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Award of Production Licenses in APA 2020

On the 19th February 2021, the King in Council awarded 61 new production licenses in the APA 2020 licensing round (Awards in Predefined Areas).

New ambassadors from Saudi-Arabia and Sweden

Two new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to the Crown Prince Regent on 18 February 2021.

Update on Norwegian assistance to Myanmar

The military coup on 1 February has changed the conditions for Norway’s development assistance in Myanmar. For this reason, Norway is now freezing the state-to-state knowledge-development programmes between public institutions in Norway and Myanmar.

Letter of Intent signed on Nordic-US joint exercise ‘Arctic Challenge’

The Acting Secretary of the U.S. Air Force and the Ministers of Defence of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden signed a Letter of Intent on 17th February, 2021, stating political support to the continued Nordic-US engagement in the Nordic-led

Statement on ensuring equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines

Statement by the Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide at the Security Council open debate on ensuring equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines in contexts affected by conflict and insecurity.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide The UN Security Council, 17 February

Regional coronavirus measures discontinued in Oslo and Viken

The Government has decided to discontinue the regional measures implemented in municipalities in Oslo and Viken following the outbreak of the UK variant of the coronavirus. The decision was made in consultation with the relevant municipalities.

Norway chairs the UN Security Council Sanctions Committee on the DPRK

As a member of the UN Security Council, Norway will chair the UN Security Council Sanctions Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006). Ambassador Mona Juul, Permanent Representative of Norway to the United Nations in New York, will

The Minister of Finance’s introductory remarks in connection with the presentation of the white paper on Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2021

By Minister of Finance Jan Tore Sanner

Why the rich world cannot afford to leave the poor behind on vaccines

Vaccines offer hope but the virus still has the upper hand. We must invest in equitable access to end the pandemic - for all our futures.

By Minister of Finance Jan Tore Sanner

Norway increases the support to poor small-scale farmers in rural areas in Low Income Countries

Norway will increase its financial contribution to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (Ifad) by 40%.

The Basis for Wage Settlements in 2021 Preliminary Report

Press release from the Norwegian Technical Calculation Committee for Wage Settlements: Preliminary Report 2021.

Deportation of foreigners who do not register prior to arrival or submit to testing at the border

The government has today introduced the statutory authority to deport foreign citizens who violate the testing and registration requirements stipulated in the Covid-19 regulations.

Changes in the travel advice for one hospital district in Finland

Based on the Norwegian Institute of Public Health’s weekly assessment of the Covid-19 situation, the Government has decided to change the status of the Kainuu Hospital District in Finland from ‘yellow’ to ‘red’ on the map showing the status for

How to spend your winter break in Norway

It is almost the winter break, and in light of this the Norwegian Directorate of Health and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health have prepared national guidelines on how to plan and take holidays in a Covid-safe manner.

National Control Centre to monitor arrivals into Norway

The government has requested that the Norwegian Directorate of Health establish a National Control Centre in order to prevent the import of infections. The control centre will be based at the Norwegian Health Economics Administration (Helfo) in

Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2021: Poised for long-term success

The Government is today presenting the white paper on Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2021. The white paper addresses the challenges facing Norway towards 2060, and the Government’s strategies for handling these.

Export Credit Norway and GIEK merge into Export Finance Norway

From the 1st of July 2021, Export Credit Norway and The Norwegian Export Credit Guarantee Agency (GIEK) merge into Export Finance Norway (Eksfin), Eksportfinansiering Norge in Norwegian.

Workers’ rights and the right to decent work

Full employment and decent work are an integral part of the UN sustainability agenda. Norway will help to ensure decent work and promote fundamental, universal workers’ rights, job creation and employment, social protection and tripartite dialogue.

Travel to countries and areas that are included in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel advice

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues travel advice when there are reasons why Norwegian citizens should avoid travelling to a particular country or area. The advice is based on an overall assessment of safety and security. During the coronavirus

Opening Statement at the National SDG Conference in Bergen

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's opening statement at the national SDG Conference Bergen initiated by the University of Bergen.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide 11 February