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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.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’s Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg has sent his greetings to India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Sing, after the elections on 16 May.
Mr. Bernt Sverre Mehammer (39), finance policy advisor, Oslo, has been appointed acting state secretary to Minister of Finance Kristin Halvorsen for the period 18 May-31 July 2009.
Norway is linked to the EU Emissions Trading Scheme - ETS. The allocation plan for Phase II of ETS (2008-2012) was adopted in March 2009. The total volume to be added to ETS by Norway is about 75 million EUAs (tons of C02), which is about 15 million
Today the 21.World Trotting Conference opened in Oslo. - The horse industry gives an important contribution to our economy, and secures jobs and activities all over the country, says Norway’s minister of Agriculture and Food, Lars Peder Brekk.
The Government proposes the establishment of 3 800 new student places at universities and university colleges as of fall 2009. In addition, the Government also increases the funding for the higher education institutions with 80 million kroner. The
Norway condemns the attempts by militant extremists to overthrow Somalia’s legitimate transitional Government by armed force.
The Norwegian Parliament (the Storting)has adopted the new Animal Welfare Act. The way we treat our animals reflects the ethical standard of the society. The Act gives the legal framework for animal welfare in Norway.
The Norwegian Government proposes an additional allocation for countries that are least equipped to meet the financial crisis.
More than one million people in northwest Pakistan have fled their homes due to hostilities between the Pakistani Taliban and the Pakistani army. The need for humanitarian assistance is huge, and Norway is therefore increasing its support to
The Norwegian economy is affected by the international financial crisis, but the downturn is not expected to be as severe in Norway as in many other industrial countries. To curb growth in unemployment, the Government proposes to increase the
The Norwegian Government has decided to halt the procurement process for the assignment of contracts to construct the CO2 capture and storage (CCS) facility at Kårstø, until the gas-fired power plant’s operational pattern becomes clearer or other
The Norwegian Government is concerned about reports that Aung San Suu Kyi has been imprisoned, and demands that she is released immediately. Norway has repeatedly insisted that the regime in Burma must release Aung San Suu Kyi and all other
The 2nd NAWSARH Industry day will be held the 23rd and the 24th June 2009 in NAWSARH project office in Stavanger, Flyplassveien 190, Stavanger Lufthavn, Norway. The industry day will mainly focus on Helicopter manufacturers, who have received a
The Office of the Prime Minister has for the period 18 May-28 July 2009 appointed Ms. Marit Jacobsen (28), head of administration, Orre in Rogaland, as acting political advisor to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Magnhild
Norway condemns the hostilities in Sri Lanka and believes the UN should be more actively engaged.
www.nordicenergysolutions.org is the web page which envisages the Nordic Region becoming a leading exporter of sustainable energy solutions. The site i a showcase for Nordic sustainable energy solutions and includes research and development and
“I am pleased that Norway has now been elected as a member of the UN Human Rights Council. Our work now begins in earnest. During the next three years we will participate actively in the Council. We will take our share of responsibility and work
The Ministry of Finance has today laid down regulations for the State Finance Fund. - I am pleased with the fact that the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) now has approved the State Finance Fund as an allowed state aid measure, says Minister of
Today, the Norwegian Government has approved the plan for development and operation (PDO) for the Goliat field. The PDO is now being submitted to the Parliament.
The Central Government will purchase KLP’s ownership stake in Kommunalbanken and become the institution’s 100 per cent owner. Simultaneously, KLP has entered into an agreement with Eksportfinans ASA with regard to the purchase of Kommunekreditt