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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.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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In the Revised National Budget for 2004 the Government announced certain amendments to the petroleum tax act which will be put forward in the budget for 2005. (11.05.2004)
The UN Secretary General’s initiative to submit the Oil-for-Food Programme to an extensive independent inquiry is unprecedented in UN history, commented Foreign Minister Jan Petersen. (09.09)
Press release No.: 41/2004 Date: 8 March 2004 Morten Meyer succeeds Victor Norman as minister In an extraordinary session of the Council of State this afternoon, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Mr. Morten Andreas Meyer (44), director, Hamar,
Press release No.: 32/2004 Date: 27 February 2004 Norwegian Prime Minister offers condolences to Macedonia The Norwegian Prime Minister, Mr. Kjell Magne Bondevik, today offered his condolences after the message that President Boris Trajkovski of
Norway has decided to increase its assistance for the flood victims in Pakistan to USD 66 million. The situation is critical, and the number of victims keeps rising. The floods are the worst ever in the history of Pakistan.
‘Education is key to reducing poverty. The Government therefore intends to double its development assistance to education in countries affected by extreme poverty, crisis and conflict. It is particularly important for us to ensure that more girls
The Norwegian Government has decided to offer 50 production licenses in the awards in predefined areas 2010 (APA 2010).
In the margins of Dehli Sustainable Development Summit 2013 State Secretary Arvinn Gadgil, Ministry of International Development signed a «Framework for Energy+ Cooperation with Bhutan» with the Royal Government of Bhutan, the Government of Norway
“Storms, floods and drought are becoming more and more frequent in Africa, causing huge problems for the continent. Africa is also more vulnerable to climate change than any other continent,” said Minister of International Development Heikki
The conflict in Western Sahara, which has been ongoing since the 1960s, has been one of the “forgotten conflicts”. Norway is now doubling its support to the Sahrawi population.
“We extend our condolences to Aleh Byabenin’s loved ones at this difficult time. I would also like to stress that it is important that the circumstances surrounding his death are clarified quickly and thoroughly,” Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre
His Majesty King Harald presented the Kavli Prize in Astrophysics, Nanoscience and Neuroscience to the eight laureates from US, Germany and Great Britain at spectacular gala performance at Oslo Concert Hall in Oslo, Norway, 7th September.
The Ministers of Justice of the Council of Europe member countries undertook today to adopt definite measures to combat domestic violence and break the silence surrounding it.
The European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement ensures that Norway can take part in the EU single market, and thus benefit from the free movement of persons, goods, services and capital. It guarantees non-discrimination and equal rules and competition
The Government is partnering with private actors to establish a new foundation with a mandate to develop an art residence and atelier on Svalbard.
“It is a pleasure to be able to congratulate Croatia on becoming the EU’s 28th member state. The country has implemented an extensive programme of reforms. Croatia will soon become a member of the EEA and as such will also be a key partner for
- The statement of the EU Council marks an important step forward for European cooperation for Serbia and Kosovo. This progress is based on the two countries' effort to normalise their relations. I commend the Governments of Kosovo and Serbia for
“Albania’s parliamentary elections on 23 June were considered free and democratic by international observers. This shows that the country has made further progress in living up to international standards,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen
Norway has ratified the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture. “Torture is unacceptable and nothing can justify its use. It is therefore vital that we support efforts to strengthen international rules relating to the prevention of
‘The many questions I was asked shows how interested the pupils are in climate and environmental issues relating to the oceans,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende after visiting a school on World Oceans Day.