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11/09/2009
Report
Ministry of Children and Equality
On 28 March 2008, the Norwegian Government appointed a Commission to propose amendments to the Children Act concerning establishment and change of paternity and maternity, etc. The purpose is to adapt the Act to the major social and technological
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11/09/2009
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Much of Norway’s cultural cooperation with foreign countries takes place on a small scale yet is effective on a large scale. A long list exists of small and large projects involving Norwegian exhibitions, cooperation and interaction with cultural
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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10/09/2009
News story
Office of the Prime Minister
“It is heartening to see that the fight against child mortality is producing results. But we must intensify our efforts if we are to achieve Millennium Development Goal 4, which is to reduce by two-thirds the number of children who die before the
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09/09/2009
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Horn of Africa has again been hit by famine and drought. Norway has allocated NOK 50 million in emergency relief to the people living in the region.
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09/09/2009
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Today, the Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr. Terje Riis-Johansen, took part in the opening of Hywind; the world’s first full-scale floating wind turbine. Enova supports the project with NOK 59 mill.
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08/09/2009
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Two Norwegian citizens were condemned to death at the end of a trial in Kisangi, DR Congo, today. The Minister of Foreign Affairs commented as follows on the verdict: “The sentencing of the two Norwegian citizens to death is completely unacceptable.
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08/09/2009
Press release
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
“Norway has a long tradition of harvesting the sea and has developed a high level of competence in the marine sector and bioprospecting. Through this new strategy, we are facilitating an exploitation of our marine resources that can provide us with
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07/09/2009
Speech/statement
Ministry of Finance
The article in FT of september 1th - ”Norwegian state fund in $4bn green push”- requires a clarification.
By
Head of Communications Runar Malkenes
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07/09/2009
News story
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Svalbard Global Seed Vault: On Wednesday 2 September, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon is visiting Svalbard Global Seed Vault together with Minister of Agriculture and Food Lars Peder Brekk. “Maintenance of the genetic diversity in the world’s food
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07/09/2009
News story
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Svalbard Global Seed Vault: Minister of Agriculture and Food Lars Peder Brekk was praised by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon that Norway had the idea and the ability to carry out the building of Svalbard Global Seed Vault.
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04/09/2009
Press release
Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion
The Ministry of Labor and Social Inclusion changes the practice for return of unaccompanied minor asylum seekers. The changes makes it possible to return unaccompanied minors to relatives or other care measures in the home country.
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03/09/2009
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Read the statement by State Secretary Håkon Arald Gulbrandsen at the World Climate Conference 3 in Geneva.
By
Former State Secretary for International Development Håkon Arald Gulbrandsen
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03/09/2009
Guidelines/brochures
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
The Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs has published a booklet containing facts on Norwegian seafood production - consumption and export, fisheries and catches, aquaculture and research and innovation. The booklet was published in
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03/09/2009
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance has excluded the Israeli company Elbit Systems Ltd. from the Government Pension Fund - Global, on the basis of the Council on Ethics’ recommendation. The Council on Ethics has found that investment in Elbit constitutes an
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03/09/2009
Press release
Ministry of Finance
On the basis of the Council on Ethics’ recommendation, the Ministry of Finance has decided to reverse its previous decisions to exclude the companies Thales SA and DRD Gold Limited from the investment universe of the Government Pension Fund - Global
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02/09/2009
Speech/statement
Ministry of Finance
In Norway, The Ministry of Finance is responsible for coordinating the Government’s work on Sustainable Development. Green investments - investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy and the development of new technology for capture and
By
Former State Secretary Roger Schjerva
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02/09/2009
Speech/statement
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
By: Minister of Agriculture and Food Lars Peder Brekk
By
Minister of Agriculture and Food Lars Peder Brekk (Cent)
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02/09/2009
News story
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
The newly appointed Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Ms. Hélène Pelosse, encourages Norway to use its competence in renewable energy to provide clean energy and electricity to more people in developing countries
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02/09/2009
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The majority of the Norwegian Contact Point for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises has concluded that Kongsberg Automotive did not breach the Guidelines, but the company is advised to observe Norwegian practices and traditions in
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01/09/2009
Speech/statement
Ministry of the Environment
Download the presentation. (pdf)
By
Former State Secretary Heidi Sørensen