Secretary of State, Anthony J. Blinken, traveled to Copenhagen, Kingdom of Denmark, as part of his trip to Denmark, Iceland, and Greenland on May 16-20, 2021. Secretary Blinken’s Meeting With PM Frederiksen Secretary Blinken began his trip in Copenhagen, Kingdom of Denmark, where he arrived late evening May 16. The Secretary met with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to discuss the strong bilateral ties between Denmark and the …
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 21 May, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. & Denmark, U.S. Secretary of State
On May 5 and 6, U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen in partnership with SelectUSA and Runway Innovation Hub is hosting the seminar Essential Elements For US Market Success on how Danish startups can scale up and access the U.S. market. We encourage you to register and attend! Read on for further details and registration links. Essential Elements …
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 29 April, 2021 | Topics: Business, Events, Featured Event, News
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: Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Culture, Economic Affairs, Education, Environment, Events, Exclude, Faroe Islands, Former U.S. Ambassadors | 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
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: Culture, Defense, Economic Affairs, Education, Events, Exclude, Faroe Islands, Former U.S. Ambassadors, History, Human Rights, U.S. & Denmark, U.S. & Greenland
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, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights, Policy, Trade, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Denmark, U.S. & Greenland
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: Art & Culture, Events, Faroe Islands, Former U.S. Ambassadors
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: Art & Culture, Business, Commercial Affairs, Culture, Economic Affairs, Education, Events, Faroe Islands, Former U.S. Ambassadors
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: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Human Rights, PEPFAR, Policy, Public Affairs
Human trafficking is an assault on human dignity and should be penalized accordingly. No government can hold human traffickers accountable or address the needs of victims without stringent and comprehensive human trafficking laws, strong law enforcement, prosecutorial capacity funded with adequate resources, and an informed judiciary.
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By Philip Holten | 28 June, 2017 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights, Official Reports, Reports, Speeches, Video | Tags: Rex Tillerson
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, Speeches, U.S. & Denmark
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
The U.S. Ambassador, Rufus Gifford, participated in a debate concerning the election and the American Presidential System Hundreds of students gathered around one of the main stages as the debate on the American Election was about to begin. First up on the agenda was a small introduction to the election and the American political system …
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By Jacob Langebæk Gaarmann | 28 September, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces, Embassy, Events, Exclude, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Political Affairs, U.S. & Denmark | Tags: U.S. Election, UFM16, Youth Folkemøde
In September, the U.S. Embassy in Denmark took part in a celebration of democracy along with thousands of Danish Students. The sun was shining bright over Søndermarken, Copenhagen. It was the early hours of the first ever Youth Folkemøde , also called UFM16, in Denmark. Thursday the 8th of September marked the first day of this very …
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By Jacob Langebæk Gaarmann | 28 September, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces, Education, Embassy, Events, Exclude, Former U.S. Ambassadors, U.S. & Denmark | Tags: UFM16, Youth Folkemøde
At what is by now a tradition, the Copenhagen TV Festival officially opened with a garden party at Rydhave last night. This is by far one of the most hyggelige and relaxed events of the year. But this event is much more than a nice relaxed picnic and outdoor screening. It’s a celebration of (good) …
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By Philip Holten | 18 August, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, Business, Commercial Opportunities, Culture, Events, Exclude, Former U.S. Ambassadors
2016 Independence Day We celebrated the 2016 Independence Day by inviting our friends and contacts to the Ambassador’s residence, Rydhave. The event is a great way to say thank you to our many Danish partners for all the valuable work they do with us. It’s also a great venue to catch up with a contact you maybe …
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By Anne Ipsen | 6 July, 2016 | Topics: Events, Exclude, Former U.S. Ambassadors
Secretary John Kerry visited Denmark & Greenland U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry visited Denmark and Greenland on June 16 and 17. During the very busy two-day schedule Secretary Kerry met with HM the Queen, Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Foreign Minister Kristian Jensen, GAME, Greenland Prime Minister Kim Kielsen, and many many more. The visit focused on some …
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By Anne Ipsen | 6 July, 2016 | Topics: Environment, Events, Exclude, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Denmark, U.S. & Greenland | Tags: Greenland, John Kerry
![The 2016 Independence Day party at Rydhave [State Department photo/ Public Domain].](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/95/2016/07/13517482_10154591027624026_8113433370372569975_o-e1467809994367-600x450.jpg "The 2016 Independence Day party at Rydhave [State Department photo/ Public Domain].")
