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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.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 UN has asked for a substantial increase in funding for the humanitarian response to Cyclone Idai. ‘The needs are huge. Norway is therefore increasing its support for humanitarian efforts in the wake of the cyclone to a total of NOK 47 million,’
‘I am extremely pleased that the UN member states have agreed on a framework for financing sustainable development. This is good news for the world, and particularly for the least developed countries,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Today, the Ministry of Finance has decided not to change the countercyclical capital buffer requirement for banks.
Norway and the African Union (AU) have signed a three-year cooperation agreement, with a framework of NOK 180 million over three years, to strengthen the political dialogue and cooperation between Norway and the AU.
Norway’s position on the Israeli settlements stands firm and has its basis in a number of UN Security Council resolutions and advisory opinions from the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
'Worried about situation in Hongkong. Violence and escalation must be avoided. Crucial to safeguard human rights and rule of law in Hongkong under the framework of “one country, two systems”', says Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.
A Norwegian-led resolution on human rights defenders has been adopted by consensus in the UN Human Rights Committee. ‘At a time when human rights are coming under severe pressure, it is important that a united UN calls for strengthened protection of
The Norwegian Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation hereby invites to a presentation to the press on Tuesday, 21 July at 1:30 p.m.
Land use, land use change and forestry will be a part of the proposed agreement between Norway and EU on joint fulfilment of our 2030 emission targets.
Norfund’s general meeting has today elected Ms Olaug Svarva to be the new chair of its board of directors.
'I am deeply concerned about the situation in Hong Kong and urge the parties to work together to reduce tensions. It is essential that fundamental freedoms are respected and exercised peacefully. Dialogue is the only way forward', says the minister.
The State’s net cash flow from the petroleum industry in 2019 is estimated to about NOK 286 billion.
The Office of the Prime Minister has as of 19 November 2018 appointed Mr. Kristoffer Aardal Hanssen as political adviser to Minister of Local Government and Modernisation Monica Mæland.
Ms. Kristine Lie resigns as political adviser to the Minister of Public Security, Ms. Ingvil Smines Tybring-Gjedde, as of 19 February.
The Ministry of Finance has approved the applications of Euronext N.V. and Nasdaq AB to acquire shares in Oslo Børs VPS Holding ASA.
Norway allocates 1.5 million USD to the fight against illegal fishing, through the initiative «Blue Justice».
Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 17 October 2019.
The Ministry of petroleum and Energy has received a great number of applications from 33 oil companies in the licensing round Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2019.
- The range of films on offer should be broad, varied and of high quality. The public should have access to films regardless of where they live, and irrespective of what platform they want to use. By placing greater emphasis on universal design, we
Representatives from some 60 countries are gathered in Oslo today to work for safer schools and universities in areas of armed conflict. ‘The Oslo Conference on Safe Schools marks the launch of a concerted global effort to ensure safe education for