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30/08/2011
News story
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
Together with speakers from all over the world, State Secretary Kristine Gramstad took part in the international sustainability seminar AkvaArena Sea 2011, held in conjunction with Aqua Nor in Trondheim.
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19/02/2010
News story
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Former cabinet minister and parlament whip of the Norwegian Christian Democratic Party, Mr Einar Steensnæs, will chair the Commission to inquire into the power relations of the Norwegian food supply chain.
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18/06/2009
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
The Petroleum Price Board (PPB) has set Norm Prices for Norwegian crude oil lifted in the 1st quarter of 2009. The Porm Prices are used as tax reference prices in the taxation of the crude oil producers on the Norwegian continental shelf and are set
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05/02/2010
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
HRH Crown Prince Haakon officially opened the Norwegian Embassy in Astana on 5 February 2010.
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25/05/2009
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway is increasing its aid to Zimbabwe by NOK 58 million. The money will be used to help the people of Zimbabwe and support the new Government of National Unity.
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26/02/2010
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Jan Egeland was 26 February elected to co-chair the High-level Taskforce for the Global Framework for Climate Services, an international taskforce that is to compile and make available climate information.
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03/03/2010
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On 24 February, the Norwegian Ambassador in Teheran was summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry. During the meeting he was given an official note and a letter addressed to Foreign Minister Støre, in which Iran protested against Norway having
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16/05/2009
News story
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Today the 21.World Trotting Conference opened in Oslo. - The horse industry gives an important contribution to our economy, and secures jobs and activities all over the country, says Norway’s minister of Agriculture and Food, Lars Peder Brekk.
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28/02/2010
News story
Office of the Prime Minister
Norway’s Stoltenberg offers his condolences to Chile's president.
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18/05/2009
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
Norway’s Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg has sent his greetings to India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Sing, after the elections on 16 May.
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30/06/2013
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“After more than 20 years of civil war, Somalia now has the best opportunity to create a lasting peace. This is why I travelled to Mogadishu to show that Norway stands side-by-side with the Government and supports its work to bring about a positive
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17/06/2016
Press release
Ministry of Defence
The Norwegian Government today presented a white paper to Parliament describing the Long Term Plan for the Norwegian Armed Forces for the years 2017-2020. The Government recommends a gradual increase in the defence budget over the course of the
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27/01/2010
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Each year, International Holocaust Remembrance Day marks the horrors that confronted the world when the concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz was liberated 65 years ago. “This day is important. It reminds us of the atrocities of the past,
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12/05/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'Transatlantic ties are more important than ever as we navigate today's security policy landscape. Few countries have more in common than Norway and Canada - geographically, in terms of resources, and in what we believe to be important. Our
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08/08/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Norwegian Government is stepping up its efforts to combat deforestation. Around 40 % of logging in tropical forests is illegal. “The world’s “green lungs” need to be protected. The Government’s decision to triple its support for Interpol is a
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04/07/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Norway regrets that the political process did not lead to a broadly supported solution for Egypt and that the army finally intervened, removed President Morsi from power and suspended the constitution. Norway has consistently encouraged President
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21/07/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“I welcome the news that negotiations between Israel and the PLO may be resumed. A resolution to this conflict is urgently needed,” commented Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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24/06/2013
News story
Ministry of Finance
1th of July 2013 amendments are made in the legislation concerning VAT representatives. Firstly, representatives are no longer responsible for the payment of VAT. Secondly, the requirement to send invoices through the representative is abolished.
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03/08/2013
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Like many other countries, Norway has received information indicating an increased risk of terrorist attacks in the Middle East and North Africa in the near future. According to this information, Al-Qaeda or affiliated groups are planning attacks.
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13/05/2016
News story
Ministry of Climate and Environment
In Brazil this week it was announced that the moratorium on soy will be extended. This is good news for the Brazilian rainforest, says Vidar Helgesen.