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06/06/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Millions of people have been forced to flee their homes because of climate-related natural disasters. We have a collective responsibility to address this challenge,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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06/06/2011
Press release
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
“To utilise the full potential of the oceans and to meet the challenges facing us, we must gain greater knowledge of the ocean,” says Norway’s Minister for Fisheries and Coastal Affairs Lisbeth Berg-Hansen.
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06/06/2011
Press release
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
The EU Commission is lending its support to the JPI Oceans marine research programme initiated by Norway. This means that the EU Commission has now joined a total of 17 countries that wish to be part of this initiative to develop a joint platform
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06/06/2011
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In connection with the upcoming entry into force of the Treaty between the Kingdom of Norway and the Russian Federation concerning Maritime Delimitation and Cooperation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean, representatives of Norwegian and
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03/06/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway will provide an additional NOK 30 million to Côte d’Ivoire. The money will be used for reconstruction and reconciliation efforts. The aim is to help to stabilise the situation in the country.
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02/06/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“I am concerned about the deteriorating access to food and medicines in the Gaddafi-controlled parts of Libya. This is severely affecting the civilian population, and we must stand ready to provide assistance,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre
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31/05/2011
Press release
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
With effect from 1 June 2011, tankers and ships of 5000 gt will be subject to new traffic separation measures off the coast of southern and western Norway.
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31/05/2011
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In connection with the Nansen-Amundsen Year in 2011, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim will host the Nansen Conference on Climate Change and Displacement in the
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31/05/2011
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance has named the members of its advisory panel on macroeconomic models and methods. The Panel will be chaired by Professor Steinar Holden, and will advise the Ministry on topics relevant to the Ministry’s work on macroeconomic
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30/05/2011
Press release
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
”Fisheries crime makes sustainable management difficult and can also negatively impact the reputation of the Norwegian seafood industry. If Norway is to maintain its position as the world’s leading seafood nation, it is absolutely essential that the
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27/05/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“It was high time the prominent Azerbaijani newspaper editor Eynulla Fatullayev was released. This is very good news,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. “Mr Fatullayev has been imprisoned since 2007, and in 2010 the European Court of Human
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27/05/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Norway aligns itself with the EU’s decision to extend the restrictive measures against Belarusian officials who have been involved in electoral fraud or in the brutal repression of demonstrations after the presidential election. The situation in
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27/05/2011
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister has for the period 30 May-15 September 2011 appointed Ms. Signe Brudeset (43), international secretary, Oslo, as political adviser to Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre.
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25/05/2011
News story
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
State secretary Kristine Gramstad held the opening speech at the annual general meeting of Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) in Oslo 20 may. Gramstad emphasized international cooperation, development of the aquaculture industry,
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25/05/2011
Press release
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Due to uncertainty about the ash cloud from Iceland, the organizers have decided to cancel this year's Ny-Ålesund Symposium from 26 - 28 May.
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24/05/2011
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
The Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr Ola Borten Moe, today participated in the opening of the Peregrino field in Brazil. Peregrino is Statoil's largest operatorship outside Norway. Today the field was officially opened by H. R. H. Crown Prince
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23/05/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In connection with today’s meeting of the EEA Council in Brussels, Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre informed the EU of Norway’s position on the EU’s Third Postal Directive.
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23/05/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“The situation in Syria is deteriorating. This means that even stronger reactions are required from the international community. Norway has therefore decided to align itself with the EU’s strengthened measures against Syria, which now also target
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23/05/2011
Press release
Ministry of Trade and Industry
State Secretary Rikke Lind is voted ”Shipping Name of the Year 2011” by WISTA Norway (Women's International Shipping & Trading Association).
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22/05/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“The recent incidents of violence in Sudan, in the disputed area of Abyei, are clear and worrying violations of the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.