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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

Information about international travel and the coronavirus

The global advice against all non-essential travel was rescinded on 1 October 2021. The infection situation and local restrictions can change very quickly. Therefore, travel advice may be issued for specific countries if major challenges related to

Sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression

Everyone has the same rights, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Guidelines for Whistleblowing and Handling Issues of Concern in the Foreign Service

Here you will find the guidelines for whistleblowing in the Foreign Service and how you should handle different issues of concern.

Troika and EU Joint Statement on Sudan 4 January 2022

The Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and the European Union underscore their continued support for the democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people.

Programme of work for the UN Security Council under Norway’s leadership in January

The programme of work for the UN Security Council in January is now in place. ‘Norway is ready to shoulder its responsibility and lead the Security Council in January. We will focus in particular on the role of women in promoting peace, the

Whistleblowing in the Foreign Service

Employees are encouraged to report illegal, unethical or other unacceptable circumstances in the Foreign Service, including financial irregularities related to projects financed by the Ministry.

New Year Speech 2022

National radio and television, 1 January 2022.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Areas of responsibility

The Ministry of Transport has overall responsibility for the framework conditions for postal activities, for the civil aviation, public roads and rail transport sector and ferry services forming part of the national road system.

State-ownership in the energy sector

In the government’s view, private ownership should be the main rule in Norwegian business and industry. Direct state ownership requires a special justification.

Wholly-owned companies

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy administers the state's ownership of the companies Gassco, Statnett and Gassnova.

History of the Ministry of Culture and Equality

The Ministry of Culture and Equality was established in 1982 under the name Ministry of Culture and Science. Prior to that date, the Ministry of Church and Education bore national responsibility for Norwegian cultural affairs. Since then, the

Norway condemns attack in  Myanmar

Norway condemns the attack in Kayah, Myanmar, killing at least 35 civilians, inclusive children and two Save the children staff.

Norway deeply disturbed by decision to dissolve Russian human rights organisation

'I am deeply disturbed by Russian Supreme Court's decision to dissolve Russian human rights organisation International Memorial', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Coronavirus information for Diplomatic and Consular Missions

As a result of the coronavirus situation, the Norwegian Government has adopted laws and regulations to control infection. The coronavirus regulations and infection control measures change frequently and often on short notice, and Missions are

Removal of special entry restrictions for arrivals from Southern Africa

The special entry restrictions that were introduced for travellers arriving from 8 countries in Southern Africa at the end of November will be removed. The measures were introduced to limit and delay the spread of the Omicron variant. The Norwegian

Norway to hold presidency of Security Council in January

Norway will hold the presidency of the Security Council in January 2022. In addition to leading the Council’s work to promote international peace and security, Norway will organise a number of thematic meetings focusing on its identified priority

Transmission quarantine and isolation - questions and answers

Here you will find answers to the most common questions about transmission quarantine and isolation.

Romania wants to buy Norwegian F-16

Through a letter signed by the chiefs of the two Chambers of the Romanian Parliament, sent on Monday, 20 December, the Romanian Parliament approved the acquisition of 32 Norwegian F-16 fighter jets. The estimated total Romanian budget is EUR 454

Norway increases support for UNRWA

Today, Norway disbursed NOK 40 million to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). This brings Norway’s total contribution to UNRWA for 2021 to NOK 257 million.