Christmas Reception
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Danish export of goods to the US in 2014
The positive development in the American economy is promising for American-Danish trade, since the US is Denmark’s largest non-European trading partner. In 2014 the US market accounted for about 9 % of the total Danish export of goods and services. After a decline in 2013, the Danish export of goods to the US is now…
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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Martin Lidegaard, attends White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism
February 18 to 19 2015, the Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Martin Lidegaard, attended the White House Summit in Washington D.C to Counter Violent Extremism. Afterwards, Martin Lidegaard met with the U.S Secretary of State, John Kerry, who was hosting the event. The aim of the summit was to review global progress since President Obama’s call…
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Terma holds workshop on Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and announces partnership with Lockheed Martin
Foreign Military Sales workshop On the 11th of February, Terma A/S (Denmark’s largest defense company) in collaboration with the Embassy of Denmark held a workshop on Foreign Military Sales (FMS). The workshop took place at the Embassy of Denmark in Washington D.C. Terma is a member of the American-Danish Business Council (ADBC). Attending from Terma…
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Apple establishes one of the world’s largest data centres in Denmark
Apple has announced the establishment of one of the world’s largest data centers in Denmark. The new data center will be powered by renewable energy, and surplus heating will be recycled in the local district heating system, thereby minimizing negative environmental impact. “I warmly welcome this investment by Apple, which will give a significant boost…
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New Opportunities in Cuba
Dr. Wayne S. Smith spoke to the staff of the Embassy of Denmark at a brown bag lunch in January. Dr. Smith is a senior fellow of the Cuba Project at the Center for International Policy. Until last year, he was a visiting professor of Latin American Studies and director of the University of Havana exchange…
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Danish Solutions to Sustainability: An ADBC / Wirth Chair Extended Learning Trip
In May 2015, the American-Danish Business Council in partnership with the Wirth Chair in Sustainable Development at the University of Colorado Denver will offer an extended learning trip to Denmark. This trip will engage participants regarding Denmark’s innovative solutions to energy and environmental issues. The purpose of the trip will be to educate participants and…
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Danish architects focus on climate change and sustainability
Hot to Cold: An Odyssey of Architectural Adaptation “Hot to Cold: An Odyssey of Architectural Adaptation” is Bjarke Ingels Group’s (BIG) first North-American exhibition and is on view at the National Building Museum in Washington D. C. from January 24th, 2015 to August 30th, 2015. The exhibition takes the visitor on a journey around the…
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SelectUSA: Investment Summit, March 23-24, 2015
On March 23-24 SelectUSA is holding their second investment summit, following the success of the 2013 event. SelectUSA is the US Government sponsored program to promote and advice foreign companies investing in the United States. They aim to highlight the advantages of establishing a business in the United States as well as having a selection…
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Greeting from the Ambassador
Dear Members of American Danish Business Council. We have just hosted my fifth Creative Christmas at the Embassy. This year we honored wounded warriors from Denmark and the United States. Not only do we owe those who stand in harm’s way a debt for their service, but the coming together of these Veterans signifies the…
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The Danish frigate HDMS NIELS JUEL visits Baltimore
The Frigate HDMS NIELS JUEL visited Baltimore and Chesapeake Bay in November. During the visit, there were many activities with the Embassy and its stakeholders. HDMS NIELS JUEL is the Danish Navy’s newest warship, only handed over in August. It’s the third and last of the IVER HUITFELDT class of large frigates that, along with…