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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.
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31/10/2013
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Elnar Remi Holmen as political adviser to Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tord Lien from 4 November 2013, and
Ms. Ulrikke Holmøy as political adviser to Minister of Labour and Social Affairs
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30/10/2013
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister has as of 30 October 2013 appointed Mr. Lars Joakim Hanssen (38), political adviser, Frogn, as political adviser to Minister of Agriculture and Food Sylvi Listhaug.
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28/10/2013
News story
Europaportalen
Projects supporting Roma inclusion under the EEA and Norway Grants 2004-2009 contributed to Roma empowerment, more inclusive policies and building bridges between Roma and non-Roma communities. This is one of the findings in an independent study on
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25/10/2013
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
In today’s session of the Council of State, Ms. Kristin Holm Jensen has been appointed as state secretary to Minister of Local Government and Modernisation Jan Tore Sanner, Mr. Thor Sættem as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Affairs
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25/10/2013
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway and the United States of America have over the course of the last few weeks held extensive discussions and exchanged relevant information on issues related to the possible destruction of Syrian chemical warfare agents in Norway. The two
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21/10/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On 29 October 2013, Norway’s Foreign Minister, Mr Børge Brende, will host the 14th session of the Barents Euro-Arctic Council (BEAC) in Tromsø, Norway. The meeting will mark the end of the Norwegian chairmanship of the Council.
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18/10/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Norway condemns the bomb attacks in Iraq over the past few days, which appear to have killed more than 60 people. I am concerned by the recent surge in violence in Iraq. The situation in the rest of the region is serious, but we must not forget the
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16/10/2013
Press release
Ministry of the Environment
On Wednesday afternoon Tine Sundtoft was presented with the key card for the office of the outgoing Minister of the Environment Bård Vegar Solhjell. Sundtoft will be Norway’s first Climate and Environment Minister.
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16/10/2013
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
Following the change of government at 12 noon today, where Erna Solberg’s government succeeded Jens Stoltenberg’s second government, the King in an extraordinary session of the Council of State at 12 noon appointed a number of state secretaries.
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16/10/2013
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
Following the change of government at 12 noon today, where Erna Solberg’s government succeeded Jens Stoltenberg’s second government, the Office of the Prime Minister has as of 12 noon today appointed a number of political advisers in the ministries.
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16/10/2013
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
Having been appointed by the King in an extraordinary session of the Council of State at 10:00 today, Erna Solberg’s government met for its first Council of State session at the Royal Palace at 12:00. Here, the division of responsibility between the
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16/10/2013
Press release
Ministry of the Environment
On Wednesday the Norwegian Council of State appointed Tine Sundtoft (46) as the new Minister for Climate and the Environment. Sundtoft was previously Chief County Executive in Vest-Agder.
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16/10/2013
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
Following the resignation tendered by Jens Stoltenberg’s second government 14 October, the King in a Council of State session at 10 am today accepted the resignation as of 12.00 noon today. At the same time, the King appointed Erna Solberg’s
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14/10/2013
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On October 14th and 15th, the OECD Investment Committee will hold meetings where questions relating to the interpretation of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises will be discussed.
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14/10/2013
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
In the National Budget 2014, the Government is proposing continued investment in increased oil recovery and the development of the petroleum industry in northern Norway. Accordingly, the grants to Petoro and the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate will
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14/10/2013
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
In the National Budget 2014, the Government is proposing further funding of NOK 450 million for the Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM) over the period 2014 to 2017. NOK 150 million of funding is proposed for 2014.
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14/10/2013
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
In the National Budget 2014, the Norwegian State’s net cash flow from the petroleum industry is estimated at almost NOK 344 billion in 2013. Taxes account for NOK 207 billion of this amount, while the State’s Direct Financial Interest (SDØE)
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14/10/2013
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
Jens Stoltenberg’s second government today at 13.00 tendered its resignation in an extraordinary session of the Council of State at the Royal Palace. The King requested the government to continue as a caretaker government until a new government has
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14/10/2013
Press release
Ministry of Health and Care Services
The Government proposes to strengthen the hospital budgets with NOK 2.4 billion in the National Budget for 2014, compared with the revised budget for 2013. The strengthening will found a growth in activity of 2.3 percent. That is the highest