Plans and strategies

Norway increases support for pandemic response

The Norwegian Government is increasing its support to the global pandemic response by NOK 2 billion. This brings Norway’s total contribution to the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, to NOK 4.5 billion.

G-35/2020 – Revised circular relating to entry into force of the Regulations relating to entry restrictions for foreign nationals out of concern for public health

G-35/2020 – Revised circular

Ruling in the appeal lawsuit concerning Section 112 of the Constitution

This is an important and thorough ruling, and we are very satisfied that the State's view has prevailed, says Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tina Bru. Today, the Supreme Court rendered its ruling in the case where the State, represented by the

Norway supports International Finance Corporation’s efforts to stimulate local production and job creation during pandemic

Norway is entering into an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s private sector arm, on the provision of NOK 72 million in support to the IFC’s new Global Health Platform.

Immigration and Integration 2019–2020

Report for Norway to the OECD

Annually Norway sends a report to the OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The report "Immigration and Integration 2019-2020 - Report for Norway to the OECD" is a contribution to the reporting system on migration for the

Norwegian diplomat appointed UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process

‘I am pleased that the UN Secretary-General has given one of our most experienced diplomats, Tor Wennesland, the task of leading and coordinating UN efforts relating to the peace process between the Israelis and the Palestinians,’ said Minister of

Government introduced registration requirement for all people entering Norway

Today the Norwegian Government approved an amendment to the COVID-19 regulations that requires all people entering into Norway to register themselves as a step in improving infection control. The amendment enters into force at 12 noon today, Monday

It’s not over. Not by a long shot.

The good news about the vaccines that are on their way has generated a sense of optimism both at home in Norway and abroad. We are all looking forward to – and hoping for – a summer in which our daily lives are more or less as they were before we

By Minister of Health and Care services Bent Høie

Agreement reached on EEA and Norway Grants for Hungary

Norway has signed new MoUs on the EEA and Norway Grants, in which EUR 214.6 million in funding has been allocated to Hungary. The MoUs ensure that independent funding is made available to civil society organisations, and that support for climate

Norway to ban direct flights from the United Kingdom

Norway is banning all direct flights from the United Kingdom with immediate effect. This measure will initially apply for a period of 48 hours, but it may be extended. Additionally, a series of restrictions applicable to travellers arriving from the

Fact sheet EEA and Norway Grants to Hungary

Fact sheet: Working Together for a Green, Competitive and Inclusive Europe.

Changes in the travel advice for certain areas in the Nordic region

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to the Vaasa Hospital District in Finland, Åland and the Faroe Islands.

Introductory remarks at the press conference on December 2020

Prime Minister Erna Solberg´s introductory remarks at the press conference on 16 December 2020.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg

Government proposes new sanctions act

‘The Government’s proposal for a new sanctions act will ensure that we can quickly and effectively implement, under Norwegian law, the EU restrictive measures that Norway has aligned itself with. This will apply to the EU’s Global Human Rights

Norway to align itself with the new EU sanctions regime against serious human rights violations

‘The new EU sanctions regime will be an important tool for targeting individuals responsible for or involved in serious human rights violations all over the world,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.

New ambassadors from Tunisia and Japan

Two new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 17 December 2020.

GNSS/GPS-disruptions in aviation

GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) is a collective term for satellite systems in outer space that have a broad application, including in association with critical infrastructure in aviation. At worst, uncontrolled outage of such

ESA publishes a Decision on Norway's revised forest reference level for 2021-2025

Land use, land use change and forestry is one of the three pillars of the agreement between EU, Norway and Iceland on joint fulfilment of our 2030 emission targets. ESA has published Norway and Iceland's revised National Forestry Accounting Plans,

Retaining our national measures

Message from the Minister of Health and Care Services,

Countercyclical buffer unchanged

Today, the Ministry of Finance has decided to follow Norges Bank’s advice not to change the countercyclical capital buffer requirement of 1 percent for banks.