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Welcome speech at the SYNERGY Conference

Dear all, Good morning from Oslo! It is a great pleasure for me to be part of the opening of this important international SYNERGY conference to address violence against Roma women. Preventing and combating gender-based and domestic violence is a key

By State Secretary Geir Indrefjord Welcome speech at the "SYNERGY Conference: How to ensure Roma women’s access" 15 to justice?"

The Norwegian Government is increasing preparedness and controls along the Norwegian-Russian border

The mobilisation in Russia and the possibility that Russian citizens may not be allowed to leave the country increases the risk of illegal border crossing along the Norwegian-Russian border outside the border crossing-point in Storskog. A police

CCUS Conference in Oslo 27 – 28 October

Norway is co-hosting the EU’s annual CCUS conference "CCUS Forum", which will take place in Oslo on 27-28 October. EU Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson is coming to Oslo to open the conference together with Minister for Petroleum and Energy Terje

Norway’s ninth periodic report to the UN Committee against Torture

Norway has submitted its ninth periodic report to the UN Committee against Torture.

Announcement of new CO2 storage area

The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy announces a new area for CO2 storage in the North Sea. The announcement comes due to interest from the industry and is in accordance with CO2 storage regulations.

The speech from the throne by His Majesty The King on the occasion of the opening of the 168th session of the Storting

President, Representatives of the People. I greet the Storting as it takes up its solemn responsibilities with the wish that the fulfilment of these duties will be of benefit to our country.

An Energy Policy for Employment, Transition and security in times of uncertainty

On 8 April, the Norwegian Government presented its supplementary white paper on energy policy. The white paper shows how the Russian military invasion of Ukraine has affected world energy markets and underlines the importance of secure and stable

‘We cannot take the stability of the Western Balkans for granted’

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti in Oslo today.

Press conference with the Nordic Prime Ministers (14.45)

The Nordic Prime Ministers Magdalena Andersson, Mette Frederiksen, Sanna Marin, Katrín Jakobsdóttir and Jonas Gahr Støre meet the press after the first part of the informal Nordic Prime Minister-meeting in Oslo. Watch the press conference here

The speech from the throne by His Majesty The King on the occasion of the opening of the 169th session of the Storting

President, Representatives of the People. I greet the Storting as it takes up its solemn responsibilities with the wish that the fulfilment of these duties will be of benefit to our country.

Enabling high Norwegian Gas Production

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has approved applications for revised production permits for the Oseberg, Troll and Heidrun fields.

Norwegian investigators to the International Criminal Court

Two investigators from the National Criminal Investigation Service (NCIS) will be seconded to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for a period of up to two years. The Norwegian Government is pleased that the Norwegian police can contribute to the

Important step for Offshore Wind

The Norwegian Government has great ambitions for the development of offshore wind power in Norway and aims to tender the first phase of Sørlige Nordsjø II and Utsira Nord by the end of the first quarter of 2023.

New Compensation for Violent Crime Act enters into force on 1 January 2023

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

Increased energy cooperation between the EU and Norway

The EU and Norway will cooperate even closer in the field of energy. This is clear following today’s meeting between the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Terje Aasland, and Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans.

The speech from the throne by his Majesty The King on the occasion of the opening of the 167th session of the Storting

President, Representatives of the People. I greet the Storting as it takes up its solemn responsibilities with the wish that the fulfilment of these duties will be of benefit to our country.

Revised National Budget: More funding for low-threshold measures in mental health and substance abuse care

In its proposal for the revised 2023 National Budget, the Norwegian Government will allocate NOK 53 million to strengthen four grant schemes for low-threshold measures in the area of mental health and substance abuse care.

Norway sends medicines and medical supplies to Syria

Norway donates medicines, medical infrastructure, and medical supplies to Syria. The donation has a value of NOK 11 million (approximately USD 1 million).

Train Academy Day 2025

Speech at Norske tog's Train Academy Day 2025 in Oslo, June 3, 2025.

By Minister of Transport Jon-Ivar Nygård

SYNERGY Conference: Protecting Refugee, Migrant and Asylum-seeking Women and Girls

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, a warm welcome to you all to this Conference on Protecting Refugee, Migrant and Asylum-seeking Women and Girls. This conference is hosted by the Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security and the Council of Europe,

By State Secretary Erik Sandsmark Idsøe European Council Conference March 30, 2022