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  • Announces the first competitions for offshore wind

    29/03/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Energy

    By announcing the first competitions for offshore wind areas, the Norwegian government takes a big step towards its ambition of allocating areas for 30,000 MW offshore wind by 2040.

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    15/11/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Ms. Sigrun Wiggen Prestbakmo as state secretary to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Erling Sande.

  • New Sanctions against Russia Implemented in Norwegian Law

    04/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. These sanctions mirror the EU’s tenth package of sanctions, which was adopted by the EU on 25 February 2023.

  • Norway to support Ukrainian defence industry directly

    15/11/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway will support the production of military equipment within Ukraine. ‘This is crucial to ensure weapons and ammunition reach Ukrainian soldiers as quickly as possible,’ said Norwegian Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram. On Friday, he signed an

  • Norwegian authorities help bring back citizens from Syria

    29/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Norwegian authorities have provided assistance to two women and three children to bring them from the Roj camp in Syria to Norway. The two women have been informed that they will be arrested on their arrival in Norway. The best interests of the

  • Statement by Minister Tvinnereim on condemning sexual violence in Sudan

    15/11/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Statement by Minister Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim on sexual and gender-based violence in the Sudan conflict.

  • New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

    31/01/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. These sanctions mirror the EU’s ninth package of sanctions, which was adopted by the EU on 16 December 2022.

  • Award of licences for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf

    18/08/2023 News story Ministry of Energy

    Today the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy publishes offers for one new exploration licence related to CO2 storage under the storage regulations on the Norwegian continental shelf in the North Sea.

  • Shutdown of e-mail solution following cyberattack

    15/08/2023 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

    A new e-mail solution is being deployed for employees at 12 ministries today and the old e-mail solution is being shut down. This is an important and necessary security measure following a cyberattack on the ICT system for the 12 ministries.

  • Norway to provide NOK 150 million to earthquake victims

    07/02/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway is providing NOK 150 million in funding to the UN, the Red Cross and the major Norwegian humanitarian organisations for relief efforts in the areas hit by the earthquake, in both Türkiye and Syria,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

  • The Energy Commission submits report to the government

    01/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

    Terje Aasland, Minister of Petroleum and Energy, received today the final report from the government appointed Energy Commission led by Professor Lars Sørgard. The report examines Norwegian energy policy in a long-term perspective.

  • Enormous humanitarian needs after earthquake in Türkiye and Syria

    06/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘This is an immense tragedy. My condolences go to all those who have lost loved ones, and I am sending warm thoughts to all those who have been injured or affected’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Statement by Nordic Ministers of Foreign Affairs on the situation in Georgia

    30/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    We, the Nordics, join the international calls for a thorough and impartial investigation of reported irregularities before and during Georgia’s 26 October parliamentary elections. It is essential to dispel doubts that have been cast on the integrity

  • Head of Communication Susanne Moen Stephansen

    Administrative staff Ministry of Health and Care Services
    Kommunikasjonssjef Susanne Moen Stephansen

    E-mail sust@hod.dep.no

    Mobile phone: +47 480 32 792

  • Senior Advisor Thea Nathalie Finstad

    Administrative staff Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion
    Thea Nathalie Finstad

    Press contact

    E-mail thea.finstad@aid.dep.no

    Phone +47 975 40 790

  • World’s countries reach agreement on conservation of marine biodiversity in the high seas

    07/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

    Following intense negotiations over several years, agreement was reached late on Saturday evening on an instrument on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. Norway is very pleased with the

  • Norway providing substantial support for earthquake victims

    07/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services

    ‘The earthquake disaster in Türkiye and Syria has caused immense suffering and widespread destruction. A large amount of aid has been delivered and is making a real difference,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Prime Minister Støre visits Minnesota

    18/09/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has been on a two-day visit to Minnesota, one of the US states with the closest historical and cultural ties to Norway. Some 850 000 of the state’s inhabitants are of Norwegian heritage. The Prime Minster had the

  • Norway contributes to international support package for Ukraine

    20/12/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway is contributing to a £186 million package to support Ukraine (approx. NOK 2.6 billion). The funding will provide much-needed military equipment through the International Fund for Ukraine.

  • Statement from Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs about Iran

    15/09/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    One year after Masha Amini’s tragic death in Iran & the protests that spread around the country, the human rights situation continues to be of concern Iran must respect the human rights to freedom of expression & freedom of assembly We will continue

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