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Foreign Minister talking to Qatar’s Prime Minister

'I discussed with Qatar’s Prime Minister Al Thani Foreign Minister the need for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

The Amazon Fund is re-activated

Yesterday President Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva was inaugurated as Brazil’s new president. On his very first day, he reconfirmed the new government’s ambitions to halt deforestation and he took the necessary steps to reopen the Amazon Fund.

Aracruz

Regarding Aracruz Cellulose SA

Change among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has as of 1 January 2023 appointed Mr. Trond Ivar Bækken in at 60 percent position as political adviser to Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms. Emilie Enger Mehl. The appointment ends 31 July 2023.

Norway donates additional artillery ammunition to Ukraine

Norway has delivered another 10,000 artillery shells to Ukraine.

Pocket Statistics on Government Employees 2007

Pocket Statistics on Government Employees 2007 contains statistics relating to employees of the Norwegian central government administration.

Christopher Hornsrud

Christopher Andersen Hornsrud was farmer and politician. Prime Minister 28 January-15 February 1928, also Chief of the Ministry of Finance. Born in Øvre Eiker in the County of Buskerud 15 November 1859, son of farmer Anders Christophersen Horsrud (

Nils Trædal

Nils Trædal was a Lutheran priest and politician. (Photo: nyhetsspeilet.no). Councillor of State 12 May 1931-14 March 1932, Chief of the Ministry of Church and Education. Acting Prime Minister and acting Minister of Foreign Affairs 29 February-10

Kåre Willoch

Kåre Isaachsen Willoch has been economist, politician and county governor. Councillor of State 28 August-25 September 1963, Chief of the Ministry of Trade and Shipping. Councillor of State 12 October 1965-5 June 1970, Chief of the Ministry of Trade

The Healthcare Personnel Commission delivers its report

On Thursday 2 February, the Minister of Health and Care Services, Ingvild Kjerkol, delivered the Healthcare Personnel Commission’s report titled Time to Act: Personnel in a sustainable health and care service.

The Energy Commission submits report to the government

Terje Aasland, Minister of Petroleum and Energy, received today the final report from the government appointed Energy Commission led by Professor Lars Sørgard. The report examines Norwegian energy policy in a long-term perspective.

Enormous humanitarian needs after earthquake in Türkiye and Syria

‘This is an immense tragedy. My condolences go to all those who have lost loved ones, and I am sending warm thoughts to all those who have been injured or affected’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Sanctions against Russia are a necessary response to its brutal war

‘One year after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, it is essential that we maintain pressure on the Russian Government and its supporters. We stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and fully support their fight for freedom. Norway also

World’s countries reach agreement on conservation of marine biodiversity in the high seas

Following intense negotiations over several years, agreement was reached late on Saturday evening on an instrument on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. Norway is very pleased with the

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim: Norway to provide NOK 500 million to UN fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises

‘Safeguarding education in situations of crisis and conflict is a priority area for the Norwegian Government. Education Cannot Wait is one of our most important partners in these efforts. Our cooperation has been extremely constructive, and Norway

The Norwegian Government sends generators to Ukraine

Following Russian attacks, millions of Ukrainians are without power, water, or heating. There is a large and urgent need for help. Norway has made considerable contributions to maintaining the Ukrainian power supply and the Norwegian Government has

Norway will take the lead in European public health cooperation

The EU has invested 75 million euros into public health, and has asked Norway to lead this project.

New ambassadors from Türkiye, Kazakhstan and Slovenia

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 16 February 2023.

Einar Gerhardsen

New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. These sanctions mirror the EU’s ninth package of sanctions, which was adopted by the EU on 16 December 2022.