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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.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 Norwegian Government is prepared to participate in the military operation in Libya in a broadest possible coalition, including participation from nations in the region, says the Norwegian Minister of Defence.
Due to the change of Minister of Petroleum and Energy at 2.15 pm today, the King has in the session of the Council of State honourably discharged Ms. Sigrid Hjørnegård and Mr. Per Rune Henriksen from the office as state secretaries to Mr. Terje
The normprices are used as tax reference prices in the taxation of the crude oil producers on the Norwegian continental shelf and are set in arrears for every quarter. (04.07.06)
Like many other countries, Norway is party to various international agreements that contain obligations to combat corruption. As a result of Norway’s ratification of various international conventions, Norwegian legislation relating to corruption has
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg will participate at the “Progressive Governance Conference in Oslo 12-13 May. The conference is hosted by the Policy Network and the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO).
The media report heavy loss of life in a new Claymore mine attack 11 April. This is the third such attack in the last three days in which people have been killed or seriously injured. (12.04.06)
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy today received the plan for development and operation (PDO) for the Hyme oil and gas field.
Norway condemns Wednesday’s terrorist attack in Jerusalem in the strongest possible terms. “Violence of this kind against civilians is unacceptable under any circumstances,” commented Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Monday 31 October 2011, the UNESCO General Conferance admitted Palestine as a Member of the Organisation. Norway voted for Palestinian membership.
The Norwegian Special Envoy to the peace process in Sri Lanka, Mr. Jon Hanssen-Bauer, is still in Sri Lanka to continue the dialogue with the Government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in regard to a meeting in
The Ministry of Finance has excluded the Chinese company Shanghai Industrial Holdings Ltd. from the investment portfolio of the Government Pension Fund Global on account of its tobacco production. The Ministry has also decided to revoke its decision
As a major oil and gas producer as well as a strong global advocate of climate change mitigation, Norway holds a unique position in the global energy sector. Moreover, as the third largest exporter of energy in the world, Norway is a major
“Tankers and ships of a certain size have been moved further away from the coast. This reduces the risk of accidents and pollution and provides safety to our coastal communities and protects the environment from pollution, says Norway’s Minister for
The Ministry of Transport and Communications now announces a vacant spectrum licence to operate a third generation public mobile communications system (3G). - I am pleased to facilitate for establishing a new mobile network and better
“The recent incidents of violence in Sudan, in the disputed area of Abyei, are clear and worrying violations of the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
“Following Mr Gbagbo’s fall this week, it is crucial that Mr Ouattara now takes responsibility for putting an end to all violence and reprisals against Mr Gbagbo’s supporters and for protecting the civilian population against looting and abuse,”
State Secretary Rikke Lind is voted ”Shipping Name of the Year 2011” by WISTA Norway (Women's International Shipping & Trading Association).
Norway congratulates Indonesia’s President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on signing the two-year suspension for issuance of new licenses for use of primary forest and peat land.
- Joining the WTO as an observer would contribute to fostering the Palestinian Authority’s capacity to build up a framework for export-led economic growth, said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in his capacity as Chair of the AHLC.