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Military transport corridor to be established in the north

20/06/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

‘The fact that Norway, Sweden and Finland are now united in NATO is good for Norwegian, Nordic and Allied security. And today we have achieved an important milestone. We have agreed to establish a military transport corridor through North Norway,

Tighter restrictions on Russian fishing vessels enter into force

13/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The tighter restrictions on Russian fishing vessels over 500 gross tonnage announced on 6 October will enter into force on Friday 14 October. From that date these vessels will only be permitted access to the ports of Tromsø, Kirkenes and Båtsfjord.

Foreign Minister Huitfeldt condemns Russian missile strikes in Ukraine

10/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I strongly condemn Russia’s massive missile strikes against Ukrainian civilians and civilian infrastructure', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfledt said.

Norway will purchase artillery ammunition to Ukraine

12/10/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway intends to spend up to NOK 210 million of the money that is being donated to the British-led «International Fund for Ukraine» in order to purchase artillery ammunition to Ukraine. - The need for military support to Ukraine is substantial and

CCUS Conference in Oslo 27 – 28 October

18/10/2022 News story Ministry of Energy

Norway is co-hosting the EU’s annual CCUS conference "CCUS Forum", which will take place in Oslo on 27-28 October. EU Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson is coming to Oslo to open the conference together with Minister for Petroleum and Energy Terje

Important milestone: Prime Minister opens Northern Lights visitor centre

19/10/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

On Tuesday 18 October, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre officially opened the Northern Lights visitor centre in Øygarden near Bergen.

Contribution Agreement Concluded: Norway Delivers US$ 56 Million In Results-Based Support For Indonesia’s FOLU Net Sink 2030 Climate Goals

19/10/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

The Contribution Agreement, following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Indonesia and Norway (Partners) in September 2022, was signed on October 19th by Rut Krüger Giverin, Ambassador of Norway to Indonesia, and Djoko

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against all travel to Russia

27/02/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has now revised its travel advice for Russia and is advising against all travel to the country.

Norway to provide weapons to Ukraine

28/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will give M72 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine.

A new normal for Norway

14/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance

The Norwegian economy is booming. COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and we are heading out of the pandemic. Economic growth is strong, unemployment is low. A shortage of labor is leading to mounting pressure. At the same time, the war in Ukraine

Joint statement on climate

06/05/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

The text of the following readout was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Norway on the occasion of Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry’s visit to Oslo, Norway.

Statement on Taliban and women's rights

09/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘It is completely unacceptable that the Taliban is placing restrictions on women’s rights. I am deeply concerned by the announcement stating that women in Afghanistan must cover their faces in public, are not allowed to drive and can only leave

Norway’s ninth periodic report to the UN Committee against Torture

20/05/2022 News story Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Norway has submitted its ninth periodic report to the UN Committee against Torture.

New knowledge about gender equality in the maritime industry

20/05/2022 News story Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

A new study shows that the share of women in the maritime sector remains low, and that structural, cultural and practical barriers can explain why few women work in the sector. The Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Bjørnar Skjæran, will now

Government seeks Storting’s approval for Swedish and Finnish Nato membership

23/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Today, the Government requested the Storting’s consent to ratify the Nato accession protocols for Finland and Sweden. ‘We will do our utmost to ensure a swift accession process,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Combating piracy in the world’s most dangerous waters

31/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on combating piracy in West Africa. Norway and Ghana introduced the initiative and led the negotiation process leading up to the resolution.

Statement by Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on the blocking of Russian media outlets

03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Russia’s attacks on media freedom by blocking independent media outlets Ekho Moskvy and Dozhd are state censorship and human rights violations The Russian regime’s attempts to cover up its aggression in Ukraine will fail.

Joint Statement on Arctic Council Cooperation following Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Canada, the Kingdom of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the United States condemn Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and note the grave impediments to international cooperation, including in the Arctic, that Russia's actions have

Sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

18/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

‘Today, the most wide-ranging package of sanctions ever imposed by Norway has been incorporated by the Government into Norwegian law. The sanctions are a response to Russia’s illegal attack on Ukraine and also an expression of Norway’s solidarity

Summit on Peace in Ukraine

15/06/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

This weekend, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is taking part in an international summit on peace in Ukraine. Participants will include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and leaders representing some 90 other countries.