Historical archive
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The Ministry of Finance’s advisory panel on macroeconomic models and methods was established in May 2011. The panel shall advise on topics relevant to the Ministry’s work on macroeconomic issues.
Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre commented, “The way in which the trial of former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who has been sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment, was conducted, raises serious questions. It has created an
- Nature should never be merely prized for its economic value — we all know it is worth far more than that. But in a world of competing demands and limited resources, it can play its part in tipping decisions in favour of conservation rather than
- Employment for all is our main priority. That is why the Norwegian Government today presents measures to secure existing jobs and create new jobs. We are proposing changes in the Fiscal Budget for 2009 that will reduce the effects of the
- Norway’s total civil support of NOK 235 million for the period 2008-2010 will be of great help to Georgia in the difficult situation that has arisen in the wake of the conflict in August, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre.
This year’s Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded in the Oslo City Hall on Wednesday 10 December at 1300 hours. Here is guidance for the press.
The Office of the Auditor General has presented its report on the effectiveness of Norwegian humanitarian assistance. The report shows that Norway is one of the most important donors, but also has areas that could be improved, particularly with
State Secretary Raymond Johansen visited Israel and the West Bank from 11 to 12 December to get an update on the political developments in the area.
The Government proposes to establish two new funds with a total capital of NOK 100 billion. The funds will ease the access to loans for companies and households, and contribute to stabilise the financial market", says Norwegian Prime Minister Jens
In connection with the Nansen-Amundsen Year in 2011, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim will host the Nansen Conference on Climate Change and Displacement in the
The Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr. Terje Riis-Johansen forwarded 13 February a consultation paper which outline a new act on offshore renewable energy. The consultation paper is sent on public hearing. Comments are due 17 April 2009.
In today’s Nordic meeting of the Foreign Ministers in Oslo, the five ministers released a common statement regarding the situation in Sri Lanka.
In connection with today’s meeting of the EEA Council in Brussels, Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre informed the EU of Norway’s position on the EU’s Third Postal Directive.
Thorvald Stoltenberg presented his report on Nordic foreign and security policy cooperation at an extraordinary meeting of the Nordic foreign ministers on Monday 9 February. The meeting was held at the Voksenåsen Conference Hotel in Oslo.
Norway demands that humanitarian access should be allowed to the two conflict-affected states in Sudan and urges the parties to engage in political negotiations.
Following talks with the EU Commission, the EFTA countries have now submitted a draft EEA resolution on the renewable energy directive to the EU. The draft lays down a target for Norway’s renewable energy share of 67.5 percent by 2020. This
“Norway recognises that the National Transition Council (NTC) is at this stage the legitimate governing authority in Libya and will deal with it accordingly,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
“I strongly condemn today’s attack on the UN building in the Nigerian capital, Abuja. We were deeply saddened to hear that a Norwegian UN employee is among those who were killed,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
“I strongly condemn the terrorist attacks carried out in Israel today. Our thoughts go to those who have been affected and their families,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre following a series of terrorist attacks in southern Israel on Thursday
In today’s session of the Council of State Ms. Kari Henriksen has been honourably discharged from her office as state secretary to Minister of Health and Care Services Bjarne Håkon Hansen.