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Opening of the Gullvåg Exhibition

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:41:05 GMT

Tuesday June 9 saw the opening of the exhibition "Terra Sancta" at the UNESCO Palace.

Norway voted in favour of UN resolution on an international investigation of Israel’s boarding

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:12:50 GMT

The UN Human Rights Council decided today to establish an independent fact-finding mission to investigate the Israeli boarding of a convoy of ships carrying humanitarian assistance to Gaza.

Biking in Beirut

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:59:18 GMT

The “Darreja” bicycling tour will highlight the benefits of bicycling in Beirut.

Norway supports the Security Council’s demand for a transparent, impartial investigation of the Israeli operation against the Gaza convoy

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:46:43 GMT

In a statement dated 31 May, the UN Security Council condemns the acts that led to the loss of civilian lives when Israeli naval forces boarded the convoy carrying humanitarian assistance to Gaza. The statement underscores the need for a prompt, impartial and credible investigation of the incident.

Kampala Review Conference a milestone in the history of international criminal law

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:02:20 GMT

The States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) are gathering today in Kampala, Uganda, to take stock of the progress of the Court. “This is a milestone in the history of international criminal law,” commented Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

The embassy will be closed 9-10 of September

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:23:28 GMT

Due to the end holiday of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, the embassy will be closed on the 9th and 10th of September.

Norway and Indonesia in partnership to reduce emissions from deforestation

Thu, 27 May 2010 08:31:47 GMT

Norway and Indonesia agreed today to enter into a partnership to support Indonesia’s efforts to reduce emissions from deforestation and degradation of forests and peat lands. Indonesia will take immediate and decisive action to reduce its forest and peat related greenhouse gas emissions. Norway will support those efforts with one billion USD over the next few years.

Constitution Day in Ibl Es Saqi

Wed, 19 May 2010 13:29:25 GMT

May 17 the community of Ibl Es Saqi commemorated the Norwegian Constitution Day together with Norwegian UNIFIL veterans and their families.

Aud Lise Norheim new Chief Negotiator

Wed, 05 May 2010 13:50:16 GMT

Ambassador Aud Lise Norheim has been appointed head of Norway's delegation to the UN climate negotiations.

Dramatic therapy in Roumieh prison

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:06:05 GMT

The Norwegian Ambassador together with five other women spent three hours with 35 inmates playing, joking, telling stories, interacting, listening, discussing and sympathizing.

Team Norway pledges to run

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:48:09 GMT

Team Norway will participate in the next Beirut International Marathon November 7.

Norwegian proposal on protection of human rights defenders adopted

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:23:09 GMT

The UN Human Rights Council unanimously adopted a Norwegian proposal on strengthening protection of human rights defenders all over the world.

Help People Help Themselves

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:38:16 GMT

Together with UNICEF, Norway helps the community help itself in the Rashidiye refugee camp.

Armed with Hope

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:09:01 GMT

The Norwegian Palestine Committee handed over a copy of their latest book to the Ambassador.

The OGL now under Norwegian Command

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:45:26 GMT

Observer Group Lebanon (OGL) is now under Norwegian command.

Foreign Minister Støre protests against Israel’s settlement expansion in East Jerusalem

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:22:20 GMT

“Norway deeply deplores Israel’s expansion of its settlement in East Jerusalem. The peace process is in a critical phase, and Israel’s decision is jeopardising the process.”

Norway renews its commitment to battle area clearance

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:36:46 GMT

As a continuation of Norway’s long-term support to humanitarian mine action in South of Lebanon, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign affairs has granted over one million USD to Mines Advisory Group (MAG).

Ban on cluster munitions to enter into force

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:12:02 GMT

“At last it is clear that the convention banning cluster munitions will enter into force. With this convention, we have helped to make the world a safer place, strengthened humanitarian law and, not least, ensured that victims will receive assistance,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Nahr Al Bared Camp raising from the ashes

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:21:27 GMT

Refugees of the Nahr Al Bared camp can finally see with their own eyes their houses being rebuilt. After more than two years of planning, clearing and backfilling the area, reconstruction is now underway.

Poetry Reading in Beirut

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:01:58 GMT

February 8 and 11, Norwegian poet Knut Ødegård read his poems in Beirut.

Norwegian experiences shaping Lebanese future

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:36:32 GMT

What will happen if Lebanon discovers exploitable oil and gas fields off its coast? Norwegian experiences might prove to be useful in shaping Lebanon’s future as an oil nation.

The Ibsen Scholarships 2010

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:15:21 GMT

Scholarship funds amounting to NOK 1.000.000 (approx. 150.000 USD) will be awarded to Ibsen-related projects world wide.

Community Mothers

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:25:27 GMT

The ambassador visits important women-help-women project in the Nahr Al-Bared camp.

Team Norway runs the Beirut Marathon

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:48:39 GMT

More than 200 participants in the 2009 Beirut Marathon donned Team Norway t-shirts with the Norwegian flag on the back and the logos of NPA, NRC, NORWAC and Right to Play proudly on the front.

Record-high aid budget in time of crisis

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:59:56 GMT

The Norwegian Government proposes that NOK 27.4 billion should be allocated to development assistance in 2010. This is an increase of NOK 1.2 billion from 2009.

NPA field visit: working to clear explosive remnants of war

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:36:14 GMT

On the 11th of November 2009, Ambassador Aud Lise Norheim visited Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) Mine Action Programme in southern Lebanon. During the visit, the deminers working on the ground presented their tools and methods. It was evident that the deminers were doing important work in the most precise and secure way possible.

Offisielt reiseråd for Libanon

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:40:03 GMT

Utenriksdepartementet oppfordrer reisende om å utvise aktsomhet.

An overview of NGOs supported by the Norwegian MFA in Lebanon

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:27:19 GMT

The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affaires supports several international, Norwegian and local NGOs in Lebanon. Norway’s development cooperation with Lebanon has a long history of substantial allocations on one hand and active participation in the international development debate for Lebanon on the other hand.<p>

Skole for norske barn

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:51:17 GMT

Globalskolen tilbyr norsk, samfunnsfag og RLE på grunnskolenivå.

Business

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:50:28 GMT

A number of organisations can provide useful information if you are considering exporting to the Norwegian market or establishing a business in Norway.

Fjords and mountains

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:16:52 GMT

Along parts of the coastline, the sea penetrates deep into the mountain wilderness and form the world-famous Norwegian fjords.

Let there be northern lights

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:14:06 GMT

The North Cape in Finnmark is one of many good places in Northern Norway to see the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis.

The Land of the Midnight Sun

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:12:41 GMT

In Northern Norway, the sun never sets during the summer months. Go on a midnight sun cruise, join a safari or play golf in the middle of the night.

Powered by nature

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:11:06 GMT

Videos from Norway

Seasons and climate

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:08:46 GMT

Because of the Gulf Stream, Norway has a friendlier climate than the latitude indicates.

The Ambassador

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:12:25 GMT

H.E. Ms. Aud Lise Norheim does not serve as the ambassador of Norway anymore, as she has been appointed to the role of chief negotiator and will lead the Norwegian delegation in the UN climate negotiations. A new ambassador appointment is still pending.

Staff

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:48:47 GMT

The current staff of the Norwegian Embassy.

Contact us

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:26:54 GMT

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Beirut is located in the Embassy Complex, Serail Hill.

Facts & Figures

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:47:20 GMT

Norway is a constitutional democracy in Northern Europe with a population of 4.8 million inhabitants.

The Regions

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:04:04 GMT

Norway is a long and mostly narrow country, with great variations between its regions. The most spectacular fjords are in the west, the clearest traces of medieval times are to be found in central Norway, while the midnight sun is in the north.