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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. Read more

Folkeuniversitetet Midt-Norge offers Norwegian courses live on the internet from beginner to advanced. Read more

“After 20 years of support from donor countries like Norway, Palestinian institutions are now strong enough to serve as a basis for an independent Palestinian state. At today’s meeting, the donors agreed to increase their contributions. But without a credible political process towards a two-state solution, it will become increasingly difficult for the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) to continue... Read more

The Royal Norwegian Embassy will be present at the 19th International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) on 5-6 February 2013 at the Israel Trade Fairs & Convention Center in Tel Aviv. Read more

This past fall, the University of Haifa's Cheryl Spencer Department of Nursing hosted six students from Norway and is now preparing for the arrival of twelve students in March for the spring semester. Read more

Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg commented, “After the fall of the Berlin Wall, the EU continued to safeguard peace by enlarging the union to include the new democracies of Central and Eastern Europe. These are projects of historical significance that have helped to secure peace and stability in Europe.” Read more

“I am deeply concerned about the Israeli Government’s reprisals against the Palestinians following last week’s vote in the UN General Assembly. The construction of a further 3 000 housing units in illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine diminishes the possibility of a contiguous Palestinian territory, weakens confidence between the parties and undermines the prospects of achieving peace,” said... Read more

“The fact that the Israeli authorities are withholding the Palestinian clearance revenues in December is very unfortunate,” commented Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. Read more

“I am delighted to see the overwhelming support the Palestinians have received for their application to become an observer state in the UN General Assembly,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. Read more

Norway will support the Palestinians’ bid to upgrade their status to become a non-member observer state when the matter is discussed in the UN General Assembly in New York on 29 November. “In my view, the Palestinians have put forward a constructive and balanced proposal. The proposal confirms their commitment to negotiations and a two-state solution as the only lasting political solution to th... Read more

“I was shocked and appalled to hear the news of the terrorist attack on a bus in Tel Aviv today. I condemn this act of terrorism in the strongest possible terms,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. Read more

“After a week of hostilities, it is very positive that the parties have agreed on a ceasefire,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. Read more

“Norway is aligning itself with the EU’s reinforced sanctions against Syria,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. Read more

The Nobel Peace Prize for 2012 goes to the European Union (EU). Read more

ISFiT -The International Student Festival in Trondheim, the largest student festival in the world, is being held in Norway in February 2013. The theme for this year’s festival is global trade. The application deadline is 30 September. Read more

“The agreement on regulating trade and taxation between Israel and the Palestinian Authority is an important step towards sustainability for the Palestinian economy,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre. Read more

Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Aung San Suu Kyi and Bono will take part in the Oslo Forum mediators’ retreat at Losby Gods just outside Oslo on 18–19 June. The Oslo Forum gathers around 100 mediators and other key actors in peace processes all over the world. Read more

The massacres in Houla and Qubair are absolutely unacceptable. This shows that Syria is not following up UN envoy Annan’s six-point proposal. The Nordic Prime Ministers call on the regime to change course immediately and to take urgent steps to implement Mr Annan’s proposal. The perpetrators must be brought to justice. Failure to comply with obligations must have consequences. Read more

“Norway deplores the Israeli Government’s decision to build 851 new housing units in settlements in the West Bank. The construction and expansion of settlements on occupied land are a violation of international law. Israel is threatening the basis for a two-state solution by acting unilaterally,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Read more

The US and Norway agreed today to increase efforts together to improve women’s and children’s health in poor African countries through the Saving Mothers, Giving Life partnership. Norway will provide up to NOK 500 million over a five year period, which will be used to help women and babies through childbirth and the critical first 24 hours after delivery. Read more