The US lifts punitive duty on Norwegian salmonThe US International Trade Commission (USITC) has decided to lift its 20-year old punitive duty on the import of fresh whole Norwegian salmon. The 24% duty on whole Norwegian salmon was introduced in 1991, when the US alleged that Norwegian subsidies to the aqua farming industry was distorting competition. (NRK)
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Scientists from 67 nations have called for a halt to fishing in Arctic waters which have just become ice-free due to climate change, until fish stocks have been examined and registered.
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The export of Norwegian cod is increasing rapidly, and it is already estimated that this year's sales will be higher than the record sales of last year.
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Museum Nord is an umbrella organization for museums and historical information in the North of Norway, Lofoten, Vesterålen and Ofoten. There are museums and historical presentations in 8 municipalities Vågan, Hadsel, Sortland, Bø, Øksnes, Andøy, Narvik og Ballangen.
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Following a week of negotiations between Norway and the EU, a new bi-lateral agreement for the management of shared fish stocks in the North Sea has been signed by the two sides. (Photo: Fisheries Minister Lisbeth Berg-Hansen)
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Norway’s Minister for Fisheries and Coastal Affairs Lisbeth Berg-Hansen is satisfied with EU's proposal for reform of the European Union’s Common Fisheries Policy, and calls it "important and encouraging".
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Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov have exchanged the instruments of ratification of the Treaty on Maritime Delimitation and Cooperation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean.
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With effect from June 1st 2011, tankers and ships of 5000 gt or more will be subject to new traffic separation measures off the coast of southern and western Norway, to improve safety.
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The Norwegian Government has launched its strategy for Norway’s cooperation with Brazil, demonstrating the importance Norway attaches to its relations with Brazil.
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