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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
Content that has been moved to the archive will not be updated and the information is therefore exclusively of an historical nature.
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Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre commented: “Egypt is in a critical phase after a historic revolution, in which the younger generation has played a decisive role. Now the people’s demands for democracy and human rights must be met. We
The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters has decided to award the Abel Prize for 2011 to John Milnor, Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Stony Brook University, New York “for pioneering discoveries in topology, geometry and algebra”.
Today, the Government presented the latest version of its High North strategy Nye byggesteiner i nord (New building blocks in the north). It has a strong focus on business development, both on land and at sea, and announces increased investments in
FOREST EUROPE experts prepare ground for forthcoming Ministerial Conference in Oslo 2011.
‘Over 18 million people in Afghanistan are currently in need of protection and life-saving assistance. Half of the children under age 5 are on the brink of acute malnutrition. At the High-level Ministerial Meeting on the Humanitarian Situation in
“Norway has a unique foundation for becoming the world's most attractive data center nation. We have a surplus of renewable energy, low electricity prices, good digital infrastructure and a cool climate. The Government is now strengthening its
‘The security situation in Afghanistan is deteriorating rapidly and this is having a severe impact on the civilian population. We have therefore decided to temporarily close the Norwegian Embassy in Kabul and evacuate the staff. Responsibility for
The Norwegian Government has decided to offer a COVID-19 vaccine to children aged 12-15, in accordance with the recommendation from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. This age group will initially be offered one vaccine dose.
In today’s session of the Council of State, The King has appointed political adviser Therese Eia Lerøen as acting state secretary to Minister of Research and Higher Education Henrik Asheim, as of 13 September 2021 and in the period that state
Yemeni Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed bin Mubarak is visiting Norway today, as his first stop on a tour of Europe.
This week, Norwegian Petroleum and Energy Minister, Tina Bru, participates at the french offshore renewable energy event, Seanergy 2021. Programme at Seanergy 2021, Nantes, France: Wednesday, 22th of september: 09:30: Official Opening – Seanergy
The Office of the Prime Minister has from 30 June 2011 appointed Mr. Jon Reidar Øyan, information adviser, Oslo, as political adviser to Minister of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs Rigmor Aasrud.
Norway is increasing support to NGOs in Poland. The aim is to promote democratic values and gender equality, and safeguard the rights of vulnerable groups.
Around 37 000 people will receive help from the new Solidarity Centre in Athens for people affected by the economic crisis. The centre was officially inaugurated today, and is financed by Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants.
On the recommendation of the Council on Ethics, the Ministry of Finance has decided to exclude the Malaysian company Lingui Developments Berhad from the Government Pension Fund Global’s (GPFG) investment portfolio. The divestment from the company
The UN Human Rights Council has decided to create the mandate of a new Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy. ‘All people must be able to use the internet and new technology without running the risk of being persecuted or suffering reprisals,’
June 21st Norway and EFTA signed a free trade agreement with Hong Kong. For the first time, EFTA negotiated a free trade agreement with a separate chapter on trade and environment.
During her visit to Japan, minister for research and higher education Ms. Tora Aasland launched the NorAlumni Japan - a network aimed to connect Japanese students, reserarchers and scolars with Norwegian industry and academia.
“I am concerned about the deteriorating access to food and medicines in the Gaddafi-controlled parts of Libya. This is severely affecting the civilian population, and we must stand ready to provide assistance,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre