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ESRB recommends reciprocation of Norwegian capital requirements for banks
14/04/2023 News story Ministry of FinanceThe European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) has issued a recommendation to other EEA states to reciprocate Norwegian capital requirements for banks. The recommendation concerns the systemic risk buffer requirement and temporary risk weight floors for
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Shutdown of e-mail solution following cyberattack
15/08/2023 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional DevelopmentA new e-mail solution is being deployed for employees at 12 ministries today and the old e-mail solution is being shut down. This is an important and necessary security measure following a cyberattack on the ICT system for the 12 ministries.
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A historic day for Finland and NATO
04/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime Minister‘We welcome Finland as a member of NATO. This is a historic day for Nordic and European security. Finnish membership will strengthen not only Finland’s security, but also Nordic security and NATO as a whole,’ said Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr
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Statement by Minister Tvinnereim on condemning sexual violence in Sudan
15/11/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Minister Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim on sexual and gender-based violence in the Sudan conflict.
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Statement from the Minister of International Development on aid workers killed in Sudan
20/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am shocked and appalled that three World Food Program (WFP) employees were killed in the bombing of a WFP office in Sudan yesterday. Amid the world’s worst famine, WFP provides lifesaving assistance to those who need it the most’, said Minister
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Statement from the Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on Sweden's NATO membership
27/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am very pleased that the path is now open for Sweden's NATO membership’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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New ambassadors from the Russian Federation, Burundi and Jamaica
15/11/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 14 November 2024.
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New ambassadors from Kenya and Mongolia
05/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTwo ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 5 December 2024
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Strong UN support for Norwegian-led resolution on humanitarian access in Palestine
19/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister‘137 countries in the UN General Assembly have sent a powerful message. It is unacceptable for Israel to block the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Palestinians living under occupation,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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Norway to support Ukrainian defence industry directly
15/11/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway will support the production of military equipment within Ukraine. ‘This is crucial to ensure weapons and ammunition reach Ukrainian soldiers as quickly as possible,’ said Norwegian Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram. On Friday, he signed an
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Nordic statement on the draft legal bills in the Knesset related to UNRWA
23/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Nordic countries are deeply concerned by the recent introduction of draft legal bills in the Knesset that, if adopted, would prevent the UNRWA from continuing its operations in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza.
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Norway provides new contribution to support Moldova's resilience this winter
19/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMoldova is facing a challenging winter. The country is especially vulnerable due to increased energy prices and uncertainties regarding gas supplies in 2025. Norway is now providing a new contribution of 60 million NOK through the World Bank’s
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Expert group tasked with looking at how artificial intelligence can influence democratic elections
10/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development2024 is a historic election year. Never before have so many voters gone to the polls all over the world. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) is developing rapidly, which may increase the spread of disinformation and have an undesirable
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Norway increases support for UN efforts targeting civilians in Afghanistan
17/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘We must do our part to maintain basic services for civilians and enable people in Afghanistan to support themselves. That is why Norway is now contributing NOK 200 million to a new UN fund for Afghanistan,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken
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Statement by Nordic Ministers of Foreign Affairs on the situation in Georgia
30/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWe, the Nordics, join the international calls for a thorough and impartial investigation of reported irregularities before and during Georgia’s 26 October parliamentary elections. It is essential to dispel doubts that have been cast on the integrity
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Norwegian Prime Minister met with President of European Commission
17/03/2023 News story Office of the Prime MinisterOn Friday morning, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen had a bilateral meeting in Bergen.
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The Norwegian government will increase the production capacity of ammunition and missiles with one billion Norwegian kroner (NOK)
13/12/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian government aims to strengthen the production capabilities of Norwegian ammunition and missiles and is increasing the state sponsored financing of the ASAP applications.
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Ownership in the upstream gas pipeline network
02/05/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe overall objective of Norway’s petroleum policy is to facilitate profitable production of oil and gas in a long-term perspective. The upstream gas pipeline network, and its regulation, plays a key role in achieving this fundamental objective.
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The Energy Commission submits report to the government
01/02/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyTerje Aasland, Minister of Petroleum and Energy, received today the final report from the government appointed Energy Commission led by Professor Lars Sørgard. The report examines Norwegian energy policy in a long-term perspective.
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Norway sends transport plane to Türkiye to help with evacuation and transport
11/02/2023 News story Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime MinisterThe Norwegian Armed Forces sends a C-130J Hercules transport aircraft to Türkiye to assist in the medical evacuation of injured people and transport of emergency aid, after the devastating earthquake.