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09/07/2013
Press release
Ministry of Justice and the Police
The Ministry of Justice and Public Security has informed the four bidders that further negotiations will be held with the two companies AgustaWestland and Eurocopter for the replacement of the current Sea King fleet.
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08/07/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“I am concerned about Pakistan’s decision to reintroduce executions for prisoners with death sentences,” commented Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. The moratorium against executions that was introduced in 2008 came to an end on 30 June
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05/07/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“I am concerned by reports that lawfully elected political leaders are being detained and arrested in Egypt. I am also concerned about the reported crackdown on TV stations and journalists. I urge all parties to show restraint, respect democratic
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05/07/2013
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister has from 8 July 2013 appointed Mr. Sven Jørund Kolstø (25), Trondheim, as political adviser to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Liv Signe Navarsete. He succeeds Ms. Anja Hjelseth, who resigned
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04/07/2013
News story
Ministry of Justice and the Police
The Ministry of Justice and Public Security received on Wednesday a request from Norwegian PEN to transfer Edward Joseph Snowden to Norway through the scheme for resettlement of refugees.
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04/07/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Norway regrets that the political process did not lead to a broadly supported solution for Egypt and that the army finally intervened, removed President Morsi from power and suspended the constitution. Norway has consistently encouraged President
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02/07/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“I am deeply concerned about the deadlocked political situation in Egypt. If the parties fail to find a political solution in the next few hours, the government could collapse, throwing the country into a serious crisis,” said Minister of Foreign
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02/07/2013
News story
Ministry of Justice and the Police
The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration has rejected an application for asylum from Mr. Edward Joseph Snowden.
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02/07/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“I condemn Hamas’ recent execution of two men in Gaza,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. The two men executed on 22 June were sentenced to death for collaborating with Israel.
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01/07/2013
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“We have made great progress in combating piracy off the Horn of Arica, but the risk of it increasing again will remain until there is peace and stability in Somalia,” said Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås during his
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01/07/2013
News story
Europaportalen
This EEA and Norway Grants Annual Report, which covers the period 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2012, presents the aims, challenges and achievements in the 15 beneficiary countries.
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01/07/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Albania’s parliamentary elections on 23 June were considered free and democratic by international observers. This shows that the country has made further progress in living up to international standards,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen
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01/07/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“It is a pleasure to be able to congratulate Croatia on becoming the EU’s 28th member state. The country has implemented an extensive programme of reforms. Croatia will soon become a member of the EEA and as such will also be a key partner for
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01/07/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In Brunei, Norway acceded to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) in a ceremony attended by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide and the ten ASEAN foreign ministers.
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30/06/2013
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“After more than 20 years of civil war, Somalia now has the best opportunity to create a lasting peace. This is why I travelled to Mogadishu to show that Norway stands side-by-side with the Government and supports its work to bring about a positive
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28/06/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- The statement of the EU Council marks an important step forward for European cooperation for Serbia and Kosovo. This progress is based on the two countries' effort to normalise their relations. I commend the Governments of Kosovo and Serbia for
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28/06/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway has ratified the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture. “Torture is unacceptable and nothing can justify its use. It is therefore vital that we support efforts to strengthen international rules relating to the prevention of
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27/06/2013
Press release
Ministry of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs
Today, Minister of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs Rigmor Aasrud received the report ”Choice of concept study for the future Government Quarter” from an independent consulting group consisting of Metier, Opak and LPO architects.
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27/06/2013
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has today set new lower tariffs for future agreements on treatment and transport of gas for most of the Gassled transport system. The objective is to facilitate sound resource management on the Norwegian
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26/06/2013
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The new art event film about the Munch 150 exhibition will premiere at over 900 cinemas in more than 30 countries on 27 June.