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02/07/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“I am deeply concerned about the deadlocked political situation in Egypt. If the parties fail to find a political solution in the next few hours, the government could collapse, throwing the country into a serious crisis,” said Minister of Foreign
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05/07/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“I am concerned by reports that lawfully elected political leaders are being detained and arrested in Egypt. I am also concerned about the reported crackdown on TV stations and journalists. I urge all parties to show restraint, respect democratic
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16/01/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide will take part in the Arctic Frontiers conference in Tromsø on 21 January. On the same day, Mr Eide will also sign the Host Country Agreement between Norway and the Arctic Council, which will now have a permanent
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21/12/2016
News story
Ministry of Climate and Environment
The Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment grants the firm Ph. Thorstensen an exemption to import live American lobster. The permit is given with strict conditions to prevent the release of live lobsters into the sea.
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16/12/2016
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Brage Baklien, political adviser, as state secretary to Minister of Finance Siv Jensen. He succeeds Mr. Paal Bjørnestad, who has been honourably discharged from the office.
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10/12/2016
News story
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
By Tord Lien, Minister of petroleum and energy, Norway
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24/11/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway is deeply concerned about the escalating ethnic violence in South Sudan. The warring parties have committed themselves to a ceasefire a number of times, but the promises have not been kept.
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30/11/2016
News story
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
The Government has stated that it will draw up a new white paper on safety on the Norwegian continental shelf.
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17/11/2016
News story
Ministry of Climate and Environment
President David Granger of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and Minister of Climate and Environment Vidar Helgesen of the Kingdom of Norway met yesterday on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Convention in Marrakesh, Morocco, for a very
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15/11/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'Six million children in Syria are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Norway is again increasing its education efforts for children and youth, as well as support to pregnant and other women affected by the conflict,' said Minister of Foreign
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10/11/2016
News story
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
On Thursday, the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr. Tord Lien, opened The Economist Energy Summit in London.
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10/11/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 10 November 2016.
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17/12/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘If we are to meet the new sustainable development goals for education and health, we need innovative solutions. Today the Government is announcing the first round of a competition in which we are asking for ideas for innovation projects that can
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04/01/2016
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
On Monday, the Ministry og Petroleum and Energy signed an agreement with Statoil on a feasibility study regarding CO2 storage on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The study will include various development concepts for storing CO2 at three
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30/10/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende visited the Horn of Africa between 25 and 29 October. ‘The region is facing armed conflict, humanitarian crisis and political instability. It is in Norway’s interest to support measures which can contribute
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06/10/2016
Press release
Ministry of Education and Research
The Government is creating jobs for the future by investing in education, research and innovation. In the national budget for 2017, the Government proposes to raise efforts on early intervention in primary schools and increase funding for research,
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06/10/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'There are several major humanitarian crises in the world today. The Government is therefore planning to increase Norway's allocation for humanitarian aid to just over NOK 5 billion in 2017. A large part of this will go to efforts in Syria and the
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06/10/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In the budget proposal for 2017, the Government proposes an increase in funding for High North-related efforts from NOK 2.7 billion in 2016 to NOK 3.4 billion in 2017.
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27/09/2016
News story
Ministry of Culture
- I am glad to say that we had a fruitful meeting, and that the president of WADA, Sir Craig Reedie, appreciated the Norwegian initiative and support.
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16/09/2016
News story
Ministry of Defence
This summer Norway received its third and fourth F-35 at the Partner Training Center at Luke Air Force Base where they participate in the training of Norwegian and partner nation pilots. Several faulty cooling lines have now been identified in the