Danish financing for India rape film
A controversial BBC documentary about the 2012 Delhi gang rape and murder case has strong links to Denmark. ‘India’s Daughter’, which has caused a global uproar, was co-financed by state-run network DR while…
Foreign Minister fears new documentary could strain India relations
Foreign Minister Martin Lidegaard fears a new documentary film about arms smuggler Niels Holck could cause the recent diplomatic crisis between Denmark and India to flare up again. The film, to be premiered…
Denmark – India’s new best friend
After years of diplomatic strife, Denmark can look forward to a much-improved relationship with India after the election of Prime Minister Naranda Modi. India put Denmark ‘on ice’ in 2011 after the Danish…
India trade optimism
Although Danish exports to India took a downward turn again in 2013, the business sector is confident that things will improve this year after signs of improvement in the frosty diplomatic relationship between…
The Week That Was, August 5th – August 11th, 2013
Politics/Economy Prime Minister shuffled her pack of ministers, Friday. The Social Democrats top strategist, Henrik Sass-Larsen completed his political comeback by becoming the new Trade & Growth Minister, replacing Socialist People’s Party (SPP)…
India eases visa requirements
The Indian government has eased the visa requirements for Danish business travelers and tourists with immediate effect. Despite the frosty diplomatic relationship between the two countries, caused by Denmark’s refusal to hand over…
Business shorts
House prices up / Business welcomes India’s new line on visas / Copenhagen drops in airport rankings Housing market: The housing market appears to have stabilised, with prices rising slightly in urban areas….
The Week That Was, May 27th – June 2nd, 2013
Politics / Economy A new Megafon poll for TV2 News showed the centre-left coalition, backed by the far-left Red/Greens, would suffer a resounding defeat at the hands of the opposition if an election…
Vestas fraud investigation in India hampered by diplomatic tension
The Niels Holck arms-dealing affair is obstructing the Danish fraud squad’s investigation of former Vestas chief financial officer Henrik Nørremark, accused of signing two unauthorised agreements in India that could have cost the…
The Week That Was, April 29th – May 5th
Politics / Economy According to recent surveys, 14.9 per cent of the electorate would vote for the Red/Green Alliance if an election were held today; 16.3 per cent would vote for the Social…
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