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IMF: Expect higher growth in the Norwegian economy
Press release Date: 28/06/2024
Economic growth will strengthen gradually and real incomes will increase, improving most households’ purchasing power. This is one of the conclusions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s yearly assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy, which was presented at the Norwegian Ministry of Finance in Oslo today.
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Norway and Germany Strengthen Cooperation in Space Activities
Press release Date: 27/06/2024
Norway and Germany have agreed on a joint declaration to facilitate German satellite launches from Andøya Spaceport. The agreement was signed on June 19.
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Norway strongly opposes the lawsuit against UNRWA staff
News story Date: 27/06/2024
'We strongly oppose the attack on UNRWA and their staff, including the Norwegian diplomat who previously served as Deputy Commissioner-General of the agency. The accusations against individuals coincide with a politically motivated campaign aimed at weakening the agency', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Public consultation of the first licensing round for seabed minerals
Press release Date: 26/06/2024
The Ministry of Energy has presented a proposal for the announcement of the first licensing round for seabed minerals on the Norwegian continental shelf for public consultation. The proposal sets out the areas where the companies will be able to apply for exploitation licenses, so that exploration and gathering knowledge about whether there is a basis for sustainable mineral exploitation on the Norwegian shelf can begin.
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Norway to provide NOK 394 million to support the UN’s human rights efforts
Press release Date: 25/06/2024
‘War, authoritarian regimes and food insecurity are posing a threat to people’s rights across the world. It is more important than ever to support the UN’s efforts to safeguard respect for human rights,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Changes among the state secretaries
Press release Date: 25/06/2024
In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Stein Mathisen as acting state secretary to Minister of Transport Jon-Ivar Nygård, in the period that state secretary, Mr. Bent-Joacim Bentzen, settles parental leave.
Speeches and statements
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Minister Eide’s remarks at U.S. Independence Day Celebration
Speech/statement Date: 19/06/2024
Remarks by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide, at the United States of America’s 248th anniversary of independence.
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Statement from Minister Tvinnereim on UNRWA
Speech/statement Date: 17/06/2024
Statement from Minister of International development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim at press conference on Norway increasing its support to UNRWA.
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Statement from Minister Eide on UNRWA
Speech/statement Date: 17/06/2024
Statement from Foreign Minister Espen Barthe Eide at press conference on Norway increasing its support to UNRWA.
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Remarks by the Prime Minister at the Summit on Peace in Ukraine
Speech/statement Date: 16/06/2024
'We have to maintain this unity of so many states. And you can count on us. Norway will be supporting Ukraine, your right to defence, but also in your civil areas. We have today unleashed a package to support your rebuilding of electricity systems', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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State Secretary Vad Petersson’s statement at Ukraine Recovery Conference
Speech/statement Date: 14/06/2024
State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson's statement at Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin, June 11, 2024.
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Address to the Storting on the security policy situation
Speech/statement Date: 13/06/2024
'First, effective security policy begins at home: we must start by ensuring that our own house is in order. This is why we are now making historic investments in our own defence and upgrading our defence capabilities', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Broadcasts and video
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IMF: Expect higher growth in the Norwegian economy
Broadcast 28.06.2024, 10:00
Economic growth will strengthen gradually and real incomes will increase, improving most households’ purchasing power. This is one of the conclusions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s yearly assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy, which was presented at the Norwegian Ministry of Finance in Oslo today.