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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
Content that has been moved to the archive will not be updated and the information is therefore exclusively of an historical nature.
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‘Israel’s expropriation of land in the West Bank is in violation of international law and is a setback for the efforts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in the Middle East,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Press release from the Norwegian Technical Calculation Committee for Wage Settlements: The basis for wage settlements in 2013. Preliminary report.
”The government is committed to putting in place a faster and more effective rescue helicopter service that is capable of assisting as many people in a difficult situation as possible.” says Terje Moland Pedersen, State Secretary. Today, a decision
‘The need for emergency relief in Iraq is acute and requires immediate action. The most pressing needs are for food, water, shelter, healthcare supplies and the implementation of measures to protect the civilian population. Norway will provide NOK
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg and Afghan President Hamid Karzai had talks in Oslo today on the political developments in Afghanistan. "As we now wind down our military presence in Afghanistan, we will still continue to support progress in the
Defence Minister Grete Faremo was visited yesterday by her Danish colleague, Defence Minister Gitte Lillelund Bech. Subjects discussed included developments and cooperation in Afghanistan and the aftercare of returning veterans.
In 2007, the Council on Ethics recommended the exclusion of Siemens AG due to corruption. The Ministry of Finance decided to place the company under observation in March 2009. The Ministry has now decided to end the observation of Siemens, based on
The Norwegian Government has decided to cancel all Guinea’s debt to Norway, which amounts to around NOK 100 million (USD 17.2 million).
The Norwegian Government proposes a 9.8% real terms defence budget increase for 2016, including a near doubling of funding for the F-35, a significant strengthening of the Intelligence Service and increased High North patrols.
The music cooperation with India includes concert activities within jazz, rock and school concerts. The projects are funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has today presented its views on the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy. The mission is in Oslo as part of its article IV-consultation with Norway. "The mission’s statement is an
The Government’s India strategy was launched on 28 August. It reflects Norway’s increased focus on India.
Norway, the US, Australia, Brazil, Italy, New Zealand, Switzerland, France and the UK intend to transfer 10% of their stocks of the H1N1 vaccine to developing countries. - Our ability to protect ourselves against infections depends on other
Foreign Minister Støre considers the allegations made in the UN report concerning violations of human rights and international humanitarian law during the Gaza conflict to be very serious. He said that Norway will actively follow up the report in
Svalbard Global Seed Vault: Minister of Agriculture and Food Lars Peder Brekk was praised by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon that Norway had the idea and the ability to carry out the building of Svalbard Global Seed Vault.
Frode Berg was handed over to the Norwegian authorities in Lithuania at 11:00 today (Norwegian time). Mr Berg will return home to Norway and will be reunited with his family.
The appeal case concerning the validity of the decision regarding the production licenses under the 23rd licencing round on the Norwegian Continental Shelf started in Borgarting Court of Appeal 5 November.
The Ministry of Finance has asked the Strategy Council for the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) to write a report on the strategy for responsible investment. The report will be presented autumn 2013. The Strategy Council has recently organised
The third meeting of the NEFAB Council since the entry into force of the NEFAB State Level Agreement took place in Oslo on 19 September 2013. The Council addressed important issues regarding the future strategic direction of NEFAB, including
The new art event film about the Munch 150 exhibition will premiere at over 900 cinemas in more than 30 countries on 27 June.