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- Det viktigste rådet vi kan gi reisende nordmenn er at de aldri glemmer å tegne reiseforsikring. Får du problemer under reise og opphold i utlandet kan du ikke regne med at norske myndigheter ordner opp, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre. Read more

“There can be no military solution to the crisis in Libya. Efforts to find a political solution must start now,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Read more

Norway condemns Wednesday’s terrorist attack in Jerusalem in the strongest possible terms. “Violence of this kind against civilians is unacceptable under any circumstances,” commented Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Read more

“Norway condemns the use of violence against protesters in Syria,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Read more

Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre commented: “The Security Council’s resolution on the use of force against Libya is historic, and demonstrates the UN’s ability to take action. Norway supports the resolution. A decisive factor for us is that it enjoys support in Libya’s neighbouring areas and that the Arab League has called for such a resolution.” Read more

“I condemn the violence against protesters in Yemen and am deeply concerned about the deteriorating situation and the violence in the country,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Read more

“I deeply deplore Israel’s decision to allow the construction of several hundred new homes in Israeli settlements in the West Bank,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Read more

“I condemn the brutal killing of a family of six Israelis in the West Bank. This is a criminal act, and those responsible must be brought to justice as soon as possible,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Read more

Today the Government adopted regulations imposing targeted sanctions on the Libyan regime, taking Security Council resolution 1970 (2011) as its basis. “The international community hopes the sanctions will help to stop the violence and bring the perpetrators to justice,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Read more

The UN General Assembly has suspended Libya from the UN Human Rights Council in response to the Libyan authorities’ gross and systematic human rights violations against the country’s own population. Read more

Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is visiting Egypt from 28 February to 2 March. He will have talks with a whole range of representatives of the authorities, opposition parties, political youth groups and key analysts. Mr Støre will conclude his tour with a one-day visit to Jerusalem and Ramallah for talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders on 2 March. Read more

The Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre was today quoted on Army Radio on the issues of Palestinian statehood and Israel’s standing in the world. The quotes used by Army Radio were fabricated, and we have asked Army Radio to retract the claims made by the radio station. Read more

“The use of military force against the country’s own population is entirely unacceptable. We strongly condemn the Libyan authorities’ ruthless use of violence against the country’s civilian population,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Read more

“I condemn the use of violence against peaceful protesters in Libya, Bahrain and Yemen,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Read more

Industri Energi, a Norwegian federation of trade unions, annually presents an international award to a person or organisation that has been instrumental in promoting union rights and strengthening trade union organisation. Representatives and employees of trade unions worldwide are invited to propose candidates. Read more

Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had a telephone conversation this afternoon with his Egyptian counterpart, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, and urged the Egyptian authorities to take effective measures to stop the attacks on foreign journalists that have been going on for the past 24 hours. Read more

“We condemn the use of violence in the streets of Cairo. The clashes in Egypt must not be used as a pretext for cracking down on the reform movement and impede an orderly transition to democratic rule. The Egyptians’ right to freedom of expression and the media’s right to report freely must be respected,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Read more

23 February-6 March, 2011 Oslo will host the Nordic World Ski Championships. Both athletes and spectators can look forward to a memorable week in Holmenkollen, with the new ski jump in the centre of the events. Read more

“I am deeply saddened by the loss of life during the protests in Egypt,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Read more

This week Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg attends the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos. A central topic is the “Nordic experience”. Read more