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23/11/2011
Press release
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
The ministers of fisheries in Norway, Sweden and Denmark have today in Stockholm signed a joint declaration forbidding discards of fish in the waters of Skagerrak.
“A ban on discards in Skagerrak marks a milestone in our efforts to ensure
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08/09/2006
News story
Ministry of the Environment
The Ministry of the Environment
proposes in a consultation document the introduction by regulation
of an environment fee for journeys to Svalbard’s land areas.
According to the proposal, all visitors will pay the fee with the
exception of
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06/01/2012
News story
Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion
Annually Norway sends a report to the OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - as a contribution to the common reporting system on migration for the OECD countries, called SOPEMI. The recent report for Norway covers 2009 and
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22/12/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“The Commission of Inquiry on Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation has made a number of recommendations in its recent report. This is an important report, which will be studied closely,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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23/11/2011
News story
Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance’s advisory panel on macroeconomic models and methods was established in May 2011. The panel shall advise on topics relevant to the Ministry’s work on macroeconomic issues.
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11/10/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre commented, “The way in which the trial of former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who has been sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment, was conducted, raises serious questions. It has created an
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21/11/2011
News story
Ministry of the Environment
- Nature should never be merely prized for its economic value — we all know it is worth far more
than that. But in a world of competing demands and limited resources, it can play its part in tipping
decisions in favour of conservation rather than
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26/01/2009
Press release
Ministry of Finance
- Employment for all is our main priority. That is why the Norwegian Government today presents measures to secure existing jobs and create new jobs. We are proposing changes in the Fiscal Budget for 2009 that will reduce the effects of the
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22/10/2008
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Norway’s total civil support of NOK 235 million for the period 2008-2010 will be of great help to Georgia in the difficult situation that has arisen in the wake of the conflict in August, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre.
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30/10/2008
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
This year’s Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded in the Oslo City Hall on Wednesday 10 December at 1300 hours. Here is guidance for the press.
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06/11/2008
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Office of the Auditor General has presented its report on the effectiveness of Norwegian humanitarian assistance. The report shows that Norway is one of the most important donors, but also has areas that could be improved, particularly with
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12/12/2008
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
State Secretary Raymond Johansen visited Israel and the West Bank from 11 to 12 December to get an update on the political developments in the area.
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08/02/2009
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The Government proposes to establish two new funds with a total capital of NOK 100 billion. The funds will ease the access to loans for companies and households, and contribute to stabilise the financial market", says Norwegian Prime Minister Jens
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31/05/2011
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In connection with the Nansen-Amundsen Year in 2011, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim will host the Nansen Conference on Climate Change and Displacement in the
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16/02/2009
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
The Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr. Terje Riis-Johansen forwarded 13 February a consultation paper which outline a new act on offshore renewable energy. The consultation paper is sent on public hearing. Comments are due 17 April 2009.
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09/02/2009
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In today’s Nordic meeting of the Foreign Ministers in Oslo, the five ministers released a common statement regarding the situation in Sri Lanka.
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23/05/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In connection with today’s meeting of the EEA Council in Brussels, Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre informed the EU of Norway’s position on the EU’s Third Postal Directive.
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09/02/2009
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Thorvald Stoltenberg presented his report on Nordic foreign and security policy cooperation at an extraordinary meeting of the Nordic foreign ministers on Monday 9 February. The meeting was held at the Voksenåsen Conference Hotel in Oslo.
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09/09/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway demands that humanitarian access should be allowed to the two conflict-affected states in Sudan and urges the parties to engage in political negotiations.
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21/07/2011
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Following talks with the EU Commission, the EFTA countries have now submitted a draft EEA resolution on the renewable energy directive to the EU. The draft lays down a target for Norway’s renewable energy share of 67.5 percent by 2020. This