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13/12/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'The bloodbath in Aleppo must stop. Reports from the UN of civilians and aid workers being summarily executed over the last 24 hours give cause for serious concern. I hope that the agreement that has apparently been reached on the evacuation of
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13/12/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'The many large-scale, protracted humanitarian crises in the world today have created a tremendous need for emergency aid. The UN Central Emergency Response Fund ensures that aid can quickly reach those who need it when acute crises arise, and
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28/09/2016
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
‘It was with great sorrow that I received news of the death of former President Shimon Peres. We have lost a great statesman and a courageous politician who never relinquished his vision of peace in the Middle East. Mr Peres maintained his
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17/09/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘Since 2002, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has saved more than 20 million lives. Norway has been a key supporter of the Global Fund from the outset. We are now increasing Norway’s contribution, and will provide NOK 2
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18/09/2016
News story
Ministry of Climate and Environment
The Norwegian Regional Management Authorities decided last Friday to authorize the culling of 47 wolves in Norway. Such decisions are usually appealed to the Ministry of Climate and Environment. The ministry will handle the appeals prior to the
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25/10/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘I condemn last night’s terrorist attack on a police training centre in Quetta in Pakistan in the strongest possible terms. My thoughts and sympathies are with the families of those who have been killed and injured,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs
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01/11/2016
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
‘The economic restructuring of the Nordic region, the challenges faced by Europe, and international developments remind us of the importance of our shared values, our unity, and our solidarity. Strategic Nordic cooperation is crucial,’ said
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01/11/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In recent weeks, South Africa, Burundi and Gambia have announced that they will withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC is the world's first permanent international criminal court, and has 124 states parties, including 34
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14/10/2016
News story
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
The state secretary, Ingvil Smines Tybring-Gjedde addressed the Global CCS Institute's European CCS Forum in Oslo October 13. Her message was clear:
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18/10/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘Several hundred thousand Afghans who have been refugees in Pakistan are now returning home. This has created a vast need for humanitarian aid. Norway is therefore increasing its humanitarian support to Afghanistan by NOK 64 million,’ Foreign
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05/10/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende welcomes the continued dialogue between various political actors in Colombia following the referendum on the peace agreement. ‘I hope that it will be possible to find a solution to the difficult situation
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06/10/2016
Press release
Ministry of Culture
The government’s proposed cultural budget for 2017 totals NOK 13.5 billion and has three primary focus areas: cultural and creative industries, cultural heritage and broadening the funding base for arts and culture.
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06/10/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'The Government proposes an allocation of more than NOK 3 billion to global health in next year's budget. This will mean that, in the current parliamentary term, we will have increased our funding for this area by NOK 600 million. Our direct support
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29/05/2006
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- We consider the EU anti-dumping
measures against Norwegian salmon to be in conflict with WTO rules
and have requested an independent assessment by a WTO panel. I hope
this will lead to the termination of the anti-dumping measures and
to the
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03/08/2006
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- I would like to express my deep
sorrow for the innocent victims of this crisis and my sympathy for
their families. We hope these funds will help to relieve the most
immediate suffering, said Minster of International Development Erik
Solheim. (
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21/08/2006
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway is concerned about the
decision by the Iranian authorities to declare the Centre illegal.
Norway has contacted the EU and others and is following up the
situation closely in consultation with these countries, said
Foreign Minister Jonas
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21/08/2006
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is
pleased to inform that Major General Lars Johan Sølvberg has been
appointed as Acting Head of Mission for Sri Lanka Monitoring
Mission (SLMM). (21.08.06)
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22/08/2006
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Following the regime change in Iraq
in 2003, an extensive investigation of the oil-for-food programme,
including of the allegations of illegal surcharges, was launched.
The investigation report does not contain any criticism of Norway’s
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06/10/2006
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Government’s involvement and
political efforts in the Middle East will be continued, and
development assistance will be increased considerably in 2007.
(09.10.06)