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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
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The Office of the Prime Minister has from 20 May 2010 appointed Mr. John Trygve Tollefsen (27), political adviser, Oslo, as acting political adviser at the office during Mr. Sindre Fossum Beyer’s leave of absence until 8 August.
In a statement dated 31 May, the UN Security Council condemns the acts that led to the loss of civilian lives when Israeli naval forces boarded the convoy carrying humanitarian assistance to Gaza. The statement underscores the need for a prompt,
A flotilla of passenger and cargo ships is on its way to Gaza carrying aid supplies for the reconstruction of Gaza after the 2008-2009 war. “The ships bound for Gaza are a powerful expression of the frustration felt by the international community
In a joint declaration with the EU, Norway expresses concern following the sentencing of a homosexual couple in Malawi to 14 years’ imprisonment.
The names of the 2010 Kavli Prize Laureates was announced by the President of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, Nils Christian Stenseth, on June 3 in Oslo, Norway.
The Minerals Act and regulations issued pursuant to the act are available in English.
- I am very pleased that the Norwegian Nobel Committee has paid this tribute to Professor Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank. They have provided concrete and down-to-earth help that has enabled millions of people to rise out of poverty, said
Following the regime change in Iraq in 2003, an extensive investigation of the oil-for-food programme, including of the allegations of illegal surcharges, was launched. The investigation report does not contain any criticism of Norway’s
- Norway intends to play an active and clear role in international efforts to promote peace and human rights and provide humanitarian assistance. International organisations like the UN, and regional and national initiatives must be strengthened
The Lebanese authorities have requested the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to survey the environmental damage caused by the hostilities in Lebanon. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has allocated NOK 5 million (about USD 760 000) for
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Iranian Chargé d’Affaires in Norway today and expressed concern about the human rights situation in Iran. “The Iranian authorities do not respect fundamental human rights. Norway protests against these
The Government’s involvement and political efforts in the Middle East will be continued, and development assistance will be increased considerably in 2007. (09.10.06)
Denmark, Iceland, Faroe Islands and Norway signed an Agreement in New York 20 September on the delimitation of the continental shelf in the Norwegian Sea. (21.09.06)
- Norway condemns the nuclear test carried out by North Korea. We must at all costs avoid other countries taking this as a precedent to also undertake nuclear tests, says Minister of Foreign Affairs Støre. (10.10.06)
Norway and Russia have today entered into an agreement on management of the joint stocks in the Barents Sea for 2010. The stock situation is very good and quotas for both cod and haddock have been increased. The long term collaboration on
The High North remains the Government’s most important strategic priority area. A record increase in funding of about NOK 530 million has therefore been proposed for a range of measures in the High North in 2010.
The Government’s India strategy was launched on 28 August. It reflects Norway’s increased focus on India.
Norway, the US, Australia, Brazil, Italy, New Zealand, Switzerland, France and the UK intend to transfer 10% of their stocks of the H1N1 vaccine to developing countries. - Our ability to protect ourselves against infections depends on other
Foreign Minister Støre considers the allegations made in the UN report concerning violations of human rights and international humanitarian law during the Gaza conflict to be very serious. He said that Norway will actively follow up the report in
This week, the Guardian warned that a UN scheme to reward developing countries for protecting their forests in the name of carbon reductions - known as Redd (Reducing emissions from deforestation and degradation) - could be "a recipe for corruption