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Energi21 – National strategy for research and development of new energy technology

Energi21 is the Norwegian strategy for research, development and commercialisation of new climate friendly energy technologies. Established in 2008 it focuses on enhanced value creation and efficient use of resources in the sector by putting efforts

The Holberg Prize

The Holberg Prize recognises path-breaking scientific work in the humanities, social sciences, law and theology. The prize shall in addition contribute to raising the status of these disciplines in society and to stimulating interest in these fields

Changes to the vaccine strategy

The government will follow the Norwegian Institute of Public Health’s recommendation to offer the AstraZeneca vaccine to people over the age of 65 based on new knowledge around the vaccine’s effectiveness on this demographic group. Following

Income protection for locked out EEA citizens

The government is to introduce a new compensation scheme for non-Norwegian employees who are unable to work in Norway due to the current tight border restrictions. This proposal will see all affected employees compensated for the period from 29

Infections must fall

The new strain of the virus is spreading quickly and infection rates are on the rise. Municipalities suffering from outbreaks have introduced strict measures. If infections do not fall, the government will be obliged to quickly introduce new

The COVID-19 situation

Prime Minister Erna Solberg's address to the Storting on the COVID-19 situation, 9 March 2021.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg

Norway to disburse NOK 125 million to UNRWA

‘The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East plays a key role in safeguarding the basic needs of Palestine refugees, and has shown itself to be highly adaptable during the pandemic. Despite the closure of schools, UNRWA

Longship: Approval of plans for CO2-storage

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has approved the development plan for Northern Lights, which is the storage part of the Longship project. The final state support agreements with the companies were signed before the weekend.

Supervision of foster homes

The municipality where the foster home is located is responsible for supervision of all children in foster homes.

Changes in the travel advice for some hospital districts 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 Central Ostrobothnia Hospital District and the North Karelia Hospital District in Finland from ‘

Joint N5 statement regarding gender equality and the rights of all women and girls

The Foreign Ministers of Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark mark the International Women's Day 2021 with strong commitment to Gender Equality and the rights of all women and girls.

The Prime Minister’s speech on the coronavirus situation

Speech about the coronavirus situation by Prime Minister Erna Solberg, 7 March 2021.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg

Women's rights and gender equality

The fundamental aim of Norway’s efforts in the area of women’s rights and gender equality is to increase the opportunities available to women and girls, promote their right to self-determination, and further their empowerment. This is crucial if

Guidelines on Norway’s human rights policy

The promotion of human rights is a key component of Norway’s foreign and development policy. As part of its efforts to ensure an integrated human rights policy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published several sets of guidelines on different

The AndGreen Fund invests in Marfrig Global Foods

The &Green fund is now investing in Marfrig Global Foods, through a 10-year, USD 30 million loan agreement. The loan will finance Marfrig’s investments in a deforestation free cattle supply chain. The agreement formally ties Marfrig to specific

Reports from the Nordic-Baltic Office at the IMF

The Nordic Baltic Office prepares regular reports on recent policy developments in IMF.

Key Learnings and Action Points from the Ocean Panel

Keynote-speech by Prime Minister Erna Solberg under World Ocean Summit 2021.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg

Norway and Chile establish bilateral ocean dialogue

Chile is the third country with which Norway has established a formal ocean dialogue. ‘The MoU on establishing an ocean dialogue is not only a sign of our close bilateral cooperation with Chile on the oceans, but also shows our shared international

Invitation to tender: Scheduled air services on the routes Stord–Oslo and Ørland–Oslo from 1 April 2021

The Ministry of Transport invites tenderers to an open tender procedure for temporary operation of scheduled air services on the routes Stord-Oslo and Ørland-Oslo.

Invitation to tender: Scheduled air services on the routes Stord–Oslo and Ørland–Oslo from 1 April 2021

The Ministry of Transport invites tenderers to an open tender procedure for temporary operation of scheduled air services on the routes Stord-Oslo and Ørland-Oslo.