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Pierre Deligne receives the Abel Prize

[News story, Ministry of Education and Research, 21.05.2013]

The Abel Prize was awarded today at a formal ceremony at the University of Oslo. H.M. King Harald presented the prize to the Belgian mathematician Pierre Deligne. Minister of Education and Research Kristin Halvorsen attended the ceremony.

Norways key note speeach at the 66th World Health Assembly (WHA66)

[Speech/article, Ministry of Health and Care Services, 21.05.2013]

Key note speach by stats secretary Nina Tangnæs Grønvold.

Changes among the political advisers

[Press release, The Office of the Prime Minister, 21.05.2013]

The Office of the Prime Minister has from 21 May 2013 appointed Ms. Tonje Brenna, political adviser at the Office of the Prime Minister, as political adviser to Minister Of Justice and Public Security Grete Faremo. Ms. Elisabeth Helmersen, political adviser, is at present on sick leave.

Democracy, Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Europe: Strengthening the Impact of the Council of Europe’s Activities

[Speech/article, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 16.05.2013]

- We meet at a very important moment. As we here from the Secretary General the founding principles of this organisation, democracy, human rights and the rule of law are again under pressure in Europa. We have to take that very seriously, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide, in his statement at the Council of Europe's meeting.

Information meeting on business opportunities in Norway as a result of the National Transport Plan 2014-2023 and Upcoming Projects

[News story, Ministry of Transport and Communications, 16.05.2013]

On 22 May 2013, the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications will arrange an information meeting in Leipzig, Germany, on business opportunities in Norway as a result of the National Transport Plan 2014-23 and Upcoming Projects.

The Niwano Peace Prize to Gunnar Stålsett

[Speech/article, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 16.05.2013]

Ambassador Arne Walther gave this message on behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide, at the award ceremony.

National statement by Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

[Speech/article, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 15.05.2013]

"The great interest that that non-Arctic states are taking in the coming observership is a tribute to the good work we have done together. I think it is very important to welcome the new observers and to appreciate their interest to working with us on the basis of the principles that we have agreed to”, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said at the Arctic Council Ministerial meeting in Kiruna, 15 May.

Arctic Council welcomes new observers

[Press release, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 15.05.2013]

“I am pleased that six new countries and the EU have been granted observer status in the Arctic Council. This confirms the Arctic Council’s key position as an international forum for discussing Arctic issues,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide, who is taking part in the Kiruna Ministerial Meeting.

Together for a new Mali

[Speech/article, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 15.05.2013]

- The people of northern Mali have been brutally suppressed by extremist groups. They need our special attention, said Minister of International Development, Mr. Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås in his address at the the international conference on Mali in Brussels.

Five Years of Challenging Power

[Speech/article, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 14.05.2013]

- Promoting freedom, human rights, democracy and the rule of law is at the very top of Norway’s foreign policy agenda. Our engagement in this area is both a reflection of solidarity and of self-interest, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide, in his remarks at the Oslo Freedom Forum.

Time schedule for the 800/900/1800 MHz Auction

[News story, Ministry of Transport and Communications, 14.05.2013]

NPT has signed a contract with the UK based company DotEcon Ltd on consulting services for the award of frequencies in the 800, 900 and 1800 MHz bands. The start of the auction is planned for 2 December 2013.

Norway resumes development assistance to Mali

[Press release, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 14.05.2013]

Elections in Mali have been announced with a view to ending the political crisis that has beset the country since the military coup last year. Norway will provide NOK 40 million in funding to support the election process and the transition to legitimate governance.

The Norwegian Model: Evolution, Performance and Benefits

[Speech/article, Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, 14.05.2013]

Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen. It is an honour for me to speak to such a distinguished audience. In the following, I will talk to you about what we might call “the Norwegian Model”.

Biannual address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters

[Speech/article, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 14.05.2013]

"Our close and active dialogue with the EU on Arctic issues has over time resulted in a very positive development in EU views in this area", said Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs, in his biannual address to the Storting.

Election in Pakistan

[Press release, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 13.05.2013]

“I would like to congratulate Pakistan on a historic election. For the first time in the country’s history, a democratically elected government will be replaced by another democratically elected government,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Protection and Promotion of the Rights and Freedoms of Persons belonging to Religious Minorities

[Speech/article, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 13.05.2013]

"Norway’s diplomatic and consular missions can play an important role by supporting human rights defenders in this field, asking the right questions, and providing information, for example in the Universal Periodic Review process under the Human Rights Council", write Minister of Foreign Afffairs, Mr. Eide, and Minister of International Development, Mr. Holmås, in this foreword.

Accreditation for the Barents Summit in Kirkenes 3–4 June 2013

[Press release, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 13.05.2013]

The first 20 years of the Barents cooperation will be marked with a meeting of prime ministers in Kirkenes from 3 to 4 June. Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg will host the meeting. The deadline for accreditation is 27 May.

Presenting the Norwegian petroleum model in Mexico

[News story, Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, 12.05.2013]

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Ola Borten Moe presented the Norwegian model for managing petroleum resources at a seminar in Mexico on May 8th.

Successful NATO visit to North Norway

[News story, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 10.05.2013]

The Arctic was the focus of attention when NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and the North Atlantic Council visited North Norway on 6–7 May.

Change of political adviser in AD

[Press release, The Office of the Prime Minister, 10.05.2013]

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. André Nerheim (36), special adviser, Blaker, as political adviser to Minister of Labour Anniken Huitfeldt from 13 May 2013. He succeeds Mr. Martin Henriksen, who wil resign from the post on the same date.

Proposal to allow up to 40 percent ownership control of salmon farming

[Press release, Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs, 08.05.2013]

The Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs proposes to change the rules of ownership control of the aquaculture industry. It is proposed to allow companies to own up to 40 percent of production capacity in the salmon farming industry. At the same time, there will be more stringent requirements for activities in coastal districts.

Systemically important credit institutions and investment firms

[News story, Ministry of Finance, 08.05.2013]

On 22 March 2013, the Ministry of Finance put forward a legislative proposal on new capital requirements for credit institutions and investment firms to implement expected new EEA rules corresponding to the EU CRR/CRD IV framework. According to the proposal, the Ministry may in a regulation determine criteria for assessing the systemic importance of credit institutions and investment firms, and establish special rules and special capital adequacy requirements for such institutions and firms.

Tobacco producers excluded from the Government Pension Fund Global

[News story, Ministry of Finance, 08.05.2013]

The Ministry of Finance has excluded the American company Schweitzer-Mauduit International Inc. and the Chinese company Huabao International Holdings Limited from the investment universe of the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) on account of their tobacco production. The decision is based on a recommendation from the Council on Ethics for the Fund.

Norway condemns attack on UN in Abyei

[Press release, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 07.05.2013]

Norway condemns the attack on the UNISFA convoy in Abyei on 4 May in the strongest possible terms. Among the fatalities were an Ethiopian peacekeeper, the paramount chief of the Ngok Dinka tribe, Kuol Deng Majok, who was travelling in the convoy, and several young people.

Measures against begging

[Press release, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, 07.05.2013]

The Government proposes a comprehensive plan to limit begging.

Public Financial Management

[Speech/article, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 07.05.2013]

- The sun shines on London - the same sun shines on Mogadishu. Let the same commitment that we are showing here today, be visible to the people of Mogadishu and the rest of Somalia, said Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås at the Somalia Conference.

Norway increases its assistance to Somalia to NOK 500 million

[Press release, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 07.05.2013]

“Somalia is in a critical phase. Norway aims to support that the progress made so far is not reversed. That is why we are increasing our development assistance by NOK 150 million and strengthening our cooperation with the Government of Somalia,” said Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås.

Revised National Budget 2013

[Press release, Ministry of Finance, 07.05.2013]

Driven by demand from domestic sectors, including the petroleum sector, growth in the Mainland Norway economy is strong, in line with the average for the past 40 years. Nearly 75,000 more people are employed now than at the peak before the financial crises. Unemployment is significantly below the average of the past 25 years.

Changes among the state secretaries

[Press release, The Office of the Prime Minister, 07.05.2013]

In today’s session of the Council of State, Mr. Per Rune Henriksen has been honourably discharged from his post as state secretary to Minister of Petroleum and Energy Ola Borten Moe. At the same time, Mr. Trygve Svensson (34), Ph.D. Fellow, Oslo, has been appointed state secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry Trond Giske.

International Conference on Right-wing Extremism and Hate Crime in Europe and Beyond

[News story, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 07.05.2013]

On 14 May, international experts and stakeholders will gather in Oslo for a two-day conference on right-wing extremism and hate crime directed towards minorities in Europe and beyond.

Additional funding for the fight against international crime

[Press release, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 06.05.2013]

The Government is to provide NOK 26 million for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

Reduced uplift in the petroleum tax system

[Press release, Ministry of Finance, 05.05.2013]

Today the Government proposes to reduce the uplift in the petroleum tax system from 7.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent. The overall uplift is thereby reduced from 30 per cent to 22 per cent. The proposal will lead to more efficient use of resources and over time lead to increased tax revenues.

The Norwegian Government announces measures to stimulate the mainland economy

[Press release, Ministry of Finance, 05.05.2013]

The Norwegian Government proposes tax changes from 2014 to strengthen competitiveness and profitability, and stimulate investments in the mainland economy. The corporate tax rate will be lowered, the tax credit scheme for R&D will be increased and a special first year depreciation for machinery will be introduced. At the same time the Government proposes an interest deduction limitation for interest expenses paid to related parties.

A growth package for businesses

[Press release, The Office of the Prime Minister, 05.05.2013]

The Norwegian Government today announces a growth package for mainland businesses. At the same time the Government will improve the petroleum tax system. The proposals aim to reduce the uneven development of different sectors of the Norwegian economy. – The proposals will ease the pressure for industries facing international competition and secure jobs, says Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg.

Norway to give additional NOK 100 million to help Syrian refugees

[Press release, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 04.05.2013]

“The refugee crisis in Syria is on its way to becoming the worst since the Second World War. The Government is therefore increasing Norway’s assistance by NOK 100 million,” announced Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Surrogate maternity

[News story, Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion, 02.05.2013]

Surrogate mothers are not permitted in Norway according to the Biotechnology Act and the Children Act. However, some Norwegians use a surrogate mother abroad. The tax office, the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Organisation and Bufetat have now received guidelines directing them on how to process cases relating to surrogate mothers in accordance with today's rules. This is to ensure the legal rights of the children who are already in Norway.

Visit by NATO Secretary General and the North Atlantic Council to Norway, 6–8 May

[Press release, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 30.04.2013]

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and the North Atlantic Council are to visit Norway on 6–8 May. The North Atlantic Council will visit Bodø and Tromsø, while the NATO Secretary General will visit Bodø and Oslo. The programme in Oslo includes an audience at the Royal Palace, a meeting with the President of the Storting and a meeting with the Prime Minister.

Democracy and the Millennium Development Goals

[Speech/article, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 29.04.2013]

- Democracy should be a part of the post-MDG discussion. You cannot really achieve genuine development without participation, and you cannot really have participation without democracy, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide at the Community of Democracies Ministerial Conference' panel discussion.

UN extends mission in Western Sahara

[News story, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 26.04.2013]

The UN Security Council adopted a resolution on 25 April reaffirming its commitment to working towards the achievement of a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution in Western Sahara that provides for the self-determination of the people of the Western Sahara.

Norway increases its support for efforts to combat corruption in Latin America

[Press release, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 26.04.2013]

Norway is to provide NOK 30 million in support for the Inter-American Development Bank’s efforts to promote transparency and combat corruption.

High Level Meeting on Energy in the Post-2015 Development Agenda

[News story, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 26.04.2013]

After four months’ of discussions on energy and development around the world and in cyberspace, the Governments of Norway, Tanzania and Mexico convened the High Level Meeting on Energy in the Post-2015 Development Agenda in Oslo on 9 April 2013.

New state secretary in JD

[Press release, The Office of the Prime Minister, 26.04.2013]

In today’s session of the Council of State, Mr. Pål Martin Sand (36), deputy judge, Hamar, has been appointed state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security Grete Faremo as of 2 May 2013. At the same time Ms. Astri Aas-Hansen has been honourably discharged from the same office.

- A major leap forward in our procurement of the F-35

[Press release, Ministry of Defence, 26.04.2013]

The Norwegian government today submitted a formal request to the Norwegian parliament for authorization to procure six F-35 Lightning II aircraft for delivery in 2017. In doing so, the Norwegian government follows up on its renewed plans from 2012 to stretch its procurement of the F-35 over additional years, and to accelerate its initial purchase by one year.

Facts 2013 – All you need to know about Norwegian petroleum activities

[Guidelines and brochures, Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, 26.04.2013]

In cooperation with the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate, The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy have published a new edition of the annual book on Norwegian petroleum industry, (petroleum) Facts 2013. The publication gives a comprehensive overview of the petroleum-related activities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

Concern about judgment against Russian election watchdog Golos

[Press release, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 25.04.2013]

“The judgment against the NGO Golos and its leader, Lilia Shibanova, in Moscow today gives cause for concern. This is the first judgment to be passed since the recent amendments to Russian legislation on NGOs were introduced, and could make it more difficult for such organisations to work in the country,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Norway demands release of two kidnapped Syrian bishops

[Press release, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 25.04.2013]

“I am concerned about reports that the two top church leaders in Aleppo, Bishops Ibrahim and Yazaji, have been kidnapped. We have contacted the leader of the Free Syrian Army, and asked them to do all they can to find those responsible and ensure that the two bishops are released,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Norway provides support to efforts to eradicate polio

[News story, The Office of the Prime Minister, 25.04.2013]

- Polio can be eradicated within the space of five to six years. Norway is to increase its level of support for efforts to eradicate polio to NOK 240 million (USD 40 million), Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg said.

Norway provides NOK 240 million to efforts to eradicate polio

[Press release, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 25.04.2013]

Polio can be eradicated within the space of five to six years. Norway is to increase its level of support for efforts to eradicate polio by NOK 190 million, to NOK 240 million (USD 40 million).

Norway and the World Bank enhance cooperation on fair distribution

[News story, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 25.04.2013]

“The World Bank’s new tools for eradicating extreme poverty by 2030 go hand in glove with Norwegian development policy priorities. This creates an opportunity for closer cooperation,” said Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås.

The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question

[Speech/article, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 24.04.2013]

- Norway is committed to a democratic and unified post-Assad Syria. Military means alone will not lead to a lasting solution in Syria. Therefore the Security Council must find a way to promote a political transition towards a pluralistic, fully representative Syria, based on the Geneva communiqu., said UN ambassador Geir O. Pedersen in Norway's statement.

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