Historical archive

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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.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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  • Amendments to the 2014 Fiscal Budget

    08/11/2013 Press release Ministry of Finance

    The amendments to the 2014 Fiscal Budget are a first step of the new government towards a change of policy direction. The Government will promote growth of the Norwegian economy through targeted tax reductions, high priority on infrastructure and

  • Long-term, good management of our common savings

    30/03/2012 Press release Ministry of Finance

    “Long-term, good management means that the assets in the Government Pension Fund can benefit both current and future generations. The investment strategy will be further developed. In line with what we announced last year, we are now preparing to

  • Environmental cooperation with South Africa — new five-year programme signed

    13/12/2005 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    - Long-term environmental cooperation with South Africa can have a significant effect because South Africa plays an important role in the region in terms of environmental policy, and acts a driving force among developing countries in the

  • Norwegian initiative to protect women human rights defenders

    02/11/2013 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Women fighting for human rights are particularly vulnerable. Their efforts should be encouraged, not curtailed or stigmatised. This week, Norway presents a new resolution to the UN General Assembly, aimed at protecting women human rights defenders.

  • Deeply concerned over the lack of humanitarian space in Somalia

    14/08/2013 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    “I am deeply concerned over the difficult working conditions for humanitarian workers in Somalia, and the security risks for those seeking to access aid. The population is in need of humanitarian support in many areas of the country, and the right

  • Norway calls on Sudan and South Sudan to refrain from military force

    28/03/2012 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway calls on Sudan and South Sudan to refrain from using military force along the border between the two countries.

  • Flag day in connection with the 60th anniversary of the UN

    20/10/2005 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The UN has since the organisation was established been a cornerstone of Norwegian foreign policy. It is the world’s only global arena for resolving conflicts and problems that require joint solutions. (20.10)

  • Facts 2012 - The Norwegian petroleum sector

    12/04/2012 News story Ministry of Petroleum and Energy

    The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy together with the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate are publishing "Facts 2012 - The Norwegian petroleum sector".

  • Norway orders first F-35; secures JSM integration support

    15/06/2012 Press release Ministry of Defence

    Norway today commenced the largest public procurement project in its history. The event was marked by Minister of Defence Espen Barth Eide authorizing the order for the first F-35A Lightning II for the Norwegian Armed Forces.

  • White paper: Good buildings for a better society

    18/06/2012 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

    “The Government wants to facilitate energy-efficient, good quality buildings while simplifying building rules at the same time. People should spend less time, money and paper on bureaucracy,” says Minister of Local Government and Regional

  • Minister of Agriculture and Food Trygve Slagsvold Vedum (Centre Party)

    Ministers Ministry of Agriculture and Food

    The Minister of Agriculture and Food is in charge of Norwegian food policy and agricultural policy. This includes land administration, agriculture and forestry, animal husbandry, reindeer husbandry and the development of new agriculture-based

  • Major democratic challenges in Ukraine

    29/10/2012 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    “The election of a new parliament in Ukraine was largely in line with international standards, but the country still faces major democratic challenges,” Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide commented.

  • Åslaug Haga –new Executive Director of the Global Crop Diversity

    19/10/2012 News story Ministry of Agriculture and Food

    Ms Åslaug Haga will be the successor of Cary Fowler as the new Executive Director of the Global Crop Diversity Trust.

  • Erik Solheim new chair of OECD’s Development Assistance Committee

    02/11/2012 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Former Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim is to be the new chair of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD’s) Development Assistance Committee (DAC).

  • New agreements with South Sudan

    18/10/2012 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    South Sudan and Norway have entered into two new development cooperation agreements. Norway is to provide up to NOK 48 million for enhancing the management of South Sudan’s oil resources.

  • Norway deplores execution of prisoners in Iran

    22/10/2012 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    “Norway deeply regrets the execution on 22 October of ten Iranian prisoners,” said State Secretary Gry Larsen.

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    21/09/2012 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    Following today’s changes in the Government, the King has in today’s session of the Council of State made the following changes among the state secretaries.

  • Norway concerned by rejection of Yulia Tymoshenko’s appeal

    30/08/2012 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre takes a critical view of the fact that the Ukrainian opposition leader’s appeal has finally been rejected by Ukraine’s Higher Specialized Court for Civil and Criminal Cases.

  • Changes in the Government

    21/09/2012 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has appointed Ms. Hadia Tajik, Member of Parliament, as Minister of Culture. At the same time Minister Hanne Bjurstrøm has been honourably discharged from her office.

  • Support for centre to document human rights abuses in Syria

    03/09/2012 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Nordic foreign and defence ministers agreed at their meting in Bodø, North Norway, on 2-3 September to support the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre. The centre will play a key role in documenting the extensive human rights abuses that are

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