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17/07/2017
News story
Ministry of Climate and Environment
The Norwegian government presented a White Paper to Parliament on 21 June 2017 on waste policies in a circular economy with an emphasis on increasing reuse and recycling. The White Paper also presents a Plastic Strategy in order to reduce marine
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10/07/2017
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende visited Myanmar on 5-6 July. ‘The country is undergoing a huge process of change, after the transition from military rule to a partly civilian government. Norway will continue its broad engagement in support
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30/06/2017
News story
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Today, Borgarting Court of Appeal pronounced its judgment in the legal proceedings brought against the Norwegian State (represented by the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy), by four companies with participating interests in Gassled (the Norwegian
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12/03/2019
Speech/statement
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a transmissible neurologic disease (TSE) affecting cervids. The infectious agent is known to be a prion, a normal protein that in this disease misfolds and destroys the brain. The development of the disease is slow
By
Minister of Agriculture and Food Olaug Vervik Bollestad
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11/05/2004
Press release
Ministry of Finance
An appropriate policy mix has
contributed to improved outlook for the Norwegian economy over the
last year. Growth in mainland Norway is picking up, and the
situation in the labour market has improved. (11.05.2004)
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08/02/2019
Press release
Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation
“Artificial intelligence has the potential to have a huge impact on developments in society. Artificial intelligence can provide us with new tools to resolve challenges in society, improve public services, and contribute to increased wealth creation
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11/05/2004
Press release
Ministry of Finance
In the Revised National Budget for
2004 the Government announced certain amendments to the petroleum
tax act which will be put forward in the budget for 2005.
(11.05.2004)
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08/09/2005
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The UN Secretary General’s
initiative to submit the Oil-for-Food Programme to an extensive
independent inquiry is unprecedented in UN history, commented
Foreign Minister Jan Petersen. (09.09)
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08/03/2004
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
Press release No.: 41/2004 Date: 8 March 2004 Morten Meyer succeeds Victor Norman as minister In an extraordinary session of the Council of State this afternoon, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Mr. Morten Andreas Meyer (44), director, Hamar,
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27/02/2004
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
Press release No.: 32/2004 Date: 27 February 2004 Norwegian Prime Minister offers condolences to Macedonia The Norwegian Prime Minister, Mr. Kjell Magne Bondevik, today offered his condolences after the message that President Boris Trajkovski of
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19/09/2010
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway has decided to increase its assistance for the flood victims in Pakistan to USD 66 million. The situation is critical, and the number of victims keeps rising. The floods are the worst ever in the history of Pakistan.
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16/06/2014
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
‘Education is key to reducing poverty. The Government therefore intends to double its development assistance to education in countries affected by extreme poverty, crisis and conflict. It is particularly important for us to ensure that more girls
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18/01/2011
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
The Norwegian Government has decided to offer 50 production licenses in the awards in predefined areas 2010 (APA 2010).
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04/02/2013
News story
Ministry of the Environment
In the margins of Dehli Sustainable Development Summit 2013 State Secretary Arvinn Gadgil, Ministry of International Development signed a «Framework for Energy+ Cooperation with Bhutan» with the Royal Government of Bhutan, the Government of Norway
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12/02/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Storms, floods and drought are becoming more and more frequent in Africa, causing huge problems for the continent. Africa is also more vulnerable to climate change than any other continent,” said Minister of International Development Heikki
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10/07/2009
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The conflict in Western Sahara, which has been ongoing since the 1960s, has been one of the “forgotten conflicts”. Norway is now doubling its support to the Sahrawi population.
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06/09/2010
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“We extend our condolences to Aleh Byabenin’s loved ones at this difficult time. I would also like to stress that it is important that the circumstances surrounding his death are clarified quickly and thoroughly,” Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre
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09/08/2010
Article
Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
Kristian Gjøsteen, from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), has described the cryptographic protocol that will be used in the trial with internet. You may find the full version of the protocol here.
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09/09/2010
News story
Ministry of Education and Research
His Majesty King Harald presented the Kavli Prize in Astrophysics, Nanoscience and Neuroscience to the eight laureates from US, Germany and Great Britain at spectacular gala performance at Oslo Concert Hall in Oslo, Norway, 7th September.
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19/06/2009
News story
Ministry of Justice and the Police
The Ministers of Justice of the Council of Europe member countries undertook today to adopt definite measures to combat domestic violence and break the silence surrounding it.