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08/10/2012
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
A new ice-class research vessel, the development of the monitoring and information system BarentsWatch and a new technology building at the University of Tromsø are among the areas of Norway’s High North policy that are to be given priority in 2013.
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08/10/2012
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Government has proposed allocating NOK 140 million to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to strengthen security at the diplomatic and consular missions as well as at the Ministry in Oslo.
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08/10/2012
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
For 20 years, the research vessel Dr Fridtjof Nansen has provided support for surveys of the fish resources off the coasts of more than 60 poor countries. The Government is now allocating around NOK 440 million to procure a new research vessel to
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08/10/2012
Press release
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Increased border protection for selected products is essential to Norwegian food production. Changes are fully consistent with Norway’s international commitments.
Change to “ad valorem” duties for only one out of six import cheeses. No price hikes
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08/10/2012
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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.
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08/10/2012
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
For the first time ever, Norway’s aid budget exceeds NOK 30 billion. Equitable distribution of resources and opportunities, green energy and gender equality are major priority areas in the proposed development assistance budget for 2013.
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08/10/2012
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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.
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08/10/2012
Press release
Ministry of the Environment
The Government is following up on the Climate Agreement in the National Budget for 2013. The CO2 tax on offshore operations on the Norwegian continental shelf is being increased from 1 January, NOK 10 billion extra is being set aside for a new
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08/10/2012
Press release
Ministry of the Environment
The draft national budget for 2013 proposes an 11.4 per cent increase in the Ministry of the Environment's budget. The top priorities in the Government's environmental strategy are the protection of natural diversity, conservation of cultural
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08/10/2012
Press release
Ministry of Defence
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
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08/10/2012
Press release
Ministry of Finance
- Despite the challenging global economic environment, the Norwegian economy continues to perform well, and capacity utilisation is now higher than foreseen at the presentation of the Revised National Budget last May. Low interest rates, high income
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08/10/2012
Press release
Ministry of Education and Research
The education sector will receive NOK 1.9 billion in extra funding in 2013. This will result in: lower prices at kindergartens; additional places at universities and university colleges being maintained; more teachers at secondary schools; and
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04/10/2012
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
Political adviser Sindre Fossum Beyer will from today be acting State Secretary for Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg during State Secretary Hans Kristian Amundsen’s leave of absence. Anne Marie Aanerud is new political adviser to Minister of
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04/10/2012
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
Political adviser Sindre Fossum Beyer will from today be acting State Secretary for Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg during State Secretary Hans Kristian Amundsen’s leave of absence.
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04/10/2012
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Colombian Government and FARC-EP have announced that they will hold a press conference in Oslo on 17 October. Accreditation is required for members of the press.
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03/10/2012
Press release
Ministry of Finance
A committee charged with reviewing the cost-benefit guidelines in Norway has today submitted its report to the Minister of Finance, Sigbjørn Johnsen. The Committee was appointed on 18 February 2011, has been chaired by Kåre P. Hagen, Professor
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02/10/2012
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
With the parliamentary elections, Georgia has taken an important step forward in its democratic development. The elections were truly competitive and there was an active election campaign, although there have also been cases of harassment and
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02/10/2012
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Environmentally displaced people are particularly vulnerable when they cross international borders, since they do not have the legal protection accorded to political refugees. Norway and Switzerland want the international community to find new ways
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28/09/2012
Press release
Ministry of Defence
Press release by The Spanish and Norwegian Ministries of Defence on the way forward concerning the Communication Satellite cooperation programme - HISNORSAT.
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28/09/2012
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has made several changes among the state secretaries.