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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
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Today the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy and the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate launches "Facts 2007 - The Norwegian petroleum sector". The publication provides a general overview of all relevant information regarding the Norwegian continental
Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg announced in Dar es Salaam today that Norway is prepared to grant NOK 500 million to Tanzania over the next five years, for a partnership agreement to enhance forest and climate efforts. Experience from such
The Ministry of Children and Equality is sending out for review a proposal for a comprehensive marriage act. The proposal is for a single marriage law covering both same-sex and male-female couples.
“We are now launching a common plan for the fight against child mortality. This is a cooperation between the private sector and political leaders. The aim is to ensure efficiency in every step of the work to save childrens lives,” said Prime
Last night the World Bank announced that Paul Wolfowitz would resign as head of the organisation. International Development Minister Erik Solheim is of the view that Mr Wolfowitz’s decision was right and necessary.
Political talks and Norwegian culture will be on the agenda when German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits Oslo on Saturday 12 April.
The Government’s new white paper on climate policy contains proposals for concrete new measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Government proposes substantial cuts in emissions both in Norway and abroad.
"The agreement on climate policy means that Norway can pursue a long-term climate policy that is not affected by changes of government", said Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg.
Norway has been selected by the United Nations to host World Environment Day, 5 June. This year's theme is literally a hot topic: the impacts of global warming on earth's ice and snow covered regions. Environment Minister Helen Bjørnøy has
In today’s session of the Council of State the King has appointed Ms. Kari Henriksen (52), manager, Kristiansand, as state secretary to Minister of Health and Care Services Sylvia Brustad, from 3 Desember. She succeeds Mr. Wegard Harsvik, who has
The International Finance Facility for Immunization (IFFIm), a pilot project supported by Norway, is a successful part of the effort to reduce child mortality by providing financing for the GAVI Alliance. Norway provides both political and financial
“The situation is a tragedy for the whole Kenyan people. The Norwegian Government wishes to help to relieve the humanitarian crisis that is currently affecting large parts of the civilian population,” says Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Troika Statement on the Peace Agreement between the Government of Sudan and Sudanese Opposition Groups.
“Norway and Sweden have for a long time been making preparations to support UN efforts in Darfur. However, due to the Government of Sudan’s opposition, it has become impossible to maintain our offer to make a joint Norwegian-Swedish contribution to
A Norwegian emergency medical team (EMT) travelled to Greece on 14 September to provide assistance following the fire in the Moria migrant camp on Lesbos. Its assignment is now being extended by three weeks, until 26 October. Norway is also
Conditions for asylum seekers in the migrant camp Moria have deteriorated as a result of the devastating fire on Lesbos. This has also created an extremely difficult situation for the Greek authorities. The Norwegian Government has therefore started
The celebration of the Queen’s birthday will begin in Stavanger on the morning of 4 July with the royal family walking up from the royal yacht to the cathedral, where there will be a church service.
The afghan girl's burns are so severe that special treatment is required to save her life. Such treatment is not available in Afghanistan, and a Norwegian hospital has offered to treat Naroz in Norway. (19.01.07)
On 13 January, the Governing Board of the European Police College (CEPOL) authorised its Director to start negotiations with Norway about a cooperation agreement.
A Norwegian working party has evaluated practical, non-judicial measures to strengthen the follow-up of witnesses in criminal cases. The report, which proposes 27 different measures, was submitted to the Minister of Justice on 26 June 2006.