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21/04/2017
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
The Norwegian and Swedish Governments have agreed that Sweden can extend the certificate scheme with a new goal of 18 TWh new renewable electricity in 2030.
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21/04/2017
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
‘Growth in North Norway is higher than in the rest of the country and benefits Norway as a whole. The Government will step up its overall efforts in the north, to make North Norway one of our most innovative and sustainable regions,’ said Prime
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21/04/2017
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Government will intensify European cooperation and redouble its efforts in unstable areas to the south and east of Europe, while maintaining and further developing its transatlantic cooperation. These are some of the main conclusions in the
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21/04/2017
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Government will increase Norway's efforts and presence in unstable countries and areas in Europe's southern neighbourhood. Norway is establishing two new embassies in the region, in Mali and Tunisia.
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21/04/2017
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Government intends to put Norway forward for chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe in 2020.
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21/04/2017
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has appointed Ms. Sunniva Ihle Steinstad, head of communication, as state secretary to Prime Minister Erna Solberg. At the same time, State Secretary Julie Margrethe Brodtkorb has been honourably
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20/04/2017
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 20 April 2017.
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20/04/2017
News story
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Today, The Norwegian Minister of Agriculture and Food Jon Georg Dale and Chinese Minister Zhi Shuping signed a protocol to regulate quarantines and health requirements for the export of genetic material from the 'Norwegian Red' breed of dairy cattle
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19/04/2017
News story
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Today, Gassnova has awarded contracts for concept studies on carbon capture to three industrial actors.
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12/04/2017
Press release
Ministry of Transport and Communications
“Improvements to the infrastructure will ensure that the nation has easier and safer daily travel, reduced travelling time, increased mobility and will as a result be more competitive. None of us knows what the future will bring, but we are making
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11/04/2017
News story
Ministry of Defence
This document gives an overview of future acquisitions for the Norwegian Defence Sector in the period 2017 - 2025.
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10/04/2017
News story
The Office of the Prime Minister
Prime Minster Erna Solberg today met Chinese President Xi Jinping in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. ‘I told President Xi how much I appreciated the warm reception we have been given during our visit, and the willingness shown to rebuild
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07/04/2017
News story
The Office of the Prime Minister
Prime Minister Erna Solberg was today received by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. ‘We had a very constructive conversation about how we can expand and strengthen relations between our two countries,’ said Prime
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07/04/2017
News story
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
The social partners are currently working to find solutions on coverage of costs for travel, board and lodging in the regulations on general application of collective agreements.
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06/04/2017
News story
The Office of the Prime Minister
On Friday, Prime Minister Erna Solberg will start a four-day official visit to China. The main purpose of the visit is to meet the Chinese leadership and re-establish political and economic cooperation.
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05/04/2017
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'Access to renewable energy is crucial for sustainable development and job creation in poor countries. In the white paper on the Sustainable Development Goals and Norwegian development policy, the Government therefore proposes a doubling of its
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05/04/2017
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'Few groups are more vulnerable in wars and conflicts than religious minorities. They are subject to severe abuse in several countries. The list is long: ISIL's attacks on the Yazidis in Iraq, the pressure on Christian minorities in the Middle East,
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05/04/2017
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'The overall aims of Norwegian aid are to fight poverty and alleviate suffering. The UN Sustainable Development Goals are bringing the countries of the world together in a concerted effort to eliminate poverty by 2030. In the white paper on the
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05/04/2017
Press release
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Ecological sustainability and increased production are the basis of the unique opportunities in reindeer husbandry. The Parliamentary White Paper presents strategies and measures the industry can adopt to better exploit its potential in a rational
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05/04/2017
Press release
Ministry of Transport and Communications
- Stad Ship Tunnel is an important project on the western coast of Norway, which will provide greater predictability and safety for transport by sea. It will create opportunities for establishing new ferry and shipping routes, and transfer of