Norway Funds Beirut Conference on Tolerance and Human Rights

News and events // Last updated: 22/05/2013 //

The Arab Network for Tolerance’s fifth annual conference was opened by the Deputy Head of the Norwegian Embassy in Beirut Ms. Stine Horn. Tolerance in the constitutions of the Arab countries was the main focus of this year’s conference.

Sikkerhet: Viktig informasjon om situasjonen i Libanon

News and events // Last updated: 22/05/2013 //

Utenriksdepartementet oppfordrer reisende til å utvise aktsomhet ved reiser til eller opphold i Libanon.

Norway to give additional NOK 100 million to help Syrian refugees

News and events // Last updated: 06/05/2013 //

“The refugee crisis in Syria is on its way to becoming the worst since the Second World War. The Government is therefore increasing Norway’s assistance by NOK 100 million,” announced Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

News and events // Last updated: 30/04/2013 //

In the Bekaa valley, the non-governmental organization Amel is working to meet the needs of Lebanon’s growing Syrian refugee population.

News and events // Last updated: 12/04/2013 //

Lovers of classical music flocked to the St. Joseph church in Monot last Friday to experience the prominent Norwegian Pianist Joachim Kwetzinsky.

Norway demands release of two kidnapped Syrian bishops

News and events // Last updated: 29/04/2013 //

“I am concerned about reports that the two top church leaders in Aleppo, Bishops Ibrahim and Yazaji, have been kidnapped. We have contacted the leader of the Free Syrian Army, and asked them to do all they can to find those responsible and ensure that the two bishops are released,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Norway regrets Prime Minister Fayyad’s resignation

News and events // Last updated: 15/04/2013 //

“I regret that Salam Fayyad is resigning as Prime Minister of Palestine. Mr Fayyad has been a close partner for Norway for many years, and he is a politician for whom I have great respect. It is positive that Mr Fayyad will continue as Prime Minister for a transitional period,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Palestinian state on hold

News and events // Last updated: 21/03/2013 //

“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...

Norway Funds Beirut Conference on Tolerance and Human Rights

Sikkerhet: Viktig informasjon om situasjonen i Libanon

Norway to give additional NOK 100 million to help Syrian refugees

Amel opens clinic for refugees in Mashghara

Visiting Norwegian pianist draws hundreds to St. Joseph

Norway demands release of two kidnapped Syrian bishops

Norway regrets Prime Minister Fayyad’s resignation

Palestinian state on hold

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Beirut