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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.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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'I condemn the execution of Mohammad Hassan Razaiee in Iran who was 16 years at the time of crime. Norway opposes death penalty under all circumstances. Death penalty for minors is forbidden under the International Covenant on Civil and Political
'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
'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
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide has extended her condolences to Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg following the attack in Vienna 2 November.
On October 16th, the Norwegian government presented a new Long Term Plan for the Norwegian Armed Forces. A continued increase in defence spending will strengthen the readiness and endurance of the Norwegian Armed Forces.
Norway will begin negotiations with the United Kingdom for a free trade agreement to be in place by the 31st of December 2020. The Norwegian objectives for the negotiations have now been announced.
Entry of COVID-19 vaccination abroad in the Norwegian Immunisation Registry SYSVAK is now being permitted. This is conditional on the vaccine having been approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). In addition, the vaccinated person must have a
The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy announces this year’s licensing round in mature areas on the Norwegian continental shelf - Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2020.
‘Today marks 10 years since the start of the war in Syria. More than half a million Syrians have been killed. Over 13 million people are dependent on humanitarian aid. Some 12 million have been forced to flee their homes. That is why Norway is
Minister Sveinung Rotevatn and nine colleagues from EU member states urges the European Commission to set out an ambitious strategy for phasing out hazardous substances from products. The ultimate goal is a toxic-free environment.
Circular relating to entry into force of the Regulations relating to entry restrictions for foreign nationals out of concern for public health.pdf Regulations relating to entry restrictions for foreign nationals out of concern for public health.pdf
The government will follow the Norwegian Institute of Public Health’s recommendation to offer the AstraZeneca vaccine to people over the age of 65 based on new knowledge around the vaccine’s effectiveness on this demographic group. Following
On 27 May, the quarantine hotel programme was changed, so that the rate of infection in the country a person has visited now determines whether they must stay at a quarantine hotel or not.
On Wednesday 3rd of June, Norwegian Minister for Petroleum and Energy, Tina Bru, and Minister for Climate and Environment Sveinung Rotevatn presented the Norwegian government's hydrogen strategy.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to Estonia, as well as to the region of Etelä-Savo in Finland, and to North Jutland and the region of Zealand in Denmark. Consequently, the entire country of Denmark will
A number of countries have now announced or will shortly announce their participation in the Covax Facility, including members of the Friends of the Covax Facility. Norway has already confirmed full participation in all stages of the Covax Facility.
‘According to the UN, Yemen is the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Dealing with the coronavirus pandemic is proving extremely difficult. There are reports of increased infection rates and there is probably a very large number of unregistered
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide chaired the meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) on 2 June.
50 Ambassadors from around the world, including Norway and representatives of international organisations, have expressed support for LGBT rights in Poland.
The total cost of Norway’s campaign for a seat on the UN Security Council was NOK 34 million (approx. 3,6 MUSD) in the period 2016-2020.