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24/07/2014
Press release
Ministry of Justice and Public Security
The Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) has reason to believe that a possible attack on Norway is being planned. At a press conference today, the police announced measures to counter this potential threat.
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24/07/2014
Article
Participation in EU programmes is an important part of Norway’s cooperation with the EU.
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23/07/2014
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The death toll in Gaza has now reached almost 650. More than 150 of those killed are children. In my view, the military attacks on Gaza are disproportionate, and in our statement to the UN Security Council yesterday, Norway condemned the huge and
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22/07/2014
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'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',
By
Ambassador Tine Mørch Smith
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22/07/2014
News story
The Office of the Prime Minister
Several events are being held to mark the third anniversary of the attacks on the government offices and Utøya on 22 July 2011. There will be memorial events in Oslo and on Utøya, as well as a service in Oslo Cathedral.
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22/07/2014
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'The Norwegian government is strongly committed to the fight against FGM (female genital mutilation), and child marriage, early and forced marriage, at home and in our international engagement', said State Secretary Hans Brattskar in his address at
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21/07/2014
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘Worldwide, around 125 million girls and women have been subjected to genital mutilation. The fight to eliminate female genital mutilation in Norway and internationally is a high priority for the Government. Norway has set the new and ambitious goal
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15/07/2014
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Almost 100 people are believed to have been killed and many more injured in a suicide attack at a market in Afghanistan on 15 July. ‘This was a gruesome and totally unacceptable attack, which killed and maimed civilians in a public place. Norway
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15/07/2014
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The only viable way to bring the civilian losses and the enormous suffering in Gaza to an end is an early ceasefire. More than 180 people have been reported killed and some 1400 have been wounded during the attacks of the past week. Most of them
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13/07/2014
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘I welcome the agreement reached yesterday evening by the two presidential candidates in Afghanistan on an extensive audit of the election result. In agreeing to this step, Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah are showing that they both take
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13/07/2014
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The UN has declared an emergency in Gaza. A large number of civilians have been wounded, and there is an urgent need to increase the capacity of hospitals and ambulance services. Norway is sending NOK 30 million in emergency aid to Gaza,’ said
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12/07/2014
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘I am appalled by the violence in Gaza over the last few days, which is affecting large numbers of civilians, including large numbers of children who have been killed or seriously wounded under Israeli attacks. On Friday night alone, 16 people were
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11/07/2014
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘I am deeply concerned about developments in eastern Ukraine. Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine are using increasingly heavy military equipment, which is resulting in loss of life and destruction of infrastructure. This is unacceptable,’
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10/07/2014
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The dramatic escalation of the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians is having completely unacceptable consequences for civilians. In my talks with Foreign Minister Lieberman and President Abbas, I have urged all parties to stop the
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10/07/2014
Speech/statement
Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion
Good evening to all of you. A special welcome to our international guests! I am happy and proud to take part in the opening of Euro Pride 2014 and Pride House! After all it is this summer’s most beautiful fairytale in Oslo. As you all probably
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08/07/2014
Speech/statement
The Office of the Prime Minister
Check against delivery Thank you very much for giving me this opportunity to speak to you. I hope you are having a great time here in Norway. I would like to start out by asking you a question: Have you ever found that things don’t work out exactly
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07/07/2014
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'While shaping the post-2015 development agenda, we must not forget that our most immediate priority is to achieve the current Millennium Development Goals before the end of 2015', Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende said in his speech in New
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende
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07/07/2014
Press release
Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation
"The new government building complex will be a modern, open, living and safe urban area," says Minister of Local Government and Modernisation, Jan Tore Sanner. Statsbygg has been commissioned to start work on the planning process for the new complex
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04/07/2014
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The events of the last few days clearly show how quickly the current tense situation could spiral out of control. I urge both the Israelis and the Palestinians to exercise restraint. It is important to seize upon the initiative for a ceasefire,
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03/07/2014
News story
The Office of the Prime Minister
On 3 July, Prime Minister Erna Solberg switched on test production at a solar photovoltaic power plant in Rwanda, which has been built and funded by Norwegian actors. The plant has a production capacity of 8.5 MW, and is the first utility-scale