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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.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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“Norway has today offered up to 6 billion SDR (equivalent to 7 billion euros) to the International Monetary Fund, as a bilateral loan to contribute to stabilising the European and international economy, and thus also to safeguard the Norwegian
In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Eirik Øwre Thorshaug, acting state secretary, Oslo, as state secretary to Minister of Justice Grete Faremo.
The Office of the Prime Minister has today prolonged Ms. Astrid Bergmål’s period as acting political adviser to Minister of Justice Grete Faremo until 19 April 2012.
Today one hundred years have passed since Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and his expedition became the first to reach the South Pole. In a speech at the South Pole Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg today honoured Amundsen and his men. He
South Pole, December 14 2011.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg arrived at the South Pole on 12 December. During his visit until 15 December he will underline the importance of the Antarctic continent to better understand the serious climate changes. The Prime Minister
“Scientific research going on at the South Pole is impressive. It produces knowledge and data that may be used by scientists all over the world, to take natural sciences further”, says Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg. He is visiting the
From 12 to 15 December Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg is visiting the South Pole to mark the centenary of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and his team reaching the Pole in 1911, and to underline the importance of the Antarctic continent in
Norway's Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg met with Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard on 10 December. They had political talks in Canberra during Mr Stoltenberg's official visit to the country.
“I am delighted over this year’s Nobel Peace Prize award, taking place in Oslo today. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkul Karman are all important and worthy Peace Prize Laureates. They have fought for peace and democracy, and are
In today’s session of the Council of State the King has appointed Ms. Elisabet Dahle (43, teacher, Bærum, as state secretary to Minister of Education Kristin Halvorsen.
Perth, Australia, December 8. 2011
Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg arrived in Perth today, on his three-day official visit to Australia. The Prime Minister will be travelling with a delegation of some 40 representatives from the Norwegian business sector. From Perth, Mr
Madam President, I am very pleased to be here in Durban. Let me thank South Africa for so generously hosting this important event. Your leadership is key for a successful outcome. We are here to address an issue of critical importance to human
“The world needs a climate agreement more than ever. Let us turn Durban into a new beginning”, Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg told the UN Climate Convention in South Africa on 7 December.
Norway’s Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg to visit South Africa, Australia and Antarctica in December.
Today Statoil has entered into a long-term gas sales agreement with the British company Centrica. “This is a very important agreement that will provide revenue and jobs for the Norwegian oil and gas industry. It will ensure long-term cooperation
“The Government intends to establish a state-funded scheme for export credit financing for the Norwegian export industry. The purpose is to provide financing that will ensure competitive conditions for Norwegian exporters,” says Prime Minister Jens
In today’s session of the Council of State the King has appointed Mr. Torgeir Larsen (44), ambassador, Madrid, as state secretary to Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre.
The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed political adviser Øyvind Grøslie Wennesland (27), Oslo, as acting political adviser in the Ministry of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs for the period 11 November 2011-31 December