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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.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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“Prime Minister Azarov’s visit has been a good opportunity to engage in a constructive dialogue on developments in Ukraine, our bilateral ties and Ukraine’s place in the context of European cooperation. I have also expressed my concerns about the
“I would like to congratulate Sexual Minorities Uganda on winning this important prize. It is a recognition of Sexual Minorities Uganda’s courageous efforts to promote the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Uganda,” commented
“Norway is very concerned about the re-imprisonment of Father Ly in Vietnam,” said State Secretary Gry Larsen at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign affairs.
“I am delighted to see the overwhelming support the Palestinians have received for their application to become an observer state in the UN General Assembly,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
Norway is concerned about the arrest of the prominent Belarusian human rights defender Ales Bialiatski. “Mr Bialiatski’s arrest gives grounds for serious concern,” commented Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Yesterday, the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy Ola Borten Moe met with his German counterpart dr. Philipp Rösler, Federal Minister of Economics and Technology.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre commented, “I deeply deplore the recent authorisation by the Israeli authorities of housing units in the West Bank. The building of settlements on occupied land is illegal and a violation of international
"The Government wishes to help those who are having the hardest time in the housing market. In 2012, we shall be continuing housing support, starting loans and the other good schemes we offer through the Norwegian State Housing Bank. The Government
The Office of the Prime Minister has today prolonged Ms. Astrid Bergmål’s period as acting political adviser to Minister of Justice Grete Faremo until 19 April 2012.
To an increasing extent, consumers, employees and investors are expecting companies to demonstrate corporate social responsibility. At the same time, companies are preparing to establish operations in countries that are undergoing political upheaval
“I am deeply concerned about the violence we have seen in Egypt over the past few days and the increasing polarisation of Egyptian society. I urge all parties to show responsible political leadership during this extremely difficult phase for Egypt,
The Ministry of Finance has excluded the Mexican company Grupo Carso SAB de CV from the investment universe of the Government Pension Fund Global on account of its tobacco production.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has prequalified Lukoil Oil Company as an operator on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
New estimates indicate that the municipal sector will receive NOK 1 billion more in tax revenues in 2011.
Today one hundred years have passed since Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and his expedition became the first to reach the South Pole. In a speech at the South Pole Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg today honoured Amundsen and his men. He
“We are deeply concerned to hear that Afghan President Karzai has indicated that 16 convicted criminals are to be executed,” said State Secretary Gry Larsen.
Today, Norwegian Minister of the Environment and Development Cooperation, Mr. Erik Solheim and the World Bank’s Special Envoy for Climate Change Mr. Andrew Steer signed an agreement worth USD 50 million with the newly launched Carbon Fund of the
“The drought in the Horn of Africa is critical and gives cause for serious concern. The extent of the crisis will be worse than first assumed. We have therefore decided to increase Norway’s contribution by NOK 30 million, bringing the total up to
“I am pleased that we have now landed an agreement on civil aviation that has as its objective the harmonisation of regulations on both sides of the Atlantic. This will ensure safer Trans-Atlantic air travel,” says Norway’s Minister of Transport and
- I am very pleased that the Coastal Administration has now begun to empty oil from the wreck of HMS Bittern. Oil leaks that come from wrecks can threaten nature, and it is necessary to act quickly on the leak from HMS Bittern, says the Norwegian