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The National Budget 2023: Historic investment in the Regular General Practitioner Scheme

The government is proposing a NOK 690 million boost to the Regular General Practitioner Scheme in 2023, resulting in a total annual budget of NOK 920 million. In what is an otherwise tight budget, the government has still been able to accommodate an

The Norwegian Government sends generators to Ukraine

Following Russian attacks, millions of Ukrainians are without power, water, or heating. There is a large and urgent need for help. Norway has made considerable contributions to maintaining the Ukrainian power supply and the Norwegian Government has

Norway will assist in the training of Ukrainian soldiers

Norway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram confirmed at the 11August donor conference for Ukraine, in Copenhagen, that Norway will contribute to training of Ukrainian soldiers in Great Britain.

The Region of Flanders and Norway join forces in the energy transition

On March 17, Minister-President of the Government of Flanders, Mr. Jan Jambon (left) met with the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Terje Aasland, in Oslo.

Transitionary rules for new Compensation for Victims of Violent Crime Act adopted

The Norwegian Government has decided that the new Act relating to compensation from the Norwegian State for victims of violent crime (Compensation for Victims of Violent Crime Act) will enter into force on 1 January 2023. Transitionary rules

More European countries approve the use of expired Norwegian passports

Norwegian citizens who have not renewed their passports following the pandemic are able to travel to Germany, Iceland, Estonia, and Portugal using their expired passport as identification. This change takes effect today and will apply until 31

Greece approves use of expired Norwegian passports

Norwegian citizens who have not renewed their passports following the pandemic are able to travel to Greece using their expired passport as identification. This change takes effect today and will apply until the end of 2022.

Increased preparedness on the Norwegian Continental Shelf

Today, the Norwegian Government has decided to heighten the emergency preparedness in relation to infrastructure, onshore and offshore installations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

The world’s most important political meeting place

‘Russia’s war in Ukraine and the series of complex crises the world is now facing are casting a dark shadow over this year’s UN General Assembly. But it is only through international cooperation that we will be able to solve the greatest challenges

Digitalisation key in addressing global challenges

‘Many countries are unable to keep up with the global technological revolution. Norway is leading the way in the collaborative effort to develop and share digital solutions,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the meeting in New York on

Working to strengthen the rights of persons with disabilities

On 16-17 February, the second Global Disability Summit was held in Norway. At the digital Summit, a number of world leaders stated their intention to give greater priority to working to strengthen the rights of persons with disabilities in the years

Norway to host Nordic Prime Ministers in Oslo

Defence cooperation, ocean health and the green transition are among the topics to be discussed when the Prime Ministers of all five Nordic countries meet in Oslo on Monday. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will also be present for part of the

Åpningsinnlegg Norway-UK Seafood Summit

* Sjekkes mot fremføring Ladies and gentlemen, Dear everyone, It is a great pleasure to be here, at the Norway-UK Seafood Summit. I want to thank my British counterpart, The Right Honorable Mark Spencer, Minister for Environment, Food and Rural

By Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Cecilie Myrseth Tale holdt i London 27. februar

Conference on future reindeer husbandry

Climate change now effects all aspects of our lives and societies. Reindeer herding is no exception. The Nordic Conference on Reindeer Herding adresses the problem.

Press conference March 18, 2022: Post by the Minister of Justice and Public Security

(The post must be compared with the post delivered) Thank you, Minister of Defence. The security situation in Europe has changed. This means that emergency preparedness in Norway must adapt correspondingly. The Norwegian Government wishes to

By Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl Press conference  March 18, 2022

German re-unification day

The peaceful re-unification of Germany in 1990 is a shining example of what can be achieved with a great vision, and the courage to follow through on it.

By Minister of Trade and Industry Jan Christian Vestre Speech at Gamle Logen in Oslo, 2. Nov 2022

Two new first-time depositors welcomed to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault

Seeds from the gene banks in Serbia and Latvia were among the total of 14 011 seed samples that were brought into the Seed Vault this week.

Update on the situation in Ukraine by the Minister of Justice and Public Security

(Must be compared with speech delivered) Millions of people have escaped from their lives and homes in Ukraine. The war is becoming bloodier every day; families have been torn asunder, and terrible images of fleeing mothers and frightened children

By Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl March 4, 2022

National statement at the High-Level Meeting on the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction

President, excellencies and distinguished delegates, We are here today to accelerate disaster risk reduction efforts and build resilient societies. This calls for united efforts and strengthened partnerships. The Political Declaration is important

By Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl Held on May 18 2023

APA 2022 for public consultation: Facilitating further exploration

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has today sent a proposal to announce the licensing round APA 2022 (Award in Pre-defined Areas) for public consultation.