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International cooperation, sustainability and green solutions main topics during virtual visit to California

International cooperation, sustainability and green solutions were on the agenda when His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon conducted a virtual official visit to San Francisco earlier this week. He was accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine

Easing of the guidance for people who are fully vaccinated

The Norwegian Government is changing the guidance for people who are fully vaccinated, following a recommendation from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. In private homes, people who are fully vaccinated may have close social contact (less

Changes in the travel advice for India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Iraq

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against all travel to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Iraq.

The crisis in India may lead to vaccine scarcity

‘The current crisis in India can quickly turn into a global vaccine disaster. India is one of the largest vaccine producers in the world, and many low- and middle-income countries depend on it for vaccine deliveries. This shows with tragic clarity

Stricter entry restrictions for travellers arriving from Bangladesh, India, Iraq, Nepal, and Pakistan

Due to the serious infection situation in India, the Norwegian Government has tightened entry restrictions for travellers arriving from Bangladesh, India, Iraq, Nepal, and Pakistan.

Levels of measures in the event of local outbreaks of infection

The government may determine which measures to implement in a municipality and surrounding municipalities in the event of an outbreak of infection.

Statement on protection of critical, civilian infrastructure

State Secretary Jens Frølich Holte's  statement at an open debate in the UN Security Council on protection of critical, civilian infrastructure

By State Secretary Jens Frølich Holte 27 April

Changes to the regional measures for the municipalities in Viken

The rate of infection remains high in parts of Viken, while other parts of the county are experiencing a declining trend in which the authorities have a clear picture of the situation. Following a recommendation from the Norwegian Directorate of

NTNU Energy Transition Conference

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tina Bru held this digital speech at the NTNU Energy Transition Conference about energy transition, CCS and climate goals. The conference took place in Trondheim on April 26th 2021.

By Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tina Bru

Report of the Coronavirus Commission

Brief by Prime Minister Solberg on the way the Government intends to follow up the Coronavirus Commission’s report.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg The Storting

Pandemic Preparedness and Response Financing Architecture

Statement by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the Virtual United Nations Dialogue on Pandemic Preparedness and Response Architecture, 26 April 2021.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg

IMF: Norway has handled the Covid-19 crisis very well

A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today presented its assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy. The IMF staff has met with Norwegian authorities, academic institutions, and social partners. A more

Increased use of mass testing in order to reopen society

The Norwegian Government will use mass testing more actively in the reopening of society. Children and adolescents in areas with a high rate of infection will be prioritised. The Norwegian Directorate of Health will be responsible for a national

Norway participating in virtual Leaders Summit on Climate

On Thursday and Friday, Prime Minister Erna Solberg is taking part in the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate, convened by US President Joe Biden. The objective of the Summit is to discuss how to promote stronger action to tackle the climate crisis.

Prime Minister Erna Solberg's speech at Leaders Summit on Climate

Prime Minister Erna Solberg is taking part in the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate, speaking in the session on Unleashing Climate Innovation.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg

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 Kainuu Hospital District and the Länsi-Pohja Hospital District in Finland from ‘yellow’ to ‘red’

Meld. St. 31 (2020–2021) - Financial Markets Report 2021

Meld. St. 31 (2020–2021) Report to the Storting (white paper) Summary

Norway lends AstraZeneca doses to Sweden and Iceland

Sweden and Iceland want to borrow Norwegian doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine which are in storage with the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. Norway plans to lend doses to Sweden and Iceland as long as use of the vaccine is paused in this country.

New public-private coalition launched to mobilize more than $1 BN to protect tropical forests and enhance global climate action

“The LEAF Coalition is a groundbreaking example of the scale and type of collaboration that is needed to fight the climate crisis and achieve net-zero emissions globally by 2050. Bringing together government and private-sector resources is a

The Abel Prize

The Abel Prize recognizes pioneering scientific achievements in mathematics. The prize shall also help boost the status of the field of mathematics in society and stimulate children and youth to become interested in mathematics.