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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.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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A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has today presented its views on the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy. The mission is in Oslo as part of its article IV-consultation with Norway. "The mission’s statement is an
The Government’s India strategy was launched on 28 August. It reflects Norway’s increased focus on India.
Norway, the US, Australia, Brazil, Italy, New Zealand, Switzerland, France and the UK intend to transfer 10% of their stocks of the H1N1 vaccine to developing countries. - Our ability to protect ourselves against infections depends on other
Foreign Minister Støre considers the allegations made in the UN report concerning violations of human rights and international humanitarian law during the Gaza conflict to be very serious. He said that Norway will actively follow up the report in
Svalbard Global Seed Vault: Minister of Agriculture and Food Lars Peder Brekk was praised by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon that Norway had the idea and the ability to carry out the building of Svalbard Global Seed Vault.
Frode Berg was handed over to the Norwegian authorities in Lithuania at 11:00 today (Norwegian time). Mr Berg will return home to Norway and will be reunited with his family.
The appeal case concerning the validity of the decision regarding the production licenses under the 23rd licencing round on the Norwegian Continental Shelf started in Borgarting Court of Appeal 5 November.
The Ministry of Finance has asked the Strategy Council for the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) to write a report on the strategy for responsible investment. The report will be presented autumn 2013. The Strategy Council has recently organised
The third meeting of the NEFAB Council since the entry into force of the NEFAB State Level Agreement took place in Oslo on 19 September 2013. The Council addressed important issues regarding the future strategic direction of NEFAB, including
The new art event film about the Munch 150 exhibition will premiere at over 900 cinemas in more than 30 countries on 27 June.
On Norway’s initiative, the eight foreign ministers of the Nordic and Baltic states agreed at a meeting in Gotland today on a joint statement calling on the UN Security Council to respond to reports of the use of chemical weapons in Syria by
Yesterday, Norway was one of the first countries to sign Protocol No. 15 amending the European Convention on Human Rights. “The Protocol may lead to faster processing of important human rights cases in Strasbourg,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs
“The prize recognises the courageous and valuable work of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights to promote respect for fundamental human rights in Bahrain. In Norway’s view, independent voices and institutions are vital for promoting freedom of
“I am deeply concerned about the severe sentences handed down against local and international representatives of NGOs in Egypt, including one Norwegian,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg is to host the celebrations in Kirkenes on 3-4 June to mark the 20th anniversary of the Barents cooperation.
Minister of Justice Knut Storberget and Minister of Defence Grete Faremo reported today to the Storting about the follow-up after the terrorist attacks of 22 July. The following is a summary of what they said in their reports.
“On Sunday 21 August we will commemorate those who died in the attacks on the government offices in Oslo and Utøya. Seventy-seven precious lives were lost. Many people were permanently injured. Many have wounds that cannot be seen,” said Prime
Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr. Borten Moe, is participating at the CSLF conference held in Beijing this week
See the final results of electronic votes cast in the municipalities participating in trials of electronic voting during the municipal and county council elections in 2011. The municipalities that participate in the trials are: Bodø, Bremanger,
(12 November 2004) The Norwegian Ministry of Defence has today approved the Coast Guard’s plans for the building of five new vessels for service with the Inshore Coast Guard. These new vessels will replace the oldest of the Inshore Coast Guard