Historical archive

Stoltenberg discussed energy and the economy with Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was today on a working visit to Oslo. Topics on the agenda for her visit included energy and economic development in Europe. “In these difficult times, when the economic crisis is putting pressure on all European

Strong interest in further exploration of the Norwegian continental shelf

The Ministry is offering shares in 51 new production licences to 40 companies in connection with the 2012 Awards in Predefined Areas (APA 2012).

Towards becoming Europe’s most modern navy

“This is a big and important day for Norway as a coastal nation. We have much to defend, and with HNoMS Storm and the Skjold Class we are better equipped than ever before,” says State Secretary Roger Ingebrigtsen who was attending the naming

Historic cancellation of Myanmar’s debt to Norway

Norway has decided to cancel the whole of Myanmar’s debt to Norway. The total amount is NOK 3.2 billion. Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås commented, “This is historic, not only for Myanmar, but also for Norway. This is

Norway’s WHO strategy

Norway has a seat on the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO) from May 2010 to May 2013. In connection with this, the Norwegian Government has developed a WHO strategy.

Norway condemns North Korean nuclear test

“Norway condemns the nuclear test carried out by North Korea in the strongest possible terms. We are concerned about the implications this may have for regional security in Asia,” said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

Invitation to tender on the helicopter route Værnes - Bodø

The Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications invites airlines in all EAA countries to an open tender procedure for regional scheduled air services on the helicopter route Værnes - Bodø during the period 1 August 2011 to 31 July 2014.

Nordic Prime Ministers' meeting and Nordic/South African summit

Press release No.: 79/2002 Date: 8 May 2002 To the editor: Nordic Prime Ministers’ meeting and Nordic/South African summit It is now clear that it will be possible to carry through the summer meeting of the Nordic Prime Ministers in Molde, Norway 12

Norway signs UN protocol on firearms

Press release No.: 75/02 Date: 15 April 2002 Norway signs UN protocol on firearms The Government decided today that Norway will sign the UN Protocol of 31 May 2001 against the Illicit Manufacturing and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and

Norway Supports a Permanent Seat for India in the United Nations Security Council

Press release No.: 77/2001 Date: 20 April 2001 Norway Supports a Permanent Seat for India in the United Nations Security Council Norway supports a permanent seat for India in the United Nations Security Council. This was emphasised by Prime Minister

More favourable tax rules for LNG-production

Pressemelding Nr.: 82/2001 Dato: 08.10.01 Contact: Anne-Sissel Skånvik, telephone +47 22 24 41 09 More favourable tax rules for LNG-production The Ministry of Finance has submitted a proposal for general amendments in the Petroleum Taxation Act. The

Protection of coastal sites in the Norwegian county of Nordland

The Norwegian government has today designated 74 sites, covering a total area of about 977 square kilometres, for inclusion in the coastal protection plan for Nordland county. The coast of Nordland is rich in natural habitats of international

Expanded Utstein group wishes to build broad alliances to fight poverty

This was stressed when the ministers met in Dubai on 21 September in connection with the annual meetings of the World Bank and the IMF. (23.09.03)

Ormen Lange and Langeled put forward to the Storting

Press release No.: 13/04 Date: 27.02.2004 Ormen Lange and Langeled put forward to the Storting The Norwegian government submitted a Proposition to the Storting today on the development of the Ormen Lange field and a new transportation system –

Gateway to Norway on the Internet

On 8 October, at 19.00 Norwegian time, Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway opened the new Norwegian Portal on the Internet. The event took place during the seminar on tourism being held in São Paulo in connection with the state visit of The King

Foreign Minister delivers Norway’s main statement at UN Commission on Human Rights

Mr. Petersen condemned last week’s terrorist attacks in Madrid, and underscored that the struggle against terrorism must be conducted within the boundaries of international law. Read the statement. (19.03.2004)

“Nobel Committee has its finger on the world’s pulse,”

Press release No.: 134/2003 Date: 10 October 2003 “Nobel Committee has its finger on the world’s pulse,” says Norway’s Prime Minister “In awarding this year’s Peace Prize to Shirin Ebadi, the Norwegian Nobel Committee has its finger on the world’s

Minister of International Development visits the Palestinian Area

The Minister of International Development is visiting the Palestinian Area from Saturday 7 to Monday 9 February and will among other discuss development co-operation issues with the Palestinian Authority. (09.02.04)

Foreign Minister Jan Petersen visits the Norwegian forces in Iraq

Photo: John Hultgren, Aftenposten.The Foreign Minister visited the Norwegian forces in Basra 30. March to gain an even better insight into the situation in the Norwegian area of responsibility and the conditions under which they are working. (

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