Historical archive
Published under: Stoltenberg's 2nd Government
In the Historical archive you will find information from previous governments such as press releases, news and speeches from previous government periods. You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
Content that has been moved to the archive will not be updated and the information is therefore exclusively of an historical nature.
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The US and Norway agreed today to increase efforts together to improve women’s and children’s health in poor African countries through the Saving Mothers, Giving Life partnership. Norway will provide up to NOK 500 million over a five year period,
Seven outstanding researchers are awarded this year’s Kavli Prizes in astrophysics, neuroscience and nanoscience. Four of them are women.
On 28 May Guy Ryder, a British citizen, was elected as the new Director-General of the ILO in Geneva. Mr Ryder, who was nominated by worker members of the Governing Body, is currently ILO Executive Director for International Labour Standards and
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is hosting the conference “A World in Transition - Charting a New Path in Global Health” on 1 June in Oslo. The aim of the conference is to promote increased international efforts to improve women’s and
The massacre in Houla last Friday is a gross violation of international law, relevant Security Council resolutions and Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan’s six-point plan.
“I am pleased to note that the parties have shown a willingness to negotiate at this week’s talks in Baghdad. Although the talks have been challenging and intense, the negotiating teams are making an important diplomatic contribution,” said Foreign
In today’s session of the Council of State the King has appointed Ms. Jeanette Iren Moen, political adviser, as state secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry Trond Giske.
Norway is providing an additional NOK 40 million to assist the victims of the drought in the Sahel. "I have seen with my own eyes how important it is that help reaches those in need," commented Minister of International Development Heikki Holmås.
Affordable, life-saving medicines and health supplies with the potential to save millions of lives are not reaching the children and women who most need them.
Stavanger, Time, Lillesand and Bærum Municipalities have been awarded the Council of Europe distinction for innovation, good governance and local democracy. «The four municipalities do a good job and deserve the accolade,» says Minister of Local
Minister of Trade and Industry, Trond Giske, is hosting the Ny-Ålesund symposium from 21 - 23 May 2012. The theme of this year's symposium is "Towards a green economy: the role of technology" and the event is dedicated to innovation and
NATO and its partners will agree at the Chicago summit on continued support for Afghan security forces, including for the post-2014 period. Norway will provide NOK 150 million a year for the Afghan army and police force after 2014.
At the invitation of Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg, Aung San Suu Kyi will visit Norway from 15 to 18 June. During her visit, she will give her Nobel Lecture and take part in the annual Oslo Forum Mediators’ Retreat, amongst other things.
At the summit in Chicago, NATO welcomed the Norwegian proposal to establish the position of special representative for women, peace and security. Norway will fund this position.
NATO and its partners will agree at the Chicago summit on continued support for Afghan security forces, including for the post-2014 period. Norway will provide NOK 150 million a year for the Afghan army and police force after 2014.
“I am pleased that the election in Algeria has proceeded peacefully, and that that the proportion of women in the parliament has increased considerably,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre.
Every 17 May, we celebrate Norway’s constitution. This is a day for commemorating the ideals of freedom and equality. It is also the date of the International Day Against Homophobia and transphobia, which will be marked all over the world.
The Government proposes to increase the equity of Kommunalbanken by NOK 1,118 million. “This will ensure municipalities continued good access to loans,” says Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Liv Signe Navarsete.
The Government has announced the municipalities will see a sharp increase in free revenues next year. “This will mean more and better services to citizens,” says Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Liv Signe Navarsete.
Estimates show that the local government sector will take in as much as NOK 2.3 billion more in tax revenues in 2012. “This is a clear strengthening of municipal finances,” says Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Liv Signe