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14/05/2014
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The need for humanitarian assistance is greater in 2014 than ever before. In the revised national budget, the Government proposes an increase of NOK 166 million in allocations for this purpose. This will enable us to provide more emergency aid for
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14/05/2014
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the excellent bilateral relationship between Spain and Norway. In addition to the extensive people-to-people contacts I have already mentioned, we have strong commercial ties, and we have
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14/05/2014
Press release
Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation
The Local Government White Paper contains the Government’s comprehensive plan for local government reform during this Storting session. The reform will result in larger municipalities that can take on additional responsibilities and more autonomy.
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14/05/2014
Press release
Ministry of Finance
- The Government took the first steps towards a change in policy direction in the amended fiscal budget for 2014. In the revised budget we continue along this path. Targeted tax reductions, high priority on infrastructure and other measures to
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13/05/2014
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘Boko Haram’s kidnapping of more than 200 schoolgirls is an unacceptable attack on girls’ right to education. The Government has therefore decided to allocate NOK 10 million to efforts to promote safe schooling for girls in northern Nigeria and help
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13/05/2014
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Norwegian Government in cooperation with the UN (OCHA) is hosting a high-level humanitarian pledging conference for South Sudan in Oslo on Tuesday 20 May. The aim is to increase humanitarian funding and to agree on what more can be done to
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13/05/2014
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'1 January marked the 20th anniversary of the entry into force of the EEA Agreement. The Agreement fulfils its main objective, to include all EU and EEA EFTA countries in the internal market, with the free movement of goods, services, capital and
By
Former Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen
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12/05/2014
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The Norwegian Ministry of Finance has today adopted a regulation on the identification of systemically important financial institutions in Norway. This is a follow-up of the capital requirements legislation adopted by the Storting (the Norwegian
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12/05/2014
Press release
Ministry of Defence
Major General Kristin Lund was today appointed military commander of the UN peace keeping force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). Major General Lund becomes the first female force commander of a UN peacekeeping operation.
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12/05/2014
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"Freedom and democracy was not given to the people. It was won through a long struggle. Norway is proud to have stood shoulder to shoulder with the people of South Africa during the struggle for freedom", said State Secretary Brattskar in his
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12/05/2014
Speech/statement
Ministry of Defence
For the first time, Norway participates in the world´s biggest naval exercise, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC). To mark the event, IFS and the MoD was inviting to a seminar Monday 12 May. This is the speech held by the Minister of Defence, Ine Eriksen
By
Minister of Defence Ine Eriksen Søreide
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12/05/2014
Speech/statement
Ministry of Defence
These remarks were held at a Norway-UK seminar in London by John I. Laugerud, Deputy Armaments Director at the Norwegian Ministry of Defence, May 8th 2014.
Defence and security industry co-operation between Norway and UK.
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10/05/2014
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The agreement signed yesterday by President Salva Kiir and former Vice President Riek Machar could mark a turning point in the serious conflict in South Sudan. It is now essential that the parties to the conflict comply with the agreement,’ said
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09/05/2014
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'Both the financial crisis and Russia’s annexation of Crimea are poignant reminders that we should not take peace, prosperity and the rule of law in Europe for granted. To me, this is what European integration - and Europe Day - are all about',
By
Former Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen
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09/05/2014
Sound and image
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Tuesday 20 May Norway is to host a pledging conference for South Sudan where the gravity of the situation, and the impact on neighbouring countries, calls for immediate action. It's possible to follow the conference directly on webcast.
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09/05/2014
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway has decided to suspend further disbursements of funds to Hungary under the EEA and Norway Grants scheme. The reason for this is that the Hungarian Government has moved the implementation and monitoring of the Grants scheme out of the central
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08/05/2014
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'We need events like this to discuss and find new and innovative approaches to provide education for children with disabilities. We need to strengthen our knowledge base in order to make smart policy decisions', said State Secretary Hans Brattskar
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07/05/2014
Speech/statement
Ministry of Finance
State Secretary Paal Bjørnestad took part in the 2014 OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris on 6-7 May. State Secretary Hans Brattskar from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also took part. The key theme of the meeting was «Resilient Economies and
By
State Secretary Paal Bjørnestad
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07/05/2014
Press release
Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation
The Government has decided that Norway will participate in the EU programme CEF Digital. This programme will develop a single Digital Service Infrastructure in Europe within working life, health, justice, education and commerce.
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07/05/2014
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘I would like to congratulate Grete Faremo on her appointment as Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). I am pleased that Norway will now hold the top position in a UN organisation that is so important for the