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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
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Supreme Court Judge Ole Bjørn Støle was elected 25. August by the UN General Assembly as an ad litem judge to the UN International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. (26.08)
Pressemelding Nr.: 133/2002 Dato: 15 August 2002 Norway’s Prime Minister calls flood-struck colleagues Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik of Norway today and yesterday called his colleagues in Austria and the Czech Republic, Chancellor Wolfgang
The Norwegian health authorities are regularly assessing the situation with regard to the outbreak of Marburg virus disease in Uige province in Angola, and what precautions should be taken by those travelling to the area. (30.03)
- Norway urges the immediate cessation of hostilities on both sides in order to pave the way for negotiations aimed at resolving the water dispute. The LTTE must reopen the water supply to prevent further civilian suffering and damage to crops,
- The Norwegian Government would like to see a political solution to the conflict, so that the hard-hit civilian population in the region does not suffer any further, says State Secretary Raymond Johansen. (25.10.06)
- The expressed willingness of the parties to meet for direct talks is most welcome. They are taking a small but important step towards continuing the peace process although the situation on the ground remains difficult, says Minister of
Press release No.: 82/06 Date: 16.06.06 International Development Minister to visit Sudan Minister of International Development Erik Solheim is travelling to Sudan from 19 to 23 June for meetings with representatives of the national Government and
This prestigious prize has previously been awarded to active human rights campaigners such as Rebiya Kadeer, Aung San Suu Kui and Shirin Ebadi. - I am delighted at the committee’s decision to award this year’s prize to Thic Quang Do, Foreign
Continued focus on solidarity, value creation and social justice. This was how Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg, Finance Minister Kristin Halvorsen and Minister of Transport and Communications Liv Signe Navarsete summed up the majority Government’s
In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Alf Erik Bergstøl Andersen as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Immigration, Mr. Jøran André Smedal Kallmyr. Mr. Tom Staahle is appointed as state secretary to Minister
As Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion Dag Terje Andersen and Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs Helga Pedersen in today’s session of the Council of State have been honourably discharged from their posts, changes have been made among the
The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Christian Haugen as political adviser to Minister of Public Security Ingvil Smines Tybring‐Gjedde, as of 21 November 2019.
A Norwegian-led resolution on human rights defenders has been adopted by consensus in the UN Human Rights Committee. ‘At a time when human rights are coming under severe pressure, it is important that a united UN calls for strengthened protection of
Norway and Sudan hosted the Friends of Sudan meeting in Khartoum this week. This is the first time the Friends of Sudan have met in Sudan. Sudan has seen major political changes during the course of the year. After a period of mass demonstrations, a
Norway’s position on the Israeli settlements stands firm and has its basis in a number of UN Security Council resolutions and advisory opinions from the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
Norway condemns the suicide attack in Sistan-Baluchistan province, in south-eastern Iran, in which 57 people lost their lives. “This is a very tragic situation,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
'I am deeply concerned about the situation in Hong Kong and urge the parties to work together to reduce tensions. It is essential that fundamental freedoms are respected and exercised peacefully. Dialogue is the only way forward', says the minister.
'Worried about situation in Hongkong. Violence and escalation must be avoided. Crucial to safeguard human rights and rule of law in Hongkong under the framework of “one country, two systems”', says Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.
The Ministry of petroleum and Energy has received a large number of applications for new exploration acreage in the licensing round Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2018.
World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on 3 May. ‘World Press Freedom Day is an opportunity to remind the world of the importance of defending freedom of expression and the right to have a free press. It is disturbing to see that the number of