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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
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This is an important and thorough ruling, and we are very satisfied that the State's view has prevailed, says Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tina Bru. Today, the Supreme Court rendered its ruling in the case where the State, represented by the
‘By waiving Somalia’s debt to Norway, we are promoting sustainable development, stability and poverty reduction in one of the world’s most vulnerable countries,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.
Freedom of expression, cultural rights and cultural and natural heritage are under pressure in many parts of the world. In response, Norway will provide NOK 94 million to support Unesco’s efforts under a new two-year cooperation agreement.
Today, the Ministry of Finance has decided to follow Norges Bank’s advice not to change the countercyclical capital buffer requirement of 1 percent for banks.
Land use, land use change and forestry is one of the three pillars of the agreement between EU, Norway and Iceland on joint fulfilment of our 2030 emission targets. ESA has published Norway and Iceland's revised National Forestry Accounting Plans,
‘I am pleased that the UN Secretary-General has given one of our most experienced diplomats, Tor Wennesland, the task of leading and coordinating UN efforts relating to the peace process between the Israelis and the Palestinians,’ said Minister of
‘The Government’s proposal for a new sanctions act will ensure that we can quickly and effectively implement, under Norwegian law, the EU restrictive measures that Norway has aligned itself with. This will apply to the EU’s Global Human Rights
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to the Vaasa Hospital District in Finland, Åland and the Faroe Islands.
Norway has signed new MoUs on the EEA and Norway Grants, in which EUR 214.6 million in funding has been allocated to Hungary. The MoUs ensure that independent funding is made available to civil society organisations, and that support for climate
Christmas is coming and a tiring year is approaching its end. I would like to take this opportunity to offer my heartfelt thanks to everyone working in schools and kindergartens who do their bit every single day to ensure that children and young
The Oslo conference on good governance and social and environmental responsibility 28-30 March 2007
Beginning on Monday, 12 February, the Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs will staff a media contact line during working hours. The press must exclusively use the telephone number +47 22 24 66 99 between 8.00 and 15.45 on weekdays.
The Norwegian Government has decided to lift the regional measures for the municipalities in Viken county. The infection situation indicates that these municipalities can now return to ordinary national rules. The changes will enter into effect on
On Monday, 31 May, the Ministry of Finance and Norges Bank will be hosting a webinar to mark the 25th anniversary of the first transfer to the Government Pension Fund Global. The webinar will be livestreamed and is open to the general public.
Secretary General Sven Svedman + 47 22 24 30 08 Assistant Secretary General Atle Leikvoll + 47 22 24 39 06 Director General Department for European Affairs and Trade Policy Elisabeth Roderburg + 47 22 24 37 22 Director General Department for
The European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) has issued a recommendation to other EEA states to reciprocate Norwegian capital requirements for banks. The recommendation concerns the new systemic risk buffer requirement and temporary risk weight floors
‘Roman Protasevich and Sofia Sapega, who were arrested on Sunday after the passenger flight they were on was diverted and forced to land in Belarus, must be released immediately. The same applies to more than 400 other political dissidents who are
‘The conflict in and around Gaza is intensifying and the suffering inflicted on civilian populations on both sides is unacceptable,’ said Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide.
'Norway welcomes Sudan’s transition towards democracy. It was moving to see the people take to the streets demanding freedom, peace and justice', said Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide.
The eight Arctic states adopted a regional action plan to promote cleaner oceans at the Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting in Reykjavik on Thursday.