Plans and strategies

Proposal to ban child marriages in Norway

- We want to send a clear message, nationally as well as internationally, that we do not accept people under the age of 18 years getting married in Norway, says Minister of Children and Equality, Linda Hofstad Helleland. The Norwegian Government

States that have endorsed the Safe Schools Declaration

The Oslo Conference on Safe Schools: Protecting Education from Attack, was organised in Oslo 28-29 May 2015. The main objective of the Conference was for states to endorse the Safe Schools Declaration.

Sarpsborg, Sola og Træna kommune er nominert til Innovasjonsprisen 2018

20 kommuner med hele 48 innovasjonsprosjekter søkte om Kommunal- og moderniseringsdepartementets innovasjonspris for 2018. Aldri før har juryen mottatt så mange innovasjonsprosjekter. Juryen har nominert Sarpsborg, Sola og Træna, og vinneren kåres

Statement at donor conference for Syria

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms. Ine Eriksen Søreide's statement at the conference "Supporting the future of Syria and the region".

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide Brussels, 25 April

New funding period of EEA and Norway Grants for Lithuania

Today, Norway and Lithuania signed MoUs on funding totalling EUR 117.6 million for the new funding period of the EEA and Norway Grants (2014-2021). Priority will be given to justice and home affairs, business development, research and health.

Norway’s Seventh National Communication

Under the Framework Convention on Climate Change

This report is Norway’s seventh national communication on national circumstances, policies and measures related to climate change under the Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Teacher Education 2025.National Strategy for Quality and Cooperation in Teacher Education.

Better collaboration between schools and teacher education, kindergarten and kindergarten teacher education is one of four overall goals in the strategy.

Diplomatic relations

The Oslo Diplomatic List (pdf) Diplomat in Norway. The purpose of this booklet is to provide information to diplomats and their families on how the various privileges and immunities under the Vienna Conventions are

Change among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Christoffer Pederssen as political adviser to Minister of Justice, Public Security and Immigration Tor Mikkel Wara.

Opening statement at Sahel seminar

State Secretary Marianne Hagen's opening statement at the seminar “The Sahel - Food security and the development in the midst of protracted crises” arranged by Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU).

By State Secretary Marianne Hagen Oslo, 23 April

Petroleum Price Board and the norm prices

The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy collects information about sale of crude, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and natural gas from the Norwegian shelf. From 1 July 2011 the companies that submit reports to the Ministry shall report their sales

Government indemnity for Norwegian exhibitions abroad

English text will be available from 27 April.

New ambassadors from Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, Ecuador and Ghana

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 19 April 2018.

Oceans in Norway's Foreign Policy

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms Ine Eriksen Søreide's address at The Swedish Institute of International Affairs' conference "Global ocean policies - sustainable use and blue growth".

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide Stockholm, 18 April

Food safety

In comparison to other countries, Norway has few problems with food as a disease vector. Although food safety is generally good, it requires a sustained effort to ensure that food remains safe.

New requirements on banks’ contingency arrangements for cash

Today, the Ministry of Finance has clarified in a regulation that banks are required to have arrangements in place to be able to meet increased demand for cash owed to disruptions in the electronic payment systems.

New funding period for EEA and Norway Grants with Slovenia

Today, Norway and Slovenia are signing MoUs on funding totalling EUR 37.7 million for the new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants. The main focus areas are climate and education.

Colombia

At the climate summit in Paris 30th of November 2015, Colombia, Germany, Norway and the UK announced a groundbreaking partnership to protect Colombia's rainforest.

Action against Syrian chemical weapons

‘The world has stood unified in condemnation of chemical weapons since the atrocities of World War I. The action taken by France, the United Kingdom and the United States against Syria last night is a clear signal that the use of such weapons has

Agenda 2030-event

Speech by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at an Agenda 2030-event in Mexico City 13 April 2018.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg