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15/08/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
A new report of developing countries’ debt owed to Norway, was presented in Oslo yesterday. “Norway is the first country in the world to have carried out an independent audit of debt agreements. We are doing this to make sure that we are living up
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14/08/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Norway condemns the disproportionate use of violence against demonstrators in Egypt. I have talked today to Egypt’s interim Prime Minister, Hazem el-Beblawi. My message was that everything must be done to prevent a blood bath, that the security
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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
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08/08/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Norwegian Government is stepping up its efforts to combat deforestation. Around 40 % of logging in tropical forests is illegal. “The world’s “green lungs” need to be protected. The Government’s decision to triple its support for Interpol is a
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06/08/2013
Press release
Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the Carter Center will observe Norway’s general election in September.
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04/08/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Norway is pleased that the elections in Zimbabwe passed off peacefully, in contrast to the previous elections in 2008. This is a step in the right direction. But unfortunately there are clear indications that these elections were marred by so many
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03/08/2013
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Like many other countries, Norway has received information indicating an increased risk of terrorist attacks in the Middle East and North Africa in the near future. According to this information, Al-Qaeda or affiliated groups are planning attacks.
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01/08/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Canada, the European Union, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States have released a joint statement following the announcement of nominations for new Ministers and Vice-Ministers in South Sudan.
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01/08/2013
Press release
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
Norway seeks comprehensive and balanced agreements both concerning Norwegian spring spawning herring and mackerel. We are ready to continue the negotiations, but at the same time we support additional measures against irresponsible fisheries.
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30/07/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway applauds the people of Mali for the peaceful conduct of the first round of its presidential elections. After a period of conflict there is a great need for stable governance to ensure further development.
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30/07/2013
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On 30 July Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Espen Barth Eide expressed his condolences to Italy's Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Ms Emma Bonino after the bus accident in Avellino.
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27/07/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Norway condemns the use of violence in Egypt. The transitional government and the army carry a heavy responsibility to stop a downward spiral of violence,” commented Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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25/07/2013
News story
Office of the Prime Minister
Norway's Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg today conveyed his condolences to Spain's Prime Minister on the terrible train accident in Galicia.
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25/07/2013
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The African Union (AU), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Canada, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States have released a joint statement on South Sudan.
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21/07/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“I welcome the news that negotiations between Israel and the PLO may be resumed. A resolution to this conflict is urgently needed,” commented Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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19/07/2013
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway has for many years provided extensive assistance to Somalia both humanitarian, as well as to support efforts for peace and reconciliation and for reconstruction and development of a country who has suffered so much from hungers and wars. This
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19/07/2013
News story
Europaportalen
On 22 July the Council of Europe’s No Hate Speech Movement organises a European action day to commemorate and support victims of hate crime.
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15/07/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway condemns the attack against UN peacekeeping forces in Sudan on 13 July. “The attack must be investigated and those responsible brought to justice,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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11/07/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“We are concerned about the increase in arrests and other forms of detention over the last two days. There is reason to believe that some of these are politically motivated. This development is undermining the transitional government’s goal of a
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09/07/2013
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg will participate at several commemorations two years after the 2011 terrorist attacks against the Government Quarter and Utøya.