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11/10/2019
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway is deeply concerned about Turkey’s unilateral military operation in northeastern Syria. We call on Turkey to cease this operation immediately and to respect international law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed these views to the
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Web TV
11/10/2019
News story
The Office of the Prime Minister
‘The Norwegian Nobel Committee today announced that it has awarded the Peace Prize for 2019 to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to congratulate Prime Minister Abiy,’ said Prime Minister
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11/10/2019
News story
Ministry of Justice and Public Security
The Ministry of Justice and Public Security has adopted a temporary regulation ensuring the right of continued residence for British citizens living in Norway and their family members.
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10/10/2019
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Government has proposed that Norway should provide a short-term bridging loan of NOK 3.135 billion to Somalia in 2020 to clear Somalia’s debt arrears to the World Bank’s International Development Association. Technically, this is a loan to
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10/10/2019
News story
Ministry of Finance
The European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) has issued a warning on medium-term residential real estate sector vulnerabilities in Norway. The ESRB said that these vulnerabilities may be a source of systemic risk to financial stability.
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08/10/2019
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide held the opening statement at the Nordic-African Business Association Summit (Naba-Summit) in Oslo 8 October 2019.
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide
Naba-Summit, Oslo 8 October 2019
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07/10/2019
News story
Ministry of Climate and Environment
Norway’s maritime industry is a world leader in the development of low- and zero-emission solutions, and there are competitive companies in all segments of the industry.
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07/10/2019
Press release
Ministry of Defence
- The security situation has deteriorated. That is why this Government has increased its defence budgets every single year since we took office, and we will continue to strengthen the defence in the years to come, says Minister of Defence Frank
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07/10/2019
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Government’s annual budget proposal includes an allocation of NOK 466 million for vulnerable groups under a new budget item created for this purpose.
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Web TV
07/10/2019
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The Norwegian economy is in its third year of economic expansion. Employment growth is strong and the registered unemployment rate has fallen to levels last seen in 2008. Non-oil business investments are at a 10-year high. These positive
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07/10/2019
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Government will allocate NOK 500 million to efforts to promote climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction and hunger prevention. The funding will be provided under the aid budget.
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07/10/2019
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Government has proposed to increase the total aid budget from NOK 37.8 billion to NOK 39.2 billion. The Government will intensify Norway’s work to promote achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and its climate-related efforts,
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07/10/2019
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The Government has proposed an increase of NOK 115 million in the overall humanitarian budget for 2020, bringing the total to NOK 5.5 billion. This is Norway’s largest humanitarian budget ever,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.
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07/10/2019
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘Human rights are under considerable pressure. In response to this, we are increasing our support for human rights efforts by NOK 77 million in 2020,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.
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07/10/2019
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Government will increase its allocation to research on Europe and Asia by NOK 11 million.
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07/10/2019
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘In a rapidly changing world, it is important that the Government pursues an active foreign policy that safeguards Norway’s interests, economy and jobs,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.
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07/10/2019
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Government has proposed an allocation of NOK 835.4 million for stabilisation efforts in countries affected by conflict and crisis. This is an increase of NOK 129.5 million.
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07/10/2019
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The Norwegian economy is in its third year of economic expansion. Activity is expanding throughout the country and in most sectors. The strong performance of the Norwegian economy is expected to continue. In the National Budget for 2020, growth in
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03/10/2019
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's statement at the Barents Council foreign ministers meeting. Norway is chairing the Council for the next two years.
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide
Umeå, 3 October
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03/10/2019
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The Barents Euro-Arctic Council is an important body for international cooperation. We are looking forward to taking over the Chairmanship of the Council and helping to build a strong and sustainable Barents region,’ said Minister of Foreign