Historical archive

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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.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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  • Photos

    Image archive Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Press photos of Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Frank Bakke-Jensen.

  • Exemption to import live American lobster

    21/12/2016 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    The Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment grants the firm Ph. Thorstensen an exemption to import live American lobster. The permit is given with strict conditions to prevent the release of live lobsters into the sea.

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    12/08/2016 Press release The Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Ms. Birgitte Jordahl from her office as state secretary to Minister of Education and Research Torbjørn Røe Isaksen.

  • Norway provides NOK 64 million for efforts to prevent famine in Somalia

    14/02/2017 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Somalia has once again been hit by a severe drought, which could quickly develop into a famine. 'A large proportion of the population is affected by the drought, and over six million people are in need of food aid. Norway is now increasing its

  • Minister Tord Lien received the Utgard Plan for Development and Operations

    09/08/2016 News story Ministry of Petroleum and Energy

    On Tuesday, the Utgard Plan for Development and Operations was submitted by Statoil and partners to the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr. Tord Lien.

  • - Natural gas is an essential part of a sustainable energy future

    10/11/2016 News story Ministry of Petroleum and Energy

    On Thursday, the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr. Tord Lien, opened The Economist Energy Summit in London.

  • Nordic ministers for sport urge good governance in international sports federations

    15/02/2016 Press release Ministry of Culture

    Corruption, mismanagement, doping and manipulation of sports competitions under the auspices of international sports federations undermine the core values of sport and threaten its integrity. In a joint statement presented in Lillehammer today, the

  • Nordic Ministers visit the Youth Olympic Games

    12/02/2016 Press release Ministry of Culture

    The Norwegian Minister of Culture, Linda Hofstad Helleland, has invited her Nordic colleagues to Lillehammer during the 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games. Ministers Bertel Haarder from Denmark, Illugi Gunnarsson from Iceland and Gabriel Wikström from

  • New ambassadors from Brazil, Russia and Bhutan

    10/11/2016 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 10 November 2016.

  • Norway and the EU single market

    13/02/2017 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement ensures that Norway can take part in the EU single market, and thus benefit from the free movement of persons, goods, services and capital. It guarantees non-discrimination and equal rules and competition

  • Ministry of Climate and Environment upholds permit for mining activities at Nussir and Ulveryggen

    19/12/2016 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    The Ministry of Climate and Environment upholds the decision of the Norwegian Environment Agency of granting a permit under the Pollution Control Act, for mining activities at Nussir and Ulveryggen in Kvalsund municipality and disposal of tailings

  • Change among the state secretaries

    29/01/2016 Press release The Office of the Prime Minister

    The Office of the Prime Minister has as of today temporarily appointed Mr. Jens Frølich Holte, Political Adviser, as state secretary to Minister of Climate and Environment Vidar Helgesen, during State Secretary Lars Andreas Lunde’s sick leave.

  • Agreement on establishment of marine protected area in Antarctica

    28/10/2016 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I welcome the decision to establish a marine protected area in the Ross Sea in Antarctica. This is an important milestone in the international management of the Southern Ocean and in the conservation of marine resources,’ said Minister of Foreign

  • Worrying developments in Turkey

    28/07/2016 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway’s Government is following developments in Turkey closely after the attempted coup d’état on 15 July. ‘We are especially concerned about the extensive measures against government employees and the media,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge

  • Change among the political advisers

    29/01/2016 Press release The Office of the Prime Minister

    The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Thor Arne Englund as political adviser to Minister of Climate and Environment Vidar Helgesen for the period when Political Adviser Jens Frölich Holte is acting state secretary. The Government

  • CCS on the agenda in meeting with Šefčovič

    01/11/2016 News story Ministry of Petroleum and Energy

    Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) was among the main subjects in the meeting between Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tord Lien and Vice President in the European Commission Maroš Šefčovič. The two met in Slovakia's capital Bratislava 28 October in

  • Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden sign "Memorandum of Understanding" on significant branches

    19/12/2016 Press release Ministry of Finance

    The Finance Minister of Norway and Finland, the Minister for Business of Denmark and the Minister for Financial Markets and Consumer Affairs of Sweden sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in order to facilitate the cooperation regarding

  • Foreign Minister concerned by Israel’s recent announcements of settlement expansion

    28/07/2016 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I share the concerns that have been expressed by the UN, the EU and the US about Israel’s recent announcements of plans to build new settlement units in East Jerusalem and the West Bank,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.

  • Norway provides NOK 10 million for WHO efforts to fight Zika virus

    01/02/2016 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The World Health Organization needs NOK 23 million in immediate contributions for its efforts to fight the Zika virus. When I met Director-General Chan yesterday, I promised that Norway will quickly provide NOK 10 million,’ said Minister of Foreign

  • The end of Ramadan: a time for celebration and reflection

    08/07/2016 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Muslims throughout the world are now celebrating eid al-fitr with family and friends. At the same time, 300 people have been killed, and many more injured, in the midst of a festival that symbolises peace.

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