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08/05/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘It is with great sorrow that we received the news today that Ambassador Leif Holger Larsen has died in Pakistan. Our thoughts are with his close family and friends. ‘Leif Holger Larsen was one of our best and most experienced diplomats. He was a
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07/05/2015
News story
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
On May 4th Gassnova delivered its study on potential full-scale CCS projects in Norway to the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy. The pre-feasibility study shows that several industrial actors could be willing to continue studying the possibilites for
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07/05/2015
Press release
Ministry of Transport and Communications
The Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications has today announced an invitation to tender for sceduled regional air services in Southern Norway.
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06/05/2015
News story
Ministry of Climate and Environment
The Government of Norway announced today that it will contribute US$40 million to Guyana for maintaining low deforestation rates and continued improvement in forest governance.
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03/05/2015
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on 3 May. ‘World Press Freedom Day is an opportunity to remind the world of the importance of defending freedom of expression and the right to have a free press. It is disturbing to see that the number of
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30/04/2015
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
Norway will send a vessel to the Mediterranean, and will increase its contribution to Frontex. The Government has also indicated to the EU that it is prepared to provide additional support for efforts in the Mediterranean if needed. This was
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30/04/2015
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
The Government will increase its assistance to Syria to NOK 1 billion in 2015. This was announced by Prime Minister Erna Solberg in her address to the Storting today. She also encouraged the Storting to help create broad political support for Norway
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28/04/2015
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'It is deeply regrettable that Indonesia is once again carrying out executions. I urge the Indonesian Government to stop the planned executions and reintroduce the moratorium on the death penalty,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
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28/04/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘I am disappointed about the way the presidential election in Kazakhstan at the weekend was carried out. The preliminary report from the OSCE observers indicates serious shortcomings and irregularities. This increases our concern about the
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28/04/2015
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
The Norwegian Government is providing an additional NOK 100 million to the relief effort in Nepal. ‘This means that Norway’s total support for the response to the earthquake disaster in Nepal comes to NOK 130 million. There is a huge need for
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Web TV
28/04/2015
News story
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food, in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, is making animal welfare a priority objective. The Ministries have chaired a joint commission to prepare measures strengthening the role of police
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25/04/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'The international community needs to take immediate action. Norway has already announced that we will contribute NOK 30 million to the emergency relief effort,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
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24/04/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘Norway will continue to support the UN Special Envoy for Syria with an additional NOK 2.38 million,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
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24/04/2015
Press release
Ministry of Culture
Lowering the threshold for children and young people’s participation in sporting and physical activities is one of the main priorities in this year’s distribution of lottery funds.
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Web TV
24/04/2015
Press release
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries
The Norwegian Government contributes with funding for Store Norske’s mining company. The funds will be provided by the state purchasing properties from the company and potentially through a loan.
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23/04/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘Intigam Aliyev has played a significant role in the work to promote the rule of law in Azerbaijan. The prison sentence he has been given adds to our already deep concern about the human rights situation in the country,’ said Minister of Foreign
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23/04/2015
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende has appointed an international group of experts on education for children and young people with disabilities. The group is to provide input to the Oslo Summit on Education for Development, to be held on 7
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21/04/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘We are facing an unprecedented situation in the Mediterranean region, where a growing number of refugees trying to reach Europe are losing their lives in the attempt. There have been further tragedies in the last few days. Several boats have
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21/04/2015
News story
Ministry of Climate and Environment
The Ministry of Climate and Environment is granting a permit pursuant to the Pollution Control Act for mining activities at Engebø. The permit is in accordance with the recommendation made by the Norwegian Environment Agency with the assumption that
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21/04/2015
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is today announcing this year’s licensing round for the geologically well know areas on the Norwegian Continental Shelf - Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2015. The objective is to award new production licences