International Day against Homophobia
17 May 2012 - The International Day Against Homophobia, held yearly on May 17, is a rallying event offering an opportunity for people to get together and reach out to one another. (AP Photo)
U.S. Expands Program for International Students
14 May 2012 - The department said the action builds on a series of administrative reforms designed to increase the department's commitment to attracting international students.
President Obama on Ending the War in Afghanistan
On a surprise visit to Afghanistan, President Obama said: "...Our coalition will set a goal for Afghan forces to be in the lead for combat operations across the country next year. International troops will continue to train, advise and assist the Afghans...But we will shift into a support role as Afghans step forward."
First Minister of Wales Visits the United States
20 March 2012 - The Rt Hon Carwyn Jones AM, First Minister of Wales, in front of the White House, Washington D.C. during his visit to the United States (Official Welsh government photo)
Welcome to the Welsh Affairs Office
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Welcome to the Welsh Affairs Office, the Cardiff Virtual Presence Post (VPP) of the U.S. Embassy in the United Kingdom. We appreciate your visit.
These pages contain information on how to make business contacts with American firms, education in the U.S.A. and news from the Welsh Affairs Office. We hope you find them useful.
VPP Cardiff News
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Steel giant Tata announces £800m Welsh investment
16 April 2012 - India's Tata Steel is to invest up to 800 million pounds in its facilities in Wales over the next five years, the First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones, said in a statement, after returning from a visit to India. Read more »
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Wales' Six Nations Rugby victory event at Senedd
19 March 2012 - Congratulations to the Welsh Rugby Team for celebrating their rugby Triple Crown victory ! BBC News Wales »
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Statement by Secretary Clinton on St. David's Day
1 March 2012 - On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Wales as you celebrate St. David’s Day this March 1. Read more »
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U.S. insurance specialist Drias Transnat creates 50 jobs in Cardiff
15 February 2012 - U.S. company Drias Transnat is to create 30 jobs, rising to 50 over two years, by establishing its first European operation in Cardiff. Drias specialises in outsourced administrative functions to the insurance sector and has chosen Cardiff Bay for a European centre of excellence. Read more (WalesOnline) »
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Worldwide Worldwide Caution from the Bureau of Consular Affairs
24 January 2012 - The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens of the potential for anti-U.S. actions following the disruption of a plot, linked to Iran, to commit a significant terrorist act in the U.S. Read the travel alert »
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Fulbright Programme Expands in Wales
01 November 2011 - In conjunction with Fulbright announcing its largest cohort of scholars for 20 years, 2011 also sees the greatest number of exchanges between Wales the USA for quite some time. Read more »
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Côr y Fron: Efrog Newydd 2011
13 September 2011 - North-Wales Fron Choirs' tour of New York was screened on the Welsh language channel S4C. More at WalesOnline »
