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Measures are being introduced to delay the spread of the Omicron variant in Norway

A number of measures are being introduced now to delay the spread of the new Omicron variant when it comes to the country.

Norway to sell limited number of F-16s to Draken International

The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency has signed a contract with US company Draken International to sell up to 12 F-16 combat aircraft. The aircraft will be used as part of Draken’s training services in the United States.

Norway increases support for civilians in Sudan

‘The humanitarian situation in Sudan is catastrophic. More than five million people have been forced to flee their homes since the war broke out. Norway is now providing an additional NOK 20 million for food, water and protection to help civilians

Global Disability Summit 16–17 February 2022

Norway, Ghana, and the International Disability Alliance (IDA) will co-host the Global Disability Summit 2022 on Wednesday 16 February from 14:00-17:00 and Thursday 17 February from 14:00-17:30. The summit will be held on a digital platform and will

Construction of the permanent 22 July Centre is beginning now

The 22 July Centre is returning to the Cabinet Building in the Government Quarter. Statsbygg has been tasked with building the permanent centre, which will be completed in 2025.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

‘I am hoping for a historic decision from the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi’

Minister of Climate and the Environment Espen Barth Eide is travelling to Nairobi where Norway will hold the presidency of the fifth session of United Nations’ Environment Assembly. One of Norway’s key goals is to take a decision to start the

A Strong Defence Budget for Demanding Times

The Norwegian Government´s proposal for the 2024 defence budget increases national defence capability and strengthens military readiness at a time of war in Europe. It also follows up Norway’s commitments to NATO and demonstrates solidarity with

Changes among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Ingrid Nikoline Sand as political adviser to Minister of Defence, Bjørn Arild Gram.

Statement on the developments in Guatemala

‘Norway is concerned by the developments in Guatemala following last week’s elections. Like other international partners we encourage the Guatemalan authorities to respect the popular vote and the democratic will of the Guatemalan people, as was

Norway deeply disturbed by decision to dissolve Russian human rights organisation

'I am deeply disturbed by Russian Supreme Court's decision to dissolve Russian human rights organisation International Memorial', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Norway is tightening its restrictive measures against Russia

In response to Russia's unlawful war against Ukraine, Norway is tightening its restrictive measures against Russia.

Report No. 18 to the Storting (2007-2008) - Labour Migration

Kjell Magne Bondevik

Kjell Magne Bondevik is a Lutheran priest and former politician. Leader of the Oslo Centre for Peace and Human Rights since 2006. (Photo: Stortinget). State secretary 23 October 1972-6 August 1973, Office of the Prime Minister. Councillor of State 8

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German Vise-Chancellor visits Norway in January

Germanys Vise-Chancellor Robert Habeck visits Norway 5th and 6th of January 2023. Habeck will amongst other discuss Norwegian-German industry- and energy collaboration with the Norwegian Prime minister and other ministers, attend The Confederation

Important step for Offshore Wind

The Norwegian Government has great ambitions for the development of offshore wind power in Norway and aims to tender the first phase of Sørlige Nordsjø II and Utsira Nord by the end of the first quarter of 2023.

Joint Statement on Afghanistan

Statement from Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union on on Taliban’s

Report No. 27 to the Storting (2001-2002) - Summary -

Summary of Report No. 27 to the Storting (2001-2002) EEA Cooperation, 1994-2001 26 April 2002

Norwegian Naval Strike Missiles to the British Royal Navy

The long-range precision strike capability of the Royal Navy will be boosted in a new deal with the Norwegian government. The deal strengthens defence ties between the UK and Norway.