Historical archive

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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.

Content that has been moved to the archive will not be updated and the information is therefore exclusively of an historical nature.

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  • New ambassador from Hungary

    07/05/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    A new ambassador to Norway presented her letters of credence to His Majesty the King on 6 May 2021: Ambassador of Hungary, Her Excellency Ms Eszter Sándorfi.

  • Important step to strengthen Norway’s global health efforts

    19/08/2020 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    As a step in strengthening Norway’s global health efforts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed John-Arne Røttingen as Special Adviser on Global Health.

  • Peace agreement in Colombia on UN Security Council agenda

    21/01/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Security Council receives regular briefings on progress in the implementation of the peace agreement in Colombia, which was signed in 2016. Norway and Cuba were official guarantor countries in the peace process.

  • Banks should apply caution in distributing profits in the coming months

    20/01/2021 Press release Ministry of Finance

    There is still considerable uncertainty about the economic outlook in Norway and internationally. Banks should therefore, in line with recommendations from the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB), apply caution in distributing profits until 30

  • Normal conditions for banks’ profit distribution going forward

    07/09/2021 Press release Ministry of Finance

    As the uncertainty about the economic outlook has been reduced, Norwegian banks may distribute profits in accordance with the regular framework for profit distribution after 30 September.

  • Stricter rules for testing and quarantine upon arrival to stop coronavirus mutation (short version)

    26/01/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

    These rules for Norway took effect Monday January 25th 2021.

  • Public consultation on proposed changes to the petroleum taxation system

    03/09/2021 Press release Ministry of Finance

    The Government has today circulated proposed changes to the petroleum taxation system for public consultation. The main proposal is to adopt a cash-flow model for the special petroleum tax.

  • 'Note that the Palestinian elections have been postponed'

    30/04/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'We note that the planned Palestinian parliamentary elections have been postponed', State Secretary Audun Halvorsen said after the postponement of the elections.

  • Statement on the Israeli decision to expand the Givat Hamatos settlement on the West Bank

    20/01/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'With EU embassies in Israel Norway voiced our grave concern about the Israeli decision to expand the Givat Hamatos settlement on the West Bank', the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide said.

  • Norway backs condemnation of military mutiny in Mali

    20/08/2020 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'We are following the developments in Mali with deep concern. Norway backs the UN Security Council and the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in their condemnation of military mutiny and arrests. It's vital to restore rule of law and dialogue to

  • 'We are impressed by the courage in Belarus'

    16/08/2020 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Impressed by the courage of the people of Belarus, turning out in massive numbers. Norway supports their demands for free and fair elections. Lukashenko needs to enter into dialogue with the opposition. Police violence and electoral fraud are

  • Stricter entry restrictions for travellers arriving from Bangladesh, India, Iraq, Nepal, and Pakistan

    28/04/2021 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    Due to the serious infection situation in India, the Norwegian Government has tightened entry restrictions for travellers arriving from Bangladesh, India, Iraq, Nepal, and Pakistan.

  • International relations

    22/12/2008 Article Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

    The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development participates in several global and regional organisations and forums who work with housing, urban and human settlement policy issues. The following is a short presentation of the major

  • Global vaccine solidarity is needed

    11/01/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Global cooperation has made it possible to start Covid-19 vaccination programmes merely a year after the pandemic broke out. ‘The second wave of infection in Africa makes it a matter of urgency to ensure that this historic breakthrough also benefits

  • Changes in the travel advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 25 July

    24/07/2020 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to Spain and Andorra, but is no longer advising against travel to Hungary and to the Swedish regions of Kalmar, Östergötland, Örebro and Värmland. These changes apply from

  • Announcement of areas related to CO2 storage

    10/09/2021 Press release Ministry of Petroleum and Energy

    The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy announces two areas for applications related to injection and storage of CO2 on the Norwegian continental shelf. The announcement takes place in accordance with the CO2 Storage Regulations, on the basis of

  • Norway participating in virtual Leaders Summit on Climate

    23/04/2021 News story The Office of the Prime Minister

    On Thursday and Friday, Prime Minister Erna Solberg is taking part in the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate, convened by US President Joe Biden. The objective of the Summit is to discuss how to promote stronger action to tackle the climate crisis.

  • New resolution on human rights and business

    17/07/2020 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    On 17 July, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution by consensus that will increase focus on the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Norway headed the negotiation process leading up to the

  • Global travel advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be extended

    12/01/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The global travel advice will be extended to apply until 1 March 2021.

  • The Foreign Minister on the general elections in  Myanmar

    14/11/2020 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Congratulations to the National League for Democracy and Aung San Suu Kyi on winning the general elections in Myanmar. The high voter turnout shows people’s commitment to the reform process. Norway expects the next government to use this mandate to

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