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G-36/2021 – Revised circular relating to entry into force of the Regulations relating to entry restrictions for foreign nationals out of concern for public health

G-36/2021 – Revised circular relating to entry into force of the Regulations relating to entry restrictions for foreign nationals out of concern for public health.pdf

Herman Wedel Jarlsberg

Changes among the state secretaries

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

Norway enters into green partnership with UK

Norway and the UK have agreed to establish a Green Industrial Partnership intended to promote closer economic cooperation relating to the green transition. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met today in Gotland in

Norway increases humanitarian funding for acute crises

‘Norway is increasing its annual contribution to the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to NOK 450 million over the next four years. This will create greater predictability and enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian efforts,’ said Minister

United Nations General Assembly: Norway’s statement at the UN Emergency Special Session on The International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on the Israeli occupation.

The statement was delivered by Norway's Permanent Representative to the UN in New York, Ambassador Merete Brattested on September 17, 2024.

The Ministry is advising against trade and business cooperation with the illegal Israeli settlements

Information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 7 March 2024:

Agreement between Nord-Fosen siida and Roan Vind

An agreement has been reached in the mediation between Nord-Fosen siida and Roan Vind. The amicable agreement aims to help secure continued reindeer herding, mitigate operational disadvantages, and provide a basis for future cultural practice for

APA 2024: 21 companies are applying for new exploration areas

The Ministry of Energy has received applications from 21 companies in connection with the announcement of the license round for the best-known exploration areas on the Norwegian continental shelf.

The fight against hunger: Norway backs African Soil Health Initiative

The African soil has never been meager, contributing to the growing hunger on the continent. Norway is investing NOK 33 million in research and knowledge sharing, to boost implementation of an ambitious action plan to improve soil health and thus

Norway votes in support of granting Palestine full membership status in the UN

The resolution states that Palestine is fully qualified for membership in the United Nations and recommends that the Security Council reconsiders the matter favourably. Pending the approval of such membership, the resolution, which was adopted by a

Revised National Budget: Key figures in the Revised National Budget 2024

To secure equal access to information that might be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures prior to presenting the Revised National Budget at 10:45 a.m. More detailed forecasts will be published in the Revised

NATO agrees to provide extensive support to Ukraine

The NATO countries have agreed to increase military support to Ukraine significantly. Measures approved by the Allies at the Washington Summit include EUR 40 billion in support within the next year, a greater coordinating role for NATO in training

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Torgeir Micaelsen as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ms. Karianne Oldernes Tung, as of 30 September 2024.

Norway Supports New Claims Commission for Ukraine

Today, Norway signs the convention establishing a Claims Commission for Ukraine. The Claims Commission is the second of three components in an international compensation mechanism for the victims of Russia’s war of aggression. The other two

Norway signs agreement with Bulgaria on EEA and Norway Grants

Norway signed an agreement in Bulgaria today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.

Norwegian-Russian Fisheries Agreement for 2026

Norway and Russia have reached a fisheries arrangement for 2026.

The National Budget 2025: Key Figures in the National Budget 2025

The Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures at 8 am, prior to the publication of the budget, which includes more detailed projections, at 10 am.

Nordic statement calling for release of Palestinian clearance revenues and preservation of correspondent banking services between Israel and the West Bank

The Nordic countries are greatly concerned by the withholding of Palestinian clearance revenues which is exacerbating the strenuous fiscal situation of the Palestinian Authority.

EU proposes safeguard measures on ferroalloys

Statements from Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth: