Strap on your helmet and hop on your bike!
This weekend, several colleagues joined the DC Bike Ride, pedalling through some of Washington D.C.’s most iconic landmarks.
The event was all about celebrating cycling as a healthy, climate-friendly way to get around town — and with D.C.’s fantastic bike lanes, it’s easier than ever!
Danes are passionate about cycling too! It’s not only eco-friendly and enjoyable, but it’s also a great way to stay fit. What’s not to love?
Fun fact: In Denmark, the average Dane cycles 1.4 km a day, and biking makes up 15% of all trips! 🚴
So, what are you waiting for? Join the ride and make every trip healthy and adventurous😄
Celebration, remembrance and gratitude were the focus yesterday as we honored veterans and soldiers on the Danish Flag Day🇩🇰 H.R.H. Princess Marie was the night’s keynote speaker.
We payed a special gratitude to the Ukrainian soldiers and their continued fight for freedom, so it was an honor to have the Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova present🇺🇦
#DenmarkinUSA
With the 🇩🇰 Ambassador actively participating in the Democratic National Convention this week, it’s the perfect opportunity to catch some highlights from #DNC2024 & his engagements:
Tips that every intern at Udenrigsministeriet in North America should know🧐
Being an intern is both exciting and challenging. So, we asked a couple of our past interns to give their best advice for future interns😁✨
These internsall just finished their six-month internships at Denmark's missions in Canada and the US. Along the way, they have gained unique personal and professional experiences and valuable knowledge that they can utilize in their careers moving forward.
If you want to be our next intern, now is your chance! We are looking for students to join Denmark's missions in North America as interns for the spring semester of 2025🇨🇦🇺🇸🇩🇰
Apply there before September 1👉 https://usa.um.dk/en/about-us/internships
#intern #internship #praktik #workingfordenmark #DenmarkinUSA #DenmarkinCanada
This week we have Danish Ambassador Jesper Møller Sørensen representing Denmark at the Republican National Convention 2024.
Later this summer, the Ambassador will be heading to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention.
Ambassador Møller Sørensen will be engaging in meetings with Republican delegates, members of Congress, advisors to former President Trump and other key stakeholders. All with the purpose to better understand the potential policies and impact of a potential Republican Administration. And with the purpose of exploring opportunities for collaboration on shared priorities, including trade, security and environmental sustainability.
Jacob Artved
On June 19th, you have the chance to experience renowned Danish Jazz guitarist and composer Jacob Artved at the legendary Blues Alley here in DC.
Jacob (1998) grew up in Copenhagen in a musical family and has always been surrounded by music. He got his first professional shows from the tender age of 14 and a couple of years later he was accepted as one of the youngest ever at the Rhythmic Conservatory in Copenhagen.
He dropped out soon after and has since then worked as a full time musician. Jacob has now been living in New York City for the past 2 years playing around the city and expanding his musical horizon.
He has worked and recorded with internationally acclaimed jazz stars such as Billy Hart, Louis Hayes, David Wong, Victor Lewis and Billy Drummond, and he is an active composer and arranger.
Get your tickets here: https://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.event&eventID=083D39D1-AA13-191A-C392937617AC61BF
#Nordicjazz #denmarkinusa
June is here, which means it is pride month! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Embassy staff gathered outside the Embassy to watch our DCM hoist the pride flag and cheer him on!
We will be walking in the pride parade in D.C. on Saturday June 8th alongside all the Nordic Embassies! Look out for our float, we hope to see you there!
We wish you all a happy pride month!
#denmarkinusa #nordicsforequality
Embassy of Sweden in USA Embassy of Finland in the U.S. Norwegian Embassy in Washington Embassy of Iceland Washington DC Capital Pride
Denmark for UNSC
Denmark is a candidate for #UNSC 2025-26
If elected, our priorities are:
⚖️ International Law & a more accountable, effective & representative UNSC
🕊️Conflict Responses & Prevention fit for new realities
🌱Climate, Peace & Security
♀️ Women, Peace & Security
#DK4UNSC #DenmarkinUSA
We still can’t get enough of the EU Open House!
Thank you to everyone who stopped by, we counted 5302 visitors! We had a blast and hope you did too!
We’ve created a video from the day to share some of our favorite moments!
Take a look!
#EUopenhouse #denmarkinusa
Last week, key members of the Embassy’s defense industry team — HRH BG Prince Joachim, Commander Dennis Armand Vad, and Senior Advisor Mathias Nielsen — attended SOFWEEK2024 in Tampa, Florida.
This annual conference, with over 15,000 attendees, serves as a vital gathering for the international special operations forces community, providing updates, showcasing new capabilities, fostering industry connections, and honoring its members.
Our team's primary focus was to support the Danish Defense Industry Alliance - #DDIA with represented by Weibel, Invisio, MyDefence, UXV Technologies, Terma Group, MDSI, and DESMI A/S, alongside the Danish Special Operations Command (SOKOM) delegation.
On Tuesday, HRH BG Prince Joachim and Acting Commander of Danish SOKOM, COL Nicolai Moeller, had the pleasure of opening the DDIA pavilion, followed by a networking reception.
Wednesday evening, the team participated in the grand opening of MyDefence's new Florida office. HRH and MyDefence’s CEO, Dan Hermansen, joined the mayor of Saint Petersburg and Chamber of Commerce representatives in cutting the ribbon to officially open the office.
The week proved highly productive with numerous meetings held with industry leaders, military representatives, and other key stakeholders in the SOF community. Our discussions will continue next month in Washington DC at the US-Denmark Export Promotion Event from June 4th to 6th. A few seats are still available for those who wish to participate:
https://www.danskindustri.dk/arrangementer/soeg/arrangementer/internationalt---nordamerika-og-canada/2024-bilateral-export-promotion-trip-defense-industries-washington-dc/
🎥 Dennis Armand Vad
A story from the day of the liberation
79 years ago, on the evening of 4 May 1945, it was announced that Denmark was liberated from the German occupation. The occupation lasted for five years since 9 April 1940.
Watch the video and hear a story about the moment, Our Intern, Milena's great grandmother Matilda received the news of the liberation!
The clip is part of a documentary Milena has made about Matilda’s life.
Milena’s great grandfather was a Danish telegraphist and sailed for the British Merchant Navy During World War ll. He met Matilda in England during the war. They later got married and moved to Denmark. #denmarkinusa
Wanna learn how to make a “gækkebrev”?
This tradition is popular with kids and childish adults during Easter and it might earn you an Easter egg!
A “gækkebrev” is a piece of paper cut into different patterns. Once you have cut it, you write a riddle and finish it with as many dots as there are letters in your name.
You send the letter to someone you know and they have to guess who they got the letter from. If they are not able to, they owe you an Easter egg! However, if they do guess it’s you, you owe them one.
Can you guess who created this “gækkebrev”?
#denmarkinusa
Today is our last Women’s History Month Portrait!
Meet Nadine!
She is the Executive Assistant to the Defense Attaché and to the Defense department here at the Embassy.
We hope you have enjoyed getting to know some of our female colleagues a little better!
#denmarkinusa
Today is International Day of Happiness!
Every year, Denmark repeatedly ranks as one of the happiest countries in the world, several times as number one, but how come?
According to the World Happiness Report it is closely linked to social equality and community spirit, something Denmark does very well! In general, there is a lot of trust and safety in Danish society, which is a key component for ensuring happiness.
To celebrate the day, we have asked some of our colleagues to share a happy memory from Denmark!
#denmarkinusa
Ready for another Women's History Month Portrait?
Meet Sarah!
She's a Domestic Policy Advisor and coordinator here at the Embassy!
Play the video and get to know her even better!
#denmarkinusa
Join us for a bike ride!
Stig Piras, Deputy Chief of Mission, represented the Embassy and participated in the Welcome Bike Ride at the Transforming Transportation conference hosted by Embassy of the Netherlands in the United States, Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities.
The bike ride took place on the bike paths around Washington D.C. where we got to share the Danish values on biking!
#denmarkinusa
Today, four Danish Consuls received the First Class Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog and one Consul received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog in honor of their work for Denmark here in the United States.
The ceremony took place on the balcony in the Residence hosted by the Ambassador Jesper Møller Sørensen. The orders were presented by H.R.H. Brigadier General Prince Joachim.
Congratulations to all!
#Denmarkinusa
Meet Malu!
She's the next colleague in our Women's History Month Portrait Series!
Malu is an Intern at the Greenland Representation here in Washington D.C. and juggles plenty of different tasks as part of her internship!
Stay tuned for more women portraits throughout March! #denmarkinusa
Congratulations Sweden on becoming a member of the NATO family!
To celebrate the membership, we hoisted the Swedish flag early this morning at the Embassy.
On behalf of H.R.H. Brigadier General Prince Joachim, the Ambassador Jesper Møller Søren and the entire Embassy we are delighted to welcome you to NATO!
Thank you Embassy of Sweden in USA for lending us the flag! #denmarkinusa #WeAreNato
Meet Synne!
She is the first colleague in our 'Women at work' series, we are doing throughout March to celebrate Women's History Month and the women working here at the Embassy!
#denmarkinusa
