U.S. Defense Strategy Review and Europe
The transatlantic relationship remains an essential source of stability in an unpredictable world, and Europe is our principal partner in promoting global and economic security.
Remarks at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Let me begin by saying a few words about the latest economic news. This morning, we learned that American businesses added another 212,000 jobs last month.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In 1964, King became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to end racial segregation and racial discrimination.
News from the Consulate
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Consul General Crouch interviewed for 25 TV
Consul General, Greggory Crouch, gave a 30-minute interview for the program “Tierra de Sueños” of 25 TV, a local private TV of L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, which was broadcast on December 3. 25 TV has agreements with Miami TV channel to broadcast its programs in the US, New York and Pennsylvania in addition to Miami.
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The Consulate co-organizes a seminar on public space and diversity
The seminar on “Public Space and Diversity: Present Problems in Regulating the Place of Worship and the Full Veil” organized by the Consulate, ACSAR Foundation and the Department of Law of the University of Barcelona took place on November 30 with the participation of Consul General Greg Crouch, who delivered the opening remarks, and Eric Treene, Special Counsel for Religious Discrimination of the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice delivered the keynote speech, among other speakers.
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The psychology of terrorism according to Arie Kruglanski
Arie Kruglanski, Distinguished Professor of Psychology of the University of Maryland spoke to graduate students at the Institute of Political and Social Sciences in Barcelona. Kruglanski focused on the psychology of terrorism.
Note
- The Consulate General in Barcelona does NOT issue visas. Visa processing takes place at the Embassy in Madrid. If you wish further information concerning visas, please visit Embassy Madrid's website.
Messages for U.S. Citizens
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We encourage U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad to enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). By enrolling, U.S. citizens make it easier for the U.S. Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.
Announcement
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Benjamin Franklin Summer Institute Fellow Announcement
The US Embassy in Spain selects a Spanish student or resident in Spain to participate in the Benjamin Franklin Summer Institute 2012, a program funded by the US Department of State in order to promote links between European, Asian and American youth. Here you will find the announcement with more details and the steps to follow to apply. The deadline is February 15 2012.
