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The Minister of Finance’s introductory remarks at a press conference on new economic measures in response to the coronavirus

We will extend the temporary scheme for deferred payment of taxes until the end of June. We will extend the business compensation scheme until the end of June and increase the level of compensation to 85% in line with the wishes of the Storting.

By Minister of Finance Jan Tore Sanner

The Minister of Education and Integration's introduction at a press conference on corona and new economic measures

By Minister of Education and Integration Guri Melby

Changes in the travel advice for one hospital district in Finland

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to the North Karelia Hospital District in Finland.

New financial measures to tackle the pandemic

Today, the Government is presenting proposals for new, extended financial measures in the total amount of NOK 16 billion. The measures are aimed at young people, students and furloughed workers, among others.

Prime Minister Solberg met Ireland’s Taoiseach Martin

Cooperation in the UN Security Council, green growth and restructuring, and the COVID-19 pandemic were the main topics of discussion when Prime Minister Erna Solberg today met the Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, Micheál Martin. The

Norway introduces its strictest entry rules since March 2020

To limit the risk of transmitting the significantly more contagious variant of the coronavirus, the Government is imposing far stricter rules on foreign nationals who seek entry to Norway. In general, only foreign nationals who reside in Norway will

The Prime Minister’s introductory remarks at a press conference on the coronavirus and entry into Norway

Just before Christmas, we learned that a significantly more contagious variant of the coronavirus had been detected and was spreading in the United Kingdom. On 21 December, we halted air traffic and introduced a testing requirement for everyone who

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg

Statement at conference on EU's Green Deal

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's statement  (digital) at the  conference on the EU's green deal, arranged by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries and the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide Oslo, 27. januar

Meeting between Prime Minister Solberg and Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa

Prime Minister Solberg had a constructive discussion today with her Portuguese counterpart, Prime Minister António Costa, in connection with Portugal’s six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

The situation in the Middle East

Statement by Foreign Minister of Norway, Ine Eriksen Søreide, in the UN Security Council high-level meeting on the situation in the Middle East.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide 26 January

Minister of Foreign Affairs congratulates Bjørn Berge on role as new Council of Europe Deputy Secretary General

‘I congratulate Bjørn Berge on his election to the post of Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe. His extensive experience from the Norwegian Foreign Service and leading positions in the Council of Europe make him extremely well

The high-level Replenishment Conference for the Peacebuilding Fund

State Secretary Jens Frølich Holte's statement at The high-level Replenishment Conference for the Peacebuilding Fund.

By State Secretary Jens Frølich Holte 26 January

Norway's Arctic Policy - an abstract

The Norwegian Government presented a new white paper on Arctic policy on 27 November 2020. A short version is now available in English.

The Norwegian Government's Arctic Policy

People, opportunities and Norwegian interests in the Arctic - Abstract

Norway’s Arctic policy revolves around security, stability and interest-based international cooperation. For us, foreign and domestic policy converge in the Arctic.

The Norwegain government cancels this year’s allied exercises in Troms

The Norwegian Government has decided to cancel this year’s cold weather exercises in Indre Troms in light of the COVID-situation in Norway.

Stricter rules for testing and quarantine upon arrival to stop coronavirus mutation (short version)

These rules for Norway took effect Monday January 25th 2021.

PCB

Requirement related to restrictions of hazardous chemicals as well as requirements related to other products

Lead in shotgun (for use in shooting range)

Requirement related to restrictions of hazardous chemicals as well as requirements related to other products

Mercury

Requirement related to restrictions of hazardous chemicals as well as requirements related to other products

Methylolacrylamide for sealing water leaks (civil engineering)

Requirement related to restrictions of hazardous chemicals as well as requirements related to other products