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25/05/2010
Press release
Ministry of Trade and Industry
The ongoing negotiations on a trade agreement was the main topic when Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Trond Giske, had political conversations in Hong Kong this morning. - We expect to finish by the end of the year, Giske said.
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07/06/2010
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
Norway’s Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg will lead the UN High-level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing in developing countries. He succeeds former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The group shall mobilise the resources promised at the
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15/05/2009
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
The Norwegian Government has decided to halt the procurement process for the assignment of contracts to construct the CO2 capture and storage (CCS) facility at Kårstø, until the gas-fired power plant’s operational pattern becomes clearer or other
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14/05/2009
News story
Ministry of Justice and the Police
The 2nd NAWSARH Industry day will be held the 23rd and the 24th June 2009 in NAWSARH project office in Stavanger, Flyplassveien 190, Stavanger Lufthavn, Norway. The industry day will mainly focus on Helicopter manufacturers, who have received a
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19/05/2009
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The international Young Leaders Summit 2009 on Aids will take place at Losby Manor outside Oslo on 23-25 June 2009.
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03/02/2010
Press release
Ministry of Labour
The government received suggestions today from the expert group that has considered measures that could reduce sick leave. The group proposes a main strategy for the future that prioritises active participation measures, return-to-work strategies
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05/04/2017
Press release
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Ecological sustainability and increased production are the basis of the unique opportunities in reindeer husbandry. The Parliamentary White Paper presents strategies and measures the industry can adopt to better exploit its potential in a rational
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25/03/2017
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
More than 20 million people in four countries are on the brink of famine. 'We are facing the worst humanitarian catastrophe in the history of the UN. Nearly 1.4 million children are at risk of starving to death. Norway is therefore increasing its
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23/03/2017
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Helsinki Treaty - the foundation of Nordic cooperation - was signed 55 years ago today. This anniversary is being celebrated with events and flags flying throughout the region. ‘Strategic Nordic cooperation is absolutely essential,’ said Frank
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14/02/2017
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Somalia has once again been hit by a severe drought, which could quickly develop into a famine. 'A large proportion of the population is affected by the drought, and over six million people are in need of food aid. Norway is now increasing its
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03/02/2017
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Foreign Minister Børge Brende welcomes the decision by the African Union (AU) to accept Morocco as a member.
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08/01/2014
Press release
Ministry of Defence
As of 1st January 2014, Norway is the chair nation of the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO).
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04/12/2013
Press release
Ministry of Transport and Communications
The fourth meeting of the NEFAB Council since the entry into force of the NEFAB State Level Agreement took place in Oslo on 27 November 2013. The Council addressed important issues regarding the further development of the NEFAB cooperation in the
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04/12/2013
News story
Europaportalen
The message from the EEA and Norway Grants conference on trafficking in human beings is clear: Protection of victims and securing their rights come first.
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22/11/2013
News story
Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance today presents a proposition to the Storting (Parliament) concerning authorisation for central government borrowing in 2014.
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20/11/2013
News story
Ministry of Defence
The Government proposes a real increase in the Defence Budget for 2014 by 22.4 million Norwegian kroner. Also including internal redistribution of resources, the operational activity in the Armed Forces is strengthened by 29.4 million Norwegian
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10/11/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway is providing NOK 20 million in immediate humanitarian aid to the Philippines. “I would like to express my sympathy with the Philippine people who have been so badly hit by this disaster. We are following the humanitarian situation in the
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08/11/2013
News story
Europaportalen
Norway is a key partner of this year’s Fundamental Rights Conference through the EEA and Norway Grants. The conference is a high level annual event, organised by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA).
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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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20/11/2013
News story
Ministry of Defence
New Minister of Defence is Ine Eriksen Søreide. New State Secretary is Øystein Bø. New Political Adviser is Audun Halvorsen. Following the resignation tendered by Jens Stoltenberg’s second government October 14, the King in a Council of State