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01/12/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'It is very positive that the peace agreement in Colombia has now been finally approved by the Colombian Congress. This means that it can enter into force, and that the important work to implement what the parties have agreed on can begin. It is
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30/11/2016
News story
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
The Government has stated that it will draw up a new white paper on safety on the Norwegian continental shelf.
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29/11/2016
News story
Ministry of Culture
Today, the Minister of Culture gave a speech at the Europe Conference of Ministers responsible for sports
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28/11/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway and Slovakia have signed new MoUs on the EEA and Norway Grants. In the years ahead, important areas of cooperation will be business and innovation and climate change. Funding will also be used to develop cross-border cooperation between
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25/11/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The world’s greatest refugee crisis is unfolding in Syria and the neighbouring countries. The Government will once again step up its effort to alleviate suffering and help to ensure the best possible protection of the civilian population. We have
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24/11/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway is deeply concerned about the escalating ethnic violence in South Sudan. The warring parties have committed themselves to a ceasefire a number of times, but the promises have not been kept.
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24/11/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The signing of a new peace agreement gives Colombia the chance to bring an end to decades of armed conflict. Recent armed confrontations show that the ceasefire is fragile, and there is no time to lose in implementing the peace agreement,’ said
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20/11/2016
Press release
Ministry of Culture
Norwegian Minister of Culture Ms. Linda Hofstad Helleland was Sunday elected to serve as Vice-president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). WADA's Foundation Board was responsible for the election.
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17/11/2016
Press release
Ministry of Culture
The Ministry of Culture, the Fritt Ord Foundation and Sparebank1 Nord-Norge’s Cultural Business Development Foundation are joining forces to establish a new foundation with a mandate to promote artistic and cultural activity on Svalbard - the Artica
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17/11/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The population of the Central African Republic is suffering because of the armed conflict, attacks on civilians and the grave humanitarian situation. The UN and the various aid organisations have only received around 30 % of the funding they need
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17/11/2016
News story
Ministry of Climate and Environment
President David Granger of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and Minister of Climate and Environment Vidar Helgesen of the Kingdom of Norway met yesterday on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Convention in Marrakesh, Morocco, for a very
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15/11/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'Six million children in Syria are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Norway is again increasing its education efforts for children and youth, as well as support to pregnant and other women affected by the conflict,' said Minister of Foreign
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15/11/2016
News story
Ministry of Education and Research
Hedmark University College and Lillehammer University College are merging to become Høgskolen i Innlandet [University College of Eastern Norway] as from 1 January 2017. “This merger is one of the last pieces of the puzzle in the most extensive
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15/11/2016
Press release
Ministry of Education and Research
The government is seeking renewal of the subjects taught in schools to enable pupils to achieve more in-depth learning and better understanding. Greater focus will also be placed on the schools’ broad education and qualification mission within the
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15/11/2016
Press release
Ministry of Education and Research
The Minister of Education and Research has circulated a proposal for a new framework plan for kindergartens for consultative review. He is looking to strengthen kindergarten activities in connection with the youngest children, diversity, meals,
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13/11/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Colombian government and the guerrilla group Farc-EP announced this evening in Havana that they have reached a new peace accord.
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10/11/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 10 November 2016.
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10/11/2016
News story
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
On Thursday, the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr. Tord Lien, opened The Economist Energy Summit in London.
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09/11/2016
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
‘I would like to congratulate Donald Trump on his election victory. The US is our closest ally and our cooperation is based on shared values and interests. We will seek to cooperate constructively with Donald Trump and with his administration once
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07/11/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway's support for the Council of Europe's Action Plan for Ukraine will increase by 10 million NOK in 2016. "The Council of Europe is one of our most important partners in developing democracy, rule of law and good governance in accordance with