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15/09/2011
Article
Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
The Norwegian E-voting 2011 Conference, hosted by the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, took place in Oslo Sunday 11 September 2011. The Ministry had invited both Norwegian and international speakers to give presentations at the
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03/04/2009
Press release
Ministry of the Environment
The proposal for a new Nature Diversity Act signals a new era in Norwegian nature management. "This is the most important law on nature that has ever been proposed in Norway", says Environment and Development Minister Erik Solheim.
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09/03/2011
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
Mr. Roger Solheim has been appointed acting state secretary in the Ministry of Culture 7 March 2011-30 December 2011, during Ms. Lotte Grepp Knutsen’s leave of absence. Ms. Siv Larssen Aasvik is acting political adviser 15 March 2011-14 June 2011.
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12/06/2012
Article
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Government views the participation of the private sector as crucial in addressing the challenges relating to climate change, the loss of biodiversity, and releases of hazardous substances.
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01/03/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre commented: “Egypt is in a critical phase after a historic revolution, in which the younger generation has played a decisive role. Now the people’s demands for democracy and human rights must be met. We
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Political staff
Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
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23/03/2011
Press release
Ministry of Education and Research
The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters has decided to award the Abel Prize for 2011 to John Milnor, Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Stony Brook University, New York “for pioneering discoveries in topology, geometry and algebra”.
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12/03/2009
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Today, the Government presented the latest version of its High North strategy Nye byggesteiner i nord (New building blocks in the north). It has a strong focus on business development, both on land and at sea, and announces increased investments in
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30/03/2011
News story
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
FOREST EUROPE experts prepare ground for forthcoming Ministerial Conference in Oslo 2011.
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13/09/2021
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘Over 18 million people in Afghanistan are currently in need of protection and life-saving assistance. Half of the children under age 5 are on the brink of acute malnutrition. At the High-level Ministerial Meeting on the Humanitarian Situation in
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11/08/2021
Press release
Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation
“Norway has a unique foundation for becoming the world's most attractive data center nation. We have a surplus of renewable energy, low electricity prices, good digital infrastructure and a cool climate. The Government is now strengthening its
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13/08/2021
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The security situation in Afghanistan is deteriorating rapidly and this is having a severe impact on the civilian population. We have therefore decided to temporarily close the Norwegian Embassy in Kabul and evacuate the staff. Responsibility for
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03/09/2021
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
The Norwegian Government has decided to offer a COVID-19 vaccine to children aged 12-15, in accordance with the recommendation from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. This age group will initially be offered one vaccine dose.
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03/09/2021
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
In today’s session of the Council of State, The King has appointed political adviser Therese Eia Lerøen as acting state secretary to Minister of Research and Higher Education Henrik Asheim, as of 13 September 2021 and in the period that state
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02/09/2021
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Yemeni Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed bin Mubarak is visiting Norway today, as his first stop on a tour of Europe.
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21/09/2021
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
This week, Norwegian Petroleum and Energy Minister, Tina Bru, participates at the french offshore renewable energy event, Seanergy 2021. Programme at Seanergy 2021, Nantes, France: Wednesday, 22th of september: 09:30: Official Opening – Seanergy
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30/06/2011
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister has from 30 June 2011 appointed Mr. Jon Reidar Øyan, information adviser, Oslo, as political adviser to Minister of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs Rigmor Aasrud.
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09/07/2021
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway is increasing support to NGOs in Poland. The aim is to promote democratic values and gender equality, and safeguard the rights of vulnerable groups.
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18/03/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Around 37 000 people will receive help from the new Solidarity Centre in Athens for people affected by the economic crisis. The centre was officially inaugurated today, and is financed by Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants.
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16/02/2011
News story
Ministry of Finance
On the recommendation of the Council on Ethics, the Ministry of Finance has decided to exclude the Malaysian company Lingui Developments Berhad from the Government Pension Fund Global’s (GPFG) investment portfolio. The divestment from the company