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These pages contain information about what we do at U.S. Embassy Copenhagen. You can read about Embassy events, what the Ambassador is doing, upcoming projects and events and areas of special interest for a Danish and Greenlandic audience.

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2012 News & Events

Wine Tasting at Rydhave

Ambassador Fulton featured wines from the State of Washington at a wine tasting for the Danish food and beverage industry on Dec 3. Over 125 people participated, including the top of Danish wine retailers, restaurants, hotels and wine importers.
Election Breakfast at the Marriott

To celebrate the 2012 Presidential Election, US Embassy Copenhagen hosted an Election Breakfast at the Marriott Hotel in Copenhagen. Political leaders from across the political spectrum as well as leaders from business and the NGO sector participated.
Green Partnerships for Growth

On October 10, 2012, Ambassador Fulton and the U.S. Embassy, together with Confederation of Danish Industries (DI) and AmCham Denmark held a Green Partnerships for Growth conference. The focus was on energy efficient solutions and ways the public and private sectors can work together towards a safer and more sustainable future.
The U.S., Denmark and other partners launch Equal Futures Partnership

The goal of the Equal Futures Partnership is for women to participate fully in public life and to lead and benefit from inclusive economic growth. Today, founding members are committing to new actions including legal, regulatory and policy reforms to advance this goal.
President's and Secretary of State's remarks on the tragic killings of American personnel in Benghazi

Links to the President's and Secretary of State's remarks on the tragic killings of American personnel in Benghazi, Libya on 09/11-2012. The page will be updated as required.
Consular Staff Assist Americans in Denmark with Voter Registration

At our overseas voting event on September 6, consular staff and volunteers assisted nearly 80 U.S. citizens living in Denmark with completing the form to register to vote.
Strengthening U.S. - Faroese bonds

In an ongoing effort to strengthen the good relations between the U.S. and the Faroe Islands, US ambassador to Denmark Laurie S. Fulton visited the Faroe Island for the third time since she was sworn in as Ambassador. Ambassador's Facebook »
June 29 - Let Freedom Ring!: Independence Day Celebrations at Rydhave

On June 29, Ambassador Fulton hosted friends from the worlds of politics, diplomacy, business, culture and education for a celebration of American Independence at the Ambassador’s residence.
U.S. - EU Cooperation on Law Enforcement and Security

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and Attorney General Eric Holder traveled to Copenhagen, Denmark, to join their European counterparts for the biannual U.S.-EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial Meeting.
May 30-31 U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, visits Denmark

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in Denmark on May 30 and 31. Check regularly for updates. Official announcement »
Changes in Non-Immigrant Visa fees

Effective Wednesday, May 30, 2012, the fees charged for nonimmigrant visa applicants will increase. Please visit our Fees page for complete information and to ensure that you have paid the correct fee before coming to your interview
Integration Days in Kolding

In Kolding, May 14-16 were devoted to integration and the good and respectful coexistence between people with different cultural and ethnic backgrounds at an event called Integration Days. Facebook photo gallery »
eHealth Innovation Contest

On Wednesday, May 9, Ambassador Fulton and the U.S. Commercial Service of the Embassy of the United States of America in Copenhagen will host an eHealth Innovation Contest, as a part of the official eHealth Week 2012 program in the Bella Center in Copenhagen.
04-30 - 05-01Danish Defense Industry Days

Ambassador Fulton was invited to speak at the combined Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) visit and Danish Defense Industry day by Frank Bill, Director of Danish Defense and Security Industries Association - DI/FAD. The event took place at Hydrema Headquarters in Støvring, Denmark.
04-23/26 - Danish policy makers meet with Rear Admiral Norton in Naples, Italy

Several Danish policy makers joined the Embassy’s annual NATO study tour, April 23-26, to focus on the Arab Spring and the implications for the Alliance. In Naples, the group met with Rear Admiral K.J. Norton, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa
Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders Conference - April 22-24

On Sunday, April 22, a group of more than 60 young elected political and civil society minority leaders from across Europe and the United States will gather in Copenhagen, Denmark for the 2012 Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders Conference.
John Avlon Visits Denmark

During his two-day program in Copenhagen, April 18-19, CNN political analyst John Avlon gave the key-note lecture at a seminar on the U.S. Presidential Election at the Danish Institute for International Affairs (DIIS) alongside Ambassador Fulton, Vibeke Schou Tjalve, DIIS, and Niels Bjerre Poulsen, University of Southern Denmark.
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Tawakkol Karman visits Ambassador Fulton

Ambassador Fulton hosted 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Tawakkol Karman during a visit to Denmark.
Aman Ali from 30 Mosques in 30 Days visits Denmark

On April 11-13, 2012, Aman Ali of the 30 Mosques in 30 Days, a project featured on CNN, visited Denmark as part of his speaking performances in Europe. Visiting Copenhagen, Odense, and Aarhus; he presented at the Dansk Islamisk Center, various private Muslim schools, and Aarhus University; shared experiences with community and interfaith figures; and engaged in dialogue.
Changes in Immigrant Visa fees

Effective April 13, 2012, the Department of State will adjust visa processing fees. The fees for most nonimmigrant visa applications and Border Crossing Cards will increase, while all immigrant visa processing fees will decrease.
Changes in Non-Immigrant Visa Fees

Effective April 13, 2012, the Department of State will adjust visa processing fees. The fees for most nonimmigrant visa applications and Border Crossing Cards will increase, while all immigrant visa processing fees will decrease.
March 29 - U.S. Embassy relocated to Vejle for a day

For the first time in history, the U.S. Embassy in Denmark relocated to Jutland for one day on March 29th. U.S. Ambassador Laurie S. Fulton and Vejle Mayor Arne Sigtenbjerggaard officially opened the ”Embassy Day in Vejle,” at 10:00am at Spinderihallerne in Vejle.
President Obama's Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister Thorning-Schmidt at the White House

On February 24, Danish Prime Minister Thorning-Schmidt attended a bilateral meeting with President Obama at the White House. Watch their remarks »
Ambassador Fulton Visits Project Højvangen, CenSec Annual Conference, and Sundhedscenter in Jutland

On February 7-8, 2012, Ambassador Laurie S. Fulton visited community housing Project Højvangen in Sonderborg, attended CenSec Annual Conference with American and Danish partners and companies in Sabro, and toured the newly-opened “Sundhedscenter” in Randers. Go to photo galleries »
Climate and Clean Air Coalition To Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants Initiative

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton today announced the formation of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants, a new global initiative to combat climate change, improve air quality and protect public health. Fact sheet »