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The Oslo Diplomatic List Coronavirus information for Diplomatic Missions Digital briefing for the diplomatic corps on the 18th of May 2020 Diplomat in Norway. The purpose of this booklet is to provide information

New travel advice for travel between Norway and other European countries

From 15 July, the Government is lifting restrictions on entry into Norway for people resident in countries in the Schengen area/EEA that have an acceptable level of infection. From the same date, quarantine will no longer be required on entry from

Changes in the travel advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 15 July

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is introducing new exceptions to the travel advice against non-essential travel to all countries. The new exceptions apply to individual countries in the Schengen area/EEA from 15 July.

The fight against modern slavery: new grant scheme for civil society

‘Civil society has a vital role to play in achieving our goal of ending modern slavery. As part of the development programme, we are therefore allocating NOK 190 million over a period of four years to support the work being done by civil society

Joint press statement: Nordic Foreign Ministers receive report on Nordic cooperation on foreign and security policy

Last week the Nordic Foreign Ministers received the report "Nordic Foreign and Security Policy 2020: Climate Change, Hybrid & Cyber Threats and Challenges".

Changes among the political advisers

Communications adviser, Ms. Kaia Jarlsby, has been appointed as political adviser to Minister of Regional Development and Digitalisation, Ms. Linda Hofstad Helleland, from 3 August 2020. Political adviser, Ms. Maren Aasan, will leave her position on

Norway supporting international promotion of freedom of expression and freedom of the press

Norway is maintaining its international support for freedom of expression and freedom of the press by extending its cooperation with International Media Support for four years. According to the agreement, funding provided by Norway will be used to

Norway will pay 530 million NOK for reduced deforestation in Indonesia

After 10 years of hard work, deforestation in Indonesia is going down. Emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in Indonesia were lower in 2016-17 than in the preceding decade. In response, Norway will pay up to 530 million NOK (approx.

Reminder: Rules will change for British citizens wishing to move to Norway after 1 January 2021

Transition period draws to a close: British citizens need to apply for residency permits if they wish to come to Norway to live, work or study after 1 January 2021.

UNESCO

Norway has ratified several of UNESCO’s cultural conventions.

Why demolish the Y-Block?

When the government decided on the main concept for the new Government Building Complex in 2014, they also decided that the High-Rise Block would be preserved, but that the Y-Block would be demolished. The decision that the Y-Block must be

Rebuilding the government building complex

The Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation will present a proposal for the cost framework for the new Government Building Complex to the Storting in 2020/2021. With start of construction in 2021, the High-Rise Block, the A Building and D

Norway to open for some travel between Europe and Svalbard

Starting 15 July, the Government plans to allow travel to Svalbard by residents of the parts of the Schengen Area and European Economic Area that will no longer be subject to Norwegian quarantine regulations as of that date. This applies to such

ESRB recommendation on restriction of distributions during the Covid-19 pandemic

On 8 June, the ESRB published a recommendation on restriction of distributions addressed to relevant national authorities.

Norway pledges NOK 100 million to support vaccine access for low- and middle-income countries

Norway is pledging NOK 100 million to support access for low- and middle-income countries to COVID-19 vaccines once they are developed.

Norway to provide NOK 1.75 billion to Syria and neighbouring countries

‘The war in Syria has caused immense suffering and widespread devastation. The civilian population in Syria and its neighbouring countries is dependent on humanitarian aid. That is why Norway is maintaining a high level of support. We will provide

New Interim Act and Regulations on entry restrictions take effect on 1 July

Starting 1 July 2020, a new Interim Act relating to entry restrictions for foreign nationals out of concern for public health will enter into force along with associated Regulations.

G-14/2020 – Circular relating to entry into force of the Regulations relating to entry restrictions for foreign nationals out of concern for public health

Circular relating to entry into force of the

Regulations relating to entry restrictions for foreign nationals out of concern for public health

Adopted by Ministry of Justice and Public Security 29 June 2020 under sections 2, 3 and 6 of the Interim Act of 19 June 2020 No. 83 relating to entry restrictions for foreign nationals out of concern for public health; see decision of 19 June 2020

Read regulation at lovdata.no

Art, architecture and buildings in the Government Building Complex

Regjeringskvartalet, the government building complex, is located in central Oslo and has been owned by the government for more than 200 years.