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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
Content that has been moved to the archive will not be updated and the information is therefore exclusively of an historical nature.
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Norway and the US on 31 March signed a memorandum on nuclear non-proliferation cooperation and nuclear security.
The Ministry of Justice and Public Security has instructed the immigration authorities that refugee status and residence permits may be withdrawn once there is no longer need for protection.
Foreign Minister Børge Brende and the UN invite you to meet some of the top experts on peace negotiations and discuss how to make peace in practice.
A Norwegian national who had been kidnapped and held captive together with his Afghan interpreter since Thursday 5 November has now been released.
“Our challenge is to meet the growing demand for energy and at the same time reduce emissions to protect the environment,” the Prime Minister said in his speech at London School of Economics and Political Science to day.
"Technology represents opportunities. We must exploit these opportunities to provide Norway with good public services and to create new jobs," says Jan Tore Sanner, Minister of Local Government and Modernisation.
In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Ms. Laila Bokhari from her office as state secretary to Prime Minister Erna Solberg, and appointed her as state secretary to Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende, as
This week the world has gathered in New York during the UN’s Special Session on drugs (UNGASS2016), to discuss the way forward on drug policy.
The Government proposes an increase in funding for global health efforts of NOK 150 million in next year's budget. This would provide a total of more than NOK 3 billion for measures to improve maternal and child health, and to fight AIDS,
‘The Government is continuing to intensify its education efforts in countries affected by poverty, conflict and crises. We have therefore proposed an increase in aid for education of NOK 500 million,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Norway will host the sixth World Congress Against the Death Penalty in Oslo 21-23 June 2016. The Congress will attract 1300 participants from over 80 countries, including ministers, parliamentarians, academics, lawyers, and members of civil society.
'Syria's neighbouring countries are shouldering a heavy burden and are facing major challenges. Norway will therefore contribute USD 10 million to a new financing initiative for Lebanon and Jordan,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
‘The earthquake has severely affected over a million people in Ecuador. There is an urgent need to get aid to the affected areas, and Norway is providing NOK 15 million for this purpose,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
‘Norway condemns yesterday’s brutal terrorist attack in Tel Aviv,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their credentials to His Majesty King Harald V on 9 June 2016.
Lower demand from the petroleum sector is dampening growth and poses a structural challenge to the mainland economy. The 2016 Fiscal Budget promotes employment, growth and structural adjustment in the Norwegian economy through targeted tax
‘Norway will provide NOK 1.16 billion for UNICEF’s education efforts over a two-year period. UNICEF delivers good results in the field, and is an important partner for Norway in our global education initiative,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs
‘Through our cooperation with the Norwegian Refugee Council, we assist people who have had to flee their homes in some of the areas of the world that have been worst hit by conflict and crisis. The Norwegian Refugee Council is one of our most
'I am very pleased that a number of prisoners who have been prominent social activists and human rights defenders have today been pardoned in Azerbaijan. The work of activists such as these is essential for building a society based on human rights,
Leaders from all over the world met in Oslo on 6-7 July to garner support for a joint effort to promote education in countries affected by conflict, crisis and poverty.