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05/09/2011
News story
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy today received plan for development and operations (PDO) for the Jette oil and gas field. The Jette field is an example of small fields with fast execution that are tie-ins to existings fields. These projects are
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04/09/2011
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"Today I would like to thank the Jews in Norway being such a distinct, aware and committed cultural force in our society. For their determination to tell their story and share their history", Foreign Minister Støre said in his speech at the European
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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04/09/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Government is to increase its support to the victims of the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa to NOK 620 million.
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02/09/2011
Speech/statement
Ministry of Finance
"The situation in the US and Europe is serious. Increased uncertainty and a somewhat more pessimistic outlook for economic growth in Europe and the US will influence also activity in the Nordic countries", said State Secretary Roger Schjerva.
By
Former State Secretary Roger Schjerva
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01/09/2011
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
Norway sent an application to the UN Sanctions Committee on Libya yesterday asking for Libyan funds that have been frozen in Norway since March this year to be released. “There are grave humanitarian needs in Libya, and releasing funds that can be
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01/09/2011
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
I have visited Israel and the Palestinian Territory on a regular basis over the last six years. After many open talks, I have got to know their leaders, and personal ties have developed between us. We may disagree in both camps, but I believe both
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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31/08/2011
Press release
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Ministry of Trade and Industry Trond Giske has launched Norway’s biggest commitment to cutting red tape, simplifying official forms and reducing the need for reporting.
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30/08/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Nordic and Baltic countries have today signed a memorandum of understanding on the posting of diplomats at each other's missions abroad.
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30/08/2011
News story
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
Together with speakers from all over the world, State Secretary Kristine Gramstad took part in the international sustainability seminar AkvaArena Sea 2011, held in conjunction with Aqua Nor in Trondheim.
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26/08/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“I strongly condemn today’s attack on the UN building in the Nigerian capital, Abuja. We were deeply saddened to hear that a Norwegian UN employee is among those who were killed,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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24/08/2011
News story
Ministry of Finance
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.
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23/08/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Norway recognises that the National Transition Council (NTC) is at this stage the legitimate governing authority in Libya and will deal with it accordingly,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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23/08/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution today condemning the Syrian authorities’ grave and systematic human rights violations. “The resolution sends a clear signal to the Syrian pro-democracy movement that it has the international community
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21/08/2011
Speech/statement
Office of the Prime Minister
Oslo Spektrum, 21 August 2011.
By
Former Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg
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21/08/2011
News story
Office of the Prime Minister
“On Sunday 21 August we will commemorate those who died in the attacks on the government offices in Oslo and Utøya. Seventy-seven precious lives were lost. Many people were permanently injured. Many have wounds that cannot be seen,” said Prime
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19/08/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Norway condemns the Syrian regime’s military campaign against its own people. The increase in violence indicates that President Assad’s legitimacy has been further weakened,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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18/08/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“I strongly condemn the terrorist attacks carried out in Israel today. Our thoughts go to those who have been affected and their families,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre following a series of terrorist attacks in southern Israel on Thursday
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18/08/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg is available for a press briefing with the international press in connection to the national memorial ceremony.
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18/08/2011
Speech/statement
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
State Secretary Kristine Gramstads speach at AkvArena Sea 2011 (Aqua Nor)
By
Former State Secretary Kristine Gramstad
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18/08/2011
News story
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has prequalified Lukoil Oil Company as an operator on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.