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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
(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
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
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
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
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
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
In 2014, all NATO members agreed to work towards spending 2% of their GDP on defense by 2024. Therefore, the U.S. is asking Denmark and other NATO allies to come up with credible plans to improve defense capabilities. Unfortunately, many NATO countries, including Denmark fall short of this target. On this page we have compiled …
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By Philip Holten | 4 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Defense, Policy, Political Affairs, U.S. & Denmark | Tags: Article 3, Article 5, defense, defense spending, military, NATO
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
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
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
Simbi, who has blogged on our site this winter and spring is almost done with her semester in Denmark. During her stay here she’s given an American perspective on many things Danish. This time she discusses her thoughts about leaving, seeing now familiar things with fresh eyes, and being conscious of your surroundings. The views …
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By Simbiat Olarewaju Ogbara | 23 June, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Denmark
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
Simbi, who has blogged on our site this winter and spring is almost done with her semester in Denmark. During her stay here she’s given an American perspective on many things Danish. This time she discusses some of her personal favorite spots in Denmark. It’s an interesting mix of classic Danish, global influences, and a healthy …
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By Simbiat Olarewaju Ogbara | 30 May, 2017 | Topics: Education, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Denmark
Frederikke is back with her third blog post. This time she shares a Maui story. As you know.. I am at Dartmouth as a part of an exchange between here and University of Copenhagen, which means that my being here, means there’s a Dartmouth student there. One could say that in this respect we are …
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By Frederikke Strøbech Fürst | 25 April, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Denmark | Tags: exchange
Here is Simbi’s second blog post. During her studies in Denmark she will write about her experience as an exchange student. In this blog post, she is looking at differences and similarities between Denmark and the United States. I see life as a journey made of decisions and experiences that in some way help to …
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By Simbiat Olarewaju Ogbara | 24 April, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Denmark
On March 30, 2017, the President welcomed Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen of Denmark to the White House for bilateral consultations. Denmark is one of the closest allies of the United States, and the Prime Minister’s visit was a testament to the deep and enduring ties between the two countries. The meeting was an opportunity …
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By Philip Holten | 6 April, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Economic Affairs, Embassy, News, President of the United States, U.S. & Denmark | Tags: Donald J. Trump
We have teamed up with Simbi, an American student studying for six months in Denmark. During her studies in Denmark she will write about her experience as an exchange student. We hope you’ll read her stories and learn more about the unique experience an exchange is. New. New is a word that can be used …
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By Simbiat Olarewaju Ogbara | 4 April, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Denmark | Tags: exchange
Are you a high school teacher? Do you have Denmark’s most socially engaged and committed student? Then you should consider nominating that student for the the 2017 Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute! Click to learn more!
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By Philip Holten | 9 February, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, U.S. & Denmark
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 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
The U.S. Embassy organized a workshop on counter-radicalization for approximately 90 young Danish pupils in the age of 15-20 at the Youth Folkemøde. The intention of the workshop was to open a dialogue on violent extremism and radicalization with the participants and discuss what initiatives can be taken to prevent these unfortunately very relevant and …
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By Nazqa | 28 September, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces, Education, Exclude, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Human Rights, U.S. & Denmark | Tags: CVE, Workshop, Youth Folkemøde
Gender Equality Panel Discussion at the Youth Folkemøde The embassy had the pleasure of participating in a panel discussion about gender equality. The U.S government is a strong supporter of empowering women’s rights in the political, economic and social realms of their countries. The panel was moderated by Deputy Chief of Mission Laura Lochman and the panelists included Ambassador Rufus Gifford , Natasha Joof …
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By Jóhanna Ellendersen Brogård | 28 September, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces, Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Embassy, Exclude, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Human Rights, U.S. & Denmark | Tags: GenderEquality, UFM16, YouthFolkemøde
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
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, News, U.S. & Denmark, U.S. & Greenland | Tags: Greenland, John Kerry
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
