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07/11/2016
Speech/statement
The Office of the Prime Minister
Speech by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at World Forum for Democracy in Strasbourg, 7 November 2016.
By
Former Prime Minister Erna Solberg
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06/11/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'The humanitarian situation in Yemen is catastrophic - 80 % of the population are in need of humanitarian assistance, and the situation is growing steadily worse,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
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06/11/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The UN has declared 6 November as the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict.
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04/11/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende is seriously concerned about the situation in Turkey, and decided on Friday to call in Turkey's Ambassador to Norway.
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01/11/2016
Press release
Ministry of Education and Research
Deeyah Khan, the Norwegian human rights activist, film director and record producer has been appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations.
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01/11/2016
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
‘The economic restructuring of the Nordic region, the challenges faced by Europe, and international developments remind us of the importance of our shared values, our unity, and our solidarity. Strategic Nordic cooperation is crucial,’ said
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01/11/2016
Speech/statement
Tale på landskonferanse for fylkeseldreråd 2014.
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01/11/2016
News story
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) was among the main subjects in the meeting between Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tord Lien and Vice President in the European Commission Maroš Šefčovič. The two met in Slovakia's capital Bratislava 28 October in
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01/11/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In recent weeks, South Africa, Burundi and Gambia have announced that they will withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC is the world's first permanent international criminal court, and has 124 states parties, including 34
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31/10/2016
Speech/statement
Ministry of Culture
Speech by the Minister of Culture Linda Hofstad Helleland at the Association of Norwegian Editors meeting, October 31th 2016.
By
Former Minister of Culture Linda Hofstad Helleland
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31/10/2016
Speech/statement
Ministry of Defence
State secretary Øystein Bø in Norwegian Ministry of Defence held these remarks at the CSIS Event in Washington DC, October 28th 2016.
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30/10/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende visited the Horn of Africa between 25 and 29 October. ‘The region is facing armed conflict, humanitarian crisis and political instability. It is in Norway’s interest to support measures which can contribute
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28/10/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'I am pleased that Norway's resolution on enhancing nuclear disarmament verification has received the solid backing of 177 UN countries. Being able to establish that disarmament is actually taking place is crucial for ensuring confidence in
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28/10/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘I welcome the decision to establish a marine protected area in the Ross Sea in Antarctica. This is an important milestone in the international management of the Southern Ocean and in the conservation of marine resources,’ said Minister of Foreign
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28/10/2016
News story
Ministry of Climate and Environment
The government’s expert committee on green competitiveness today delivered its report, with proposals and recommendations to the Prime Minister, Erna Solberg and Minister of Climate and Environment, Vidar Helgesen.
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28/10/2016
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister has today appointed Ms. Mathilde Tybring-Gjedde, student and member of Oslo City Council, as political adviser to Minister of Education and Research Torbjørn Røe Isaksen, during state secretary Magnus Thue’s leave of
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28/10/2016
Article
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The UN General Assembly held on 27 October a vote on a resolution to launch negotiations in 2017 on a ban on nuclear weapons. Explanation of Vote by Norway's Special Representative for Disarmament:
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28/10/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘Concrete steps towards disarmament and non-proliferation are the key to achieving a world free of nuclear weapons. Tangible and credible initiatives are needed in this area if we are to make headway. Norway will not support proposals that would
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27/10/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Erik Solheim signed a three-year agreement today on continued Norwegian financial support for UNEP.
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Political staff
Ministry of Justice and Public Security
(Period 21.10.2016-17.01.2018)