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Web TV
05/04/2016
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The Government intends to change the regulation of real estate in the GPFG. Under the new regulatory framework, the scope and composition of the Fund’s unlisted real estate investments will be decided by Norges Bank, within an upper limit of 7
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Web TV
05/04/2016
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The Government has today published its white paper on the management of the Government Pension Fund in 2015.
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01/04/2016
Press release
Ministry of Justice and Public 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Justice and Public Security has instructed the immigration authorities that refugee status and residence permits may be withdrawn once there is no longer need for protection.
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01/04/2016
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
Norway and the US on 31 March signed a memorandum on nuclear non-proliferation cooperation and nuclear security.
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30/03/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Colombian Government and the ELN (Ejército de Liberación Nacional) agreed today to start formal peace negotiations. The breakthrough has been achieved after more than two years of confidential exploratory talks, with Norway’s assistance
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30/03/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The new Government in Myanmar was inaugurated on 30 March. U Htin Kyaw is the new President, while Aung San Suu Kyi was sworn in as the country's new Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of the President's Office, Minister of Electric Power and
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30/03/2016
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister has as of 21 March 2016 appointed Mr. Petter K. Tvedt, Political Adviser, as acting state secretary to Minister of Finance Siv Jensen.
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30/03/2016
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister has as of 27 May 2016 appointed Ms. Ragnhild Berg Nilsen as acting political adviser to Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Elisabeth Aspaker.
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29/03/2016
Press release
Ministry of Defence
The Ministers of Defense from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland will meet on 30.-31. of March 2016 at Frederiksberg Palace in Denmark.
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22/03/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘I condemn today’s terrorist attacks in Brussels in the strongest possible terms. My thoughts and sympathy are with those who have been hit by the attacks and their families. We stand together with Belgium and the Belgian people,’ said Minister of
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21/03/2016
News story
Ministry of Climate and Environment
Today the Liberian government has announced the first steps in an ambitious plan to work with leading international companies to improve smallholder productivity and livelihoods, while conserving the country’s forests and growing its economy. Today’
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19/03/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“I condemn today’s terrorist attack in Istanbul in the strongest terms possible,” Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende said. “Turkey once again has been struck by an act of terrorism victimising innocent civilians. My thoughts and sympathies are
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18/03/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway is increasing its humanitarian assistance to the Sahel to NOK 70 million in 2016. ‘The humanitarian situation in the Sahel region is dire. Food and nutrition crises, armed conflicts, climate change and rapid population growth are all taking
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18/03/2016
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'It is crucial that European governments work closely together to meet common challenges, such as climate change, migration, unemployment, violent extremism, and instability in Europe’s neighbourhood', Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Elisabeth
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Former Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Elisabeth Vik Aspaker
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18/03/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'It is two years today since Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea. Norway condemns Russia's continued occupation and illegal annexation of this part of Ukraine. Russia's actions constitute a serious violation of international law and a challenge to
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18/03/2016
Press release
Ministry of Health and Care Services
The Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services proposes that people who want to change their legal gender, are no longer required to undergo medical treatment.
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17/03/2016
Press release
Ministry 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
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17/03/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'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,
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17/03/2016
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance has today decided to keep the level of the countercyclical capital buffer for banks unchanged. This is in line with the advice for Q1/16 from Norges Bank.
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17/03/2016
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Today, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is announcing this year’s licensing round for mature areas on the Norwegian continental shelf - Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2016.