the resumption of passport processing. We are aware that the temporary suspension of passport services is impacting the ability of U.S citizens to renew their residence permits in Denmark. The Danish Immigration (SIRI) authorities are also aware that U.S. passport ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 21 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
By U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, Carla Sands The majestic landscape of the Arctic – from the snow-capped peaks of the Brooks Range in Alaska to the vast Greenland Ice Sheet – creates the impression of permanence and timelessness. But with new sea lanes opening and milder inland climates, the Arctic’s landscape is rapidly changing. Many ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Environment, Policy, U.S. & Greenland
I will never hesitate to take any necessary steps to protect the lives, health, and safety of the American people. I will always put the well-being of America first. – President Donald J. Trump ACCOUNTABILITY FOR AMERICAN TAXPAYERS: President Donald J. Trump is holding the World Health Organization (WHO) accountable by putting a hold on ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Covid19
Location: Denmark (NEW) Event*: Routine passport processing remains suspended: Due to public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the U.S Department of State has significantly limited passport operations at all domestic passport facilities, including the facilities where all U.S. passport books are physically made, printed, and shipped to U.S. citizens around the world. This has ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Kære ven, Foråret og det dejlige vejr er vendt tilbage til Danmark. Når jeg finder tid til at nyde solskinnet, er det nemt at forestille sig, for et øjeblik, at tingene er ved at vende tilbage til det normale. Men når jeg så hører nyhederne, bliver jeg hurtigt mindet om, at vi stadig står midt ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Faroe Islands, News, U.S. & Denmark, U.S. & Greenland | Tags: Covid19
PRESS STATEMENT
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 8, 2020 Thanks to the unmatched generosity of the American people and the efforts of the U.S. Government, the United States has continued to lead the world’s public health and humanitarian response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are building on that leadership, with another $225 million in health, humanitarian, and economic assistance ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Covid19
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Copenhagen, Denmark (April 8, 2020) Location: Denmark (NEW) Event*: Extension of Cancellation of Air Greenland Flights: On April 7,
Air Greenland canceled all domestic and international passenger flights through April 30. In addition, the Greenlandic government extended the ban of all travel in and out of the capital city of ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Denmark (NEW) Event*: Extension of Danish Government Restrictions: On April 6, the Danish government announced an extension of the border closures through May 10. The Danish borders are closed to all but Danish citizens, individuals with Danish work or residency permits, and those the Danish government determines have a critical purpose of travel (e.g. someone commissioned to ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Denmark (NEW) Event*:
British Airways has scheduled direct flights between Copenhagen and London Heathrow on April 6 and 8. After April 8 the British Airways flight between Copenhagen and London may be temporarily suspended. If you have scheduled a flight on British Airways for a later date, please contact the carrier directly to rebook your travel. Daily ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Denmark (NEW) Event: International commercial flight options currently exist in Denmark. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging repatriation flights from Denmark at this time. Global ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
(English version below) Kære ven, Jeg er blevet dybt rørt over de scenarier, der udspiller sig i Italien, flere steder i Europa og i Brooklyn i New York, hvor folk står på deres altaner og synger og spiller sammen med deres naboer. Jeg er også meget inspireret af de mange positive beskeder og hilsener i ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Faroe Islands, News, U.S. & Denmark, U.S. & Greenland
Location: Denmark *Event: Scandinavian Airlines Flight from Stockholm to Newark Temporarily Cancelled (NEW) Beginning April 1,
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) temporarily cancelled its direct flight from Stockholm, Sweden to Newark, New Jersey. Daily flight options with other air carriers from Denmark to the United States with connections through Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and London remain available. Book directly with the airline if ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
PRESS STATEMENT
MORGAN ORTAGUS, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON The United States is committed to the global fight against COVID-19. We are a generous and reliable contributor to crisis response and humanitarian action across the world, but we cannot do it alone. The countries of the G20 agreed last week to work together to defeat the coronavirus, and we are working closely ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Covid19
Location: Denmark *Event: U.S Citizen Adult Passport Renewals during the COVID-19 Pandemic (NEW) Due to the COVID-19 pandemic U.S. Embassy Copenhagen routine consular services remain suspended until futher notice. However, most U.S. citizen adults in the Kingdom of Denmark may be eligible to renew their passports using a mail-in/online option. Review the eligibility requirements below: Eligibility Requirements for ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Denmark *Event: Important Information for Overseas Voters during the COVID-19 Pandemic (NEW)The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) is tracking the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on active duty military, their eligible family members, and U.S. citizens abroad and recommending ways to avoid any postal issues that may result from changes made by international postal ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
By U.S. Mission Denmark | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Covid19
March 30, 2020 Location: Denmark *Event: The Department of State released a
Global Level 4 Health Advisory on March 19 advising all U.S. citizens who live in the United States to arrange for immediate return, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. If the Kingdom of Denmark is your normal place of residence and you plan to ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Chairman Xi and the Chinese Communist Party ought to have presented all important information in the battle against the pandemic. They did not. By US Ambassador to Denmark, Carla Sands Taiwan reacted swiftly and responsibly in an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19 to the rest of the world. Taiwan’s outstanding response took place ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 29 March, 2020 | Topics: Uncategorized
Location: Denmark *Event: The Department of State released a Global level 4 Health Advisory on March 19 advising all U.S. citizens who live in the United States to arrange for immediate return, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. If the Kingdom of Denmark is your normal place of residence and you ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Denmark Event: The Department of State released a Global level 4 Health Advisory on March 19 advising all U.S. citizens who live in the United States to arrange for immediate return, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. If the Kingdom of Denmark is your normal place of residence and you ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The Department of State has issued a
Global Level 4 Health Advisory advising U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19.
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: News
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step.state.gov . In Case of Emergency: Call 1-888-407-4747 (U.S./Canada); +1-202-501-4444 (overseas); or contact the nearest embassy:
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Denmark Event: Commercial Flights to U.S. Still Available: The U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen is tracking flight availability closely in an effort to provide U.S. citizens in the Kingdom of Denmark accurate, timely information. As of March 25, there are at least seven daily, commercial flight options from Copenhagen to European hubs with onward connections to ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 25 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
We must work together to overcome the COVID-19 outbreak and the spread of disinformation. Please only trust and share information from credible sources, and, when possible, refer directly to the relevant authorities. It is a fact that the U.S., as with our allies in Europe, is contributing across the world to help stop the spread ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 21 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Faroe Islands, News, U.S. & Denmark, U.S. & Greenland | Tags: Covid19
President Trump has taken action to stem the spread of the virus, mitigate its impact on the U.S., and find innovative solutions to address this outbreak. CONTAINMENT: President Trump has taken action to restrict travel from impacted areas and secure our borders. President Trump implemented travel restrictions on travel from China in January. The President ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Defense, Emergency Services, Fact Sheets, News, President of the United States, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Covid19
By U.S. Mission Denmark | 19 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Notification
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Copenhagen, Denmark (March 18, 2020) Location: Denmark Event: Effective 10:00 a.m. on March 18, the government of Denmark has implemented new measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The Danish government has prohibited groups of more than ten people gathering in any public space indoors or outdoors. Furthermore, the Danish government strongly ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 18 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
President Trump and his Administration are working every day to protect the health and wellbeing of Americans and respond to the coronavirus. WHOLE-OF-GOVERNMENT RESPONSE President Trump signed legislation securing $8.3 billion for coronavirus response. President Trump declared a national emergency, inviting States, territories, and tribes to access over $42 billion in existing funding. To leverage ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 18 March, 2020 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas | Tags: Covid19
Location: Denmark Event: Due to reduced staffing, effective March 17 only emergency American Citizen Services are available at the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen. There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 185,000 reported cases worldwide. As of March 16, ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Dear Friends of the U.S. Embassy and Residents of the Kingdom of Denmark, Our countries have a long and storied friendship, and we will get through this difficult time together. My team and I encourage everyone to follow the travel guidelines announced by the Danish government (
14 March Security announcement ) and follow the practices recommended by the authorities ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 16 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Faroe Islands, News, U.S. & Denmark, U.S. & Greenland, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Covid19
Updated: January 7, 2021 Accepting Limited Citizenship Appointments: The U.S. Embassy is open for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA). We are limiting appointments to adhere to social distancing guidelines. You can schedule a citizenship appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen
online . If you are an adult renewing your 10-year ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 16 March, 2020 | Topics: U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports | Tags: Covid19
The Trump Administration is taking action to speed up coronavirus testing and increase accessibility across the country. The FDA is working to help significantly speed up testing and expand accessibility for Americans. The FDA
issued emergency approval for a new commercial coronavirus test by Roche that will help greatly expand testing nationwide. FDA: “The FDA authorized ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 14 March, 2020 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Covid19
Location: Denmark Event: Effective 12:00 p.m. local time on March 14 the government of Denmark will close its borders to all but Danish citizens, individuals with Danish work or residency permits, and those the Danish government determines have a critical purpose of travel (eg, someone commissioned to provide goods or services in Denmark). The measures will ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 14 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
HHS Secretary Alex Azar : “The travel restrictions that the President put in place at around the beginning of this month [on China] have given our country valuable time to prepare, and that is precisely what they were designed to do.”
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Michael Adams: “[W]e knew most of the cases were coming from China and that’s why the President took an unprecedented ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Covid19
Entry of non-LPR foreign nationals who were present in the People’s Republic of China, not including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the 26 countries that comprise the Schengen Zone, the UK, Ireland, or Brazil within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Non Immigrant Visas, President of the United States, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, Visa Waiver Program
Updated: December 17, 2020 Travelers Recently Arrived from Countries Classified as “Banned,” “High Risk,” or “Not Open” by Danish Authorities: Denmark has now added most of Sweden as a “banned” area. Applicants coming from a banned area within Sweden will not be permitted into the Embassy. The U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen requires a 14-day self-quarantine ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Visas | Tags: Covid19
By U.S. Mission Denmark | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News
MEDIA NOTE |
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON | MARCH 12, 2020 The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) will temporarily pause all ECA-funded programs that involve travel to and from countries with heightened U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Alert Level 2 (Practice Enhanced Precautions) and Warning Level 3 (Avoid Nonessential Travel) or heightened State Department COVID-19 related Travel Advisory ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Faroe Islands, News, U.S. & Denmark, U.S. & Greenland | Tags: Covid19
President Donald J. Trump Has Taken Unprecedented Steps To Respond To The Coronavirus And Protect The Health And Safety Of Americans March 11, 2020 FACT SHEET Together we are putting into policy a plan to prevent, detect, treat and create a vaccine against coronavirus to save lives in America and the world. America will get ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Covid19
The Trump Administration is leading an “all-of-America” approach, as Vice President Mike Pence calls it, to protect Americans during the global Coronavirus outbreak. “Last week, at this table, the President met with pharmaceutical leaders, we met with nursing home leaders, leaders of commercial labs, airline industries,”
Vice President Pence said . “We’re bringing all of the businesses of the ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 11 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Covid19
By U.S. Mission Denmark | 10 March, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News
By U.S. Mission Denmark | 10 March, 2020 | Topics: News
By U.S. Mission Denmark | 10 March, 2020 | Topics: News
President Trump and members of the Task Force provided an update on the Administration’s coronavirus response efforts. LOOKING OUT FOR WORKERS AND BUSINESSES PRESIDENT TRUMP: “We are going to take care of and have been taking care of the American public and the American economy. We are going to be asking tomorrow — we’re seeing ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 10 March, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, President of the United States
Location: Denmark, countrywide Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. Out of an abundance of caution, U.S. Embassy personnel and other U.S. citizens in the Kingdom of Denmark are encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance and practice ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 7 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert
In English Hello, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo here. 71 years ago today, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. That document identified common rights and freedoms to which all peopleare entitled. Today we mark that landmark achievement with International Human Rights Day. America’s founders knew that unalienable rights ‒ human rights ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 10 December, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights
Location: Denmark, countrywide Event: During the holiday season, security measures in Denmark remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by violent extremist ideology throughout Europe. Violent extremists continue to focus on locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, and other ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 27 November, 2019 | Topics: Alert
As delivered at the Annual Security Policy Conference at Christiansborg, November 15, 2019 Your Excellencies, Members of Parliament, Generals, Ladies and Gentlemen – good afternoon. Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today about the United States and our view on the Arctic. I want to thank our hosts, Folk & Sikkerhed, ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 15 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Defense, Faroe Islands, U.S. & Denmark, U.S. & Greenland
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Event: Due to an increase in gun violence in the areas of Nørrebro, Ishøj, and Hundige, Copenhagen Police have instituted a stop-and-search zone in a large area covering Nørrebro. The ordinance – which will run through September 30 – allows police officers to stop and search anyone within the area without cause. ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 24 September, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Copenhagen, Denmark – August 30, 2019 Locations: Across the street from the U.S. Embassy – Copenhagen, Denmark The Kings New Square area (Kongens Nytorv) – Copenhagen, Denmark Danish parliament building in Christiansborg area – Copenhagen, Denmark Blagards Plads, Norrebro neighborhood – Copenhagen, Denmark Event: Multiple demonstrations are scheduled throughout Copenhagen and across ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 30 August, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Ambassador Sands visited the Faroe Islands to participate in the festivities surrounding the Faroese National Day,
Ólavsøka. During the visit, Ambassador Sands met with Faroese Prime Minister Aksel Johannesen, saw the traditional boat races and participated in National Day celebrations. Thank you
@Tinganes for inviting me to
#Ólavsøka . Many thanks to the
#Faroese people for the special ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 31 July, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Events, Faroe Islands, News
Your excellencies, ministers, ladies and gentlemen, friends and colleagues, welcome to Rydhave and happy Independence Day. Thank you for joining us to honor the day our forefathers pledged their sacred honor to the founding of the United States and the idea that liberty is man’s highest calling. First, I would like to say to our ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 20 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Culture, Defense, Economic Affairs, Embassy, History, Human Rights, PEPFAR, Policy, Speeches, Trade, U.S. & Denmark
The United States and Greenland: New Opportunities Through Expanded Partnership and Cooperation Good morning. Thank you for this opportunity to speak with you all. I see some friends and familiar faces in the audience. I know that everyone here has Greenland’s future and best interests at heart. You are joined by the United States in ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 14 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. & Greenland
Location: Norrebro Neighborhood – Copenhagen, Denmark Event: The U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen informs U.S. citizens that demonstrations are currently taking place at Blagards Plads in the Norrebro neighborhood of Copenhagen. The demonstrations have resulted in clashes between demonstrators and the Danish police. The police remain in the area and are closely monitoring the situation. U.S. government ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 14 April, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Location: Christiansborg Slotsplads – Copenhagen, Denmark Event: The U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen informs U.S. citizens that Hizb ut Tahrir will hold their Friday prayers on March 22, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. at the Danish Parliament, located at Christiansborg Slotsplads in Copenhagen. Stram Kurs, a Danish political party, will hold a demonstration at the same time and place. ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 20 March, 2019 | Topics: Alert
By U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, Carla H. Sands Published on December 6, 2018, in Politiken.
Read in Danish The partnership between the United States and Denmark is among the strongest in the world. For over seven decades we have relied upon each other with the surety of friendship and a shared worldview. Our nations have long believed in ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 6 December, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Defense, News, U.S. & Denmark | Tags: Article 3, Article 5, defense, defense spending, military, NATO
Location: Denmark, countrywide Event: During the holiday season security measures in Denmark remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology throughout Europe. Extremists continue to focus on tourist locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, and other ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 4 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Berlingske, Section 1, page 44. Sunday, November 18, 2018 –
Read the story on Berlingske.dk WHY IT IS SO IMPORTANT THAT THE EU AND THE US AGREE ABOUT FREE TRADE By the United States Ambassador to Denmark, Carla Sands, and the Danish Ambassador to the United States, Lars Lose. The bonds between Denmark and the United States are strong. Between ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 20 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, News, Trade, U.S. & Denmark
By U.S. Mission Denmark | 19 October, 2018 | Topics: News
Ambassador Sands and staff from several Embassy sections visited the Faroe Islands in late August, 2018. During the visit the delegation met with Arctic Command for a briefing about their work in the waters around the Faroe Islands. A visit to Vinnuhúsið/Industriens Hus was also on the agenda. Ambassador Sands was briefed on the Faroese ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 23 August, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Business, Commercial Affairs, Culture, Economic Affairs, Education, Events, Faroe Islands, News
Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome. I’m joined here by my fellow hosts – the Ambassador of Australia, the Charge d’Affaires from Canada, and the Deputy Head of Mission of the UK, because we all share a common goal: to advance the equal rights and human rights of LGBTI persons. And I know we share that ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 16 August, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Human Rights, PEPFAR, Policy, Public Affairs
Statement by U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark Carla Sands and The Embassy of the United States of America August 8, 2018 We are disappointed to learn that some members of local lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) organizations have declined to attend the Pride reception hosted by the embassies of the United ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 10 August, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, Embassy, Human Rights
By U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark, Carla Sands. Today, July 4, high up in the Rebild Hills to the north of Aalborg, thousands of people with a love of both of our great nations will come together to mark American Independence. Rebildfesten, which with only a few exceptions has taken place every year ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 5 July, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, History, News
Location: Across the street from U.S. Embassy Copenhagen, Denmark Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on Monday, June 25, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday, June 30, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. across the street from the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark. The groups intend to protest U.S. ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 22 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, U.S. Citizen Services
Remarks by Ambassador Sands at the 2018 Independence Day Celebrations on June 21 at Rydhave Ministers, Ambassadors, distinguished colleagues, and friends— welcome. What a pleasure it is to have you here as we gather to celebrate my nation’s 242nd birthday. This is my first American Independence Day in Denmark and it is both my ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 22 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Defense, Embassy, News
Op-ed by the U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, Carla Sands Read in Danish in
Berlingske on June 14, 2018 Every morning when I arrive I see the American and Danish flags standing proudly together in the lobby of the U.S. Embassy. It is a sight that always fills me with an intense sense of pride because it represents the closeness of ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 14 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, News | Tags: defense, NATO
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 14 May, 2018 | Topics: Uncategorized
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Copenhagen, Denmark (May 11, 2018) Location: Fredens Park (Fredensgade and Blegdamsvej, 2100 Copenhagen) and U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen (Dag Hammarskjölds Allé 24, 2100 København, Denmark) Event: A demonstration by the group Boykot Israel-Frit Palaestina will take place on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. The event will ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 11 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Location: Denmark, countrywide Event: The U.S. government remains concerned that terrorists are intent on targeting U.S. citizens, including children. Terrorists may employ a variety of tactics, such as violent assaults and kidnappings. In the past they have used knives, guns, and vehicles as ramming devices. They may target schools, hospitals, churches, tourist locations, transportation hubs, ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 9 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Copenhagen (Thursday, April 26, 2018) Locations: Various Locations in Denmark Event: May 1st is International Workers’ Day. Several labor rallies, celebrations, and demonstrations will be held throughout Denmark on the day. Some of the events in Denmark include: An event hosted by the Greater Copenhagen Trade Union will take place ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 27 April, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Location: Albertslund, Copenhagen, Denmark Event: Copenhagen Police report an increase in gun violence in Albertslund, part of Greater Copenhagen. According to police, over the past week, there have been six shootings in Western Copenhagen, to the north of Roskildevej between Albertslund and Taastrup. The perpetrators have shot into houses, at bystanders from moving vehicles, and ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 9 April, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase only applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form, such as first-time applicants over 16, children under 16, and applicants who re-apply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen. The $10 fee increase does not apply ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 28 March, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports
Location: Across the street from U.S. Embassy Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Event: A demonstration by the group “March for Our Lives” is expected to take place across the street from U.S. Embassy Copenhagen on Saturday, March 24, 2018 beginning at 12:00 noon. Local authorities estimate that up to 200 individuals will participate and that the ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 22 March, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
At this time, scheduled passport and visa services will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits. This website will not be regularly updated until full operations resume, with the exception of emergency safety and security information.
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 9 February, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, News
Dr. Tom Hennessy, Director of
Arctic Investigations Program (AIP) for the
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently completed a one-month
Embassy Science Fellowship (ESF) in Copenhagen. The ESF program is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State to place U.S. scientists in its embassies around the globe to engage in “science diplomacy.” Dr. Hennessy used his time to build collaborations and research activities related ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 17 January, 2018 | Topics: Uncategorized
Since 1993, the President of the United States has proclaimed January 16 as National Religious Freedom Day, commemorating the Virginia General Assembly‘s adoption of Thomas Jefferson‘s landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on January 16, 1786. The idea of Freedom of Religion is enshrined in Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 16 January, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, News, U.S. & Denmark, Video | Tags: Religious freedom
The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. U.S. Embassy Copenhagen reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of personal security. Review ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 14 December, 2017 | Topics: Alert
November 29, 2017 U.S. Embassy Copenhagen informs U.S. citizens that according to Copenhagen Police, the organization For Frihed (For Freedom – formerly PEGIDA Denmark) will stage anti-Islam demonstrations in Copenhagen on the first Saturday of every month, starting this Saturday, December 2, 2017. The demonstrations will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 30 November, 2017 | Topics: Alert
Today we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Violence against women is unacceptable, anywhere, anytime and no country is free from it. Globally, more than one in three women has been beaten, coerced into sex, or abused in some other way, most often by someone she knows. We also know ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 24 November, 2017 | Topics: Uncategorized
U.S. Embassy Copenhagen informs U.S. citizens that Copenhagen Police urge individuals living in or visiting the areas of Nørrebro, Copenhagen North West, Brønshøj, and Husum exercise heightened awareness at all times due to a recent increase in gang violence. According to police, over the past two months, there have been more than 20 gang related ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 11 August, 2017 | Topics: Alert
In 2016, terrorist groups continued to exploit ungoverned territory and ongoing conflict to expand their reach. ISIS remained the top terrorist threat in 2016, directing and inspiring terrorist cells, networks, and individuals around the world. ISIS was expelled from a significant amount of territory it had controlled at the beginning of 2016, a trend that ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 20 July, 2017 | Topics: News, Official Reports, Press Releases, Reports | Tags: CVE
Today, with our partners in Denmark and around the world, we face a set of complex challenges: extremism and radicalization; irregular immigration; economic struggles; geopolitical confrontations; environmental and resource challenges, among others.
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 22 June, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, Events, News, Speeches, U.S. & Denmark
U.S. Embassy Copenhagen informs U.S. citizens that local media reports Scanlines operated ferries traveling from Denmark to Germany are being held at port due to an ongoing threat investigation. Scanlines operates ferries out of the Rodby, Gedser, and Helsinger ports. U.S. citizens should monitor local media for further information. U.S. citizens in Denmark are reminded, ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 7 June, 2017 | Topics: Alert
June 2, 2017 U.S. Consulate General Copenhagen informs U.S. citizens that, according to local media reports, a shooting incident occurred early Friday evening outside of Tivoli Gardens. It is unclear if the shooter is still at large. Police closed off the area and indicate there is no evidence to suggest the incident was terrorism-related. Please ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 2 June, 2017 | Topics: Alert
On Thursday, May 25 at 1700, FC Copenhagen will play Brøndby IF in the Danish Cup Final in Parken Stadium, Østerbro. Danish authorities estimate the number of spectators to exceed 38,000 with an unknown number of fans in Fælledparken. Groups of fans are expected to rally throughout the city in the early afternoon and march ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 23 May, 2017 | Topics: Alert
1. The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. This Travel Alert expires on September 1, 2017. 2. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, and their affiliates have the ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 4 May, 2017 | Topics: Alert
On Monday, May 1, International Workers’ Day, the Greater Copenhagen trade union will host an event in Fælledparken, Østerbro from 1200 to 1800 that will include speeches and live music. Approximately 50,000 persons will visit Fælledparken for the event. Copenhagen Police will be present. Expect increased crowds between Østerport Station and Fælledparken. Even demonstrations intended ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 28 April, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
On Saturday, April 1, For Frihed (For Freedom-formerly PEGIDA Denmark) and counter demonstrators No PEGIDA DK will protest in front of the Memorial Anchor in Nyhavn. The protests are scheduled from approximately 1130-1430. We anticipate the size of the protest to be approximately 50-200 people. A police presence is expected and traffic will be delayed ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 29 March, 2017 | Topics: Alert
On Saturday, March 25, organizers from the Copenhagen branch of the Unite for Europe campaign will walk from St. Alban’s Church (the Anglican Church in Copenhagen) to the British Embassy to demonstrate against BREXIT. The protests are scheduled from approximately 1400-1600. We anticipate the size of the protest to be approximately 200-300 people. A police ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 23 March, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
In late February, Chargé d’Affaires Laura Lochman opened and hosted the temporary Art from Exile exhibit in the Bella Center. Wall by wall, piece by piece, Art from Exile featured numerous creative pieces by artists such as E. B. Itso, Hussein Mahmoodi and Samir Edo. Nine artists collaborated on the Art from Exile project, which ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 3 March, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Chargé D’Affaires, Culture, Events, News
First term at Dartmouth University has passed, and Frederikke is now sharing her experience as an exchange student in the U.S. Read her story and learn more about the challenges that occur when studying in a foreign language, the vast cultural differences that exist in our educational systems, as well as ways Danes and Americans ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 6 February, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Denmark | Tags: exchange
The Department of Justice informed the Department of State of the Washington state court ruling barring the U.S. government from enforcing certain provisions of Executive Order 13769, including those related to visas and travel. The provisional revocation of January 27, 2017, which had revoked all valid visas of nationals of seven countries in accordance with ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 6 February, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, News, Non Immigrant Visas
To learn more about the Executive Order, please visit our
page about it .
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 30 January, 2017 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, News, Non Immigrant Visas, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
January 20, 2017 On Friday, January 20, demonstrations protesting U.S. politics are expected to take place across from the U.S. Embassy from 0730 to 0900 and 1600 to 1800. Additional demonstrations are also scheduled at 1600 at Dronning Louises Bro (Queen’s bridge) and at 1700 at Østerport Train Station. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 18 January, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
This message updates the Emergency Message the U. S. Embassy in Berlin sent on December 19 informing U.S. citizens that a truck drove into the Christmas Market at Breitscheidplatz. German media reports the Christmas market attack investigation continues and the perpetrator of the attack may still be at large. In light of the on-going investigation, ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 21 December, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Embassy Copenhagen September 27, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen informs U.S. citizens that on Tuesday, September 27, from 2025 hours to 2300 hours there will be a Champions League football game between FC Copenhagen and Club Brugge at the Parken Stadium. Spectators will start arriving at the stadium late this afternoon. Expect increased ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 27 September, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Each year the United States allows 55.000 lucky people from all over the world win the opportunity to apply for an Immigrant Visa/Green Card to legally live in the United States. Called the ‘DV Lottery’, this program celebrates diversity by increasing the numbers of new immigrants who do not necessarily have a family or work ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 21 September, 2016 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, News
The U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen is pleased to announce the call for application for the program Women2Women America 2016 Conference that will take place from be taking place from July 21 thru July 30, 2016 at Wheelock College in Boston, Massachusetts. Young women of age 15-19 years, with a strong interest in women’s rights, human ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 15 April, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Education, News
23 February 2016 CBP Press Release CBP announces additional enhancements to the electronic system for travel authorization WASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced additional enhancements to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), as part of the continued implementation of the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 (the Act). ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 23 February, 2016 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Denmark, Visa Waiver Program
On January 21, 2016, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Department of State announced changes to the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) – the program that makes it possible to enter the U.S. on an ESTA – to comply with recent legislation. You can read the full text of this announcement on
the U.S. Department of State website . The ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 21 January, 2016 | Topics: News, Visa Waiver Program
The Embassy of the United States in Copenhagen informs U.S. citizens residing in or visiting Denmark that a group named “Civil Disobedience Against Border Control and Transporter Responsibility” has announced plans to board trains at Kastrup Airport (Copenhagen International Airport; Københavns Lufthavn train station) on the afternoon of Saturday, January 9, 2016. According to the ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 8 January, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris on November 13, the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen reminds U.S. citizens in Denmark to review the
Worldwide Caution , which provides information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world, including Europe. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those affiliated ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 14 November, 2015 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
ESTH NEWS
A Shared Arctic Agenda n May 11, 2015, the Nordic Council of Ministers, Politiken, and the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen cosponsored an event on the Arctic held at Politikens Hus. The event came just as the U.S. took over the chairmanship of the Arctic Council under the theme: One Arctic. The debate brought together public officials, researchers, ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 11 May, 2015 | Topics: Environment
The Nordic Region Meets the United State of America: A Shared Arctic Agenda On May 11, 2015, the Nordic Council of Ministers, Politiken, and the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen cosponsored an event on the Arctic held at Politikens Hus. The event came just as the U.S. took over the chairmanship of the Arctic Council under ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 11 May, 2015 | Topics: Environment
Anne-Dorte Andersen recently returned to Denmark after taking part in the State Department / espnW’s Global Women’s Sports Mentoring Program. After her month in New York and Washington, D.C., Anne-Dorte was back where it all started, at the U.S. Embassy, to meet Ambassador Rufus Gifford and talk about her experiences in the U.S.: “I feel ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 7 November, 2014 | Topics: News
It has been an extremely hard task to find the winning logo among so many great proposals. Thank you to all of you who have submitted logo proposals in our competition and thank you to all of you who have voted and thereby helped us to find the winner. Almost 1500 votes have now been ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 12 September, 2014 | Topics: News
Thank your for helping us choose our new logo. We really value your opinion and hope that you will take some time to review the logos and vote for your favorite logo. To vote, simply go to the
voting page on Survey Monkey and click the number of your favorite logo.The voting closes Friday AT NOON DANISH TIME! When the ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 11 September, 2014 | Topics: News
The NATO Summit comes at a critical time in the Alliance’s history. The global security environment is dangerous and unpredictable. Russia’s actions against Ukraine have challenged the fundamental principles of a Europe whole, free and at peace. An arc of crises surrounds the Alliance, with growing instability and security challenges across the Middle East and ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 4 September, 2014 | Topics: News
Ambassador Gifford and the rest of U.S. Embassy, Copenhagen celebrated human rights during Copenhagen’s PRIDE week, August 27-30. The Embassy participated in several events during the week to show its support of human and LGBT rights. The highlight of the week was the Pride Parade that took place in Copenhagen Saturday, August 30. Ambassador Gifford ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 30 August, 2014 | Topics: News
About 500 of Denmark´s finest within the TV and Movie world were gathered in Ambassador Gifford´s private garden on a beautiful Danish Summer evening. Ambassador Gifford hosted an outdoor screening of the first episode of the American TV-show True Detective together with Copenhagen Film Fund and Copenhagen TV Festival. The guests were given picnic baskets ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 13 August, 2014 | Topics: News
Ambassador Gifford visited the Embassy of the Netherlands in Denmark to offer condolences and assure the Netherlands Chargé d’Affaires, Joan W. Coert, that the U.S. will help in any way possible with the investigation of the crash of MH17 in which 192 Dutch citizens died along with citizens from Malaysia, Australia, Indonesia, Germany, Belgium, Philippines, ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 22 July, 2014 | Topics: News
The Greenlandic paper Sermitsiaq reported from the kaffemik. Read the article and see photos from the event on
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 14 July, 2014 | Topics: News | Tags: Greenland
The morning of July 7 was a testament to the close relations Denmark and the U.S. have. Lt Col Palle Mikkelsen from the Danish Royal Air Force was presented with the Bronze Star. He was awarded the medal for exceptionally meritorious and outstanding service to the United States while stationed in Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 7 July, 2014 | Topics: News
“I have seen with my own eyes the difference it makes when women and girls are empowered, educated, and equipped to contribute to strong, stable, prosperous societies.” – John Kerry Girl Be Heard is a New York City theater group that uses theater as a vehicle to empower young women to become brave, confident, socially ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 27 June, 2014 | Topics: News
Thanks to all of you who joined Ambassadors Peter Taksøe-Jensen (@petertaksoe) and Rufus Gifford (@rufusgifford) for the one hour Twitter Q&A, which focused on how we can work together and learn from each other on climate, energy, and trade. We received a lot of great questions and the dialogue was both constructive and fun. The ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 23 June, 2014 | Topics: News
On Friday, June 20 at 9:00 AM EDT, Secretary of State John F. Kerry unveiled the 2014 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report at a ceremony at the U.S. Department of State. As required by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA), the TIP Report assesses governments around the world on their efforts to combat modern slavery. ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 19 June, 2014 | Topics: News
On a beautiful sunny Wednesday afternoon we celebrated the 238th anniversary of American independence. Just over 1.000 of our closest friends and contacts honored us with their presence. Guests included politicians, civil servants, diplomats, business people, scholars, NGO representatives, and representatives from the world of culture. In his remarks Ambassador Gifford noted the strong long-lasting ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 18 June, 2014 | Topics: News
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release June 5, 2014 Statement by Secretary KERRY On the Occasion of Denmark’s National Day On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Denmark on the 165th anniversary of the adoption of your ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 5 June, 2014 | Topics: News
On May 6, 2014 the Denmark-America Foundation (DAF) celebrated its 100th anniversary at Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen with speeches, classical music and a humorous ballet especially choreographed for the occasion. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II, Minister of Science Sofie Carsten Nielsen, and Ambassador Gifford joined a large number of leading Danish businessmen and women to ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 6 May, 2014 | Topics: News
Toria Nuland, Assistant Secretary of State for Europe, visited Denmark May 1 to discuss the situation in Ukraine and other matters of importance to our bilateral and transatlantic relationships. Her full schedule included meetings with several top Danish officials, business leaders, and an interview with the anchor of Denmark’s most-watched evening newscast. You can watch ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 1 May, 2014 | Topics: News
On April 29, Ambassador Gifford and Minister Manu Sareen, Denmark’s Minister for Social Affairs, Children, Integration and Equality, visited a drop-in health clinic in Copenhagen. The clinic is operated by the
Danish Center against Human Trafficking jointly with Danish NGOs
Reden International and Safe and Alive. The clinic offers health and social services to sex workers in the Copenhagen area and works ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 29 April, 2014 | Topics: News
Danish policy makers take a close look at the
Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk at
Sigonella Naval Air Station in Sigonella, Sicily, with Embassy Copenhagen on a
NATO tour in late April. The unmanned and unarmed Global Hawk is used as a high-altitude platform for surveillance and security. From 2016 the Global Hawk will be NATO’s new “eye in the sky.” The tour also included ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 25 April, 2014 | Topics: News
On Friday, April 4, Film Director William Friedkin of “Exorcist” and “French Connection” fame received the first-ever life time achievement award, an Honorary Robert, from the Danish Film Academy given to a non-Dane. This great event took place at the Dagmar Theater as part of the CPH PIX festival. Learn more about the Robert on ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 4 April, 2014 | Topics: News
On February 27, 2014, Secretary Kerry submitted the 2013 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (commonly known as the Human Rights Reports) to the United States Congress. The reports, now in their 38th year, are available on
State.gov and
OHCHR.org . Mandated by Congress, the Human Rights Reports help inform U.S. government policy and foreign assistance. They ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 28 February, 2014 | Topics: News
Today Secretary Jacob J. Lew spoke by phone with Ukrainian leader Arseniy Yatsenyuk en route back to Washington, D.C. from the G-20 meeting in Sydney, Australia. Secretary Lew noted the broad support at the just-concluded G-20 meeting for an international assistance package centered on the IMF as soon as the transitional Ukrainian government is fully ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 23 February, 2014 | Topics: News
Ambassador Gifford met with representatives from all the political parties’ youth organizations to learn more about young Danes and the issues they care about. Ambassador Gifford shared his experiences from his political work in several campaigns and talked about issues that interested young Americans. The ensuing conversations gave Ambassador Gifford great insight into topics that ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 2 December, 2013 | Topics: News
Legendary Youngblood Brass Band are known as the founders of the genre riot brass. With an amazing mix of New Orleans Jazz, brass, punk ethos and hip hop the band is The Roots of the Midwest. On November 12, Youngblood Brass Band played in Pumpehuset. At 15.00 on the same day the band gave a ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 12 November, 2013 | Topics: News
The U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen warmly invites you to attend the Generation Change workshops Are you a motivated young social entrepreneur? Do you consider yourself or would you like to be a role models for your peers? Then you should attend one of the three Generation Change workshops taking place in and around Copenhagen from ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 31 October, 2013 | Topics: News
The U.S. embassies in Stockholm and Copenhagen join the Swedish and Danish people in commemorating the 70th anniversary of the rescue of Danish Jews. U.S. Ambassador to Sweden Mark Brzezinski said, “As highlighted by President Obama during his recent visit to Stockholm, this is an important day for us all to remember the importance of ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 1 October, 2013 | Topics: News
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 04, 2013 Joint Statement by Kingdom of Denmark, Republic of Finland, Republic of Iceland, Kingdom of Norway, Kingdom of Sweden, and the United States of America The Kingdom of Denmark, Republic of Finland, Republic of Iceland, Kingdom of Norway, Kingdom of Sweden, and ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 4 September, 2013 | Topics: News
Transcript of the President’s statement The White House | Office of the Press Secretary | For Immediate Release | August 31, 2013 Statement by the President on Syria Rose Garden 1:52 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Ten days ago, the world watched in horror as men, women and children were massacred in Syria ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 31 August, 2013 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Danish Minister of Defence Nicolai Wammen met today (August 21) at the Pentagon, reaffirming the two countries’ strong defense relationship based upon shared approaches to defense and security issues, and pledging to continue to deepen military cooperation. The two leaders highlighted the long friendship between the two nations’ armed ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 21 August, 2013 | Topics: News
Transcript of Secretary Kerry’s Statement Remarks by the President Government Assessment of the Syrian Government’s Use of Chemical Weapons on August 21, 2013 The United States Government assesses with high confidence that the Syrian government carried out a chemical weapons attack in the Damascus suburbs on August 21, 2013. We further assess that the regime used a nerve agent in the attack. These all-source ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 21 August, 2013 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: John Kerry
On August 15, Secretary of State Kerry swore in Rufus Gifford as the new Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark. The ceremony took place at the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C.
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 15 August, 2013 | Topics: News
A sunny Tuesday afternoon saw over 1.000 embassy friends and contacts from the worlds of academia, business, culture, diplomacy, government, law enforcement, and military gather at the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence in Denmark, Rydhave. The event which included the posting of the Danish and American flags by Danish Life Guard soldiers and U.S. Marines respectively was ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 1 August, 2013 | Topics: News
A group of Danish policy makers – representing the Folketing, think tanks and ministries – visited
SHAPE , the central command of NATO’s military forces, near Mons in Belgium on May 29. The visit was part of the U.S. Embassy’s annual NATO study tour which allows participants to go to NATO installations and experience at first ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 29 May, 2013 | Topics: News
New York Public Library Director, Paul Holdengräber, explains the ideas behind his celebrated “Live from NYPL” series, where he talks to rock stars, Nobel Prize winners and other celebrities about life, literature and the arts. Some interviewers want to fade away, once they have asked their question. Not me. I want to interject myself into ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 6 May, 2013 | Topics: News
The purpose of the visit was to escort the two Danish Generals on a flight with the 109th Air National Guard C-130 unit that operates out of Kangerlussuaq Greenland each summer. The 109th performs missions onto the Greenlandic icecap in support of U.S. National Science Foundation international scientific efforts, equipping their aircraft with ski’s in ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 1 May, 2013 | Topics: News
Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my pleasure to be here today and welcome this impressive group of business leaders and foreign investors, and our guest of honor, Minister Corydon. The relationship between the Embassy and AmCham is a strong and active one. We have supported each other throughout the years, and I look ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 1 April, 2013 | Topics: News
Emu and I went to California in the United States. California has the highest number of inhabitants of all the 50 states (37.7 million)and it is the 3rd largest state in the U.S after Alaska and Texas. The capital city is Sacramento, but the most famous city is Los Angeles, which is also the biggest. ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 1 January, 2013 | Topics: USA i skolen
Emu and I went to California in the United States. California has the highest number of inhabitants of all the 50 states (37.7 million)and it is the 3rd largest state in the U.S after Alaska and Texas. The capital city is Sacramento, but the most famous city is Los Angeles, which is also the biggest. ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 1 January, 2013 | Topics: USA i skolen
Emu and I went to California in the United States. California has the highest number of inhabitants of all the 50 states (37.7 million)and it is the 3rd largest state in the U.S after Alaska and Texas. The capital city is Sacramento, but the most famous city is Los Angeles, which is also the biggest. ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 1 January, 2013 | Topics: USA i skolen
Emu and I went to California in the United States. California has the highest number of inhabitants of all the 50 states (37.7 million)and it is the 3rd largest state in the U.S after Alaska and Texas. The capital city is Sacramento, but the most famous city is Los Angeles, which is also the biggest. ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 1 January, 2013 | Topics: USA i skolen
My good friend Emu and I took a trip to the United States of America to visit the Capital city. In Denmark, the capital is Copenhagen; it is a bit more difficult to explain America´s capital. The United States of America consists of 50 states, and each state has its own capital. You might know ...
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 1 January, 2013 | Topics: USA i skolen