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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.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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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is contributing an additional NOK 1.7 million to the deployment to Darfur of observers from the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. (28.09)
- The Government is pleased that Norway and the EU have reached an agreement on Norwegian spring-spawning herring, said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. - In addition to providing a framework for sustainable catches of this stock in the long
Over a five-year period, EUR 22.7 million will be made available for projects in Estonia. State Secretary, Deputy Foreign Minister Kim Traavik will sign the agreement on behalf of the Norwegian government. (17.11)
The Ny-Ålesund Symposium, Kings Bay 79º North, Statement Scientists, politicians and members of the business community met in Ny-Ålesund on Svalbard between 2 and 4 March 2006 to discuss the challenges and opportunities for economy, society and
- I was greatly saddened by the news of President Yasser Arafat’s death. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy go today to the Palestinian people and to President Arafat’s family and close friends, said Foreign Minister Jan Petersen. (12.11)
“We are deeply grieved by the news of the suicide bombings in Beersheba, and strongly condemn such actions,” said Foreign Minister Jan Petersen in comments to the press on the two suicide bombings that took place in the southern Israeli city on
In its white paper on taxation presented today, the Government proposes that companies’ income from shares will be exempted from taxation. At the same time the right of companies to deduct losses on shares will be abolished. The intention is to
Funding from Norway will be used to provide nutritious school meals to some 55 000 children in conflict-torn Mali. ‘Malnourished children have problems learning, no matter how good the teaching is. If children are given school meals, their parents
‘The conflict over Georgia’s occupied regions must not be forgotten. Eleven years on, Russian troops remain on Georgian soil and the conflict is still unresolved. Once again we call on Russia to comply with the August 2008 ceasefire agreement and
The government will submit a proposal to the Storting for an additional development assistance allocation of NOK 300 million for the victims of natural disasters. According to the proposal, the main share would be earmarked for those affected by
‘Sound, transparent tax systems that increase government revenue and improve the distribution of wealth are essential for the very poorest countries to achieve poverty reduction and sustainable development. Through this agreement with the World Bank
Mona Juul, Norway’s Ambassador to the UN, was today elected President of the UN Economic and Social Council (Ecosoc) for a one-year period.
Today, the Ministry of Finance has decided not to change the countercyclical capital buffer requirement for banks.
The relief, NOK 3 million, will be channelled through Save the Children, the Norwegian Red Cross, Norwegian People’s Aid and the UN. (10.10)
Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik has this comment following today's report from the Royal Palace that Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has given birth to a daughter. (21.01.04)
Consultations on EC safeguard measures on Salmon 30 March failed to settle the dispute. Norway will hence continue to pursue the matter in the WTO. (31.03)
Press release No.: 8/2005 Date: 7 January 2005 New political advisor in Ministry of Justice The Office of the Prime Minister has from 10 January 2005 appointed Ms. Kjersti Malene Høgestøl (24), political advisor, Oslo, as political advisor to Mr.
Press release No.: 190/2002 Date: 13 December 2002 Anniken Hauglie political advisor in the Ministry of Social Affairs The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Anniken Hauglie (30), political advisor, Oslo, as political advisor in the
In Norway’s main statement State Secretary Helgesen underscored that states must help to establish a security environment that makes it possible to provide humanitarian aid. (05.12.03)
This year’s summit - in Cape Town - will discuss the measures proposed by Prime Minister Tony Blair’s Africa Commission, and look at the role the private business sector can play in the efforts to attain the Millennium Development Goals. (31.05)