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26/11/2008
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Knowledge of maritime transport and logistics is the key to value creation in the High North. Now we will have the opportunity to be a frontrunner internationally, said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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04/06/2021
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Based on the Norwegian Institute of Public Health’s weekly assessment of the Covid-19 situation, the Government has decided to change the status of Malta and two hospital districts in Finland from ‘red’ to ‘yellow’ on the map showing the status for
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Political staff
Ministry of Trade and Industry
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08/10/2012
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
For the first time ever, Norway’s aid budget exceeds NOK 30 billion. Equitable distribution of resources and opportunities, green energy and gender equality are major priority areas in the proposed development assistance budget for 2013.
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14/10/2013
Article
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has carried out a review of Norway’s cooperation with the 29 multilateral organisations and global funds that receive most Norwegian support.
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12/10/2012
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
“On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to congratulate the European Union on the award of the Nobel Peace Prize for 2012. Today’s announcement is clear recognition of the significance of the EU for ensuring lasting stability and
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31/10/2011
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Kjersti Stenseng, acting political adviser in the Ministry of Culture, as acting state secretary in the same ministry 1 November 2011-31 December 2011. Mr. Åsmund Aukrust (26), deputy leader, Oslo,
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11/10/2012
Press release
Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
«Everyone in Norway should live safely and well. The Government will therefore set aside about NOK 24 billion to loans and subsidies for various housing measures and housing support in 2013,» says the Minister of Local Government and Regional
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22/12/2008
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Iranian authorities have closed the Centre for Defence of Human Rights in Tehran. The centre was established and is headed by Iranian lawyer and human rights defender Shirin Ebadi, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003.
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Political staff
Ministry of Culture
Åsmund Aukrust has been engaged as Political Adviser in the Ministry of Culture as of 1 November until 31 December 2011.
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26/01/2009
Press release
Ministry of Finance
In a proposition to the Storting (Parliament) the Norwegian Government proposes amendments to the 2009 Fiscal Budget. The proposed measures amount to NOK 20 billion, of which NOK 16¾ billion is an increase in budget expenditures and NOK 3¼ billion
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16/02/1998
News story
Forsvarsdepartementet
The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Defence will Friday 16.
February present the Long Term Defence Plan (LTDP) for 2002 -
2005.
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31/10/2008
Press release
Ministry of Children and Equality
Families that agree to provide family or emergency homes on assignment for the state will now be given new rights. New standard contracts provide these families with increased economic security, including rights to occupational pensions, paid sick
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30/01/2009
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
Half a million children under the age of five and close to 15,000 women giving birth die each year in Pakistan. Norway and Pakistan have today agreed to secure the survival of more children and mothers. Over the coming five years Norway is planning
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13/11/2008
News story
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Animal: The Minister of Agriculture and Food Lars Peder Brekk is kept informed on the Norwegian Food Safety Authority's follow-up on the current fur industry situation. Yesterday the 12th of November, the Minister was presented with documentation
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29/09/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“I would like to congratulate Sexual Minorities Uganda on winning this important prize. It is a recognition of Sexual Minorities Uganda’s courageous efforts to promote the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Uganda,” commented
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09/01/2003
News story
Ministry of Defence
Mrs Krohn Devold is in Singapore for a visit from 8 to 10
January 2003 at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister for Defence, Dr Tony Tan. During her stay, she will tour
Changi Naval Base and the Underground Ammunition Facility, and
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03/02/2009
News story
Office of the Prime Minister
Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg met with Guyana’s President Bharrat Jagdeo in Oslo today, to discuss climate change and forest issues. The two leaders agreed to establish a partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation.
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11/11/2008
Press release
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
The Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs has 7 November 2008 brought before Parliament Bill no. 1 annex no. 4, relating to new licences for farmed salmon, trout and rainbow trout. The Government will allocate 65 new licences in 2009 as follows:
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18/11/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“In the white paper on the High North, the Government sets out ambitious goals for Norway’s efforts in the High North over the next 20-30 years. The main focus of the white paper is on foreign policy, but emphasis is also placed on how the High