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Grave concern over the situation in Sudan

‘I am deeply concerned about the situation in Sudan, six months after the war’s outbreak. More than 5 million people have been forced to flee, schools are still closed and children in particular are exposed to great danger,’ Minister of

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

Changes among the state secretaries

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

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Herman Høgby Robertsen has been appointed political adviser to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Tonje Brenna.

Changes in the Government

In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

Parental benefit

Parental benefit is intended to ensure that the parents have an income during parental leave in connection with a birth or adoption. The right to parental benefit is accrued by the parents working.

Information on the child

All parents will regularly be in contact with public bodies and need to obtain information on the child. The individual parent's right to information will depend on who has parental responsibility for the child.

Child maintenance

Parents have a duty to pay for their children irrespective of whether or not they live with them.

Parental disputes

Out of considiration for the child, it is important that the parents focus on the child’s needs and cooperate on parenting.

The Family Counselling Service

The family counselling service offers help to anyone who needs to talk about difficult issues in the family.

Joint likeminded statement on the occasion of the second anniversary of Alexei Navalny's death on 16 February 2024

Together with likeminded states, Norway supports a joint statement on the occasion on the second commemoration of Alexei Navalny`s death on 16 February 2024. We demand a thorough and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his

Prime Ministers of Norway and Poland visit Norwegian and Ukrainian soldiers at Camp Jomsborg

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk visited Camp Jomsborg in Poland. Ukrainian soldiers are receiving training and equipment at the camp before being deployed to the front line. Instructors from the Nordic

Nordic and Baltic countries working together to secure energy supplies for Ukraine

The leaders of the Nordic and Baltic countries gathered in Kyiv today to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The countries are working together to strengthen Ukraine’s energy security and to protect critical

Prime Minister Støre in Kyiv: Long-term support for Ukraine is vital

Four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is visiting Kyiv to reaffirm Norway’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s fight for freedom. He took the opportunity to announce how Norway’s military support for

Archives and documentation

Public and private archives represent unique and authentic knowledge about society, history and culture in the past and present. They document the interests and rights of individuals and various population groups, and are important for research and

Libraries

Everyone should have access to art and culture, no matter where they live. Making literature and books available to everyone in Norway is an important part of this.

Map of the coastal route Bergen-Kirkenes

The peace process in Colombia

Norway is a key partner in Colombia and supports the Colombian Government’s efforts to secure peace with armed groups in the country.

Israel – Palestine: A negotiated two-state solution

Norway has been actively engaged in helping to bring about a lasting solution to the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians for decades. The only solution that can prevent further wars is a political settlement that ensures

Gaming in Norway

The overarching goal of regulating the gaming market in Norway is to prevent gaming problems and other negative consequences of gaming, as well as to ensure that gaming is conducted in a responsible and safe manner. Additionally, the regulation aims