Thaw in frosty DK-India relations?
Energy and Climate Minister Lars Christian Lilleholt will lead a large trade delegation to Mumbai next week even though relations between Denmark and India remain strained due to the Niels Holck arms affair….
The Week That Was, November 14th – November 20th 2016
Politics/Economy The week ended with a political bombshell when the prime minister announced he had invited the Liberal Alliance and Conservatives to join the government – just one day after Berlingske reported ‘internal…
Diplomatic relations with India remain chilly
The first official visit to Denmark by a high-ranking Indian minister was cancelled last week due to ‘ill-health’, but according to Berlingske it’s a sign that diplomatic relations between the two countries are…
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….
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