Historical archive
Published under: Stoltenberg's 2nd Government
In the historical archive, you can find information from previous governments. Among the documents found here are press releases, news articles and speeches from earlier government periods. The document archive also contains documents which are no longer valid, for instance replaced or expired documents.
Documents which are moved to the archive are not updated, so the information in the archive is mostly of historical value.
The Norwegian Government has decided to lift the regional measures for the municipalities in Viken county. The infection situation indicates that these municipalities can now return to ordinary national rules. The changes will enter into effect on
On Monday, 31 May, the Ministry of Finance and Norges Bank will be hosting a webinar to mark the 25th anniversary of the first transfer to the Government Pension Fund Global. The webinar will be livestreamed and is open to the general public.
The Norwegian Government is moving to Step 2 of the reopening plan on Thursday 27 May at 12 am. From that date, among other things, more people will be allowed to congregate than today, and kindergartens and schools will be able to move to the green
The distinction between necessary and unnecessary travel is removed for entry into Norway so that travellers from the UK and countries in the EEA/Schengen area with a low rate of infection do not have to stay at a quarantine hotel. People who have
The Ministry has changed the documentation requirements for proving residence in Norway and thus the right to enter the country.
'It is shocking and totally unacceptable that the Belarus regime forces a passenger flight to land in Minsk to arrest an opponent. I call for the immediate release of Raman Pratasevich', Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide said.
'Norway has pushed for a UNSC statement. I am pleased that the Council agrees on what is now imperative: that all parties adhere to the ceasefire and that immediate humanitarian aid is provided to the Palestinian civilian population, particularly in
Based on the Norwegian Institute of Public Health’s weekly assessment of the Covid-19 situation, the Government has decided to change the status of Iceland and a number of hospital districts in Finland from ‘red’ to ‘yellow’ on the map showing the
The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed constituted State Secretary Reid Ivar Bjorland Dahl as political adviser to Minister of Children and Family Kjell Ingolf Ropstad from 2 August to 14 September 2021.
The Norwegian Government is presenting the Storting with a Proposition regarding temporary amendments to the Control of Communicable Diseases Act in order to establish a legal basis for COVID-19 certificates. The purpose of the new provisions is to
‘I welcome the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. It was essential to bring an end to the violence. I commend Egypt, Qatar, the UN, the US and others for their efforts. The suffering inflicted on civilians during the eleven days of hostilities has
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is extending its global advice against non-essential travel to all countries to apply until 1 July.
In today’s session of the Council of State, The King has decided to extend Reid Ivar Bjorland Dahls constitution as State Secretary to Minister of Children and Family until 15 July 2021.
‘I am deeply concerned about the high number of casualties in Gaza, the suffering of the civilian population and the widespread destruction, especially of infrastructure that is vital to ensure a rapid and effective medical response. Humanitarian
The infection levels in Viken county are still falling but remain high in some municipalities. The Norwegian Government has decided to make changes to the regional measures. Two municipalities will be kept at Level B, 4 municipalities will be moved
The eight Arctic states adopted a regional action plan to promote cleaner oceans at the Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting in Reykjavik on Thursday.
The Norwegian Government has decided on a stronger geographical redistribution of vaccines. Twenty-four municipalities that have had a high rate of infection over time will receive about 60% more doses until all people over the age of 18 have been
'Norway welcomes Sudan’s transition towards democracy. It was moving to see the people take to the streets demanding freedom, peace and justice', said Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide.
‘The conflict in and around Gaza is intensifying and the suffering inflicted on civilian populations on both sides is unacceptable,’ said Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide.
Based on the Norwegian Institute of Public Health’s weekly assessment of the Covid-19 situation, the Government has decided to change the the status of the following hospital districts in Finland from ‘yellow to ‘red’ on the map showing the status