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04/06/2014
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘Norway, like the US and the EU, considers the new Palestinian Government formed by President Abbas to be an important step towards reuniting the Gaza Strip and the West Bank,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
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20/11/2013
News story
Ministry of Defence
New Minister of Defence is Ine Eriksen Søreide. New State Secretary is Øystein Bø. New Political Adviser is Audun Halvorsen. Following the resignation tendered by Jens Stoltenberg’s second government October 14, the King in a Council of State
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Political staff
Ministry of Trade and Industry
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18/01/2013
Press release
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
Norway and the European Union have today concluded a new fisheries agreement for 2013. The agreement establishes the total allowable catches and quotas for shared stocks and includes an agreement on the exchange of reciprocal fishing possibilities
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01/01/2014
Press release
Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation
On 1 January, Norway opened a new, bigger ministry devoted to modernising and developing the public sector.
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01/03/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Norway condemns the increasingly brutal attacks against the Syrian population and the recent use of Scud missiles, and I urge the Security Council to respond decisively,” said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.
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07/02/2014
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“This is a challenging and important task that gives Norway an opportunity to help ensure that the UN’s new development goals are achieved,” commented Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
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12/02/2014
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway’s Ambassador to the UN, Geir Otto Pedersen, deposited on 12 February Norway’s instrument of ratification, which makes Norway a State Party to the Arms Trade Treaty. Mr Pedersen submitted the document during a meeting at the UN in New York.
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23/08/2014
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘This has been a historic week in the peace negotiations in Colombia. Never before in any peace process have the victims been invited to participate at the negotiating table,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
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20/12/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“The political leaders in South Sudan must take responsibility for stopping the violence and resolving the conflict through political talks. Unless the violence is brought under control soon, I am afraid the situation could develop into a new civil
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25/08/2014
News story
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
The Minister of Petroleum and Energys calendar during Offshore Northern Seas (ONS). Monday 25th of August 12.30 Host at the Summit Lunch 14.30 Tour of the exhibition area together with HRH Crown Prince Haakon Magnus and Prime Minister Erna Solberg
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Political staff
Ministry of the Environment
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14/02/2014
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Massive atrocities are being perpetrated against civilians in the war in Syria. The international community, with the UN Security Council in the lead, must stand together in insisting that the parties to the conflict must meet their humanitarian
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04/10/2014
Press release
Ministry of Defence
At the NATO Wales Summit in Cardiff today the allies signed a declaration in support of veterans. The declaration will contribute to closer cooperation between member states in veterans’ services and care.
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19/02/2014
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Norway condemns the use of violence in Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. The authorities have a responsibility to stop the violence immediately,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende. Many people have been killed and a great many
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22/05/2014
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The International Criminal Court should investigate the atrocities in Syria. Norway supports the resolution submitted to the UN Security Council today, which calls on the ICC to look into the situation in Syria,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs
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27/05/2014
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The Government’s goal is for Norway to be a leader in the field of knowledge and education in the High North. This new call for applications is a good opportunity for Norwegian institutions to start higher education collaboration with
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31/12/2013
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“It now looks as if all the remaining political prisoners in Myanmar will be released. This is a positive development and essential for the democratisation process. The issue has been part of the agenda in the long-standing dialogue between Norway
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17/01/2013
News story
Office of the Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister can confirm that we have been informed of a military action at the site at In Amenas. This was conveyed in a conversation held between the Prime Minister and his Algerian colleague earlier today.
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Image archive
Ministry of Transport and Communications
Press images. Name of photographer must be cited. More images on Flickr Larger Photo: Olav Heggø/Fotovisjon