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The oceans could hold the key to future food security

With better ocean management, it could be possible to harvest and produce more than six times more food from the world’s oceans that we do today, according to a new report.

National statement on the EEA Agreement debate

Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide's statement at the 52nd meeting of the European Economic Area (EEA) Council in Brussels - on the EEA Agreement debate.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide Brussel, 19. november

Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide's comments on Israeli settlements

Norway’s position on the Israeli settlements stands firm and has its basis in a number of UN Security Council resolutions and advisory opinions from the International Court of Justice in The Hague.

Statement at the EEA Council meeting

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's statement at the 52nd meeting of the European Economic Area (EEA) Council in Brussels 19 November.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide Brussels, 19 November

Feed resources

Salmon is the farmed animal that utilises feed most effectively. Today, 1.15 kg feed is used to produce 1 kg of salmon. Though the content of marine omega-3 in farmed salmon has decreased due to the increased use of vegetable raw materials in the

Escaped fish

The number of escaped salmon and escape incidents varies from year to year, however the trend is that both numbers are declining. To prevent escaped incidents the most important measures are to impose strict requirements to the design of the fish

Arena's 25th anniversary

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's statement at the Arena Centre for European Studies' 25th anniversary.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide Oslo, 18 November

Tyres and snow chains

As the driver, you are responsible for ensuring that the vehicle has sufficient road grip.

Foreign Minister on Sri Lanka elections

'Congratulations to the people of Sri Lanka on a democratic presidential election and to Gotabaya Rajapakse on being sworn in as president today. Looking forward to continuing our partnership on economic development, democracy and reconciliation',

Recreational fisheries

Recreational fisheries is an important part of norwegian coastal culture. This is mirrored in a liberal set of rules applying to norwegian recreational fishermen.

Integration through knowledge

One of the Norwegian Government’s main projects is to intensify efforts to promote integration. The aim is to increase immigrants’ participation in working life and in society in general. Those who are going to start a new life in Norway must be a

Effluents from fish farms

All fish farming facilities have effluent permits as regards nutrients and organic material from the environmental authorities that in practise limit the number of fish they can keep in the cages. Samples from the seabed are taken regularly below

Fish health/salmon lice

All salmon farmed in the sea are vaccinated against a number of diseases, primarily bacterial diseases. Consequently, the use of antibiotics in Norwegian aquaculture industry is extremely low.

Urfolks rettigheter sentralt for ansvarlig næringsliv

Næringsutvikling i urfolksområder reiser flere menneskerettslige spørsmål. Samene som urfolk kan rammes ekstra hardt ved vindkraft- og gruveutbygging, fordi virksomhetene kan svekke naturgrunnlaget for samenes tradisjonelle næringer som reindrift og

The Foreign Ministers statement regarding the handover of Frode Berg

Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreides statement regarding the handover of Frode Berg, 15th of november 2019.

The Prime Ministers statement regarding the handover of Frode Berg

Prime Minister Erna Solbergs statement regarding the handover of Frode Berg, 15th of november 2019.

Frode Berg handed over to Norwegian authorities

Frode Berg was handed over to the Norwegian authorities in Lithuania at 11:00 today (Norwegian time). Mr Berg will return home to Norway and will be reunited with his family.

Presse Information: Launch of new strategy against non-communicable diseases

Norway will launch first-ever strategy to combat non-communicable diseases as a pillar of international health and development cooperation on 22 November.

Appointment of members to the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Committee in Norges Bank

The King in Council has today appointed Professor Ingvild Almås and economist Jeanette Strøm Fjære as external members of the new committee on monetary policy and financial stability in Norges Bank. Also, Deputy Governor Jon Nicolaisen and Deputy

New regulation on requirements for residential mortgage loans

The Ministry of Finance has adopted a new regulation on requirements for new residential mortgage loans.