This is a list of selected plans and strategies from The Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministries.
Plans and strategies
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Information for Norwegian citizens about travel and the coronavirus
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is maintaining its global advice against all non-essential travel to all countries. This advice currently applies until 15 April 2021. Exceptions have been made for countries and regions in the Nordic region and in
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Changes in the travel advice for some hospital districts in Finland
Based on the Norwegian Institute of Public Health’s weekly assessment of the Covid-19 situation, the Government has decided to change the status of the Etelä-Savo Hospital District, South Ostrobothnia Hospital District and Åland in Finland from ‘
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Corona information in other languages
Press conferences, news and press releases, and information from the Government in several languages.
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Statement at the launch of the FACTI panel report
Statement by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the launch of the FACTI panel report, 25 February 2021.
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Frølich Holte named Norwayʼs representative to Ocean Panel
State Secretary Jens Frølich Holte is taking over the position of Prime Minister’s representative (sherpa) to the High-level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy.
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Seven applicants for area in the 25th licensing round
Seven companies have applied for production licenses in the 25th licensing round on the Norwegian shelf.
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Announcement of APA 2021 sent for public consultation
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has today sent a proposal to announce the licensing round APA 2021 (Award in Pre-defined Areas) for public consultation.
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National measures from 23 February 2021
Key recommendations and advice that apply nationally from 23 February, updated with entry rules to Norway. The government will carry out a new assessment of the measures in mid-March. Check your local municipal website for local rules.
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Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein on shipment of vaccines to Ghana: ‘The start of more equitable distribution’
Today, Ghana became the first country to receive Covid-19 vaccines from the Covax Facility. ‘This is the start of a historic global mass-vaccination effort,’ said Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein.
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Division of responsibility in the Child Welfare Services
Both the local and central authorities have duties and responsibilities in the child welfare field. The municipality is responsible for performing those functions under the Child Welfare Services Act which are not assigned to a central government
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The Government simplifies the scheme for regional coronavirus measures
The Government has decided to simplify the regional measures implemented to combat local coronavirus outbreaks set out in the COVID-19 Regulations. The number of levels of measures has been reduced from four to three, and the terms ‘Ring 1’ and ‘
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Travel to Norway
In order to limit the risk of infections imported from abroad, the government further tightened non-Norwegian citizens’ entitlement to enter Norway. In short, only those non-Norwegian citizens who are residents of Norway are permitted to enter the
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Meeting of the International Donor Group for Palestine (AHLC): Cautious optimism for Israel and Palestine
‘Although the Palestinians are still facing major challenges, I am cautiously optimistic after the meeting today. While the situation last year was characterised by political deadlock between Palestine and Israel, a more productive dialogue is now
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Statement at AHLC Meeting 23 February
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's statement at the AHLC video meeting chaired by Norway and the High Representative of the European Commission Josep Borrell Fontelles.
By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide 23 February
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Security Council meeting on climate and security
Statement by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the UN Security Council debate on the theme of “Maintenance of international peace and security: Climate and security”, 23 February 2021.
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Opening statement UNEA-5
The opening statement held by the President of The fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly, Mr. Sveinung Rotevatn. Date; Monday February 22.
By Minister of Climate and Environment Sveinung Rotevatn The first session of the UNEA-5 2021
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Minister of Education and Integration’s introduction to press conference on Covid-19 situation
Minister of Education and Integration Guri Melby’s introduction to press conference on Covid-19 situation held at Marmorhallen on 19 February 2021.
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Addressing climate change and security in the Security Council
The impacts of climate change affect international peace and security and need to be addressed by the UN Security Council.
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Support to Improve Knowledge about Climate-related Peace and Security Risks
To enhance our understanding of the impacts of climate-related peace and security risks, we need more knowledge and facts. Norway has initiated several research and analytical activities to this aim.
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Information to the press: Meeting of donor group for Palestine (AHLC) on 23 February
‘The parties reestablished relations in November last year. It is a positive sign that we can hold this AHLC meeting at a time when the Israeli and Palestinian authorities have resumed cooperation in crucial areas such as security, finance and