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06/10/2011
Press release
Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
The Government proposes that local authorities receive a real income growth of NOK five billion in 2012. "The local authority sector has been prioritised in a down-to-earth budget," says Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Liv
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06/10/2011
Press release
Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
"The Government wishes to help improve the environment and local factors in residential areas of Bergen and Trondheim that face special challenges. The Government proposes that the two cities receive a total of NOK 7.5 million for area initiatives
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06/10/2011
Press release
Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
From 2012, the Bergen and Trondheim offices of the Rent Disputes Tribunal will offer their services to all those who live in the counties of Hordaland and Trøndelag. This is proposed by the Government in connection with the National Budget for 2012.
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06/10/2011
Press release
Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
"The Government proposes devoting NOK 20 million in 2012 to a new subsidy to increase the number of homes available in municipalities with small and uncertain housing markets and/or a lack of homes," says Minister of Local Government and Regional
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06/10/2011
Press release
Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
"The Government wishes to help those who are having the hardest time in the housing market. In 2012, we shall be continuing housing support, starting loans and the other good schemes we offer through the Norwegian State Housing Bank. The Government
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06/10/2011
Press release
Ministry of Education and Research
Continued low rates for day care, optional subjects at lower secondary level, continuation of student places and strengthening of basic research are main priorities for the Ministry of Education and Research in the 2012 budget.
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06/10/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“The Arab Spring has shown that efforts to promote democracy and human rights make a difference,” commented Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. The Government has increased its allocation to efforts to promote democracy and human rights in the budget
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06/10/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Norwegian Government has allocated NOK 27.8 billion for development in poor countries in 2012. This is a record high aid budget. Efforts on climate change, renewable energy and agriculture will be intensified.
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06/10/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim presented the first report on effects of the Norwegian Government’s policies on development in poor countries.
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06/10/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs commented, “The budget for 2012 reflects the fact that the High North is the Government’s most important strategic foreign policy priority. Our focus areas in the High North include petroleum exploration,
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06/10/2011
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The Norwegian economy is performing well, with low unemployment and growth in the mainland economy along the long term trend. Low interest rates and further increase in petroleum investments suggest growth in mainland activity approximately on par
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04/10/2011
News story
Ministry of Transport and Communications
Norway, together with Denmark and Sweden, will participate in ICAN2011 which will take place in Mumbai 17 - 23 October 2011. The ICAN meetings are sponsored by ICAO and is a meeting place for States wishing to conduct Air Services consultations with
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04/10/2011
Speech/statement
Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Liv Signe Navarsete, addressed a conference in St.Petersburg, celebrating 20 years of cooperation between University of Nordland and the Baltic Technical State University.
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Former Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Liv Signe Navarsete
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03/10/2011
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
We believe that the ten Nansen Principles, extending succinctly from the summary provided by the very able chairperson of the conference, represent an important contribution to responding better to climate change and displacement, the Ministers
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
, Former Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim
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Political staff
Ministry of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs
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30/09/2011
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
In today's session of the Council of State the King has appointed Tone Toften as state secretary in the Ministry of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs, Lotte Grepp Knutsen as state secretary in the Ministry of Health and Care
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29/09/2011
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre visits Iceland and took Thursday part at a meeting at the university in Akureyri. He gave a speech on the Norwegian High North Policy.
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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29/09/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“I would like to congratulate Sexual Minorities Uganda on winning this important prize. It is a recognition of Sexual Minorities Uganda’s courageous efforts to promote the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Uganda,” commented
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28/09/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“The building of settlements on occupied land is illegal and a violation of international law. I deplore the fact that the Israeli Government, by approving the construction of these homes in East Jerusalem, is undermining the opportunities for
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28/09/2011
News story
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
"Norway leads the way in the work of protecting vulnerable marine ecosystems against bottom fishing. 800,000 square kilometres of seabed, or 38 percent of the entire Norwegian waters are now protected through our new national regulations," says