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17/07/2009
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- We condemn these attacks, said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. He also sent a letter of condolence today to his Indonesian counterpart, Dr Hassan Wirajuda, to express his sympathy with the Indonesian people, the country’s authorities and the
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18/05/2010
Press release
Ministry of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs
A public electronic post journal for the civil service (OEP) is launched as the first of its kind in the world.
- From this day on everyone is able to get access to the documents of the central civil service. Until now, only journalists had the
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12/05/2010
Press release
Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
Rental regulation for pre-war housing was phased out in the New Year. In a revised national budget, the Government issues a bill on new housing rental funding for occupants who are unable to pay current rents for such housing in Trondheim. This
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11/05/2010
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Government has proposed increased funding to Haiti in its revised budget for 2010. “We are increasing our support for reconstruction after natural disasters by NOK 50 million,” Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik
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31/05/2010
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) gathered in Kampala, Uganda, to take stock of the progress of the Court. “This is a milestone in the history of international criminal law,” commented Foreign Minister
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27/05/2010
Press release
Ministry of the Environment
Helen Clark, the Administrator of UN Development Program, Minister of Environment and Tourism Jose Endundu from the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Norwegian Minister of Environment and Development, Erik Solheim attended today a signing
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26/05/2010
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
Norway and Indonesia agreed today to enter into a partnership to support Indonesia’s efforts to reduce emissions from deforestation and degradation of forests and peat lands. Indonesia will take immediate and decisive action to reduce its forest and
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25/05/2010
Press release
Ministry of Trade and Industry
The ongoing negotiations on a trade agreement was the main topic when Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Trond Giske, had political conversations in Hong Kong this morning. - We expect to finish by the end of the year, Giske said.
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07/06/2010
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
Norway’s Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg will lead the UN High-level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing in developing countries. He succeeds former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The group shall mobilise the resources promised at the
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15/05/2009
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
The Norwegian Government has decided to halt the procurement process for the assignment of contracts to construct the CO2 capture and storage (CCS) facility at Kårstø, until the gas-fired power plant’s operational pattern becomes clearer or other
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14/05/2009
News story
Ministry of Justice and the Police
The 2nd NAWSARH Industry day will be held the 23rd and the 24th June 2009 in NAWSARH project office in Stavanger, Flyplassveien 190, Stavanger Lufthavn, Norway. The industry day will mainly focus on Helicopter manufacturers, who have received a
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19/05/2009
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The international Young Leaders Summit 2009 on Aids will take place at Losby Manor outside Oslo on 23-25 June 2009.
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03/02/2010
Press release
Ministry of Labour
The government received suggestions today from the expert group that has considered measures that could reduce sick leave. The group proposes a main strategy for the future that prioritises active participation measures, return-to-work strategies
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05/04/2017
Press release
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Ecological sustainability and increased production are the basis of the unique opportunities in reindeer husbandry. The Parliamentary White Paper presents strategies and measures the industry can adopt to better exploit its potential in a rational
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25/03/2017
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
More than 20 million people in four countries are on the brink of famine. 'We are facing the worst humanitarian catastrophe in the history of the UN. Nearly 1.4 million children are at risk of starving to death. Norway is therefore increasing its
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23/03/2017
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Helsinki Treaty - the foundation of Nordic cooperation - was signed 55 years ago today. This anniversary is being celebrated with events and flags flying throughout the region. ‘Strategic Nordic cooperation is absolutely essential,’ said Frank
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14/02/2017
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Somalia has once again been hit by a severe drought, which could quickly develop into a famine. 'A large proportion of the population is affected by the drought, and over six million people are in need of food aid. Norway is now increasing its
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03/02/2017
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Foreign Minister Børge Brende welcomes the decision by the African Union (AU) to accept Morocco as a member.
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08/01/2014
Press release
Ministry of Defence
As of 1st January 2014, Norway is the chair nation of the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO).
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Image archive
Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion
Any photographs used must be credited to the photographer. Click on photo for print version. Photo: Ilja C. Hendel Photo: Ilja C. Hendel Photo: Ilja C. Hendel