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15/05/2008
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The negotiating panels of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) held informal peace talks in Norway from 13 to 15 May. The Norwegian Government acted as host and third
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15/05/2008
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Government will provide NOK 400 million this year for the fight against deforestation.
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Image archive
Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
This is a section of pictures of former State Secretary Janne Sjelmo Nordås. Photo: KRD High-res version (jpg) Photo: KRD High-res version (jpg)
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15/05/2008
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The strong expansion of the Norwegian economy continues. Central government revenues have been revised upwards since the approved budget for 2008 and the room for manoeuvre in fiscal policy has increased accordingly. However, in order to underpin a
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15/05/2008
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
- Due to high oil prices the State’s net cash flow from the petroleum sector reaches record levels. The earnings correspond to NOK 80 000 per each Norwegian citizen, says Mrs. Åslaug Haga, Minister of Petroleum and Energy.
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15/05/2008
Speech/statement
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Closing remarks at the end of the conference on globalization at Oslo Rådhus
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Former Minister of Trade and Industry
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14/05/2008
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Government is making NOK 20 million available for relief efforts following the earthquake in China.
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14/05/2008
Speech/statement
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
Distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to Bergen and to the Seafood and Health Conference 2008! Standing here before you to talk about seafood, I have to say that I feel honoured! In addition to being a very important, nutritional
By
Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs Helga Pedersen
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11/05/2008
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Norway condemns the attack on the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, by the rebel group the Justice and Equality Movement. The attack demonstrates the need for the UN, the AU, the international community and the parties to the Darfur conflict to intensify
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09/05/2008
Press release
Ministry of Children and Equality
The government today submitted a proposal for a new marketing act. Cross-border trade is increasing and goods and services are being marketed in new ways. As a result, a modern and efficient regulatory framework is required.
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09/05/2008
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy hereby announces Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2008. With this announcement prospective blocks for exploration activities in mature areas of the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) are being made available to
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08/05/2008
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Donor countries pledged a total of USD 4.8 billion for assistance to Sudan during the Sudan Consortium in Oslo from 5 to 7 May.
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07/05/2008
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The conference was a great success beacuse of the broad international participation and for the interesting and good discussions on the central issues and challenges, says Erik Solheim.
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Former Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim
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07/05/2008
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
There should be no fundamental uncertainty about how the Arctic is to be governed, the Foreign Minister underlined in his address. We already have a legal regime in place. Calls for a new legal regime risk creating uncertainty, and may undermine
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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07/05/2008
Plans/strategy
Ministry of Health and Care Services
The comprehensive plan presents the main elements of the health and social sector's preparedness plan and the relationships among these elements.
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Political staff
Ministry of Health and Care Services
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07/05/2008
Speech/statement
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Av: Politisk rådgiver Sigrid Hjørnegård
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06/05/2008
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The cyclone Nargis, which hit Burma on 2 May, has caused extensive damage. More than 15 000 lives may have been lost, and as many as two million people may be affected. Norway will provide up to NOK 10 million (about USD 2 million) for emergency
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06/05/2008
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- The international community stands united. We want to assist in making unity in Sudan an attractive option, Minister of the Environment and International Development, Erik Solheim said in his opening statement at the Sudan Consortium in Oslo 5-
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Former Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim
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05/05/2008
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
A lasting peace in Darfur must be an intrinsic part of a comprehensive, national development towards peace and democracy all over Sudan, the Foreign Minister underlined in his address to the Consortium.
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre