Historical archive
Published under: Stoltenberg's 2nd Government
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The Government’s new white paper on climate policy contains proposals for concrete new measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Government proposes substantial cuts in emissions both in Norway and abroad.
"The agreement on climate policy means that Norway can pursue a long-term climate policy that is not affected by changes of government", said Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg.
Norway has been selected by the United Nations to host World Environment Day, 5 June. This year's theme is literally a hot topic: the impacts of global warming on earth's ice and snow covered regions. Environment Minister Helen Bjørnøy has
In today’s session of the Council of State the King has appointed Ms. Kari Henriksen (52), manager, Kristiansand, as state secretary to Minister of Health and Care Services Sylvia Brustad, from 3 Desember. She succeeds Mr. Wegard Harsvik, who has
The International Finance Facility for Immunization (IFFIm), a pilot project supported by Norway, is a successful part of the effort to reduce child mortality by providing financing for the GAVI Alliance. Norway provides both political and financial
“The situation is a tragedy for the whole Kenyan people. The Norwegian Government wishes to help to relieve the humanitarian crisis that is currently affecting large parts of the civilian population,” says Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Troika Statement on the Peace Agreement between the Government of Sudan and Sudanese Opposition Groups.
“Norway and Sweden have for a long time been making preparations to support UN efforts in Darfur. However, due to the Government of Sudan’s opposition, it has become impossible to maintain our offer to make a joint Norwegian-Swedish contribution to
A Norwegian emergency medical team (EMT) travelled to Greece on 14 September to provide assistance following the fire in the Moria migrant camp on Lesbos. Its assignment is now being extended by three weeks, until 26 October. Norway is also
Norway, with the support of the other Nordic countries, has taken the initiative to establish an international commission to strengthen the user and property rights of the poor.
Conditions for asylum seekers in the migrant camp Moria have deteriorated as a result of the devastating fire on Lesbos. This has also created an extremely difficult situation for the Greek authorities. The Norwegian Government has therefore started
The celebration of the Queen’s birthday will begin in Stavanger on the morning of 4 July with the royal family walking up from the royal yacht to the cathedral, where there will be a church service.
The afghan girl's burns are so severe that special treatment is required to save her life. Such treatment is not available in Afghanistan, and a Norwegian hospital has offered to treat Naroz in Norway. (19.01.07)
For more than 40 years, the use of cluster munitions has been the cause of unacceptable human suffering during and after conflicts throughout the world. The Oslo Conference on Cluster Munitions, 22-23 February 2007was the first step in a process
On 13 January, the Governing Board of the European Police College (CEPOL) authorised its Director to start negotiations with Norway about a cooperation agreement.
A Norwegian working party has evaluated practical, non-judicial measures to strengthen the follow-up of witnesses in criminal cases. The report, which proposes 27 different measures, was submitted to the Minister of Justice on 26 June 2006.
'A milestone for sustainable peace and stability Darfur. Critical for Sudan’s democratic transition. We continue to support Sudanese people's quest for freedom, peace and justice', Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide says.
“Norway will join efforts to create a low enriched uranium reserve, controlled by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),” Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre announced today. This reserve will offer an alternative to the
- Norway has repeatedly expressed its concern about the situation in the country, and has protested when opposition members and the civilian population are attacked. We have on several occasions demanded the immediate release of Aung San Suu Kyi
In today’s session of the Council of State the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Ms. Anniken Huitfeldt (38), Member of Storting, Jessheim, as Minister of Children and Equality as of today at 12.30 pm.