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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.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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Norway is earmarking NOK 40 million for efforts to help people with disabilities and to combat sexual violence in humanitarian crises. 'Certain groups are more vulnerable than others in situations of war and conflict. Norway will intensify its
The following statement was issued jointly by the Governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom and Norway.
The Ministry of Finance has today decided that DNB ASA, Nordea Bank Norge ASA and Kommunalbanken AS shall still be designated as systemically important in Norway, in accordance with advice from the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway (
‘Once again, France has been hit by a brutal and shocking attack. Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected and their families. Norway stands together with France in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism,’ said Minister of
The regulations were adopted by the Tariff Board on 11 May 2015.
Minister of Research and Higher Education Tora Aasland's speech at the opening of Science Week 2007, Carnegie Institution in Washington DC. Science Week was arranged by Forum for Research, Technology and Higher Education, The Norwegian Embassy in
By Former Minister of Research and Higher Education Tora Aasland
The Government’s proposal for 2014 marks a new direction for Norway's tax policy. The former government, Stoltenberg II, increased the tax level, whereas this Government is reducing taxes. The Government is giving priority to tax cuts promoting
Continuing and further education of teachers is the government’s most significant investment in the field of education and research. In addition, the Research and Development sector and the universities are being strengthened.
“After more than 20 years of civil war, Somalia now has the best opportunity to create a lasting peace. This is why I travelled to Mogadishu to show that Norway stands side-by-side with the Government and supports its work to bring about a positive
‘Despite the difficult security situation in the Central African Republic, humanitarian actors are making impressive efforts to save lives and help the civilian population. Norway is providing an additional NOK 50 million to strengthen humanitarian
Press release No.: 188/2005 Date: 21. oktober 2005 New political advisors The Office of the Prime Minister has today appointed the following political advisors: Ms. Mina Gerhardsen (30), advisor, Oslo, to Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg Ms. Siri
On behalf of the Norwegian Government, Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tord Lien has replied positively to an invitation from the European Commissioner of Energy Günther Oettinger to participate in a research programme under the Horizon 2020
The Abel Prize was awarded today at a formal ceremony at the University of Oslo. H.M. King Harald presented the prize to the Belgian mathematician Pierre Deligne. Minister of Education and Research Kristin Halvorsen attended the ceremony.
The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration has rejected an application for asylum from Mr. Edward Joseph Snowden.
- Economic activity in Norway has held up well in 2012, despite the global economic slowdown. Unemployment is expected to remain at the current low level. In the revision of the 2012 Budget, the Government emphasizes the need for fiscal constraint
The Government's proposed amendments to the Norwegian Mental Health Care Act aim to strengthen the security measures relating to a small group of particularly dangerous patients. The proposal introduces new security provisions for the Regional
A new shipment of seeds from food plants has arrived at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault for long-term storage.
The Norwegian Government today issued a proposition in which parliament is requested to consent to a new bilateral loan agreement between Norges Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The agreement will contribute to the IMF’s resources
“Norway is concerned about the treatment of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and the status of the rule of law in the country,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.