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19/01/2009
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
State Secretary Elisabeth Walaas held this Opening Address on behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre at the Arctic Frontiers Conference in Tromsø 19 January 2009.
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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17/01/2009
Speech/statement
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Chairperson and colleagues, Let me first thank my colleague Mrs Aigner for hosting this conference on global food security. It is a great opportunity to discuss this issue now that we are gathered here at Grune Woche. Food security will remain one
By
Minister of Agriculture and Food Lars Peder Brekk (Cent)
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16/01/2009
Speech/statement
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Mr. Ambassador, colleges, partners and friends, I want to give my thanks to the Norwegian embassy here in Berlin and our ambassador, Mr. Sven Erik Svedman, for hosting us and arranging this reception. The buffet really looks very well. I want to
By
Minister of Agriculture and Food Lars Peder Brekk (Cent)
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16/01/2009
News story
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
During her visit to China this week, Deputy Minister of Petroleum and Energy Liv Monica Stubholt signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in the Petroleum Sector together with Vice Chairman of National Development and Reform
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15/01/2009
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Gaza headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) was in flames this morning after it was shelled by the Israeli armed forces. The Al Quds Hospital, which is run by the Palestinian Red Crescent, was
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14/01/2009
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Today, Gassco and the partners of the Skanled project have decided to continue the project following a clarification of Ineos investment plans at Rafnes. The new concept does not include a separation plant, and it establishes sufficient capacity for
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13/01/2009
Speech/statement
Ministry of the Environment
Ladies and gentlemen! I would like to thank Lofoten mot Sellafield for hosting this meeting and providing another opportunity for dialogue with representatives of Sellafield and its new Parent Body Organization, Nuclear Management Partners (NMP).
By
Former Minister of the Environment and International Development
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12/01/2009
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recently received a number of questions about Norway’s position with regard to Hamas. A short summary of the facts is given below.
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12/01/2009
News story
Office of the Prime Minister
Norway’s Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg today met with Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolánek, on the occasion of the Czech Republic’s role as EU presidency. A central topic was the crisis in the Middle East. Stoltenberg announced that Norway will
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12/01/2009
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
Humanitarian needs caused by the fighting in Gaza are acute. The Norwegian Government has today granted an additional NOK 20 million to organisations reaching Gaza’s civilian population. In total Norway has now granted NOK 50 million to emergency
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12/01/2009
Speech/statement
Office of the Prime Minister
Broadcast by NRK and TV2 1 January 2009.
By
Former Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg
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09/01/2009
Press release
Ministry of Finance
- The White Paper on long-term perspectives addresses key challenges facing the Norwegian economy in coming decades, including global warming, globalisation and an ageing population. The paper also presents the Government’s strategy to meet these
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09/01/2009
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister has from 9 January 2009 appointed Ms. Anja Kristin Salte Hjelseth (24), student, Ulefos, as acting political advisor in the Ministry of Transport and Communications for the duration of Ms. Anne Tingelstad Wøien’s
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08/01/2009
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
There have been alarming reports from Gaza of ambulances and convoys carrying humanitarian relief supplies being impeded, and personnel from humanitarian organisations being killed as a result of the fighting. Several organisations have chosen to
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07/01/2009
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
As Norwegian Foreign Minister, I add my voice to all those who demand an immediate effective and viable cease fire and cessation of hostilities, Foreign Minister Støre said in his address to the UN Security Council.
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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05/01/2009
News story
Ministry of Finance
- Due to the present situation in Gaza, I have asked the Council on Ethics to give an account for the Council’s work on cases relating to companies with activities in the areas in question, says Minister of Finance Kristin Halvorsen.
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05/01/2009
Speech/statement
Ministry of Education and Research
Inclusive Education - a means for Social Inclusion. Selected Policy Statements State Secretary, Ms Lisbet Rugtvet, Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research, presentation at the ICE 48,
Geneva, 26th November 2008.
By
Former State Secretary Lisbet Rugtvedt
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04/01/2009
Press release
Ministry of Children and Equality
The government has increased the resources of the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Ombud in 2009 by NOK 9 million in order to combat discrimination of people with disabilities and to strengthen existing anti-discrimination provisions. An additional
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04/01/2009
Press release
Ministry of Children and Equality
- There should be no more doubt over whether we've abolished with the right of parents to punish children physically and psychologically in Norway. Clarifications to the law are intended to remove all discussion about its provisions," says Minister
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03/01/2009
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Israeli ground offensive in Gaza constitutes a dramatic escalation of the conflict. Norway strongly condemns any form of warfare that causes severe civilian suffering, and calls on Israel to withdraw its forces immediately,Foreign Minister Jonas