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Joint Statement by the Troika on Sudan and South Sudan

27/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Norway, and the United Kingdom.

Changes in the Government

28/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

Proposal for amendments for better control with security of electricity supply

29/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has sent a proposal to amend the energy legislation regarding a new control mechanism for security of electricity supply on public consultation. The proposal is a follow-up on the measures that were

Consultation: Seeking input to accelerate the phasing in of zero- and low-emission aircraft in Norwegian aviation

29/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Transport

The Ministry of Transport is seeking input on how to accelerate the transition towards zero and low-emission aviation so that the first commercial zero-emission aircraft are phased in as soon as technology permits in Norway.

Norway will continue to contribute Norwegian forces in Lithuania

10/07/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian Government has now decided to extend the participation of Norwegian forces in NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) in Lithuania until the end of 2024. Norway has participated in the eFP since it was first deployed in 2017, and is

Joint Nordic declaration of support for Ukraine

12/07/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Today the G7 countries announced agreement on a joint declaration of support for security assurances for Ukraine. The Nordic countries stand together in declaring their support for the initiative, and Norway joins the declaration.

Condemn killing of civilians in Sudan

13/07/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is appalled by the discovery of a mass grave in West Darfur Sudan.

Changes among the political advisers

31/07/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Herman Høgby Robertsen as political adviser to Minister of Education, Ms. Tonje Brenna, from 1 August to 17 September 2023.

The IMF's Article IV consultation for 2023 has been completed

26/07/2023 News story Ministry of Finance

On 8 June, the IMF's delegation to Norway presented its yearly assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy to the government. The full report has now been concluded by the IMF Executive Board.

Ministries hit by cyber-attacks

24/07/2023 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

The Norwegian Government Security and Service Organisation (DSS) has detected a cyber-attack on the ICT platform used by 12 ministries. The matter is currently being investigated by the police.

Changes among the political advisers

04/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Ms. Signe Bjortveit resigns as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Mr. Ola Borten Moe. Ms. Bjortveit has been appointed as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Ms. Sandra Borch.

Changes among the state secretaries

11/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

Shutdown of e-mail solution following cyberattack

15/08/2023 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

A new e-mail solution is being deployed for employees at 12 ministries today and the old e-mail solution is being shut down. This is an important and necessary security measure following a cyberattack on the ICT system for the 12 ministries.

Statement Condemning Atrocities in Darfur, Sudan

04/08/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) condemn in the strongest terms the ongoing violence in Darfur, especially reports of killings based on ethnicity and widespread sexual violence by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and

Award of licences for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf

18/08/2023 News story Ministry of Energy

Today the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy publishes offers for one new exploration licence related to CO2 storage under the storage regulations on the Norwegian continental shelf in the North Sea.

Prime Minister Støre visits Ukraine

24/08/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is visiting Ukraine today. The Prime Minister is participating in Ukraine's Independence Day celebration in Kyiv. Today also marks a year and a half since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24

Norwegian funding to secure energy supplies in Ukraine

24/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Russia is continuing its attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. That is why Norway has decided to provide NOK 1.5 billion to maintain gas and electricity supplies in Ukraine.

Norway to donate air defence missiles to Ukraine

24/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

‘Norway will continue to support Ukraine’s fight to defend itself against Russia for as long as it takes. Ukraine urgently needs more military support and equipment, in particular air defence missiles and ammunition. Norway is providing the support

Norway plans to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

24/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

‘Norway is supporting Ukraine in its efforts to build a modern air defence system. This is both important and necessary. We have already decided to train Ukrainian fighter jet pilots and announced in the summer that we would provide two Norwegian F-

Norwegian Embassy in Mali to close

31/08/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is closing its Embassy in Bamako.