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Political staff
Ministry of Finance
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20/01/2010
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway’s Honorary Consul General in Minnesota, former Vice President Walter Mondale, decided to step down as of 15 January 2010. Gary Gandrud has been appointed as his successor.
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20/01/2010
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Ivar Vigdenes (25), political secretary, Hegra, as acting political adviser in the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy for the period 21 January-1 March 2010, during Mr. Jarand Felland’s leave of
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20/01/2010
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- NATO cannot develop its new concept in isolation. The involvement of partner countries in this process is essential and to our common benefit, Foreign Minister Støre said in his opening statement at a seminar on NATO’s New Strategic Concept in
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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20/01/2010
Speech/statement
Ministry of Finance
"The Government’s ambition is to pursue a policy based on sound, long-term management of Norway’s petroleum wealth. This reflects a fundamental social perspective and is an overarching priority for the Government. Our job is to ensure that this
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Former Minister of Finance Sigbjørn Johnsen
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20/01/2010
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Millions of children could miss the opportunity to go to school as a result of the financial crisis. The UN sounds the alarm in a new report on education.
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19/01/2010
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Norway is not only a major exporter of energy. Stretching into the High North my country also offers a front row seat on climate change and its effects. Nowhere on the planet are these effects more visible than in the Arctic, Minister of Foreign
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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19/01/2010
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance has decided to exclude 17 companies that produce tobacco from the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG), based on a recommendation from the Fund’s Council on Ethics. The divestment of shares in these companies has now been
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19/01/2010
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
The Government has decided to offer 38 production licenses in the awards in predefined areas 2009 (APA 2009).
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19/01/2010
News story
Office of the Prime Minister
Norway’s Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg on 15 January sent a letter of condolences to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, following reports that many UN peace keepers and staff died in the earth quake in Haiti.
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19/01/2010
News story
Ministry of Finance
The Norwegian Ministry of Finance is arranging a seminar on 20 January 2010 regarding the future role of active management of the Government Pension Fund Global. Follow the seminar live on web-TV.
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19/01/2010
Press release
Ministry of Trade and Industry
- China plays a key role with regard to fair globalization and the strengthening of labor rights, Minister of Trade and Industry, Trond Giske said after a seminar on corporate social responsibility in Beijing.
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18/01/2010
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway welcomes the decision of the Russian State Duma to approve ratification of Protocol No. 14 to the European Convention on Human Rights.
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18/01/2010
Speech/statement
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
”Agriculture and Climate Change- New Concept Proposals from Policymakers and Industry”
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Minister of Agriculture and Food Lars Peder Brekk (Cent)
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18/01/2010
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Norway is concerned about developments in East Jerusalem. The Palestinian population is subject to ever-increasing pressure,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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16/01/2010
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norwegian aid to the earthquake victims in Haiti is to be increased to NOK 100 million (USD 17.5 millon).
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15/01/2010
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Stavanger tingrett has today decided a case raised by the Norwegian State represented by the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy against Statoil ASA. The dispute concerns whether Statoil ASA is obliged to render a settlement to the State under a
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15/01/2010
Speech/statement
Ministry of Defence
The third key seminar on NATO’s new Strategic Concept concluded in Oslo on 14 January. The event, entitled “NATO’s Partnerships and Beyond”, brought together members of the Group of Experts, government and military officials, representatives of
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Former Minister of Defence Grete Faremo
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14/01/2010
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The earth quake in Haiti is a humanitarian disaster striking a people living in poverty. Norway will contribute NOK 40 million to imminent relief efforts.
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14/01/2010
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
“The earth quake in Haiti is a humanitarian disaster striking a people living in poverty. Locals have made major life-saving efforts, but it is now decisive that we see a broad and coordinated international relief operation. Norway will contribute