natgillin/translations-raw huggingface dataset:
Read more about the new reasearch at WHOs webpage
Les mer om den australske evalueringsrapporten på WHOs nettsider
Webcast: World No Tobacco day
Nett-TV: Verdens tobakksfrie dag
Kronikk av Høie: Det neste
Kronikk av Høie: Det neste
World No Tobacco Day, Tuesday May 31
Verdens tobakksfrie dag 31. mai
Towards a tobacco-free generation
På vei mot en tobakksfri generasjon
Towards becoming Europe’s most modern navy
Mot Europas mest moderne marine
The ceremony took place on September 9 at Umoe Mandal.
Torsdag 9. september ble MTB-en KNM ”Storm” døpt ved verftet Umoe Mandal.
Chair of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence, Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide, was godmother.
Gudmor var Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide, leder av Stortingets utenriks- og forsvarskomité.
State Secretary Roger Ingebrigtsen and the Godmother, Chair of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence, Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide, are briefed by Lieutenant Chris Petter Haukedal on the bridge of HNoMS Storm.
Statssekretær Roger Ingebrigtsen og gudmor, leder av utenriks- og forsvarskomiteen på Stortinget, Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide får orientering av løytnant Chris Petter Haukedal på broen på KNM ”Storm”.
Photo: Norwegian Ministry of Defence.
- Foto: Forsvarsdepartementet
Important vessels for Norway HNoMS Storm is the first of a total of six Skjold Class missile-armed, stealthy fast patrol boats (FPB).
Viktige fartøyer for Norge KNM ”Storm” er først ut av til sammen seks fartøyer i Skjold-klassen.
The vessels are powerfully armed, have long endurance and are highly capable of dealing with challenging conditions at sea.
Båtene har stor kampkraft, lang utholdenhet og stor evne til å takle krevende forhold på sjøen.
The main armament of the Skjold Class will consist of the Norwegian-produced Naval Strike Missile.
Hovedvåpenet til Skjold-klassen vil være det norskproduserte Naval Strike Missile (NSM).
The vessels have attracted considerable interest world-wide.
Fartøyene har vakt betydelig oppsikt i verden for øvrig.
“Norway’s territorial waters cover a very large area and we need naval vessels to uphold our rights and fulfil our obligations at sea.
– Norsk sjøområde er veldig stort, og vi trenger militære fartøyer for å sikre våre rettigheter og forpliktelser på havet.
The Skjold Class embodies the very latest technology and has a natural place on Norway’s defence forces.
Skjold-klassen er høyteknologisk og har en naturlig plass i det norske forsvaret.
These FPBs are, we believe, the world’s fastest naval vessels.
MTB-ene er, så langt vi vet, verdens raskeste marinefartøy.
They will make a significant contribution in relation to maintaining a naval presence in the High North,” a highly satisfied State Secretary points out.
De vil gi et betydelig bidrag i forhold til sjømilitær tilstedeværelse i nordområdene, presiserer en fornøyd statssekretær.
The FPBs are also capable of undertaking search and rescue missions and the protection of Norwegian assets on the continental shelf.
MTB-ene vil også kunne brukes til søk- og redningsaksjoner og beskyttelse av installasjoner på norsk sokkel.
They are also equipped to enable them to take part in international operations.
De er i tillegg utstyrt for å kunne delta i internasjonale operasjoner.
Delayed delivery Delivery of the vessels has been delayed, mainly due to engine problems.
Forsinket levering Fartøyene har blitt forsinket, hovedsakelig grunnet motorproblemer.
“Naturally this is not ideal.
– Det er selvsagt ikke optimalt.
I would, however, like to emphasise that we are satisfied that the technical problems have now been solved.
Jeg vil likevel presisere at vi er fornøyd med at de tekniske problemene nå er løst.
The most important thing for us is that we can now bring these vessels into service,” says Roger Ingebrigtsen.
Det viktigste for oss er at vi nå kan ta båtene i bruk, sier Ingebrigtsen.
“We are aware that the shipbuilders, Umoe Mandal, have reduced the scale of their activities now that these vessels will soon have been completed.
– Vi er kjent med at Umoe Mandal har redusert virksomheten som følge av at MTB-ene snart er ferdige.
In connection with the Government’s package of support measures for the shipbuilding industry, a number of initiatives have been launched to support future working at Umoe Mandal.
I forbindelse med regjeringens tiltakspakke for verftsindustrien ble det lansert flere tiltak for å støtte opp om videre drift ved Umoe Mandal.
Trade ministers comments on the arrest of Telenor's shares
Brustad om arresten av Telenors aksjer i Vimpelcom
This is a demanding situation.
Dette er en krevende situasjon.
- I have already requested a telephone conversation with my Russian counterpart, First Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov.
- Jeg har allerede henvendt meg til min motpart i den russiske regjeringen, første visestatsminister Viktor Zubkov, og bedt om en samtale.
- We will use all available channels in order to assist Telenor.
- Vi benytter oss av alle kanaler vi har til rådighet for å hjelpe Telenor.
Geneva, 11 October 2012
Genève, 11. oktober 2012
Deputy Director General Dagfinn Sørli gave this closing statement at Norway's Sixth Trade Policy Review in Geneva 9-11 October.
Avdelingsdirektør Dagfinn Sørli holdt dette avslutningsinnlegget i forbindelse med den handelspolitiske gjennomgangen av Norge i Geneve 9.-11. oktober..
I’m pleased to have this opportunity to respond to some of the points raised by yourself, the discussant and the 28 members who took the floor in our session on Tuesday.
I’m pleased to have this opportunity to respond to some of the points raised by yourself, the discussant and the 28 members who took the floor in our session on Tuesday.
Allow me, mr Chairman to go directly to some of the main issues raised.
Allow me, mr Chairman to go directly to some of the main issues raised.
Norway’s economic performance was the subject of many interventions, and quite a few speakers pointed to some of the challenges facing the Norwegian economy, both in the near future as well as in a long term perspective.
Norway’s economic performance was the subject of many interventions, and quite a few speakers pointed to some of the challenges facing the Norwegian economy, both in the near future as well as in a long term perspective.
One point is that our strong economic performance creates its own challenges.
One point is that our strong economic performance creates its own challenges.
An appreciating currency has made our export industries less competitive.
An appreciating currency has made our export industries less competitive.
Wages are growing faster in Norway than in our trading partners.
Wages are growing faster in Norway than in our trading partners.
Last year, the average hourly wage cost in Norwegian manufacturing was 54 % higher than the average for our trading partners in the EU.
Last year, the average hourly wage cost in Norwegian manufacturing was 54 % higher than the average for our trading partners in the EU.
As in many other European countries, productivity growth has abated in recent years.
As in many other European countries, productivity growth has abated in recent years.
In order to sustain competitiveness in the long run, productivity must increase.
In order to sustain competitiveness in the long run, productivity must increase.
In addition, real wage increases should be more in line with productivity growth.
In addition, real wage increases should be more in line with productivity growth.
With the central bank’s key policy interest rate at 1.5%, fiscal policy is geared towards preventing overheating.
With the central bank’s key policy interest rate at 1.5%, fiscal policy is geared towards preventing overheating.
The 2013 budget is thus fiscally neutral, with government expenditure of oil revenues well below the level permitted by the Fiscal Policy Guidelines.
The 2013 budget is thus fiscally neutral, with government expenditure of oil revenues well below the level permitted by the Fiscal Policy Guidelines.
The majority of revenues from the extraction of Norway’s oil and gas resources are collected by the Norwegian state.
The majority of revenues from the extraction of Norway’s oil and gas resources are collected by the Norwegian state.
Public revenues from the petroleum sector are placed in our sovereign wealth fund - the Government Pension Fund Global.
Public revenues from the petroleum sector are placed in our sovereign wealth fund - the Government Pension Fund Global.
The expenditure of petroleum revenues in any given year is determined, not by petroleum revenues of the preceding year, but by the expected long-term real rate of return of the Fund’s assets.
The expenditure of petroleum revenues in any given year is determined, not by petroleum revenues of the preceding year, but by the expected long-term real rate of return of the Fund’s assets.
This fiscal framework helps provide economic stability and makes our economy less vulnerable to oil price fluctuations.
This fiscal framework helps provide economic stability and makes our economy less vulnerable to oil price fluctuations.
Another challenge mentioned is the rising cost of housing.
Another challenge mentioned is the rising cost of housing.
The average square meter price of housing in Norway more than doubled between 1998 and 2011.
The average square meter price of housing in Norway more than doubled between 1998 and 2011.
This trend has been caused by a growth in wages, low interest rates, tax incentives for investment in real estate and population growth caused by immigration.
This trend has been caused by a growth in wages, low interest rates, tax incentives for investment in real estate and population growth caused by immigration.
The increased demand for housing has not been met by a corresponding increase in supply.
The increased demand for housing has not been met by a corresponding increase in supply.
Household debt is currently at over 200% of disposable income.
Household debt is currently at over 200% of disposable income.
The Norwegian government has taken steps to address the surge in house prices, including a tightening of guidelines for residential mortgage lending.
The Norwegian government has taken steps to address the surge in house prices, including a tightening of guidelines for residential mortgage lending.
Like many other countries Norway faces challenges related to an ageing population.
Like many other countries Norway faces challenges related to an ageing population.
Public pension expenditures are expected to increase rapidly in the coming decades.
Public pension expenditures are expected to increase rapidly in the coming decades.
While the assets of the Government Pension Fund Global are not earmarked for pension expenditures, its purpose is to facilitate the government savings required to meet its pension obligations in the future.
While the assets of the Government Pension Fund Global are not earmarked for pension expenditures, its purpose is to facilitate the government savings required to meet its pension obligations in the future.
A number of delegations have commented on the relatively high level of state ownership, and the discussant, ambassador Agah, challenged us to elaborate on the policy considerations that may lie behind this fact.
A number of delegations have commented on the relatively high level of state ownership, and the discussant, ambassador Agah, challenged us to elaborate on the policy considerations that may lie behind this fact.
The short answer is that the reasons and considerations have varied over time as society and the political landscape has changed.
The short answer is that the reasons and considerations have varied over time as society and the political landscape has changed.
In the years after the Second World War access to capital from abroad was limited.
In the years after the Second World War access to capital from abroad was limited.
A limited private capital market in Norway and a political desire to bring about industrial growth led the State to contribute long term capital with the aim of encouraging industrial development.
A limited private capital market in Norway and a political desire to bring about industrial growth led the State to contribute long term capital with the aim of encouraging industrial development.
In addition, security considerations lay behind the State’s involvement in the development of defence related industries.
In addition, security considerations lay behind the State’s involvement in the development of defence related industries.
When the production of oil and gas began in the 1970s, the desire for a strong stake in the extraction of the newfound resources lay behind the establishment of a state-owned petroleum company.
When the production of oil and gas began in the 1970s, the desire for a strong stake in the extraction of the newfound resources lay behind the establishment of a state-owned petroleum company.
And during the banking crisis in the early 1990s, the State’s take-over of shares in many banks was regarded as essential in order to avoid the bankruptcy of critical financial institutions.
And during the banking crisis in the early 1990s, the State’s take-over of shares in many banks was regarded as essential in order to avoid the bankruptcy of critical financial institutions.
In more recent years, a number of state owned companies has been established as a result of the divestment of state agencies, for instance in telecommunications, hydropower and transportation.
In more recent years, a number of state owned companies has been established as a result of the divestment of state agencies, for instance in telecommunications, hydropower and transportation.
Public hospitals are also organized as state owned companies.
Public hospitals are also organized as state owned companies.
My point is that the State’s direct ownership has been motivated by various objectives and political considerations through the years.
My point is that the State’s direct ownership has been motivated by various objectives and political considerations through the years.
And the scope and nature of state ownership has also changed.
And the scope and nature of state ownership has also changed.
Some companies have gone bankrupt, some have been sold off completely and some have been partly privatized.
Some companies have gone bankrupt, some have been sold off completely and some have been partly privatized.
The general conclusion still holds today; different objectives and considerations may explain the state’s ownership and involvement in the various companies.
The general conclusion still holds today; different objectives and considerations may explain the state’s ownership and involvement in the various companies.
The second set of issues raised seems to relate to the operation of commercially oriented companies partly or wholly owned by the state.
The second set of issues raised seems to relate to the operation of commercially oriented companies partly or wholly owned by the state.
The implicit argument seems to be that the involvement of the state in commercial companies may make life more difficult for private investors and companies who are competing in the same markets.
The implicit argument seems to be that the involvement of the state in commercial companies may make life more difficult for private investors and companies who are competing in the same markets.
I understand that the question is being raised, but let me point to the simple fact that there is only one set of laws in Norway.
I understand that the question is being raised, but let me point to the simple fact that there is only one set of laws in Norway.
There is not one company law for wholly owned private companies and another company law for companies where the State has an ownership interest.
There is not one company law for wholly owned private companies and another company law for companies where the State has an ownership interest.
Companies operating in Norway, private or state-owned, operate under the same market conditions and competition rules.
Companies operating in Norway, private or state-owned, operate under the same market conditions and competition rules.
In addition, Norway is bound by international rules.
In addition, Norway is bound by international rules.
Technical regulations and competition rules are basically the same throughout Europe – otherwise known as the European Single Market.
Technical regulations and competition rules are basically the same throughout Europe – otherwise known as the European Single Market.
Any attempt to give favours to specific companies, with or without state ownership, in Norway or Germany, Poland or the UK, will be under the scrutiny of the EU Commission or the EFTA equivalent – the EFTA Surveillance Authority.
Any attempt to give favours to specific companies, with or without state ownership, in Norway or Germany, Poland or the UK, will be under the scrutiny of the EU Commission or the EFTA equivalent – the EFTA Surveillance Authority.
Let me also make it clear that the extent of state ownership does not mean that the State intervenes at will in the operation of the market.
Let me also make it clear that the extent of state ownership does not mean that the State intervenes at will in the operation of the market.
Norway is a market based economy where the rule of law prevails.
Norway is a market based economy where the rule of law prevails.
Finally, let me point out that the role of the state, including the extent of state ownership, is the subject of public debate in Norway.
Finally, let me point out that the role of the state, including the extent of state ownership, is the subject of public debate in Norway.
Some would like to see a less active state, while others would like to see a more active state.
Some would like to see a less active state, while others would like to see a more active state.
This brings me to the reference made by the discussant to a list of critical remarks to the current state of affairs in Norway.
This brings me to the reference made by the discussant to a list of critical remarks to the current state of affairs in Norway.
I believe that the discussant is pointing to an essential explanation behind the social and economic development of Norway, namely the existence of an open public debate, and the fact that the government’s policies are being tested against the will of the population at regular intervals through the power of the ballot.
I believe that the discussant is pointing to an essential explanation behind the social and economic development of Norway, namely the existence of an open public debate, and the fact that the government’s policies are being tested against the will of the population at regular intervals through the power of the ballot.
We noted a large number of comments related to our GSP-scheme, and several delegations pointed to the disappointing development of imports from LDCs and LICs.
We noted a large number of comments related to our GSP-scheme, and several delegations pointed to the disappointing development of imports from LDCs and LICs.
As I mentioned on Tuesday, this is a concern shared by the Norwegian government, and a concern which is being addressed through improvements to the GSP system itself and a strong focus on Aid for Trade and capacity building development assistance.
As I mentioned on Tuesday, this is a concern shared by the Norwegian government, and a concern which is being addressed through improvements to the GSP system itself and a strong focus on Aid for Trade and capacity building development assistance.
Let me just point to another challenge which we are trying to address, namely the fact that 51 out of a total of 140 GSP-eligible countries and territories have not yet fulfilled the necessary requirements to receive GSP treatment.
Let me just point to another challenge which we are trying to address, namely the fact that 51 out of a total of 140 GSP-eligible countries and territories have not yet fulfilled the necessary requirements to receive GSP treatment.
In order to rectify this unfortunate situation, customs officials from Norway have in the past and will in the future travel to these countries and hold seminars for the trade community and relevant government authorities.
In order to rectify this unfortunate situation, customs officials from Norway have in the past and will in the future travel to these countries and hold seminars for the trade community and relevant government authorities.
The objective is to make countries aware of the system, and encourage them to provide the necessary documentation (i.e. which government authorities are empowered to stamp the GSP-certificates) to enable the implementation of preferential treatment.
The objective is to make countries aware of the system, and encourage them to provide the necessary documentation (i.e. which government authorities are empowered to stamp the GSP-certificates) to enable the implementation of preferential treatment.
Another issue raised on Tuesday was the system for advance electronic information.
Another issue raised on Tuesday was the system for advance electronic information.
Since July 2009 Norway and the EU apply the same measure of security for goods entering or leaving the borders of their customs territories.
Since July 2009 Norway and the EU apply the same measure of security for goods entering or leaving the borders of their customs territories.
Advance electronic information allows customs authorities to evaluate a consignment prior to its arrival to establish whether or not it is of such a nature that further controls are necessary.
Advance electronic information allows customs authorities to evaluate a consignment prior to its arrival to establish whether or not it is of such a nature that further controls are necessary.
This is facilitating trade as many more shipments will be customs cleared when they arrive at the border without further controls.
This is facilitating trade as many more shipments will be customs cleared when they arrive at the border without further controls.
Advance notifications can be filed 24/7 and are treated on a continuous basis.
Advance notifications can be filed 24/7 and are treated on a continuous basis.
No fees and charges apply and the system is based on the relevant parts of the WCOs “SAFE Framework of Standards”.
No fees and charges apply and the system is based on the relevant parts of the WCOs “SAFE Framework of Standards”.
Quite a few delegations touched upon issues related to the Norwegian SPS-regime.
Quite a few delegations touched upon issues related to the Norwegian SPS-regime.
The sanitary area is one of the areas where Norway is fully harmonized with the EU through the EEA Agreement.
The sanitary area is one of the areas where Norway is fully harmonized with the EU through the EEA Agreement.
In practice this means that Norway applies the same control mechanisms as the EU when it comes to border measures. [1]
In practice this means that Norway applies the same control mechanisms as the EU when it comes to border measures. [1]
The implementation of emergency measures relating to food safety is simultaneous in the EU and Norway.
The implementation of emergency measures relating to food safety is simultaneous in the EU and Norway.
For our trading partners this is an advantage.
For our trading partners this is an advantage.
Once a member, an entity or a good is approved for exports to the EU/EEA-area this applies to the whole area of the internal market.
Once a member, an entity or a good is approved for exports to the EU/EEA-area this applies to the whole area of the internal market.
In other words there is no need for new approvals specifically for exports to Norway.
In other words there is no need for new approvals specifically for exports to Norway.
Please allow me also to clarify a few issues mentioned by delegations.
Please allow me also to clarify a few issues mentioned by delegations.
One member referred to “temporary TRQs” in relation to bovine meat.
One member referred to “temporary TRQs” in relation to bovine meat.