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The presidential election in Venezuela

‘I am deeply concerned about the situation in Venezuela following last Sunday’s election,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Edvin Søvik is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Tonje Brenna.

10 medical students from Gaza to be granted permission to come to Norway

Ten medical students from Gaza are to be granted permission to come to Norway to take part in an exchange visit at the University of Oslo.

Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2024: Future Norway Needs New Solutions and More People Working

The government has today presented the report on Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2024, which discusses the main challenges for the Norwegian economy towards 2060. In this report, the government has set a goal to increase the share of

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide: ‘Consequential for our relationship with the Netanyahu government’

‘Today, we were informed by the Netanyahu government that they will no longer facilitate Norwegian diplomats’ work in Palestine. This is an extreme action that first and foremost affects our ability to help the Palestinian population. It shows once

Norway's Representative Office in Palestine is closed until further notice

As a result of the Netanyahu government's decision to no longer facilitate Norway's representation to the Palestinian Authority, our Representative Office in Al Ram in Palestine must be closed as of today.

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Snorre Erichsen Skjevrak is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Energy, Mr. Terje Aasland.

Statement by Minister Kristiansen Tvinnereim on the reopening of the Adre crossing into Sudan

'Norway welcomes the announcement by Sudan's Sovereign Council on the reopening of the Adre border crossing between Sudan and Chad. We urge this to be made permanent', said Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim.

Norway proposes ban to protect children from the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages

The Norwegian government today sent on public consultation a proposal to ban the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages aimed at children under the age of 18.

Introducing Zero-Emission Requirements in the World Heritage Fjords

The government is introducing zero-emission requirements in the World Heritage Fjords starting from January 1, 2026, for tourist ships and ferries. The government will also contribute funding for shore power facilities in Flåm.

Prime Minister Støre met with the Amir of Qatar

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met today with the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. This is the Amir’s first visit to Norway, and is part of his tour to visit three of the Nordic countries.

Norway contributes to the donation of drones and air defense

Ukraine will get more drones donated to their frontline, and more air defense to protect the Ukrainian population and important infrastructure from Russian attacks.

Statement from Minster Eide: Norway strongly opposes the recent Israeli statement on building a synagogue on the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount

'Norway strongly opposes the recent statement by Israel's Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, that he wants to build a synagogue on the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount', said Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Mr. Tomas Norvoll as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ms. Karianne Oldernes Tung. Mr. Norvoll is appointed again as state secretary to Minister of

Plans to strengthen cooperation on the green transition

Norway and China will cooperate more closely on efforts to promote the green transition. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Chinese Premier Li Qiang agreed to establish a dialogue on collaboration between the two countries on the green

Norway strongly condemns so-called “elections”  in illegally annexed Crimea

Russia conducted partial regional and local elections, including in the illegally annexed Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, on 6-8 September. These so-called “elections” are yet another blatant expression of Russia's

Department for Planning

The department’s area of responsibility includes management and development tasks under the Planning and Building Act relating to urban development, municipal land-use planning, environmental impact analyses, and regional planning.- The department

Director General Morten Wasstøl

Entur AS

A limited company owned by the Ministry of Transport that delivers sales and ticketing solutions for the railway. In addition, Entur provides services that make it easy to plan, compare and purchase seamless journeys across all public transport

Web page: https://om.entur.no/om-entur/

Department for Equality, Non-discrimination and International Affairs

The Department for Equality, Non-discrimination and International Affairs has sectoral and coordination responsibility for equality and non-discrimination policy. It is also responsible for the implementation of international conventions,

Director General Therese Koppang

Joint Commitment by European Allies and Canada to take greater responsibility for maritime security in the North Atlantic, the Baltic Sea and the Arctic

Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom have reinforced their commitment to take greater maritime responsibility for deterrence and defence in the North Atlantic,