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Energi21 – National strategy for research and development of new energy technology
10/03/2021 Article Ministry of Petroleum and EnergyEnergi21 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
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The Holberg Prize
10/03/2021 Article Ministry of Education and ResearchThe 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
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Changes to the vaccine strategy
10/03/2021 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe 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
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Income protection for locked out EEA citizens
10/03/2021 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Labour and Social AffairsThe 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
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Infections must fall
10/03/2021 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe 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
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The COVID-19 situation
09/03/2021 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Erna Solberg's address to the Storting on the COVID-19 situation, 9 March 2021.
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Norway to disburse NOK 125 million to UNRWA
09/03/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘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
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Longship: Approval of plans for CO2-storage
09/03/2021 Press release Ministry of Petroleum and EnergyThe 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.
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Supervision of foster homes
08/03/2021 Article Ministry of Children and FamiliesThe municipality where the foster home is located is responsible for supervision of all children in foster homes.
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Changes in the travel advice for some hospital districts in Finland
08/03/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsBased 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 ‘
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Joint N5 statement regarding gender equality and the rights of all women and girls
08/03/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe 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.
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The Prime Minister’s speech on the coronavirus situation
07/03/2021 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterSpeech about the coronavirus situation by Prime Minister Erna Solberg, 7 March 2021.
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Women's rights and gender equality
05/03/2021 Article Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe 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
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Guidelines on Norway’s human rights policy
05/03/2021 Article Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe 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
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The AndGreen Fund invests in Marfrig Global Foods
04.03.2021 Separate website NICFIThe &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
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Reports from the Nordic-Baltic Office at the IMF
03/03/2021 Article Ministry of FinanceThe Nordic Baltic Office prepares regular reports on recent policy developments in IMF.
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Key Learnings and Action Points from the Ocean Panel
02/03/2021 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterKeynote-speech by Prime Minister Erna Solberg under World Ocean Summit 2021.
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Norway and Chile establish bilateral ocean dialogue
01/03/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsChile 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
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Invitation to tender: Scheduled air services on the routes Stord–Oslo and Ørland–Oslo from 1 April 2021
01/03/2021 Press release Ministry of TransportThe 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.
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Invitation to tender: Scheduled air services on the routes Stord–Oslo and Ørland–Oslo from 1 April 2021
01/03/2021 Press release Ministry of TransportThe 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.