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02/03/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"We need more, not less cooperation with the EU on the common challenges facing Europe", said Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Elisabeth Aspaker, pointing out the Single Market strategy, migration, climate and energy among the main priorities in the
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18/04/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Over the past few decades, relations between Norway and Poland have been revitalised. The Government’s clear ambition is to cooperate more systematically with countries of particular importance to Norway in our neighbouring areas, and to foster
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29/01/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
International partnership launches $1.7 million EduApp4Syria prize to help Syrian children learn to read
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26/08/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'In the course of a few days, the parties in the Philippine peace process have reached agreement on issues that have blocked progress for many years. The agreement to recommend amnesties and a ceasefire is a breakthrough. It is also of crucial
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26/08/2016
Press release
Ministry of Justice and Public Security
Several of the legislative amendments adopted by the Storting in June are now being implemented, and more will enter into force this autumn.
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29/08/2016
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
The Government hereby invites oil companies to nominate blocks for the 24th licencing round on the Norwegian continental shelf. The numbered licencing rounds cover frontier areas opened for petroleum activities, with the greatest potential for large
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25/08/2016
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
The Colombian government and the FARC announced today that they have come to agreement on a final peace accord. The accord concludes more than four years of negotiations. The armed conflict, which has persisted for five decades, has claimed more
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18/08/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The arrest of several people with links to the opposition, including Natiq Jafarli of the Republican Alternative movement, gives cause for concern,’ said State Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tore Hattrem.
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17/08/2016
News story
Ministry of Climate and Environment
Norway's Minister of Climate and Environment, Vidar Helgesen, will visit the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) next week.
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12/08/2016
News story
The Office of the Prime Minister
On 12 and 13 August, Prime Minister Erna Solberg will have meetings with Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, and Leader of the Opposition Rajavarothiam Sampanthan from the Tamil National Alliance. These
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14/08/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'Serious atrocities are being committed against the civilian population in Aleppo. The conflicting parties need to respect humanitarian law and comply with the United Nations' appeal for a pause in hostilities. Norway supports the humanitarian
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15/08/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'While the global importance of the oceans continues to increase, their sustainability is coming under threat. As a maritime nation, Norway can play a leading role in the vital efforts to safeguard the oceans through international cooperation. We
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08/08/2016
News story
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries
Norwegian companies who have pursued organic salmon production are experiencing challenges with export to the EU market.
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13/07/2016
News story
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
The opportunities for full scale carbon capture, transport and storage in Norway was the main issue when the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tord Lien met with Vice-President of the Commission Maroš Šefčovič.
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08/07/2016
News story
Ministry of Defence
Norway and United Kingdom signed this declaration during the NATO Summit July 8th 2016.
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09/07/2016
Press release
Ministry of Defence
Norway will continue to train and support Afghan special police in Kabul in 2017. Some 50 Norwegian personnel are involved in this project. Norway’s financial support for the Afghan security forces will be maintained at the current level of NOK 150
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07/07/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The new security policy situation in Europe is at the top of the agenda for NATO’s Summit in Warsaw on 8-9 July. ‘My most important message at the Summit is the need for strong unity within the Alliance. NATO is the cornerstone of Norway’s security
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15/07/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘Norway condemns the terrorist attack in Nice in the strongest possible terms. Once again, France has been hit by a terrorist attack. We stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of France and the rest of the world in the war on terror. We will
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16/07/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'A coup d'état was attempted last night in Turkey, and the situation is extremely tense. Norway supports the democratically elected government and urges a rapid return to the democratic rule of order,' says Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
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16/12/2015
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
Due to the changes in the Government today, changes have been made in the list of state secretaries.