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Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on mass displacement from the Zamzam IDP camp

'I am deeply appalled by the recent brutal attacks by the RSF on the Zamzam, Abu Shouk and al-Salam camps for internally displaced people as well as on the city of Al Fasher in North Darfur. Both those who had to flee the camps and those that are

KORO – Public Art Norway

KORO - Public Art Norway is the Norwegian government’s professional body for art in public spaces, and is a subordinate governmental agency under the Ministry of Culture and Equality.

Web page: https://koro.no/english/

Statement on the situation in Palestine

‘I am deeply concerned about the expulsion of Palestinians from refugee camps in the West Bank, as well as statements from Israeli authorities indicating that Israeli forces will remain in the area and prevent residents from returning. This is

Riksteatret

It is the task of Riksteatret (the National Touring Theatre) to bring professional drama to the public across the entire country.

Web page: https://www.riksteatret.no/nn/

Announcement of APA 2025

The Ministry of Energy has announced this year’s licensing round on the Norwegian Continental Shelf - APA 2025. As in previous years, the licensing round follows the standard procedure with a company application deadline in September, and the award

Norway to sign agreements totalling NOK 1.9 billion per year to provide rapid, flexible and targeted humanitarian aid

Norway is entering into six new strategic partnership agreements with the following Norwegian humanitarian organisations: Norwegian Refugee Council, NORCAP, Norwegian Church Aid, Norwegian Red Cross, Norwegian People’s Aid and Save the Children

The National Budget 2025: Closing tax loopholes by amending the exit tax rules

In practice, the current exit tax rules function as a tax loophole. The Government wants to close this loophole and proposes, in the National Budget for 2025, to amend the exit tax rules to make them more effective and fairer.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Ms. Gunn Karin Gjul as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security Astri Aas-Hansen, as of 22 April 2025.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, Ms. Anne Marit Bjørnflaten was honourably discharged as State Secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre.

New UN Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution Established

A new UN panel has been established in the field of pollution. The panel aims to build a shared knowledge base for global action on the safe management of chemicals and waste, as well as the prevention of pollution. The panel was formally

The Gaming and Foundation Authority

The Gaming and Foundation Authority is a governmental body that has two subordinate professional supervisory bodies, the Gaming Authority and the Foundation Authority, which have a joint director and administration.

Web page: https://lottstift.no/en/

The Language Council of Norway

The Language Council of Norway works to strengthen the Norwegian language and enhance linguistic diversity in Norway. The Council is the government's expert body on language questions and follows up Norwegian language policy on behalf of the

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NOU 2006 nr. 19: Academic freedom -

Background for Norway’s work on academic freedom, individual rights and institutional management needs.

German-Norwegian cooperation on hydrogen

Germany and Norway are continuing the cooperation on evaluating an industry-driven and commercial large-scale supply of hydrogen from Norway to Germany. Industrial players are in the driver’s seat for bringing the commercial and technical processes

Norway to provide NOK 12.5 billion in civilian support to Ukraine and Moldova

The Norwegian Government will provide NOK 12.5 billion in civilian support to Ukraine and Moldova in 2025. Key focus areas include energy security and humanitarian assistance. The funding is part of the overall allocation for 2025 under the Nansen

State budget for 2025: Bolstering investment in women’s health

To date, the Norwegian government has bolstered investment in targeted women’s health initiatives to the tune of around NOK 150 million. In the proposed state budget for 2025, the government is suggesting a further NOK 13 million to follow up on the

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Norway

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron are in Norway on an official visit 23-24 June at the invitation of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Ms. Sigrid Hagerup Melhuus as state secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Ms. Cecilie Myrseth.

Proposing a new ambitious climate target for Norway

The Norwegian government is proposing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 70 to 75 percent by 2035.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Hungary’s decision to withdraw from the ICC

'Hungary’s decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) is deeply regrettable. In these turbulent geopolitical times, we need binding international cooperation and continued respect for the international legal order more than