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18/09/2016
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
‘It is with satisfaction and relief that I can confirm Kjartan Sekkingstad has now been taken to safety in the Philippines after he was released yesterday. This has been a challenging case and an extraordinary strain on Sekkingstad himself and his
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07/10/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The Government is proposing the largest humanitarian budget ever. Acute, large-scale crises in the Middle East and Africa make this concerted effort necessary. Norway’s humanitarian budget is being increased by one billion kroner,’ Foreign Minister
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24/09/2015
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their credentials to His Majesty King Harald V on 24. September.
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27/09/2015
News story
The Office of the Prime Minister
27th September Prime Minister Solberg attended the Global Leader’s Meeting on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, organized by China and UN Women.
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09/09/2015
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
‘‘The conflict in Syria has created the largest refugee crisis in our time. The international community must step up its efforts to help refugees and civilians in need in Syria and the neighbouring countries. Finance Minister Siv Jensen and I agree
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19/08/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'World Humanitarian Day is an important reminder that we are living in dramatic times. The world is experiencing large-scale humanitarian crises, and 60 million people have been forced to flee from their homes. Today, I am pleased to announce that
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25/08/2015
News story
Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance has today adopted a regulation to transpose detailed rules in the Solvency II Directive into Norwegian law. The main elements of the directive have already been transposed into Norwegian law in the new Financial Undertakings
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30/07/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'Norway joins in the unanimous international criticism of yesterday's decision by the Israeli Government authorising the construction of up to 800 new housing units in East Jerusalem and the West Bank. This is incompatible with the support Israel
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31/07/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The preliminary results of a Norwegian-led study in Guinea indicate that the first effective Ebola vaccine may have been successfully developed. 'An effective vaccine would be a significant breakthrough in the fight against Ebola, and would be
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Web TV
02/07/2015
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Leaders from all over the world will meet in Oslo on 6-7 July to garner support for a joint effort to promote education in countries affected by conflict, crisis and poverty. Prime Minister Erna Solberg and Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende
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11/05/2016
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
In today's session of the Council of State, the King has been honourably discharged Mr. Amund Drønen Ringdal from his office as state secretary to Minister of Transport and Communications Ketil Solvik-Olsen.
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Web TV
05/04/2016
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The Government has today published its white paper on the management of the Government Pension Fund in 2015.
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22/03/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘I condemn today’s terrorist attacks in Brussels in the strongest possible terms. My thoughts and sympathy are with those who have been hit by the attacks and their families. We stand together with Belgium and the Belgian people,’ said Minister of
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21/03/2016
News story
Ministry of Climate and Environment
Today the Liberian government has announced the first steps in an ambitious plan to work with leading international companies to improve smallholder productivity and livelihoods, while conserving the country’s forests and growing its economy. Today’
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07/03/2016
News story
Ministry of Defence
Norway is working towards establishing an extensive submarine cooperation with other nations in order to reduce cost and secure a robust submarine capability for the future.
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03/03/2016
Press release
Ministry of Health and Care Services
The United Nations (UN) estimates that, by 2030, the global need for additional health workers will amount to 40 million jobs. The High-Level Commission will provide recommendations to heads of state and international organizations, and will create
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26/06/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘I condemn today’s terrorist attack in Sousse in Tunisia. Once again, ruthless terrorists have carried out a brutal attack on civilians in the country. Our thoughts go to all those who have lost their loved ones,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Web TV
12/05/2015
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The sharp oil price decline since last year is dampening growth in the Norwegian economy. Growth in the mainland (or non-oil) economy is set to be moderate in 2015, and some competitive businesses must adapt to lower demand from the Norwegian
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25/04/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'The international community needs to take immediate action. Norway has already announced that we will contribute NOK 30 million to the emergency relief effort,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
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12/02/2003
Letter
Ministry of Finance
Mr. Mario Monti Member of The European Commission European Commission 200 Rue de la Loi B-1049 Brussel Belgium Your ref Our ref Date 98/8619- SØ ih 11.02.2003 Regionally Differentiated Social Security Contributions in Norway Dear Commissioner, I