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20/11/2012
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Never before have so many UN member states supported the fight against the death penalty. “This is a very welcome development,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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20/11/2012
Speech/statement
Ministry of Defence
Halifax International Security Forum, 17. november 2012.
By
Former State Secretary Eirik Øwre Thorshaug
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20/11/2012
Speech/statement
Ministry of Education and Research
The Transatlantic Science Week is a key venue in the academic relations between Norway and our important partners in North America - the U.S. and Canada.
By
The Minister of Education and Research Kristin Halvorsen
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20/11/2012
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
To an increasing extent, consumers, employees and investors are expecting companies to demonstrate corporate social responsibility. At the same time, companies are preparing to establish operations in countries that are undergoing political upheaval
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16/11/2012
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Norwegian Government have agreed to cancel Cote d’Ivoire’s remaining debt to Norway of USD 32.7 million.
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16/11/2012
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“The escalation of the violence is worrying, and any further escalation could have grave consequences. A great responsibility now rests on all parties to bring an end to the hostilities as quickly as possible,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen
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16/11/2012
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The execution of Mohammad Hussain on Thursday 15 November in Mianwali is a breach of the moratorium on executions that has been observed in Pakistan since the civilian government came to power in 2008. “This is a step backwards for Pakistan,”
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Image archive
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Photo: Torbjørn Tandberg. Click on the picture for a larger format.
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16/11/2012
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norwegian defence industry companies play an important role in value creation, and the export of defence materiel is continuing at a high level. The Government attaches importance to ensuring that the defence industry has good and predictable
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16/11/2012
News story
Ministry of Defence
- Our current submarines will reach the end of their service life after 2020. I am therefore very pleased that the process that will eventually allow us to decide on how to best secure the continuation of a Norwegian submarine capability beyond this
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15/11/2012
Law
Unofficial translations to English: Local Government Act, 25 Sep. 1992 No. 107. Updated with all amendments enacted up to 7 January 2005 (pdf) Local Government Act, 25 Sep. 1992 No. 107. Updated with all amendments enacted up to 1 July 2012 (pdf)
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14/11/2012
Speech/statement
Ministry of Health and Care Services
By
Former Minister of Health and Care Services Jonas Gahr Støre
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14/11/2012
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"It is crucial to build African capacity in order to manage difficult situations on the continent", Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide said in his short address.
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
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13/11/2012
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"CSR is particularly important for companies operating in countries in a post-conflict phase or suffering from weak governance. Foreign companies can actually have a positive impact on these countries, for example by setting high standards for
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
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13/11/2012
Speech/statement
Ministry of Finance
Over the space of a few years, responsible investment practice has become
something that more and more investors wish to incorporate into their strategies, said State Secretary Hilde Singsaas.
By
Former State Secretary Hilde Singsaas
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13/11/2012
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
A range of Syrian opposition groups, including the Syrian National Council, reached agreement at the weekend on the formation of a broad coalition against President Assad.
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13/11/2012
Speech/statement
Ministry of Finance
The times are challenging for Europe. We strongly sympathize with those hardest hit by the ongoing crisis. The high and rising unemployment in many countries is worrisome, in particular the high levels of youth unemployment, said Mr. Sigbjørn
By
Former Minister of Finance Sigbjørn Johnsen
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13/11/2012
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The 2012 Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony will be held in Oslo City Hall on Monday 10 December at 13:00. The deadline for accreditation applications is 14:00 on Tuesday 27 November.
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13/11/2012
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"Despite the uncertainty and unrest caused by the crisis in Europe, we must not lose sight of the initiatives that are being taken to improve the situation, in both the long and short term", said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide in his
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
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Administrative staff
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs