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Norway condemns attack in  Myanmar

Norway condemns the attack in Kayah, Myanmar, killing at least 35 civilians, inclusive children and two Save the children staff.

Norway deeply disturbed by decision to dissolve Russian human rights organisation

'I am deeply disturbed by Russian Supreme Court's decision to dissolve Russian human rights organisation International Memorial', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Removal of special entry restrictions for arrivals from Southern Africa

The special entry restrictions that were introduced for travellers arriving from 8 countries in Southern Africa at the end of November will be removed. The measures were introduced to limit and delay the spread of the Omicron variant. The Norwegian

Norway to hold presidency of Security Council in January

Norway will hold the presidency of the Security Council in January 2022. In addition to leading the Council’s work to promote international peace and security, Norway will organise a number of thematic meetings focusing on its identified priority

Romania wants to buy Norwegian F-16

Through a letter signed by the chiefs of the two Chambers of the Romanian Parliament, sent on Monday, 20 December, the Romanian Parliament approved the acquisition of 32 Norwegian F-16 fighter jets. The estimated total Romanian budget is EUR 454

Norway increases support for UNRWA

Today, Norway disbursed NOK 40 million to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). This brings Norway’s total contribution to UNRWA for 2021 to NOK 257 million.

Norway to support humanitarian Climate and Environment Charter

Norway is one of the first countries to formally express support for the new Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organisations.

Norway to provide NOK 3.3 billion to new, record-high financing package for world’s poorest countries

‘The World Bank’s International Development Association is the international community’s largest single channel for multilateral aid. The IDA20 replenishment is crucial to prevent a sudden decline in the World Bank’s assistance to the poorest

Statement on Sudan from the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs

Three years ago tomorrow, the people of Sudan started a country-wide uprising for freedom, peace and justice. After months of determined and fearless efforts through peaceful protests - often led by women and youth - the revolution succeeded in

Norway to provide NOK 1.6 billion in funding to the World Food Programme and the fight against hunger

Norway is now entering into a four-year agreement with the World Food Programme (WFP) on the provision of a total of NOK 1.6 billion in funding.

Flexible and decentralised education at vocational colleges, university colleges and universities

Preface The green shift and digital transformation are among the biggest changes our society will face in the coming years. Together with other technological developments, these processes will result in the disappearance of many jobs, the emergence

New rules on covered bonds

Today, the Government has proposed new legislation to implement the Covered Bonds Directive in Norway.

New state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Christian Anton Smedshaug as acting state secretary to Minister of Climate and Environment Espen Barth Eide, in the period that state secretary Aleksander Øren Heen settles parental leave,

Northern Lights Gathering

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Marte Mjøs Persen held this speech at the digital Northern Lights gathering on 16th December 2021.

By Minister of Petroleum and Energy Marte Mjøs Persen