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21/11/2008
Press release
Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion
The Government of Norway announced in September 2008 thirteen measures to decrease the numbers of asylum seekers to Norway without a need for protection. One of the measures was to establish a fast track procedure for particular groups with a high
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21/11/2008
Speech/statement
Office of the Prime Minister
"Our most important task is to combat unemployment and prevent an economic crisis. As we know from experience, the people who are hit hardest by such problems are those who are already in a financially vulnerable situation", writes Poul Nyrup
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Former Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg
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20/11/2008
Press release
Ministry of Defence
The Minister of Defence recommends that the F-16 is replaced by the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).
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20/11/2008
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
The Minister of Defence recommends that the F-16 is replaced by the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).
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20/11/2008
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The process of nuclear disarmament that started in the 1990s has come to a standstill over the last few years. These efforts must be continued, Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre writes.
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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20/11/2008
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The IMF Executive Board has today approved a financial package for Iceland. This is a first step to get Iceland out of its current serious financial and economic situation. The banking crisis in Iceland is of unprecedented proportions and has
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19/11/2008
News story
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Animal: In an effort to raise awareness among children about the impostance of treating farmed animals in a respectful and humane way, the European Commission has launched "Farmland", a website for children on animal welfare. "Farmland" is an
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18/11/2008
Speech/statement
Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion
Key note speech by State Secretary Jan-Erik Støstad, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion, Norway, at the China International Forum on Work Safety, Beijing 18 November 2008.
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Former State secretary Jan-Erik Støstad
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18/11/2008
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Capacity building must be a priority of our support and assistance. Security assistance that enables Afghans to move forward towards democracy and reconstruction. Better coordination among Afghanistan’s partners, with the United Nations and the
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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15/11/2008
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norwegian authorites have been contacted in connection with a Norwegian registered vessel having carried out seismic research in the Eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea. Greek authorities have protested against these operations, which apparently
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14/11/2008
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy launches today “Facts 2008 - Energy and Water Resources in Norway”. The English version of the publication is available both on the web site and as booklet.
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Political staff
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
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14/11/2008
Speech/statement
Ministry of Children and Equality
The overall picture of Norway - as seen from outside - is that we are amongst the forerunners in Europe regarding Gender Equality. Norway is among the top nations in the world when it comes to female participation in the work life. However we have
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Minister of Children and Equality Anniken Huitfeldt
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Political staff
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
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Image archive
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Photo: Torbjørn Tandberg. Click on the picture for a larger format.
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Image archive
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Photo: Torbjørn Tandberg. Click on the picture for a larger format. For more pictures see Flickr
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14/11/2008
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Norwegian Government have agreed to cancel USD 35 million of Liberia’s debt to Norway. This constitutes 90 per cent of Liberia’s debt to Norway.
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Administrative staff
Ministry of Transport and Communications
Department of Civil Aviation, Postal Services and Telecommunications
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13/11/2008
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway is proud to be ranked first out of 130 countries in the World Economic Forum's Gender Gap Index 2008, and notes with appreciation the progress achieved globally at closing the gender gap.
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13/11/2008
News story
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Animal: The Minister of Agriculture and Food Lars Peder Brekk is kept informed on the Norwegian Food Safety Authority's follow-up on the current fur industry situation. Yesterday the 12th of November, the Minister was presented with documentation