Historical archive
Published under: Stoltenberg's 2nd Government
In the Historical archive you will find information from previous governments such as press releases, news and speeches from previous government periods. You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
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A total of nearly NOK seven million has been awarded to 40 different organisations for voter awareness initiatives leading up to the general and Sami Parliament elections in the autumn of 2013.
Uganda has transferred NOK 23 million to Norway in repayment for aid funds that had been misappropriated. Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås commented, “This is the largest single repayment we have ever received.”
Based on decisions by the United Nations Security Council and the OPCW, Norway and Denmark have agreed to offer a joint contribution to the transportation of chemical warfare agents out of Syria. Denmark will lead the maritime operation, whereas
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg and Afghan President Hamid Karzai had talks in Oslo today on the political developments in Afghanistan. "As we now wind down our military presence in Afghanistan, we will still continue to support progress in the
“The situation in the Central African Republic is now so serious that the UN humanitarian system has decided to operate collectively at the highest level to mobilise staff, equipment and other resources. Norway is therefore allocating NOK 20 million
Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Tord Lien, upholds the decision to reduce tariffs in the gas transportation system Gassled. The decision, which entered into force 26 June this year, only affects gas transported after 1 October 2016. Tariffs for
Leaders from health and environment in Europe meets to discuss water and health safety challenges in the region from November 25th to 27th.
The Government’s India strategy was launched on 28 August. It reflects Norway’s increased focus on India.
Today, the Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr. Terje Riis-Johansen, took part in the opening of Hywind; the world’s first full-scale floating wind turbine. Enova supports the project with NOK 59 mill.
Press release No.: 40/06E Date: 03.04.2006 Contact: Sissel Edvardsen, 22 24 61 09 Norm prices for Norwegian crude oil 4th quarter 2005 The Petroleum Price Board (PPB) has set normprices for Norwegian crude oil lifted in the 4th quarter of 2005. The
Svalbard Global Seed Vault: Minister of Agriculture and Food Lars Peder Brekk was praised by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon that Norway had the idea and the ability to carry out the building of Svalbard Global Seed Vault.
On 3 September, Minister of Culture and Church Affairs, Mr Trond Giske announced the 6 selected contestants to be invited to participate in a separate Phase 2 programme.
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The 2015 budget lays the foundation for achieving the Government’s long-term goal of making Norway a low emission society.
'Since our last meeting, the developments in the Middle East give cause for deep concern. For the fourth time in the seven years since Hamas took control over the Gaza Strip, violence has flared up and inflicted an intolerable toll on civilians',
The Ministry of Finance has today put forward a legislative proposal on new capital requirements for credit institutions and investment firms. Norwegian authorities have long supported the international efforts to strengthen credit institutions'
‘The Government will align itself with the EU’s new restrictive measures against Russia. Since the start of the crisis in Ukraine, Norway has stood united with the EU and other like-minded countries in responding to Russia’s violations of
“South Sudan is in a critical phase, with reports of fighting in several parts of the country. The coming hours and days will be decisive. If efforts to initiate political dialogue do not succeed, there is a danger of all-out civil war along ethnic
Mr. Olav Magnus Linge has today resigned from the post as political adviser to Minister of the Environment Bård Vegar Solhjell.
OPCW and the UN confirm that the first load of components for chemical weapons has left the port of Latakia. The process of transporting Syria’s chemical weapons out of the country for destruction has begun.