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Statement on the earthquake in Morocco

09/09/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Deeply saddened by the news about the tragic earthquake that has claimed hundreds of lives in Morocco. Thoughts are with the families and loved ones and to all those affected by this tragedy', Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Norway and Germany take next step in hydrogen cooperation

08/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Energy

Norway and Germany have now agreed to set up a joint Task Force to follow up the results of an ongoing joint feasibility study, which is looking into possibilities to transport hydrogen and CO2 between Germany and Norway.

Norwegian satellites to detect illegal fishing

22/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

The Norwegian Government is launching a global ocean surveillance programme against fisheries crime. More than a third of the world’s coastal states will be given access to Norwegian satellite data and expertise, which they can use to carry out

Prime Minister Støre visits Minnesota

18/09/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has been on a two-day visit to Minnesota, one of the US states with the closest historical and cultural ties to Norway. Some 850 000 of the state’s inhabitants are of Norwegian heritage. The Prime Minster had the

Statement from Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs about Iran

15/09/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

One year after Masha Amini’s tragic death in Iran & the protests that spread around the country, the human rights situation continues to be of concern Iran must respect the human rights to freedom of expression & freedom of assembly We will continue

Norway providing support for flood victims in Libya

15/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Libya has been hit by devastating flooding. Thousands of people have died and many more are missing or lost their homes. Norway is providing NOK 25 million for life-saving assistance in the northeastern part of the country. The funds will be

The Council has decided to renegotiate the agreement between Norway and the EU to hinder VAT fraud

22/06/2022 News story Ministry of Finance

The Council of the European Union decided Friday 17 June to re-open negotiations of the agreement on administrative VAT cooperation between Norway and the EU.

Norwegian National ID-cards are now valid for entry to Turkey

22/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Turkish government has approved the use of Norwegian National ID-cards for entry to Turkey until the end of 2022. Norwegian citizens will therefore as of 22 June 2022 be able to travel to Turkey with the use of a National ID-card instead of a

Denmark, Iceland and Norway are ready to ratify Finland and Sweden’s accession to NATO

05/07/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Following today’s signing of the Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Finland and Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Norway are ready to submit their ratification instruments to the Government of the United States of America. With

More European countries approve the use of expired Norwegian passports

05/07/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Norwegian citizens who have not renewed their passports following the pandemic are able to travel to Germany, Iceland, Estonia, and Portugal using their expired passport as identification. This change takes effect today and will apply until 31

Adjusted production permits for several fields on the Norwegian shelf

06/07/2022 News story Ministry of Energy

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has approved adjusted production permits for several fields on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). Total sale of gas from NCS is expected at 122 billion standard cubic meters (Sm3) in 2022.

Norwegian satellites may help developing countries in the fight against illegal fishing

01/07/2022 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A newly launched UN-report claims that over 1/3 of the worlds fish stocks are suffering from overfishing. Norway will now do more to cooperate with developing countries to solve the problem of illegal fishing.

Norway to increase support to Ukraine by NOK 10 billion

01/07/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway will increase its support to Ukraine by NOK 10 billion over the next two years. The funding will be used for humanitarian assistance and reconstruction efforts in the country, and to provide weapons and budget support to the Ukrainian

Government changes admission rules for refugees who want to study

10/07/2022 News story Ministry of Education and Research

It will now be easier for refugees to be admitted to higher education in Norway. As a temporary arrangement, displaced people without a Higher Education Entrance Qualification may apply for a place at a higher education institution.

Historic NATO Summit

29/06/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Türkiye has agreed to support the applications of Sweden and Finland for membership of NATO, setting the stage for a historic NATO Summit in Madrid. The new Strategic Concept, support to Ukraine, and the applications from Sweden and Finland will be

Adherence of the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) to the Santiago principles

27/06/2023 Guidelines/brochures Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance has recently conducted an update of the self-assessments of the Government Pension Fund’s adherence to the Santiago Principles, cf. separate reviews of the GPFG and the GPFN, respectively. This self-assessment documents the

Joint statement on Myanmar

26/07/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Joint statement on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Norway, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States following the execution of pro-democracy and opposition leaders in Myanmar.

Changes among the state secretaries

12/08/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

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

Norway to host Nordic Prime Ministers in Oslo

14/08/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Defence cooperation, ocean health and the green transition are among the topics to be discussed when the Prime Ministers of all five Nordic countries meet in Oslo on Monday. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will also be present for part of the

Nordic countries to further strengthen cooperation on security and defence

15/08/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Security policy was a key topic at the meeting of the Nordic Prime Ministers in Oslo today. The Nordic countries have agreed to further develop security and defence cooperation in the region.