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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
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Political adviser Sindre Fossum Beyer will from today be acting State Secretary for Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg during State Secretary Hans Kristian Amundsen’s leave of absence. Anne Marie Aanerud is new political adviser to Minister of
The Government decided today to provide NOK 30 million in immediate humanitarian relief in connection with the assaults in Gaza. “We are extremely concerned about the precarious humanitarian situation in Gaza,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
- Knowledge of maritime transport and logistics is the key to value creation in the High North. Now we will have the opportunity to be a frontrunner internationally, said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Based on the Norwegian Institute of Public Health’s weekly assessment of the Covid-19 situation, the Government has decided to change the status of Malta and two hospital districts in Finland from ‘red’ to ‘yellow’ on the map showing the status for
For the first time ever, Norway’s aid budget exceeds NOK 30 billion. Equitable distribution of resources and opportunities, green energy and gender equality are major priority areas in the proposed development assistance budget for 2013.
“On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to congratulate the European Union on the award of the Nobel Peace Prize for 2012. Today’s announcement is clear recognition of the significance of the EU for ensuring lasting stability and
The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Kjersti Stenseng, acting political adviser in the Ministry of Culture, as acting state secretary in the same ministry 1 November 2011-31 December 2011. Mr. Åsmund Aukrust (26), deputy leader, Oslo,
«Everyone in Norway should live safely and well. The Government will therefore set aside about NOK 24 billion to loans and subsidies for various housing measures and housing support in 2013,» says the Minister of Local Government and Regional
The Iranian authorities have closed the Centre for Defence of Human Rights in Tehran. The centre was established and is headed by Iranian lawyer and human rights defender Shirin Ebadi, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003.
In a proposition to the Storting (Parliament) the Norwegian Government proposes amendments to the 2009 Fiscal Budget. The proposed measures amount to NOK 20 billion, of which NOK 16¾ billion is an increase in budget expenditures and NOK 3¼ billion
The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Defence will Friday 16. February present the Long Term Defence Plan (LTDP) for 2002 - 2005.
Families that agree to provide family or emergency homes on assignment for the state will now be given new rights. New standard contracts provide these families with increased economic security, including rights to occupational pensions, paid sick
Half a million children under the age of five and close to 15,000 women giving birth die each year in Pakistan. Norway and Pakistan have today agreed to secure the survival of more children and mothers. Over the coming five years Norway is planning
Animal: The Minister of Agriculture and Food Lars Peder Brekk is kept informed on the Norwegian Food Safety Authority's follow-up on the current fur industry situation. Yesterday the 12th of November, the Minister was presented with documentation
“I would like to congratulate Sexual Minorities Uganda on winning this important prize. It is a recognition of Sexual Minorities Uganda’s courageous efforts to promote the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Uganda,” commented
Mrs Krohn Devold is in Singapore for a visit from 8 to 10 January 2003 at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Dr Tony Tan. During her stay, she will tour Changi Naval Base and the Underground Ammunition Facility, and
Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg met with Guyana’s President Bharrat Jagdeo in Oslo today, to discuss climate change and forest issues. The two leaders agreed to establish a partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs has 7 November 2008 brought before Parliament Bill no. 1 annex no. 4, relating to new licences for farmed salmon, trout and rainbow trout. The Government will allocate 65 new licences in 2009 as follows:
“In the white paper on the High North, the Government sets out ambitious goals for Norway’s efforts in the High North over the next 20-30 years. The main focus of the white paper is on foreign policy, but emphasis is also placed on how the High
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres and Norway’s Minister for Labour and Social Inclusions Dag Terje Andersen met in Oslo 15 October to discuss current challenges related to refugee protection, in particular challenges caused by