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25/01/2011
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In 2010, more executions per capita were carried out in Iran than in any other country. This included the execution of at least two minors and several mass executions. This increase is part of a trend that has developed over several years.
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24/01/2011
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"In today’s world, a cross-disciplinary approach is needed as much as ever, and the careers of Lomonosov and Nansen should serve as an inspiration. Equally important is their understanding that science and the humanities must go hand in hand",
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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24/01/2011
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
We see an increased interest in the Arctic. Countries like China, Japan and South Korea are showing increasing engagement in Arctic affairs. This is a development I very much welcome. Because only through cooperation and joint action can we ensure
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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22/01/2011
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had this welcome greetings to the DVD on Roald Amundsen's South Pole Expedition 1910-12.
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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21/01/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has decided not to grant an export licence for the former Norwegian support vessel KNM Horten. “The basis on which a licence was to be granted has changed. Norway cannot export goods or services for military use to
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21/01/2011
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
State Secretary Espen Barth Eide's speech at the Red Cross Humanitarian Forum in Oslo 21 January 2011.
By
Former State Secretary Espen Barth Eide
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21/01/2011
Speech/statement
Ministry of Finance
Sustainability is a precondition for all the work of the Government. In Norway, the Ministry of Finance is responsible for sustainable development. This is to make sure that the principles of sustainability is built into all policy areas.
By
Former State Secretary Roger Schjerva
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21/01/2011
News story
Ministry of Education and Research
Minister Tora Aasland has taken the lead in an initiative of European education ministers towards their colleague in Belarus and warned against developments that threaten academic freedom in this country.
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20/01/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway is to give NOK 6 million in assistance to the flood victims in Sri Lanka. “There are huge humanitarian needs. We want to do what we can to help people return to their homes,” said Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik
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Political staff
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
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20/01/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On 20 January, the Government is launching a new plan for efforts in the area of women, peace and security. The purpose of the plan is to promote women’s participation and enhance the protection of women in conflict-affected countries.
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18/01/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“It has been a pleasure to witness the peaceful conduct of the referendum on the future status of Southern Sudan. This was a complicated process, which has been prepared and carried out in a very short space of time,” said Foreign Minister Jonas
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18/01/2011
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
The Norwegian Government has decided to offer 50 production licenses in the awards in predefined areas 2010 (APA 2010).
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Image archive
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Press photos of the State Secretary Per Rune Henriksen
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17/01/2011
Article
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The main purpose of the scheme is to promote peacebuilding and statebuilding in the Western Balkans.
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17/01/2011
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Today it is Nansen's thirst for knowledge and his inquisitiveness about everything concerning the High North that makes him an idol for many, not least for today's researchers.
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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15/01/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Norway supports the Tunisian people in their aspirations for a democratic Tunisia in which political and social rights are safeguarded,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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14/01/2011
News story
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Hans Kristian Amundsen (51), editor-in-chief and managing director, Tromsø, as state secretary to Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs Lisbeth Berg-Hansen. Amundsen succeeds
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14/01/2011
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. HansKristian Amundsen (51), editor-in-chief and managing director, Tromsø, as state secretary to Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs Lisbeth Berg-Hansen. Amundsen succeeds
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14/01/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Government decided on January 14 to impose more stringent sanctions and measures against Iran, taking UN Security Council resolution 1929 (2010) as its basis. “This brings Norwegian legislation in line with EU legislation, and will contribute to