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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on settler violence in the West Bank

24/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

I am deeply alarmed by the recent surge in settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. Civilians are killed, homes and private property have been destroyed, and entire communities have been uprooted.

Statement on schools in Gaza

18/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

All schools in Gaza have been closed for 625,000 students for 6 months. Norway is deeply troubled that nearly 90% of schools in Gaza are damaged or destroyed.

MFA - Budget proposal 2023: Giving priority to crisis response, food security and climate change adaptation

06/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The budget proposal for 2023 reflects the situation caused by the war in Ukraine. Areas to be given priority are humanitarian aid, efforts to combat hunger and climate change, and increased efforts to promote women’s rights. The Government has

Testing to replace transmission quarantine for close contacts

26/01/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

The 10-day transmission quarantine period can now be replaced with daily testing for household members and corresponding close relations. The amendment to the Regulations will enter into effect on 26 January at 12 am.

Norway increases funding for UNESCO's efforts to promote freedom of expression and cultural rights

24/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Environment

Norway has entered into a new agreement with UNESCO on the provision of NOK 200 million to support efforts to promote freedom of expression, artistic freedom and world heritage.

Norway to provide large boost in aid to Somalia

05/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim has paid a visit to drought- and conflict-stricken Somalia today. She announced large additional aid allocations, pledging a further NOK 25 million in emergency aid to deal with the acute

Norway increases humanitarian support to Syria

17/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Norwegian Government is providing an additional NOK 51 million to support humanitarian efforts to help the Syrian population, which is in dire need of assistance.

Norway signs agreement to provide NOK 1 billion to repair damaged infrastructure in Ukraine

09/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘There is an urgent need to repair the electricity supply system and other infrastructure in Ukraine following Russia’s bombing campaign against civilian targets. I am pleased that we have signed an agreement today to provide NOK 1 billion to help

Women's rights and gender equality

03/12/2025 Article Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The aim of Norway's work for gender equality is to increase the opportunities available to women and girls, promote their right to self-determination and further their empowerment. This is crucial if all girls and boys, women and men are to have

Organic food production

20/08/2015 Article Ministry of Agriculture and Food

Organic farming helps increase food diversity and provides consumers with products in demand.

The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous peoples

14/03/2013 Article Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

The UN General Assembly adopted a joint declaration on indigenous peoples on 13. September 2007. The declaration was drawn up in close collaboration between states and various indigenous groups.

The use of the Sámi language in the public administration

24/11/2014 Article Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

Active and wider use of the Sámi language is a very important element in the further development of Sámi culture. Similarly, it is also important that the Sámi language is used in the public context.

Norway’s main priorities for the 80th session of the UN General Assembly

27/08/2025 Guidelines Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Instructions for the Norwegian delegation

Global Health

18/03/2024 Article Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway’s efforts in the area of global health aim both to combat poverty in low-income countries and to strengthen global health preparedness and international cooperation, which also benefit Norway. Norway plays a leading role in the global health

Introduction programme

21/01/2026 Article Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

The goal is to give the individual basic skills in the Norwegian language and a fundamental insight into Norwegian social conditions and to prepare him/her for work or education.

Regulations 19 May 2015 No. 541 on the declaration of chemical substances to the Product Register

01/02/2021 Article Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

The Product Register is the official register of hazardous chemicals in Norway, and is administered by the Norwegian Environment Agency. The data is used by the authorities to monitor chemicals, perform risk analyses related to chemical substances,

Regulation No 139 of 18 February 2015 on voluntary labelling of foods with the Keyhole

02/02/2021 Article Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

Gives the possibility to voluntarily label and present foods with the Keyhole. The Keyhole symbol is linked to the food’s content of fat, sugars, dietary fibre or salt in different food groups.

SOLVIT

25/03/2021 Article Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

SOLVIT is an online problemsolving network, where all EU Member States work together to solve, without initiating legal proceedings, problems caused by the misapplication of EU law by Member State authorities.

Regulations 18 November 2013 No. 1403 on the safety of toys

01/02/2021 Article Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

The regulation establishes the safety objectives toys must fulfil when being placed or made available on the market.

Regulation No 1497 of 28 November 2014 on food information to the consumers

02/02/2021 Article Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

To require foods marketed to the final consumers to be labelled in Norwegian.