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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
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Norway regrets the death sentence against US citizen Timothy Shaun Stemple, who is due to be executed in the state of Oklahoma on 15 March.
Around 100 Israelis and Palestinians have been injured and 23 people in Gaza have been confirmed dead since Friday. Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre commented, “I urge all parties to refrain from new acts of violence.”
Figures from Statistics Norway relating to the demographic development in 2011 show a continued robust population increase in Norway. The figures show migration flowing in multiple directions.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre's speech at the European Grassroots Antiracist Movement's(EGAM)annual meeting held in Oslo on 9 March 2012.
Almost half the first-time voters voted in the local elections this autumn. This is a major increase from 33 per cent in 2007. «This gives me confidence in the future,» says Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Liv Signe Navarsete.
«Construction of new housing is rapidly stepped up when populations grow and home prices rise. This is positive, but the large cities are facing challenges,» says Minister Liv Signe Navarsete.
"Export from Norwegian regions - why the large differences?" (Menon report 2/2012) reveals major differences between counties and regions in Norway as regards how export-orientation.
«The government wants municipalities and counties with room to manoeuvre. Good and effective social welfare services and vibrant local communities require a strong municipal sector with plenty of freedom,» says Minister of Local Government and
Yesterday, the UN Human Rights Council held the first debate on how the UN can help to combat violence and discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre commented, “This
State Secretary Ingrid Fiskaas' speech at the 1st FAO NASF Fisheries and Aquaculture Seminar in Oslo 8th March 2012.
"Twenty years of diplomatic relations give us an opportunity to take stock, reflect and look ahead to the next decades",State Secretary Torgeir Larsen said at a seminar at The Norwegian Institute of International Affairs on 8th March 2012.
The Foreign Minister based his address at the Europe Conference in Oslo 8 March 2012 on the following topics.
The gas find “Luva” off Helgeland was today renamed “Aasta Hansteen”. Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Ola Borten Moe, announced the new name during a speech at a Norwegian Sea conference held in Stjørdal on 8 March 2012.
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg will visit Shetland, the Faroe Islands and Greenland from 16 to19 May. “These are important neighbouring areas for Norway historically, but they are also important with regard to resource management, security,
Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre commented, “Norway shares the Security Council’s concern about the escalating violence and deadlocked negotiations. The statement makes it very clear that the Security Council is united on this
Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre commented, “Norway welcomes the initiative that has now been taken to resume talks between Iran and the five permanent members of the Security Council together with Germany. It is positive that a
“Our intention is to enhance knowledge about Russia and the High North. These are key areas in Norwegian foreign policy, and we need to have up-to-date information at all times if we are to be able to develop sound policies,” Foreign Minister Jonas
The Baltic Sea Region Energy Cooperation BASREC arranges a Conference focusing on Carbon Transportation and Storage in Warsaw on March 6-7, 2012.
“The results indicate that Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has won a clear victory in the Russian presidential election and that voter turnout was high. Norway is ready to further develop its close cooperation with Russia. At the same time, despite