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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.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 Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against all international travel that is not strictly necessary. The reason is the increasing spread of coronavirus internationally and the unpredictable and difficult situation faced by many travellers. For
Norway welcomes the joint declaration in Kabul and the agreement in Qatar between the United States and Taliban.
In today’s extraordinary session of the Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has made changes in the list of state secretaries.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee today announced that it has awarded the Peace Prize for 2021 to journalists Maria Ressa from the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov from Russia.
“The human rights situation in Belarus is unacceptable,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre. “Our support to the exiled university in Vilnius is a long-term investment in Belarus’s democratic future.”
After more than seven years in the Faryab province, the Norwegian Armed Forces Tuesday marked the transfer of responsibility for security and for the base itself to the Afghan authorities.
Norway congratulates Nnimmo Bassey from Nigeria on the award of the 2012 Rafto Prize. In its decision, the Rafto Foundation highlighted the long-standing support Mr Bassey has given to local communities in their fight for their rights.
The Norwegian government proposes to spend nearly USD 7.4 billion/EUR 5,5 billion/NOK 42.2 billion on defence in 2013, a real increase from 2012 of USD 52.5 million/EUR 39 million/NOK 300 million. This comes on top of continued efficiency gains
Under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ budget, the Government has proposed an increase in funding for Norwegian research on European issues from NOK 4.5 to 5.7 million. This represents an increase of 20 percent.
The Government proposes an additional allocation of NOK 650 million to significantly step up Norway’s efforts in the area of maternal and child health.
Informal Meeting of the Defence Ministers of the Troop-Contributing Nations in ISAF's Regional Command North in Brussels on 10 October 2012
Ms. Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim, acting state secretary, has been appointed state secretary to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Liv Signe Navarsete. She succeeds Ms. Hege Solbakken, who has been honourably discharged from
The World Trade Organization (WTO) carries out regular reviews of member countries’ trade policies. This week the focus is on Norway. Norway has received close to 300 written comments and specific questions from other WTO member countries.
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.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy last week submitted an impact assessment relating to petroleum activities in the area around Jan Mayen on public hearing. Interested parties are invited to comment on the impact assessment within the next three
“Norway deeply regrets the execution on 22 October of ten Iranian prisoners,” said State Secretary Gry Larsen.
“The election of a national constituent assembly in Tunisia is an important step forward for the country,” commented Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The Ministry of Finance yesterday announced an extension of a special transitional rule for Eksportfinans ASA by one year. - The Ministry of Finance is working together with the Ministry of Trade and Industry to ensure a continued good export
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is continuing the restructuring of Norway’s diplomatic presence abroad. The aim is to strengthen Norway’s presence in new regions of growth around the world, and to use the Ministry’s resources as effectively as
"The Government wishes to help those who are having the hardest time in the housing market. In 2012, we shall be continuing housing support, starting loans and the other good schemes we offer through the Norwegian State Housing Bank. The Government