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18/03/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The humanitarian crisis in Syria is escalating. The Government is now providing USD 93 million to support efforts in Syria and the neighbouring countries. Children are the hardest hit. USD 18.6 million of these funds will be earmarked for education
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18/03/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'Russia's signing of agreements on alliance and integration with the breakaway regions of Georgia will not help to promote security and stability in the region. The agreements violate Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. I therefore
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18/03/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘I condemn the terrorist attack in Tunis today in the strongest possible terms. The attack claimed the lives of many innocent people, and our thoughts and sympathy go to all those who have lost their loved ones, and to the Tunisian people,’ said
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18/03/2015
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
We regularly receive reports that the Assad regime is dropping barrel bombs on towns and villages. These homemade bombs indiscriminately hit schools, mosques and residential areas, causing even more suffering to the Syrian civilian population, who
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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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18/03/2015
Speech/statement
Ministry of Defence
Keynote speech by Minister of Defence, Ine Eriksen Søreide at Institute for Defence Studies, Tuesday March 17 2015 at Conference on Northern European Security in light of the Ukraine conflict. Title: “One for all, all for one”
By
Minister of Defence Ine Eriksen Søreide
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18/03/2015
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- It is of global importance that the Arctic also remains a region of peaceful cooperation, respect for international law and sustainable management of resources, said State Secretary Bård Glad Pedersen in his statement at the conference High North
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18/03/2015
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen's speech at the opening of the "Latvia-Norway Business Forum" in Oslo 18 March 2015.
By
Former Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen
, Former Minister at the Office of the Prime Minister Vidar Helgesen
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17/03/2015
Speech/statement
Ministry of Health and Care Services
Thank you, Ms. Chairman, for the opportunity to speak on this important subject
By
State Secretary Lisbeth Normann
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17/03/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘We have been horrified at the wanton destruction of ancient cultural treasures in Iraq and Syria in recent weeks. The Norwegian Government is therefore launching an appeal to Norwegian collectors and experts in the field to exercise caution and
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17/03/2015
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The current wave of looting and smuggling of antiquities and historical material in the region in and around Iraq and Syria is very serious. We urge Norwegian experts, collectors and business enterprises such as art dealers, antiques dealers and
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende
, Former Minister of Culture Thorhild Widvey
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17/03/2015
Press release
Ministry of Health and Care Services
The Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services has today published a consultation paper proposing standardised tobacco packaging. The consultation paper also discusses measures to implement Norway's obligations under the WHO Framework Convention
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17/03/2015
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- We have to commit to effective action to control climate change. The place where we can make decisive strides to that effect is Paris, at the UN Climate Conference in December, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Børge Brende in his statement
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende
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16/03/2015
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
State Secretary Ingvild Næss Stub's speech at a meeting with the European Parliament in Oslo on 16 March 2015.
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16/03/2015
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'If we can manage to implement even just a portion of what we have already agreed on, we should have achieved remarkable improvement in DRR when we meet again for the Fourth UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in 2030', said State
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12/03/2015
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'The challenges and the opportunities in the High North ensure that we focus on the Arctic, and the solutions we have found in the region can provide inspiration in the quest for solutions elsewhere. The attractions of the High North are to be found
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende
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12/03/2015
News story
Ministry of Education and Research
Warner is receiving the honour for her work on the analysis of stories and myths and how they reflect their time and place. She is known for the emphasis of gender roles and feminism in her literary work.
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12/03/2015
Article
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende launched the Ministry’s "UN70: A new agenda" project at an open meeting on 17 February.
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11/03/2015
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
State Secretary Hans Brattskar's remarks at the Nordic Council of Minister event during the UN CSW in New York on 11 March 2015.
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09/03/2015
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
State Secretary Ingvild Næss Stub's speech at a seminar in Sofia, Bulgaria on 9 March 2015.