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Norway supports Galle Literary Festival

News and events // Last updated: 13/01/2012 //

The annual Galle Literary Festival in Sri Lanka aims to inspire learning through literature and the arts. The Festival is both intimate and international, taking place within the charmed surroundings of the historic fort in Galle, and drawing writers and visitors from all over the world. This year’s festival takes place 18-22 January 2012.

News and events // Last updated: 05/01/2012 //

Norway Cup is an international youth football tournament held annually in Oslo, with 1500 participating teams every year. In 2012 the games take place from 27. July to 4. August. The tournament is a unique chance to get to know youth from all over the world.

Norway pleased to see that Sri Lanka has released report

News and events // Last updated: 03/01/2012 //

“The Commission of Inquiry on Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation has made a number of recommendations in its recent report. This is an important report, which will be studied closely,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Til norske reisende: Sri Lanka innfører obligatorisk visum

Norsk // Sist oppdatert: 03/01/2012 //

Det gjøres oppmerksom på at srilankiske myndigheter har innført et system der man før innreise må søke om såkalt ETA - Electronic Travel Authorization. Ordningen trådte i kraft 1. januar 2012.

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The Nobel Peace Prize 2011. Recognition of women’s efforts to promote peace and democracy.

News and events // Last updated: 13/12/2011 //

“Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkul Karman are each in their own right worthy winners of the Nobel Peace Prize. The Government welcomes the award of this year’s prize to these three women. It is recognition of women’s non-violent efforts to promote peace and democracy,” said Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Hambantota District Chamber of Commerce and Norway celebrated 18 years of cooperation

News and events // Last updated: 29/11/2011 //

Norwegian Ambassador Hilde Haraldstad was the chief guest at a ceremony concluding 18 years of successful development cooperation between Norway and Hambantota District Chamber of Commerce (HDCC).

Norway supports Galle Literary Festival

Norway Cup 2012: The world’s biggest soccer tournament for youth

Norway pleased to see that Sri Lanka has released report

Til norske reisende: Sri Lanka innfører obligatorisk visum

The Nobel Peace Prize 2011. Recognition of women’s efforts to promote peace and democracy.

Hambantota District Chamber of Commerce and Norway celebrated 18 years of cooperation

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Colombo