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27/02/2020
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Ministry of Health and Care Services
The first cases of the coronavirus has been confirmed in Norway. The Norwegian health authorities are monitoring the situation closely and are prepared for more cases.
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25/02/2020
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Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Today, 36 genebanks from all continents deposited seeds at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, at a deposit event hosted by Norwegian Prime Minister and co-chair ofthe UN group of SDG Advocates, Erna Solberg. President of Ghana and co-chair Nana Addo
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25/02/2020
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
Members of the UN Secretary General’s Advocacy Group for the Sustainable Development Goals, under the leadership of Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway and President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana, urge all governments to step up their efforts to
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21/02/2020
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'The military offensive by the Syrian regime and its backers in Idlib causes unacceptable humanitarian consequences. Norway calls for an immediate cease-fire and humanitarian access', says Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.
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19/02/2020
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Ministry of Climate and Environment
India’s Minister for Earth Sciences, H.E. Dr Harsh Vardhan, and Norway’s Minister for Climate and Environment, H.E. Mr Sveinung Rotevatn, opened the India-Norway Task Force on Blue Economy for Sustainable Development today. The two countries also
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Web TV
17/02/2020
Press release
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
Press release from the Norwegian Technical Calculation Committee for Wage Settlements.
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17/02/2020
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"I am deeply concerned about the increasing tensions and escalation in Idlib, Syria. Civilians are suffering severely, humanitarian access is limited. I urge the parties to cease the hostilities and to give immediate humanitarian access", says
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17/02/2020
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Stig-Øyvind Blystad as political adviser to Minister of Transport, Mr. Knut Arild Hareide.
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16/02/2020
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Ministry of Climate and Environment
Norway and India agree to cooperate closely to investigate the possibility of establishing a global agreement to stop plastic pollution. The ministers of environment from the two countries met in Gandhinagar, India today, during the high level
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14/02/2020
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
Norway is supporting the urgent global response to the outbreak of coronavirus, covid-19, and is providing NOK 10 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) for humanitarian efforts and NOK 36 million to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness
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14/02/2020
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. John-Ragnar Kvam Aarset as state secretary to Minister of Transport, Mr. Knut Arild Hareide, as of march 9th 2020. State secretary to the Minister of Transport, Mr. Anders
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13/02/2020
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 13 February 2020.
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13/02/2020
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Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Ms. Tina Bru, presented her views on the future of the oil and gas industry at the Oslo Energy Forum.
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13/02/2020
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The costs directly related to Norway’s campaign for a seat on the UN Security Council amounted to NOK 17 million (USD 1,7 million) in 2019.
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11/02/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The UN has announced an increase in humanitarian needs in 2020 due to protracted armed conflicts and more frequent extreme weather events. This year, Norway is providing NOK 420 million to the UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) and NOK 90
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07/02/2020
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Ministry of Climate and Environment
Today, Norway has submitted an enhanced climate target under the Paris agreement. Norway's new and strengthened target is to reduce emissions with at least 50 %, and towards 55 % by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.
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07/02/2020
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has appointed Ms Hilde Johanne Barstad as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms. Monica Mæland.
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Web TV
04/02/2020
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The Office of the Prime Minister
Prime Minister Erna Solberg met Prime Minister of Iceland Katrín Jakobsdóttir and Prime Minister of Liechtenstein Adrian Hasler in Oslo on 3 February.
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31/01/2020
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has made changes in the list of state secretaries.
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30/01/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
King Harald and Queen Sonja have accepted the invitation from King Abdullah II to pay a state visit to Jordan in 2020. The visit is planned for 2-4 March.