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Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills

The directorate is the executive agency for the Ministry of Education and Research within the higher education and higher vocational education sectors and is responsible for the national skills policy. They advise the Ministry, implement national

Web page: https://hkdir.no/

Fire extinguishing foam containing PFOS

Requirement related to restrictions of hazardous chemicals as well as requirements related to other products

G-27/2021 – Revised circular relating to entry into force of the Regulations relating to entry restrictions for foreign nationals out of concern for public health

G-27/2021 – Revised circular relating to entry into force of the Regulations relating to entry restrictions for foreign nationals out of concern for public health.pdf

Statement on Sudan

Statement by Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on the development in Sudan.

Booster dose for all people over the age of 65 before Christmas and local use of the COVID-19 certificate

Minister of Health and Care Services Ingvild Kjerkol is asking the municipalities to ensure that all people over the age of 65 are offered a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before Christmas. This will offer continued protection against serious

Ministerial meeting of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC) on 17 November

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt will chair a ministerial meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), the international donor group for Palestine, on 17 November. The meeting will take place at Oslo City Hall. Representatives from

Norway increases support for UNRWA

‘The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East plays a key role in meeting the basic needs and safeguarding the rights of Palestine refugees, as well as in promoting regional stability. However, UNRWA is critically

Booster dose to be offered to all adults

The Norwegian Government is making provisions to offer all people over the age of 18 a booster dose.

New ambassadors from Serbia, Slovakia and Cambodia

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 30 October 2025.

Joint statement on the Strait of Hormuz

Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Denmark, Latvia, Slovenia, Estonia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Czechia, Romania, Bahrain and Lithuania on

Norway Continues Medical Evacuation of Patients from Ukraine

Norway is continuing its cooperation with the EU on the medical air transport of Ukrainian patients for treatment at hospitals in Norway and across Europe. Following a request from the EU, the Norwegian Government has decided to extend the offer of

Norway and Belgium Sign Agreement to Enable Cross Border CO₂ Transport

Today, Norway and Belgium have signed a bilateral agreement aimed at facilitating an infrastructure for the transport of CO2 by pipeline from Belgium to the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The agreement reflects both countries’ long-term commitment to

Annual white paper on the Government Pension Fund

The Ministry of Finance today presents the white paper on the Government Pension Fund 2026 to the Storting. The white paper reviews the 2025 management results for both the Government Pension Fund Global and the Government Pension Fund Norway. It

Government to provide additional NOK 115 billion to strengthen Long-term Defence Plan

The Norwegian Government will allocate an additional NOK 115 billion to the financial framework for the Long-term Defence Plan for the period up to 2036. NOK 31 billion of this will be provided by 2030. The Government is also proposing adjustments

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the situation in the Middle East

‘We are now in the midst of a highly dramatic and dangerous day for the Middle East. The threats made by President Trump last night of further escalation, and Iran’s warning that it will respond with corresponding attacks against countries in the

Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the Strait of Hormuz and the Conflict in the Middle East: Critical to Ensure Freedom of Navigation

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide today took part in a virtual meeting with his foreign minister colleagues from more than 35 countries, as well as representatives of several international organisations. The meeting focused on the

Joint Foreign Ministers' Statement on Lebanon

We, Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Australia, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, call for the

Norway contributes NOK 600 million, improving the health of women, children, and adolescents

At a time of historic decline in global aid, Norway is contributing NOK 600 million to strengthen health care for women, children and adolescence. This contribution will save lives and provide political support to rights under pressure.