http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Press-releases/8d85a0f3-c3ba-4504-a32d-42cf72b64ef6http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Press-releases/Accreditation-for-the-Barents-Summit-in-Kirkenes-June-3-4-2013-/The first 20 years of the Barents cooperation will be marked with a meeting of prime ministers in Kirkenes from June 3-4. Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg will host the meeting. The deadline for accreditation is May 27.Wed, 15 May 2013 18:21:12 GMTeb60df8c-0b4d-4bcc-8771-8d212970550ehttp://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Press-releases/Arctic-Council-Welcomes-New-Observers/“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. Thu, 16 May 2013 18:13:27 GMT5d626ce4-6a07-4240-bdb1-d59a83802935http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Press-releases/Norway-Resumes-Development-Assistance-to-Mali/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 (Approx. US$ 6.8 M) in funding to support the election process and the transition to legitimate governance.Wed, 15 May 2013 17:01:36 GMTa9d561ec-ef67-4832-a721-95ebb40956c5http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Press-releases/Norway-to-Give-Additional-NOK-100-Million-Approx-US-172-M-to-Help-Syrian-Refugees/“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.Mon, 06 May 2013 13:43:38 GMT31489912-7147-47ca-8ea1-af8b725e209chttp://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Press-releases/Norway-Demands-Release-of-Two-Kidnapped-Syrian-Bishops/“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. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:31:49 GMTbeeecf05-f9c2-47dd-8962-0ed522acf4e1http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Press-releases/Concern-About-Judgment-Against-Russian-Election-Watchdog-Golos/“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 organizations to work in the country,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:34:14 GMTe9b75e89-7bd7-496f-be82-fa984c408834http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Press-releases/Kosovo-and-Serbia-Reach-Historic-Understanding-/- The agreement between Kosovo and Serbia in Brussels today is historic, says Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:48:57 GMT92b137e0-d163-4c35-b7be-9dffdd354598http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Press-releases/70-years-Since-the-Warsaw-Ghetto-Uprising/“It is with deep respect that we remember today the victims from the Jewish Ghetto in Warsaw. They showed tremendous courage in the uprising, and for that they paid the highest price,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:09:57 GMT5e60b10a-a18f-4124-92fc-c95cb7730858http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Press-releases/Norway-Following-Positive-Developments-Between-Sudan-and-South-Sudan-Closely/Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås is leading a high-level conference on South Sudan’s oil production together with the US authorities in Washington this week. State Secretary Arvinn Gadgil is visiting the capital of Sudan, Khartoum, and the capital of South Sudan, Juba. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:50:02 GMT2f505a55-3395-4a9d-a817-08baddf58ae8http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Press-releases/Foreign-Minister-Eide-Reopened-UN-Security-Council-Chamber/“The Security Council Chamber was a gift from Norway to the UN in 1952. I am delighted that Norway has taken responsibility for the renovation of what is perhaps the world’s most important room,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:27:09 GMTe45d9ddb-ad36-4c53-9f7f-278afcfc868ehttp://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Press-releases/Norway-Regrets-Prime-Minister-Fayyads-Resignation-/“I regret that Salam Fayyad is resigning as Prime Minister of Palestine. Mr. Fayyad has been a close partner for Norway for many years, and he is a politician for whom I have great respect. It is positive that Mr. Fayyad will continue as Prime Minister for a transitional period,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:05:37 GMTf909d67a-d0cc-446b-8abc-29ca22c33778http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Press-releases/Norway-Allocates-NOK-700-Million-Approx-US-122-M-to-Tanzanian-Rural-Energy-Fund/Norway and Tanzania have signed an agreement under which Norway will provide NOK 700 million (Approx. US$ 122 M) to Tanzania over a four-year period. This funding will be channelled to a rural energy fund in Tanzania that will give people in rural areas access to electricity.Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:53:31 GMTaaea92ac-f6fc-475b-a7f3-89d522c2e6b8http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Press-releases/Norway-Condemns-Killing-of-UN-Staff-in-South-Sudan/“Norway condemns the killing of 12 UN employees in South Sudan. Today’s attack is an attack not only on the UN, but also on the population of South Sudan, which the UN is there to assist,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:09:14 GMT378762a5-8c3d-4ecf-9515-b5e8cf9dbed7http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Press-releases/Norway-Doubles-Funding-to-The-International-Labour-Organization/“The Norwegian Government is making a historical commitment to promote better working conditions for people in developing countries through the ILO,” said Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås.Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:17:30 GMT8ce38b49-0be6-4da9-bbc6-79a2f583ff42http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Press-releases/New-White-Paper-Fair-Distribution-is-Key-to-Development-/Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås is today launching the white paper Sharing for prosperity: Promoting democracy, fair distribution and growth in development policy. The Government is presenting a range of new measures to be used in the fight against poverty.Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:31:29 GMT360b253f-e12c-4f7b-9bd1-fff2d7458f81http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Press-releases/ILO-European-Regional-Meeting-in-Oslo/The International Labour Organization (ILO) will hold its 9th European Regional Meeting focused on “Jobs, growth and social justice” in Oslo on April 8-11.Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:04:02 GMT4bd8db58-fa11-4723-b767-eed6145cb478http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Press-releases/UN-Adopts-New-International-Arms-Trade-Treaty-/“Norway is relieved and pleased that the arms trade treaty has finally been approved,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. After a number of years of difficult negotiations, the UN General Assembly today adopted, for the first time ever, an international arms trade treaty aimed at regulating the trade in conventional weapons.Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:19:32 GMT38d040d1-655e-44e7-bfeb-9355d0d5edabhttp://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Press-releases/Relief-after-release-of-kidnapped-Norwegian-/“I am pleased and relieved that the Norwegian woman who was kidnapped in the Sinai peninsula last Thursday has been released and is safe,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:13:53 GMT315115e0-3646-4479-b599-8b5f75f6b2bbhttp://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Press-releases/High-Level-Meeting-on-Energy-and-Development-in-Oslo-April-9/On 9 April Norway is hosting an international High-Level Meeting on Energy and the post-2015 Development Agenda. The meeting will be opened by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon and will be facilitated by ministers from the three countries organising the meeting, Norway, Mexico and Tanzania. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:31:31 GMT0aef5463-6a19-479e-a4b6-144657c4d123http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Press-releases/Evaluation-of-the-Terrorist-Attack-in-Algeria/“The terror attack against the gas production facility at In Amenas in January shocked us all. Five Norwegian citizens lost their lives. The assault was the largest ever mounted against Norwegian interests in peacetime. We have therefore conducted a thorough review of the way Norwegian authorities handled the crisis,” says Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:53:29 GMT