2012 News & Events

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 »
European Union and United States Agree to Historic New Partnership on Organic Trade

NUREMBERG, Germany, Feb. 15, 2012-The European Union and the United States announced today that beginning June 1, 2012, organic products certified in Europe or in the United States may be sold as organic in either region.
World Wetlands Day - Photo Celebration

February 2 is World Wetlands Day. To celebrate it upload your wetlands photos to the Flickr group set up for the occasion. This is especially interesting for all those who live in western Jutland with all the wetlands and Ramsar areas there. Click the heading to go to the page. Go to Flickr »
Change in Visa fees

Effective Thursday December 22, 2011, the Machine Readable Visa (MRV) fee charged to all nonimmigrant visa applicants will increase. Please click the heading to learn more about the fee change.