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19/05/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'It is unacceptable that more than 100 people, including former President Morsi, have been condemned to death in a summary trial. Norway has made it clear that we oppose the practice of holding mass trials that fail to comply with Egypt's
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15/05/2015
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
‘The Government is strengthening the Norwegian efforts in the Mediterranean by sending the vessel Siem Pilot and personnel to participate in Joint Operation Triton,’ said Prime Minister Erna Solberg. The vessel is to sail from Norway by the end of
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Department
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
The Research, Innovation and Regional Policy Division is responsible for research policy, the overall innovation policy and regional and district policy issues under the remit of MAF.
Director General Wenche Østrem
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Administrative staff
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
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15/05/2015
Article
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway is participating in negotiations on a new international agreement to liberalise trade in environmental goods. The aim of the agreement is to promote trade in goods that contribute to green growth and sustainable development.
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15/05/2015
Article
Like most countries in the world, Norway’s prosperity and employment levels are dependent on its participation in international trade.
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14/05/2015
Speech/statement
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
State Secretary Hanne Maren Blåfjelldal, Norway Chairperson Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, Sustainable forest management is key to sustainable development. Deforestation, forest degradation and unsustainable
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State Secretary Hanne Maren Blåfjelldal
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13/05/2015
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The appeals trial for Nabeel Rajab, Bahraini human rights defender, is scheduled for 14 May 2015. ‘The Norwegian authorities call for the release of human rights defender Nabeel Rajab,’ said State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bård
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13/05/2015
Press release
Ministry of Transport and Communications
“The role of the railway in the transport system is to be strengthened. With an increase in grants, clearer division of responsibilities and focus on long-term planning throughout the sector, we will lift the Norwegian railway system into the 21st
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Image archive
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Photo: Torbjørn Tandberg.
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Administrative staff
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
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13/05/2015
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
State Secretary Hans Brattskar's address at the Uganda Business Forum in Oslo 13 May.
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12/05/2015
Speech/statement
The Office of the Prime Minister
Akershus fortress, Oslo.
By
Former Prime Minister Erna Solberg
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12/05/2015
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway is increasing its support to Ukraine by NOK 70 million, bringing the total for 2015 so far up to NOK 310 million. ‘This conflict and the instability it is causing in Europe affects us all. Norway is now increasing its support for the
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12/05/2015
News story
Europaportalen
Antisemitism is one of the most alarming examples of how prejudice can endure and linger on for centuries. Norway has supported and continue to support several initiatives through the EEA and Norway Grants to tackle antisemitism and to revive Jewish
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12/05/2015
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'This is not an “a la carte” agreement, where we can allow ourselves to pick and choose, State Secretary Ingvild Næss Stub said in her speech at a seminar on the future of the EEA agreement at the University of Iceland in Reykjavik 8 May 2015.
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12/05/2015
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'The civil war in Syria has resulted in one of the largest humanitarian crises since the Second World War. In the revised budget, the Government proposes an increase in Norway's support to Syria and its neighbouring countries of NOK 250 million.
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Web TV
12/05/2015
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The sharp oil price decline since last year is dampening growth in the Norwegian economy. Growth in the mainland (or non-oil) economy is set to be moderate in 2015, and some competitive businesses must adapt to lower demand from the Norwegian
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11/05/2015
Press release
Ministry of Transport and Communications
“The role of the railways in the transport system is to be strengthened. An increase in grants and improvements in organisation will transform the railways into a key transport sector in the future. The railway reform will better distribute the
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11/05/2015
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Human Rights Watch reports that it has found credible evidence that cluster munitions have been used in the conflict in Yemen. 'Norway condemns all use of cluster munitions,' said Foreign Minister Børge Brende.