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Additional financial measures to mitigate the economic effects of the coronavirus crisis

The Government today proposed additional financial measures to soften the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak in Norway. The newly submitted measures are directed at industries, companies and certain groups that have been particularly hard hit

Norwegian Foreign Minister urges donors to increase support for Palestine

The annual spring meeting of the international donor group for Palestine, the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), was due to be held in Brussels on 1 April, hosted by the EU. The meeting has been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. In its

Statement from the AHLC Chair

Statement by the Norwegian Chair of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) about the situation in Palestine.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide

PETROSENTER

The programme Research Centers for petroleum (PETROSENTRE) provides financial support to research centers addressing specific technology challenges on the Norwegian continental shelf. The centers work on issues considered to be of great national

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.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintains travel advice of 14 March

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is maintaining the travel advice it issued on 14 March cautioning against non-essential travel to all countries. The reason is the increased spread of the coronavirus internationally and the unpredictable and

Questions and answers about the coronavirus situation in Norway

Questions and answers from Norwegian ministries and other agencies.

Largest ever agreement with Norwegian Church Aid to fight poverty

Norwegian Church Aid today signed an agreement of record size with the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad). The agreement provides a total of NOK 1.75 billion over five years to support Norwegian Church Aid’s sustainable development

Information about travel and coronavirus

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against non-essential travel to all countries. For now, this advice will remain in effect through 14 April inclusive.

Norway stepping up support for international research on coronavirus disease

In consultation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Research Council of Norway will provide up to NOK 100 million in support for measures to fight coronavirus disease (Covid-19). The funding will be allocated, among other things, to the World

Diplomatic relations

The Oslo Diplomatic List Coronavirus information for Diplomatic Missions Diplomat in Norway. The purpose of this booklet is to provide information to diplomats and their families on how the various privileges and

G-07/2020 – Revised circular relating to Entry into force of the Regulations relating to rejection etc. of foreign nationals without a residence permit in the realm, out of concern for public health

1. Introduction The Ministry of Justice and Public Security refers to the Regulations of 15 March 2020 No. 293 relating to rejection etc. of foreign nationals without a residence permit in the realm, out of concern for public health (last amended 30

Norwegian borders to open for entry by some EEA nationals

Norway is opening its borders for seasonal workers from EEA countries in the agricultural, horticultural and forestry sectors and the food industry.

Norway to contribute to new UN Fund to Fight Coronavirus

‘We are pleased that the UN acted so quickly on our proposal to establish a global fund to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic. Norway is providing a first contribution of NOK 150 million to enable the work of the fund to get under way as soon as

Questions & answers on new rules barring entry to Norway

As a result of the coronavirus situation, the Government has adopted new border control rules, entry rules and rules on rejecting some foreign nationals. Questions and answers about the new rules follow.

Norwegian production of emergency ventilators

The Norwegian companies Laerdal Medical and Servi have developed an emergency ventilator in collaboration with the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment that could help to double the number of breathing machines at Norwegian hospitals by the end

Coronavirus information for Diplomatic Missions

As a result of the coronavirus situation, the Government has adopted new border control rules, entry rules and rules on rejecting some foreign nationals. Questions and answers about the new rules and other useful information for diplomatic missions

Public consultation on APA 2020 – Awards in Pre-defined Areas

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy proposes to include 36 new blocks in this year's licensing round in the well-known parts of the Norwegian Continental Shelf - Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2020. The proposal is now sent on a public

Bilateral co-operation on research

International co-operation on research is increasing in importance, and is vital to Norway as a small nation. The key driving force are the individual researchers and institutions, and their networks and collaborations with other researchers. The

Mandate established for management of Government Bond Fund

The Act relating to the Government Bond Fund and Folketrygdfondet’s mandate for managing the fund both enter into force Friday 27 March. Folketrygdfondet, a state-owned asset manager, can begin making investments immediately. The bond fund was