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12/05/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'Transatlantic ties are more important than ever as we navigate today's security policy landscape. Few countries have more in common than Norway and Canada - geographically, in terms of resources, and in what we believe to be important. Our
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11/05/2016
Press release
Ministry of Justice and Public Security
The Government will ensure rapid and successful integration of immigrants, and presents 69 measures to promote integration in a new White paper to the Parliament.
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Web TV
19/05/2016
Press release
Ministry of Finance
Today a mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) presented its annual assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy.
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21/05/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘More needs to be done to safeguard women’s rights in Afghanistan. We must build on the progress that has been made,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende. He is keynote speaker in today’s symposium on women’s empowerment, organised by the
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04/05/2016
Speech/statement
Barne- og likestillingsdepartementet
4th of May 2016. Theme: Child Welfare.
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11/05/2016
Press release
Ministry of Justice and Public Security
The Government will ensure rapid and successful integration of immigrants, and puts forward a series of measures to promote integration.
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11/05/2016
Press release
Ministry of Justice and Public Security
By strengthening research, tourism and the general businesses the government will develop Svalbard further. This is revealed in the White Paper regarding Svalbard presented by the government today.
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03/05/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'I would like to congratulate Erik Solheim on his nomination as Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). UNEP will be gaining a deeply committed leader with long experience and extensive knowledge of environmental and
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02/05/2016
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
‘The advance of ISIL affects our security. We are now stepping up Norway’s efforts by increasing our contribution to the international coalition against ISIL,’ said Prime Minister Erna Solberg.
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29/04/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Together with my Troika colleagues, I welcome the long-awaited formation of South Sudan’s transitional government of national unity," said Foreign Minister Børge Brende.
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27/04/2016
News story
Ministry of Climate and Environment
The Nordic Environment and Climate Ministers met on April 27, 2016, where they confirmed their commitment to a strong implementation of the Paris Agreement and launched a series of new initiatives to support the follow-up to COP21. The ministers
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27/04/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is today signing a three-year agreement with Save the Children on education in situations of crisis and conflict. 'Support for education in crises and conflicts is more important than ever. In addition to signing this
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26/04/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The drought in Ethiopia is having enormous consequences for the population. More than 15 million people are now dependent on food aid. 'The number of people who need food aid may rise dramatically if the international community fails to provide
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26/04/2016
Press release
Ministry of Justice and Public Security
On 26 April, Norway signed a readmission agreement with Turkey. Under the agreement, Turkish citizens, third-country nationals and stateless persons who have a valid visa or a residence permit in Turkey may be returned to Turkey.
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29/04/2016
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Mr. Kristian Dahlberg Hauge from his office as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Anniken Hauglie.
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21/04/2016
Press release
Ministry of Transport and Communications
On Thursday evening, Ketil Solvik-Olsen, Minister of Transport and Communications, and Anthony Foxx, US Secretary of Transportation, signed a memorandum of cooperation on exchange of knowledge, technology and experience in the area of transport.
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22/04/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The members of the Troika (United States, United Kingdom, and Norway) are deeply disappointed by Riek Machar’s continued failure to return to South Sudan’s capital Juba to form the Transitional Government of National Unity. This represents a willful
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24/04/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“I am very disappointed that the parties in South Sudan have still not been able to establish the Transitional Government of National Unity. Unless rebel leader RiekMachar returns to Juba and establishes the transitional government, the peace
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25/04/2016
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister has as of 2 May 2016 appointed Mr. Atle Simonsen (PrP), Stavanger, as acting political adviser to Minister of Health and Care Services Bent Høie until 30 January 2017.
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25/04/2016
News story
Ministry of Justice and Public Security
The first 500 applicants who apply for assisted return can receive an additional NOK 10,000 in support.