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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.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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The Ministry of Finance has today decided to keep the countercyclical capital buffer requirement for banks unchanged, in line with the quarterly advice from Norges Bank. The buffer requirement currently stands at 2 percent, as decided by the
The so-called troika in Sudan (USA, UK and Norway) has delivered a joint statement on the ongoing clashes in the Jebel Marra region of Darfur.
The Ministry of Finance has adopted a new regulation on requirements for new residential mortgage loans.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms. Ine Eriksen Søreide's statement at the conference «The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70. Human Rights and Inclusive citizenship: Conditions for Co-existence in Conflict-Ridden Societies”.
By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide Oslo, 18 June
Today the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is awarding 12 new licenses in 47 blocks on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Nine of the licenses are located in the Barents Sea, while three are located in the Norwegian Sea.
‘I applaud the parties to the conflict for a ceasefire which has been successful so far, and wish all Afghans a happy Eid. It is now important to turn the trust that has been created into a willingness to reach a lasting peace,’ said Minister of
‘Over the years, Norwegian aid has been spread too thinly, both geographically and thematically. If we are to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals and make the best possible use of our aid funds, we must concentrate our efforts,’ said
Towards a new refugee and migration system?
-The Norwegian government is positive towards the proposed EDI-measures at Rygge Air Station, and are satisfied that the plans will move ahead, says Minister of Defence, Frank Bakke-Jensen.
The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Karine Skaret as political adviser to Minister of Agriculture and Food Jon Georg Dale as of 20 June 2018. Ms. Skaret resigns as political adviser to Minister of the Elderly and Public Health Åse
- The Norwegian government has decided to welcome continued USMC rotational training and exercises in Norway, with a volume of up to a total of 700 marines, initially for a period of up to five years, says Minister of Defence Frank Bakke-Jensen.
'In Norway's view, the additional tariffs imposed by the US on steel and aluminium imports are a violation of the WTO rules. Today we have therefore requested dispute settlement consultations with the US in the WTO. The WTO and its dispute
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide is hosting the annual Oslo Forum, a meeting place for leaders from all over the world, at Losby Manor outside Oslo on 19 and 20 June. UN Secretary-General António Guterres will also take part at this
Minister of International Development Nikolai Astrup's keynote speech at the Eat Stockholm Food Forum 2018.
By Former Minister of International Development Nikolai Astrup Stockholm, 11 June
- The world’s growing population will need more food, medicines, energy, and minerals. If managed wisely, the oceans hold the key to meeting these needs, said Prime Minister Erna Solberg in her statement at the G7 Outreach Session on Ocean in
By Former Prime Minister Erna Solberg G7, Charlevoix, Canada
State Secretary Jens Frølich Holte's statement at the annual seminar at the Oslo Center for peace, democracy and human rights.
By Former State Secretary Jens Frølich Holte Oslo, 7 June
State Secretary Jens Frølich Holte's address at the seminar “Skills for young people for the 21st century: policy implications across sectors and gender”. - by Brookings Institution, Christian Michelsen Institute (CMI) and the University of Oslo.
By Former State Secretary Jens Frølich Holte Oslo, 7 June
In response to the acute humanitarian situation, Norway is providing an additional NOK 15 million in humanitarian aid to Gaza. This funding will be used to purchase medicines and other medical supplies and to increase treatment capacity in Gaza's
Held at Nydalsdammen, Akerselva. Pep-talk at the Akereselva World Environment Day Clean-Up event, Tuesday June 5th, 2018.
The Norwegian economy is in the midst of a healthy recovery, says the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Higher growth and rising employment warrants a neutral fiscal stance.