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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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, ...
Read More» 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. ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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. ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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. ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Denmark | 14 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, News | Tags: defense, NATO
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Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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, ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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.
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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.
Read More» 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, ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 .
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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, ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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). ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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, ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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, ...
Read More» 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
Sermitsiaq’s website. Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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. ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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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Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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. ...
Read More» 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. ...
Read More» 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. ...
Read More» 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. ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Denmark | 1 January, 2013 | Topics: USA i skolen
