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  • 100 days until 2014 NATO Summit in Wales

    With 100 days to go until the 2014 NATO Summit, Welsh Secretary David Jones highlights the huge opportunities that it will provide for Wales

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ambassador plants poppies in Oslo for First World War Centenary

    The British Ambassador, Defence Attaché and Anglican chaplain planted poppies at the embassy to bloom for the First World War Centenary.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Marines complete first part of anniversary challenge

    A team of skiers has completed the first stage of a gruelling challenge that marks the 350th anniversary of the Royal Marines' formation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Centennial of Prince of Wales ski visit to Finse, Norway

    British Defence Attaché Lt Col Matt Skuse RM attended the 100th anniversary of the Prince of Wales ski expedition in Finse.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Marines reservists complete Arctic training

    Reserves in the Royal Marines have completed an intensive 2-week deployment to snow-covered northern Norway.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bus accident in Northern Norway

    British Nationals involved in bus accident near Narvik

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Norway

    Ms Sarah Gillett has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Norway.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister of State for Energy and Business visits Norway

    Michael Fallon visited Norway on 13-14 February to speak at the Oslo Energy Forum and meet with Norwegian ministers and business leaders.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sinking of DF Hydro 70th anniversary events in Norway

    The British Embassy participated in events marking the 70th anniversary of the sabotage of Telemark's heavy water plant during World War II.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Visit of HMS Kent to Stavanger

    HMS Kent, a Type 23 frigate, visited Stavanger from 7 to 11 February.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Opportunities for UK mining companies in the Arctic region

    Major developments expected in the next year with opportunities available for UK businesses to form partnerships and secure contracts.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Trade & Investment minister reflects on visit to Norway

    Lord Livingston blogs about his visit to Norway on 14 and 15 January, where he met government representatives and business leaders.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Trade & Investment minister visits Norway

    Lord Ian Livingston visited Norway on 14 and 15 January to meet business leaders and representatives of Norwegian government.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • David Cameron meets Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg met today in 10 Downing Street to discuss energy and security.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Norwegian-Danish deal for Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group

    Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group today signed a C130J aircraft contract with the Norwegian and Danish Defence Logistic Organisations.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • AgustaWestland signs Norwegian government SAR helicopter contract

    The Minister of Justice and Public Affairs and the CEO of AgustaWestland signed the contract for new Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopters.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government welcomes £1 billion AgustaWestland helicopter deal

    AgustaWestland has signed a £1 billion contract to supply 16 helicopters plus support and training to the Norwegian government.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sketch of Edward VIII donated to the British Embassy Oslo

    The British Embassy Oslo has received a sketched portrait of Edward VIII by the Norwegian artist Henrik Lund, dated 1933 in London.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the death of Nelson Mandela

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest moral and political leaders of our time.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree is cut

    Lord Mayor of Westminster Councillor Sarah Richardson and Mayor of Oslo Fabian Stang cut the Norwegian spruce for Trafalgar Square.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government