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01/07/2015
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On the south-eastern edge of Europe, two communities remain divided on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, playing host to one of the longest UN peacekeeping missions.
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01/07/2015
News story
Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance has circulated a public consultation paper with a proposal to modernize the regulatory framework for businesses established abroad with VAT taxable supplies in Norway. The proposal will make it easier for this group to comply
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30/06/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is to visit Norway on 6-8 July. During his time in the country, he will meet Prime Minister Erna Solberg and Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende, he will take part in the Oslo Summit on Education for Development
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26/06/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘I condemn today’s terrorist attack on a mosque in Kuwait City. An attack on people gathered for prayer is a monstrous and ruthless act of violence. Our thoughts go to the families of the victims,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
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26/06/2015
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen's speech at the UIPI (Union International Proprietere International) Conference in Oslo 26 June 2015.
By
Former Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen
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26/06/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘I condemn today’s terrorist attack in Sousse in Tunisia. Once again, ruthless terrorists have carried out a brutal attack on civilians in the country. Our thoughts go to all those who have lost their loved ones,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs
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26/06/2015
Press release
Ministry of Culture
- Norwegian art and culture have enormous potential to invigorate Norway’s competitiveness. I am delighted that we have found such accomplished and successful partners to advise on how to best to get ahead in the global competition that is now
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26/06/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘Once again, France has been hit by a brutal and shocking attack. Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected and their families. Norway stands together with France in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism,’ said Minister of
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26/06/2015
News story
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
The regulations were adopted by the Tariff Board on 11 May 2015.
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26/06/2015
Press release
Ministry of Health and Care Services
The Ministry of Health and Care Services has published a consultation paper proposing to make it easier to change legal gender. Individuals will no longer be required to undergo medical treatment to change their gender in the National Registry (
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25/06/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'The earthquakes in Nepal destroyed half a million homes. There will be a huge need for support for reconstruction for a long time to come. We are now increasing Norway's support to Nepal to a total of NOK 230 million,' said Minister of Foreign
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25/06/2015
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Foreign Minister Børge Brende' statement at the International Conference on Nepal's Reconstructions in Kathmandu 25 June.
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende
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24/06/2015
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
State Secretary Morten Høglund held this speech at an event for Fritt Ord's press prize awards - giving the prizes to representatives from Russia and Eastern Europe.
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Former State Secretary Morten Høglund
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23/06/2015
Regulation
Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion
The Regulations lay down rules regarding conditions for prior consent, requirements for applicants and procedure in cases concerning prior consent for intercountry adoption; see section 16 e of the Adoption Act. The requirements shall ensure that
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23/06/2015
News story
Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance has today decided that DNB ASA, Nordea Bank Norge ASA and Kommunalbanken AS shall still be designated as systemically important in Norway, in accordance with advice from the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway (
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19/06/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘Access to good, steady jobs and living wages is one of the main drivers of poverty reduction. The Government has today presented a white paper that sets out how Norwegian development assistance will be used to encourage private investments and
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Political staff
Ministry of Justice and Public Security
State Secretary for the Minister of Justice and Public Security.
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19/06/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende has announced that Norway will allocate NOK 200 million annually to the fight against terrorism, organised crime, piracy and cyber threats.
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19/06/2015
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Tore Vamraak as state secretary to Minister of Finance, Siv Jensen. At the same time, Mr. Jon Gunnar Pedersen has been honourably discharged from the same office. Mr. Torkild
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19/06/2015
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Hans Christian Hansson (33) as political adviser to Prime Minister Erna Solberg. He succeeds Mr. Rolf Erik Tveten, who has resigned from the post.