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28/05/2015
News story
Ministry of Finance
In the Report to Parliament on the management of the Government Pension Fund in 2014, which was submitted to Parliament 10 April, the Government presented plans for a new climate criterion for the exclusion of companies from the Government Pension
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28/05/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The NGO programme in Hungary that is funded by Norway under the EEA and Norway Grants scheme is being run effectively and in line with the legal framework, according to an audit by the firm PKF Littlejohn.
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Web TV
28/05/2015
Press release
Ministry of Finance
Today a mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) presented its annual assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy. The mission concludes that the Government's economic program is well adapted to the subdued growth in
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27/05/2015
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘Today’s meeting of the donor coordination group for the Palestinian people took place at a time of uncertainty concerning resumption of the negotiations. It was therefore significant that both parties reaffirmed their commitment to our common goal
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26/05/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Around 200 young people and representatives of governments and local authorities from throughout Europe will be gathering in Oslo on 4-5 June to come up with strategies that can help stem the tide of violent extremism.
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26/05/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The authorities in Greece and Norway have agreed to use funding from the EEA and Norway Grants to set up a new reception centre on the island of Lesvos, as part of Norway's contribution to alleviating the Mediterranean migrant crisis.
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26/05/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'I am deeply concerned about the plight of the refugees in the Indian Ocean. There is an urgent need to support measures in Rakhine state to prevent more people becoming victims of human trafficking. Norway is therefore providing an additional NOK
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23/05/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘It is disappointing that the Review Conference of the parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) did not result in consensus on an outcome document. Having said this, it is encouraging that the initiative on the
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Web TV
20/05/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is hosting an international conference in Oslo from 28 to 29 May entitled ‘Protecting Education from Attack’. Foreign Minister Børge Brende will open the conference, and states represented at the conference will be
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19/05/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'It is unacceptable that more than 100 people, including former President Morsi, have been condemned to death in a summary trial. Norway has made it clear that we oppose the practice of holding mass trials that fail to comply with Egypt's
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15/05/2015
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
‘The Government is strengthening the Norwegian efforts in the Mediterranean by sending the vessel Siem Pilot and personnel to participate in Joint Operation Triton,’ said Prime Minister Erna Solberg. The vessel is to sail from Norway by the end of
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13/05/2015
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The appeals trial for Nabeel Rajab, Bahraini human rights defender, is scheduled for 14 May 2015. ‘The Norwegian authorities call for the release of human rights defender Nabeel Rajab,’ said State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bård
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13/05/2015
Press release
Ministry of Transport and Communications
“The role of the railway in the transport system is to be strengthened. With an increase in grants, clearer division of responsibilities and focus on long-term planning throughout the sector, we will lift the Norwegian railway system into the 21st
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12/05/2015
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway is increasing its support to Ukraine by NOK 70 million, bringing the total for 2015 so far up to NOK 310 million. ‘This conflict and the instability it is causing in Europe affects us all. Norway is now increasing its support for the
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12/05/2015
News story
Europaportalen
Antisemitism is one of the most alarming examples of how prejudice can endure and linger on for centuries. Norway has supported and continue to support several initiatives through the EEA and Norway Grants to tackle antisemitism and to revive Jewish
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12/05/2015
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'The civil war in Syria has resulted in one of the largest humanitarian crises since the Second World War. In the revised budget, the Government proposes an increase in Norway's support to Syria and its neighbouring countries of NOK 250 million.
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Web TV
12/05/2015
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The sharp oil price decline since last year is dampening growth in the Norwegian economy. Growth in the mainland (or non-oil) economy is set to be moderate in 2015, and some competitive businesses must adapt to lower demand from the Norwegian
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11/05/2015
Press release
Ministry of Transport and Communications
“The role of the railways in the transport system is to be strengthened. An increase in grants and improvements in organisation will transform the railways into a key transport sector in the future. The railway reform will better distribute the
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11/05/2015
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Human Rights Watch reports that it has found credible evidence that cluster munitions have been used in the conflict in Yemen. 'Norway condemns all use of cluster munitions,' said Foreign Minister Børge Brende.
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11/05/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'The conflict in eastern Ukraine is affecting almost as many people as the entire population of Norway. There is an acute need for protection, shelter, medical assistance, food and water. Norway is increasing its support, and it is important that