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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
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“Massive atrocities are being perpetrated against civilians in the war in Syria. The international community, with the UN Security Council in the lead, must stand together in insisting that the parties to the conflict must meet their humanitarian
‘The events of the last few days clearly show how quickly the current tense situation could spiral out of control. I urge both the Israelis and the Palestinians to exercise restraint. It is important to seize upon the initiative for a ceasefire,
The UN has reported that remnants of recently-used cluster munitions have been found in South Sudan. “It is completely unacceptable that cluster bombs have been used in the conflict in South Sudan. Norway condemns all use of cluster munitions,” said
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate today presented facts and figures for the Norwegian continental shelf in 2012, including updated resource accounts and activity forecasts for the next five-year period.
The Government will work at the international level to promote the removal of subsidies on fuels that are harmful to the environment, exacerbate climate change and undermine sustainable development. ‘We have drawn up a strategy aimed at phasing
Several events are being held to mark the third anniversary of the attacks on the government offices and Utøya on 22 July 2011. There will be memorial events in Oslo and on Utøya, as well as a service in Oslo Cathedral.
This document has been replaced by: Grants for ODA-approved Balkan countries
The Government has decided to offer the United Nations a field hospital for the UN operation in Chad and the Central African Republic (CAR), MINURCAT II, for up to a year from spring 2009. On 15 March the UN will take over from the current EU
Environmentally displaced people are particularly vulnerable when they cross international borders, since they do not have the legal protection accorded to political refugees. Norway and Switzerland want the international community to find new ways
Norway is providing an additional NOK 40 million to assist the victims of the drought in the Sahel. "I have seen with my own eyes how important it is that help reaches those in need," commented Minister of International Development Heikki Holmås.
H.R.H The Crown Princess Mette-Marit presented today the Holberg International Memorial Prize 2012 to the Spanish sociologist Manuel Castells. The award ceremony took place in Håkonshallen in Bergen.
At the summit in Chicago, NATO welcomed the Norwegian proposal to establish the position of special representative for women, peace and security. Norway will fund this position.
Affordable, life-saving medicines and health supplies with the potential to save millions of lives are not reaching the children and women who most need them.
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg received UK Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday evening for talks at the Government Guest House.
The Minister of Culture is responsible for cultural policy, film and the media, the voluntary sector, gaming and lotteries.
“The municipalities will have NOK 400 billion available in 2013, more than NOK 300 billion of which are not earmarked. This will provide citizens with even more safe and sound day-to-day services,” says Minister Liv Signe Navarsete.
The value of the State’s Direct Financial Interest (SDFI) as of 1 January 2012 is estimated to 1,140 billion kroner. This is the result of the recent valuation of the SDFI portfolio carried out by Wood Mackenzie on behalf of the Ministry of
“Well-functioning and accessible health services are crucial for development in poor countries,” said Minister of International Development Heikki Holmås. Norway is donating NOK 460 million to the World Health Organization with the aim of promoting