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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
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Representatives from more than 35 european nations are participating at the conference "Institutional Foundations for Dialog and Respect" in Oslo today.
“We condemn the terrorist attack outside the Danish Embassy in Islamabad,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. “I have been in touch with my Danish colleague, Per Stig Møller, to express my sympathy.”
Today the Government submitted a report to the Storting that explores the many challenges related to disarmament, and gives an overview of Norway’s positions and initiatives in this area. This is the first time since the end of the Cold War that the
From 30 May 2008, the REACH chemicals legislation enters into force in Norway.
“In keeping with its policy platform, the Government took the initiative for a ban on cluster munitions a year and a half ago. I am delighted to see that we already seem to have a ban in place,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs and Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mrs Åslaug Haga, met in Brussels today to exchange views on various energy related issues of mutual interest.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has presented a white paper to Stortinget (Parliament) on law amendments, stating that Norway’s hydro power resources will remain in public possession. These amendments will secure and strengthen the public
Norway’s Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg Wednesday offered his government’s condolences to China after last week’s earthquake, by signing a protocol of condolences at China’s embassy in Oslo.
His Majesty King Harald presented the Abel Prize for 2008 to the two mathematicians, John Griggs Thompson of the USA and Jacques Tits of France. Thompson and Tits have won the prize for their contributions to what is referred to as group theory.
Svalbard Global Seed Vault: During their last visit to the Seed Vault staff from the Nordic Genetic Resource Centre (NordGen) moved the Nordic countries’ safety seed collection from a mine to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault.
The Norwegian Government has cancelled Gambia’s remaining debt of NOK 13 million (approximately USD 2, 6 million) to Norway.
The negotiating panels of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) held informal peace talks in Norway from 13 to 15 May. The Norwegian Government acted as host and third
The Government will provide NOK 400 million this year for the fight against deforestation.
The strong expansion of the Norwegian economy continues. Central government revenues have been revised upwards since the approved budget for 2008 and the room for manoeuvre in fiscal policy has increased accordingly. However, in order to underpin a
- Due to high oil prices the State’s net cash flow from the petroleum sector reaches record levels. The earnings correspond to NOK 80 000 per each Norwegian citizen, says Mrs. Åslaug Haga, Minister of Petroleum and Energy.
The Government is making NOK 20 million available for relief efforts following the earthquake in China.
“Norway condemns the attack on the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, by the rebel group the Justice and Equality Movement. The attack demonstrates the need for the UN, the AU, the international community and the parties to the Darfur conflict to intensify
The government today submitted a proposal for a new marketing act. Cross-border trade is increasing and goods and services are being marketed in new ways. As a result, a modern and efficient regulatory framework is required.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy hereby announces Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2008. With this announcement prospective blocks for exploration activities in mature areas of the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) are being made available to
Donor countries pledged a total of USD 4.8 billion for assistance to Sudan during the Sudan Consortium in Oslo from 5 to 7 May.