Historical archive
Published under: Stoltenberg's 2nd Government
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In the Revised National Budget, the net cash flow from the petroleum sector in 2011 is estimated to NOK 311 billion. This is an increase of NOK 23 billion from the National Budget 2011.
Norway has signed the Nagoya Protocol to the Convention on Biological Diversity, the most important global environmental agreement since the turn of the millennium.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy today received the plan for development and operation (PDO) for the Hyme oil and gas field.
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg will participate at the “Progressive Governance Conference in Oslo 12-13 May. The conference is hosted by the Policy Network and the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO).
Funding for marine research has almost tripled in the last ten years. Norway now commits almost NOK 3 billion annually to research within the marine sector.
“We are seeing the effects of pursuing a policy of responsible, long-term fisheries management. Combined with the prevailing natural conditions, this has now resulted in historically rich marine resources,” says Norway’s Minister for Fisheries and
Norway and Slovenia signed new agreements today on the distribution of EUR 26.9 million under the EEA and Norway Grants. These funds will be used to promote economic and social development in Slovenia and to strengthen the bilateral relations
For more than 30 years, the building was deserted and falling into ruin in the buffer zone that divides the Cyprian capital, Nicosia. Until recently it was inaccessible for both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. Now it's opened as a meeting place
“I condemn the Syrian authorities’ arrests, violence, and killing of civilians. Political leaders who turn their military forces on their own people lose their legitimacy. In cases like this the international community should consider responding
In today’s session of the Council of State the King has appointed Ms. Inger-Anne Ravlum as state secretary to Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg from 11 June 2011. Also other changes have been made.
Today, the Norwegian government recommended the plans for development and operation (PDO) of the Ekofisk and Eldfisk fields. The project plans entails investments of about NOK 65 billion.
“I am deeply concerned about the deterioration in the human rights situation in Bahrain,” commented Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre.
“This agreement reflects Norway’s strong focus on human rights in our foreign policy,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Norway is one of the largest contributors to the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The visit reflects the high priority Norway gives to the High Commissioner’s efforts to promote human rights all over the world.
The Norwegian Maritime Directorate and the Norwegian Ship Registers are to be merged. The purpose of the merger is to establish a cohesive maritime administration that is well equipped to fulfil society’s requirements for safety, the environment and
Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre commented, “The Norwegian Government has taken a particular responsibility, both politically and financially, in the efforts to achieve Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5 on reducing child and
Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre commented, “Norway strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Marrakesh. We extend our deepest sympathy to the victims and their families.”
The UN Human Rights Council has passed a sharply worded resolution condemning the Syrian authorities’ use of violence and calling for an investigation into human rights violations in the country.
Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre commented, “Norway condemns the widespread use of violence and the killing of peaceful protesters in Syria, and urges the regime to put an immediate stop to all violence against civilians.”
The WHO member countries have agreed on a new preparedness framework for influenza pandemics. Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre commented, “This agreement is a victory for WHO and for global health diplomacy. It will strengthen global