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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
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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 4rd quarter of 2009.
The Norwegian ministry of government administration, reform and church affairs is launching a revised version of the Requirements specification for PKI in the public sector. The new version replaces the current version 1.02 from January 2005.
Yesterday, the UN Human Rights Council unanimously adopted a Norwegian proposal on strengthening protection of human rights defenders all over the world.
“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.
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will hold its winter Ministerial meeting on 23 November 2010 in Geneva, Switzerland. Following the meeting, the EFTA Ministers and Ministers from Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan will sign a Joint Statement
With a symbolic key the Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry Trond Giske opened Norway House in Houston.
Minister of Culture, Linda Hofstad Helleland, invited the other Nordic sports ministers to a meeting in Rio to discuss measures to increase the number of female leaders in international sport.
- I am very disappointed about the EU’s lack of willingness and determination to arrive at a mutually satisfactory agreement for 2010, says Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs, Lisbeth Berg-Hansen.
“Norway condemns the disproportionate use of violence against demonstrators in Egypt. I have talked today to Egypt’s interim Prime Minister, Hazem el-Beblawi. My message was that everything must be done to prevent a blood bath, that the security
“The Somali Government and Parliament are entering a decisive phase for the development of democracy and stable governance. Norway will be stepping up its engagement in the country,” said Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås.
Norwegian aid to the earthquake victims in Haiti is to be increased to NOK 100 million (USD 17.5 millon).
Norway offers to contribute to NATO’s stronger presence in the eastern member countries.
The Ministry of Justice and Public Security received on Wednesday a request from Norwegian PEN to transfer Edward Joseph Snowden to Norway through the scheme for resettlement of refugees.
‘I share the concerns that have been expressed by the UN, the EU and the US about Israel’s recent announcements of plans to build new settlement units in East Jerusalem and the West Bank,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
The Office of the Prime Minister has from 30 November appointed Ms. Anja Kristin Salte Hjelseth (25), student and county politician, Ulefoss, as political adviser to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Liv Signe Navarsete.
“I share the EU foreign ministers’ concern about the lack of progress in the Middle East peace process. To a large extent, the EU’s conclusions coincide with Norway’s view. I welcome stronger EU commitment in the Middle East,” said Foreign Minister
Mr. Atle Ottesen will from 31 March 2013 resign from the post as political adviser to Minister of Defence Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen.
A report on the status of the ice and snow covered regions of the world will be presented by Dr. Bob Corell with interventions from Foreign Minister Støre and Vice President Al Gore - at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen (COP15)