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School feeding for better nutrition and learning

Prior to the pandemic, one in two school-age children worldwide received one school meal every day. ‘When schools were closed it was not just access to education that was lost. For millions of children around the world school meals are critical.

NOK 200 million for mine clearance activities in Ukraine

The widespread deployment of mines and cluster munitions in Ukraine has made it the most heavily mined country in the world today. Norway will more than double its support to efforts to clear mines laid in Ukraine since the start of Russia’s brutal

Statement from Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt

Statement held at press briefing on the situation in Russia.

Norway announces NOK 300 million for war risk insurance to support reconstruction of Ukraine

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt is taking part in the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2023) in London on 21-22 June. The purpose of the conference is to mobilise international support for Ukraine’s economic and social stabilisation

Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs on Israeli settlements and the situation in the West Bank

The Israeli government decided on 18 June to change and simplify the system for planning and establishing new Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

Prop. 2 LS (2023–2024) - Resource rent tax on onshore wind power

Statement from Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Russia's attack in Hroza

‘Russia's horrendous attack in Hroza is yet another demonstration of their complete lack of respect for civilian lives, international law and the UN charter. Each of these attacks must be condemned and Russia must be held responsible’, said Minister

Baltzar von Platen

Baltzar Bogislaus von Platen was nobleman, military officer and civil servant. (Painting: Johan Gustaf Sandberg, photo: Wikipedia). Governor-General in Norway 26 November 1827-6 December 1829. Born at Dornhof at Rügen in Swedish Pomerania 29 May

Norway is increasing its contribution to NATO enhanced Forward Presence in Lithuania

Norway is strengthening its force contribution in the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) in Lithuania with up to 60 soldiers with a core of one mechanized infantry unit.

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Herman Høgby Robertsen has been appointed political adviser to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Tonje Brenna.

Strong unity in the fight against ISIS

‘Much of the world’s attention is currently focused on Russia’s war in Ukraine. But all the while, violent extremism and terrorism are continuing to hamper development, and are spreading fear and uncertainty to more and more areas of sub-Saharan

People with COVID-19 may be birth partners and visit people who are seriously ill

People with COVID-19 may be birth partners and visit seriously ill family who are in hospital. It must be possible to organise visits in accordance with COVID-19 precautions, and they must be agreed with the ward.

Norway to support humanitarian Climate and Environment Charter

Norway is one of the first countries to formally express support for the new Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organisations.

Changes among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Per Anders Torvik Langerød as political adviser to Minister of Health and Care Services, Ms. Ingvild Kjerkol, as of 15 June 2023.

The Norwegian National Coastal Administration

The Norwegian Coastal Administration is an advisory and executive body for the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries in the management of ports and fairways.

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Concerned about new Polish law

I am concerned about Poland’s newly adopted law on investigation on Russian influence, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

The National Budget 2024: The Government will introduce a resource rent tax on onshore wind power from 2024

The Government is today presenting a modified bill for the introduction of a resource rent tax on onshore wind power from 2024. The proposal will ensure that a larger share of the value added in the wind power industry will accrue to society as a

Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine

‘Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine is continuing unabated. Many Ukrainians are in need of life-saving medical treatment. I am pleased that Norway is now extending the agreement with Scandinavian Airlines and the EU to transport

Changes to the TISK strategy

The Norwegian Government is making changes to the TISK strategy (testing-isolation-tracing-quarantine). Transmission quarantine is being replaced with more self-testing, and people who receive a positive test result must notify their close contacts.

Discussed the security situation with the British Secretary of State for Defence

The challenging security situation in Europe was the main topic when ministers Wallace and Enoksen met in in Oslo on Thursday 13th of January.