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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
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The Norwegian government has today approved the development plan for the Edvard Grieg oil field. The field is the first of several planned developments in this part of the Utsira formation. The matter will now be referred to the Storting (the
“The resolution adopted unanimously by the Security Council sends a positive signal that the international community is now more united in demanding an end to the violence in Syria. The Syrian authorities must halt the violence immediately and
Land use, land use change and forestry are key parts of the agreement between EU, Norway and Iceland on joint fulfilment of our 2030 emission targets. Norway has submitted its revised National Forestry Accounting Plan, including the forest reference
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to six hospital districts in Finland.
Norway is providing humanitarian support to civilians affected by the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh. ‘We are very concerned about reports of fighting and attacks in densely populated areas, which are affecting civilians and putting humanitarian aid
The by-election in Myanmar on 1 April is yet another important step forward in the country’s political reform process.
“Norway deplores the announcement by the Israeli authorities of an expansion of the Har Homa settlement in East Jerusalem. The building of settlements on occupied land is illegal, a violation of international law, and the most serious obstacle to
'We are appalled by reports of escalating violence and massacres of civilians in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. Norway supports the UN Secretary General’s call for investigation and accountability'
In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Mr. Eirik Øwre Thorshaug (JD) and Ms. Ragnhild Mathisen (HOD) from their post as state secretaries. At the same time Ms. Ragnhild Vassvik Kalstad (46), deputy director
The fact that one year has passed since the 22 July terror attack is going to be marked by a wreath laying in the government quarter on Sunday the 22nd of July at 09.30 a.m. His Majesty the King and Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg will lay down
The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Linn Brodal (23), student, Oslo, as acting political adviser to Minister of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion Inga Marte Thorkildsen.
Norway is tightening restrictive measures against Iran. For example, from 6 July it will be prohibited for Norwegian citizens and companies to transport or import Iranian oil.
“The developments we are seeing in terms of human rights and democracy in several countries in Eurasia are worrying. The funding we are now providing to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe is an important contribution to
The consultant firms Metier, OPAK and architects LPO Arkitekter have been awarded the task of exploring concept evaluations for future ministry offices in Norway.
“The Government’s aim is for the Norwegian-Russian border to function as a bridge for cooperation between our two peoples. That is why we are now making it easier for Russians to apply for visas to Norway,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg is on an official visit to Japan, accompanied by a Norwegian business delegation. Mr Stoltenberg will take part in several events involving the Norwegian and Japanese business sectors. His visit to Japan began with an
The 2012 Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony will be held in Oslo City Hall on Monday 10 December at 13:00. The deadline for accreditation applications is 14:00 on Tuesday 27 November.
The Norwegian authorities are entering into an agreement to allocate NOK 100 million in support to be used to provide healthy and nutritious food for the population in Niger. The funding will be channelled through a joint project between Care Norway
“Our ties with the countries that became independent after the collapse of the Soviet Union have grown strong over these 20 years,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Rio de Janeiro is the first stop during Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg’s visit to Brazil and Chile. The trip reflects the increasingly close cooperation between Norway and the two Latin American countries. The Prime Minister’s itinerary includes