Historical archive
Published under: Stoltenberg's 2nd Government
In the Historical archive you will find information from previous governments such as press releases, news and speeches from previous government periods. You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
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“The Somali Government and Parliament are entering a decisive phase for the development of democracy and stable governance. Norway will be stepping up its engagement in the country,” said Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås.
Norwegian aid to the earthquake victims in Haiti is to be increased to NOK 100 million (USD 17.5 millon).
Norway offers to contribute to NATO’s stronger presence in the eastern member countries.
The Ministry of Justice and Public Security received on Wednesday a request from Norwegian PEN to transfer Edward Joseph Snowden to Norway through the scheme for resettlement of refugees.
‘I share the concerns that have been expressed by the UN, the EU and the US about Israel’s recent announcements of plans to build new settlement units in East Jerusalem and the West Bank,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
The Office of the Prime Minister has from 30 November appointed Ms. Anja Kristin Salte Hjelseth (25), student and county politician, Ulefoss, as political adviser to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Liv Signe Navarsete.
“I share the EU foreign ministers’ concern about the lack of progress in the Middle East peace process. To a large extent, the EU’s conclusions coincide with Norway’s view. I welcome stronger EU commitment in the Middle East,” said Foreign Minister
Mr. Atle Ottesen will from 31 March 2013 resign from the post as political adviser to Minister of Defence Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen.
A report on the status of the ice and snow covered regions of the world will be presented by Dr. Bob Corell with interventions from Foreign Minister Støre and Vice President Al Gore - at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen (COP15)
National legislation that restricts the legitimate work and activities of human rights defenders is unacceptable. This is the key message of a resolution adopted by the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. The resolution was put forward by Norway.
The government has decided that a national memorial site will be established at Sørbråten in Hole municipality to commemorate the attack on Utøya on 22 July 2011.
Norway is mobilising against hate speech in Europe. Through the EEA and Norway Grants we have entered into a strategic partnership with the Council of Europe’s youth project on combating hate speech online launched this week.
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Bergen - rundebord om kvinner i idretten. Tirsdag 24. mai
In today’s session of the Council of State, Mr. Pål Martin Sand (36), deputy judge, Hamar, has been appointed state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security Grete Faremo as of 2 May 2013. At the same time Ms. Astri Aas-Hansen has been
Norway will provide NOK 208 million in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan in 2016, twice as much as in 2015. ‘There are still urgent humanitarian needs that are not being met. Eight million Afghans need protection and emergency assistance. Every single
- The Norwegian Government wants to make it easier for Norwegians to put innovative technologies to use in their daily lives. Digitalization within the transport sector is providing many exciting opportunities of that kind. The development and
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the Carter Center will observe Norway’s general election in September.
Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their credentials to His Majesty King Harald V on 9 June 2016.