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Today, October 20th is the day when the Norwegian tax authorities release the official records showing last year’s income of every Norwegian taxpayer. You can search the lists online.
(Barents Observer)
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First opening in the Schengen-regime with Russia.
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The first ever agreement on visa-free travel between Russia and a Schengen-member state was signed in Oslo today. The agreement stipulates how the population in the near-border areas can cross the border only by showing their ID-card.
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A unique deal on Arctic borders.
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The border delimitation deal for the Barents Sea demonstated that Russia is playing according to the rules in the Arctic, former Norwegian foreign minister Jonas Gahr Støre says.
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Kremlin moves Arctic closer to Moscow.
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Governors’ elections will be abolished and the governance of Arctic territories is likely to be transferred to a new Ministry of the Arctic.
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Støre leads World Economic Forum’s council on the Arctic.
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Former Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre has been appointed manager of the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on the Arctic. -.
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Støre: Norway must be political initiator towards Russia.
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Norway will gain on having a stable and predictable relationship to Russia and should driving force in keeping up the political track in the West’s dialogue with the superpower, Jonas Gahr Støre says.
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Stubb to be Finland's new Prime Minister.
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Alexander Stubb, famous in the Barents Region for branding the north as the world´s most sexy region, is put on track to take over after Jyrki Katainen.
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Honorary Doctors Lavrov and Støre
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Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Norway’s former Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre were appointed Doctor Honoris Causa at the University of Tromsø yesterday.
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Indigenous Peoples in northern Russia
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meeting between the indigenous peoples' representatives and the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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Nordic Council enters Barents economic cooperation
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Marit Nybakk, the Nordic Council’s newly elected President has Barents cooperation and the northern areas as a new focal area. The initiative is a step towards streamlining the different inter-governmental organizations working in the High North.
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Doubling of Norwegians visiting Russia in north
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Visa-freedom for local inhabitants in the border area becomes a great success. Traffic of people from the Kirkenes area crossing the border has doubled over the last five months.
(Barents Observer) |
Creative cross-border culture in the north
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Northern Norway and the High North is experiencing a time of change where increased globalisation creates new challenges - and new possibilities.
(Barents Observer) |
Margrethe Alnes
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Margrethe Alnes is Adviser and Grant programme coordinator with the Norwegian Barents Secretariat.
(Barents Observer) |
Limited interest for visa-free border crossings
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Only 0,7 percent of the population in the Russian border areas to Norway have applied for the ID-card permitting them visa-free border-crossings. Among Norwegians, the interest is much higher.
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”Very seriously concerned” about Russia
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The recent set of steps taken by the Russian government sets the country on the wrong path, and wastes the opportunity for effective modernization and democratic development, EU High Representative Catherine Ashton says.
(Barents Observer) |
Ministers discuss closer Nordic cooperation
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For the first time all nine Ministers of Defense and Foreign Affairs in the Nordic countries are gathered to discuss future cooperation in the High North.
(Barents Observer) |
Creative cross-border culture in the north
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Northern Norway and the High North is experiencing a time of change where increased globalisation creates new challenges - and new possibilities.
(Barents Observer) |
Judgment against Pussy Riot cause for concern
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In the view of the Norwegian authorities, the sentence of two years’ imprisonment imposed on the three women of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot gives cause for concern, says Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre.
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Norway aligns itself with tougher EU sanctions against Syria
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Last updated: 24/07/2012 // The civil war in Syria is escalating, with fighting in central parts of Damascus and Aleppo, and a growing death toll.
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Limited interest for visa-free border crossings
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Only 0,7 percent of the population in the Russian border areas to Norway have applied for the ID-card permitting them visa-free border-crossings. Among Norwegians, the interest is much higher.
(Barents Observer) |
Finnmark, Murmansk welcomes visa-freedom
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Finnmark Governor Runar Sjåstad had first meeting with newly appointed Murmansk Governor Marina Kovtun two weeks before introduction of visa-freedom in the border areas between the two neighbors.
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"A step towards visa freedom"
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"Borders should not be an obstacle, but a bridge between people", Jonas Gahr Støre said at Wednesday's ceremony for the introduction of the border residents' sertificate.
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Secretary of State Clinton's visit to Norway
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Last updated: 6/4/2012 // U.S.
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20 years of diplomatic relations with new states in the East
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“Our ties with the countries that became independent after the collapse of the Soviet Union have grown strong over these 20 years,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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Governor wants more Barents Cooperation
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The development of the Barents Cooperation is a priority for Murmansk, Governor Marina Kovtun says to Norwegian Foreign Ministry officials.
(Barents Observer) |
Visa-free border crossing ceremony
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Norway's Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre arriving at the Norwegian Barents Secretariat's office ahead of the ceremony.
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Clinton to assert U.S. interest Arctic
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Hillary Clinton spends one day in Northern Norway during her first visit to to Norway as U.S. Secretary of State.
(Barents Observer) |
BarentsWatch launched
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The information portal BarentsWatch was launched by Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Tromsø on Wednesday.
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Barents Sea Watch Web Portal Launched
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The information portal 'BarentsWatch' has been launched by the Norwegian Government to provide an accessible surveillance system of the Barents Sea area
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The Arctic Century - Look To Norway
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5/11/2012 // New book: “ The Eskimo and The Oil Man: The Battle at the Top of the World for America's Future” By travelling to the Norwegian High North, American writer Bob Reiss explores how the U.S. can learn from Norway when it comes to balancing energy use and environmental protection in the Arctic.
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Støre urges tactical nukes cut
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As NATO gathers in Chicago for its summit early next week, the foreign ministers of Norway and Poland says it is time to remove tactical nuclear weapons from Europe.
(Barents Observer) |
Address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters
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08/05/2012 // “Norway has been sheltered from the worst storms in Europe.
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The EEA and Norway Grants: Solidarity and cooperation in Europe
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Last updated: 03/05/2012 // “This white paper thoroughly documents that Norway is making a difference for the new democracies in Europe,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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Arctic challenge for Arctic Council
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Traditionally a forum for Arctic science and low-tension political questions, the Arctic Council plans to change as the Arctic itself is rapidly changing. Ministers meet in May.
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Norway looks forward to working with Putin
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Good bilateral development during the years of Putin’s leadership, especially in the north, says Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
(Barents Observer) |
WHO: Improved global preparedness for influenza pandemics
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The WHO member countries have agreed on a new preparedness framework for influenza pandemics.
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Norwegian Government launches Brazil strategy
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The Norwegian Government has launched its strategy for Norway’s cooperation with Brazil. Several ministers took part in the launch, demonstrating the importance Norway attaches to its relations with Brazil.
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Norway to cooperate with Portugal on climate change and public health
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Climate change and public health are priority areas in the new round of EEA Grants to Portugal. Some NOK 440 million has been allocated for the period 2009-14.
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Norway invites EU to 'update' its mental map
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The Arctic is becoming a new geopolitical centre, and the EU and the rest of the world need to update their "mental maps", Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said.
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Continued international support for the Palestinian Territory
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The AHLC meeting concluded that international donor contributions, Palestinian austerity measures and facilitation of Palestinian economic growth by Israel are important measures if an economic crisis in the Palestinian Territory is to be avoided.
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Largest ever cooperation agreement between Norway and Romania
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Romania and Norway have entered into their largest ever cooperation agreement.
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High North in Brussels
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15/03/2012 // Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jonas Gahr Støre, is in Brussels on March 22 to present the Norwegian High North Policy to a wide EU audience.
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Norway calls for the death sentence against Timothy Shaun Stemple to be reversed
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Norway regrets the death sentence against US citizen Timothy Shaun Stemple, who is due to be executed in the state of Oklahoma on 15 March.
(NorTrade, Norway) |
Historic UN debate on sexual orientation and gender identity
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Yesterday, the UN Human Rights Council held the first debate on how the UN can help to combat violence and discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity.
(NorTrade, Norway) |
Important statement from the Security Council on Sudan and South Sudan
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On Tuesday, the UN Security Council expressed grave concern about the situation in the border area between Sudan and South Sudan and urged the parties to stop all use of violence.
(NorTrade, Norway) |
Sweden not informed about submarine fire
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Sweden did not get enough information on the submarine accident, says Foreign Minister Carl Bildt.
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NOK 105 million for research on Russia and the High North
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to provide NOK 105 million over a five-year period to the Research Council of Norway’s programme on Russia and international relations in the High North/Arctic (NORRUSS).
(NorTrade, Norway) |
Millions to research on Russia and the High North
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The Norwegian Government gives NOK 105 million for research on Russia and the High North.
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Norway looks forward to working with Putin
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Good bilateral development during the years of Putin’s leadership, especially in the north, says Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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Knock, knock, knockin’ on Arctic’s door
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EU foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton travels the Barents Region this week to discuss EU’s application for permanent observer status in the Arctic Council.
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