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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.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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Norway is increasing its funding to Sudan in response to the UN’s new appeal by NOK 30 million. This money will be used to purchase emergency relief supplies. Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre commented, “Sudan is one of Norway’s highest
The Petroleum Price Board (PPB) has set Norm Prices for Norwegian crude oil lifted in the 3nd quarter of 2010. The Norm Prices are used as tax reference prices in the taxation of the crude oil producers on the Norwegian continental shelf and are set
H.E. Dr. Salam Fayyad, Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority, will hold the lecture Rendezvous with Freedom on the Palestinian state-building process at Litteraturhuset 15 December.
“I am pleased that a final agreement has been adopted at the UN Climate Change Conference in Mexico. This in an important step forward in the fight against climate change,” said Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg.
- The United States is our key partner in defence materiel cooperation. We want to target our efforts to enhance this excellent cooperation in the years to come, Minister of Defence Grete Faremo announced on 8 December at the opening of the
Norway is concerned about the tense situation that has arisen in Haiti following the announcement of the election results on 7 December.
Today, Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg gave Norway’s main address at the United Nations Climate Change Conference. He highlighted two areas that are crucial for the further negotiations: climate change financing and the establishment of a
Norway has this week renewed its funding for UNDP’s work in the areas of democratic governance, crisis prevention and early recovery, and environment and energy. Altogether, Norway is providing NOK 250 million in funding.
The governments of Sweden and Norway today agreed on a significant expansion of renewable energy projects until 2020. A common market for green certificates is to be in place by 1 January 2012.
- According to the report, there is no indication that Norwegian funds have been used for unintended purposes, or that Grameen Bank has engaged in corrupt practices or embezzled funds, said Minister Solheim
Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre today sent his condolences to his Israeli counterpart Avigdor Lieberman, after at least 40 people lost their lives in a forest fire near Haifa yesterday.
“If we are to achieve better health for all, we must fight for this in other arenas than the traditional health forums.” commented Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre when he launched a new international collaborative research project on global health
“Norway is providing an additional NOK 10 million to Médecins Sans Frontières,” said Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim.
Norway gives NOK 1 billion to UNICEF’s work on education and girls’ rights.
Professor Per Christiansen has been appointed by the three EEA EFTA States as the new Norwegian judge on the EFTA Court in Luxembourg.
The new Strategy Council for the Government Pension Fund Global today delivered their report to finance minister Sigbjørn Johnsen.
In today’s session of the Council of State the King has appointed Ms. Kirsti Bergstø (29), social worker, Alta, as state secretary to Minister of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion Audun Lysbakken.
The following overview shows how Norwegian funds will help flood victims in Pakistan.
The Norwegian ministry for Petroleum and Energy has today sent the report ’Offshore Wind in Norway - Suggested Areas for SEA’ out for public consultation. The report considers technical, economic, environmental, and geographical aspects of offshore
“Norway will follow closely the trial of lawyer and human rights defender Nasrin Sotoudeh, which is due to begin in Teheran today,” said State Secretary Espen Barth Eide.