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Announcing three areas related to CO2-storage

06/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Ministry of Energy announces three areas in the North Sea for companies to apply for exploration licences related to CO2-storage on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Statement on attacks in Darfur, Sudan

11/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement from the Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide

Norway and Ukraine Sign Energy Cooperation Agreement

11/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has destroyed large parts of the country's energy infrastructure. In addition to military support for the defense against Russian aggression, Ukraine is in desperate need for additional and urgent support

The Blue Justice initiative celebrates 5 years!

11/06/2024 News story Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

The Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Marianne Sivertsen Næss together with state secretary Bjørg Sandkjær (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invites to a celebration conference that it

Press conference: OECDs Economic Survey of Norway

17/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Finance

On Thursday 20 June at 10:00 the OECD will present a new Economic Survey of Norway to Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum (Centre Party).

Norway to serve as chair of OCHA’s donor support group

12/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Starting today, Norway will take over as chair of the donor support group of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). As chair, Norway will focus on securing financing to meet rising humanitarian needs, as well as on

Humanitarian conference sends clear message: suffering in Gaza must cease

13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The message to everyone who participated in the humanitarian conference for Gaza is clear: we must find solutions that end the suffering, and in the longer term, we must focus on rebuilding Gaza,’ said Minister of International Development Anne

Food security in Africa: Norway commits five-year funding to civil society

13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Climate-adapted rice production, preservation of local seeds and increased yields for small-holder farmers. These are just some of the ingredients when Norway commits NOK 1 billion, approx. USD 94 million, to civil society organizations’ work for

New ambassadors from Thailand and Mauritania

13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 13 June 2024.

Norway donates mortar ammunition to Ukraine

13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Ukraine's need for firepower is extensive and urgent. After dialogue with the Norwegian Armed Forces, we have assessed what we can do further donations from the Norwegian Armed Forces' stockpiles, which can quickly be transferred to Ukraine to help

Summit on Peace in Ukraine

15/06/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

This weekend, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is taking part in an international summit on peace in Ukraine. Participants will include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and leaders representing some 90 other countries.

Norway to provide over NOK 1 billion to secure electricity in Ukraine

16/06/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway will provide NOK 1.1 billion in support to Ukraine to secure the country’s electricity supply. ‘Russia is carrying out massive, systematic attacks to paralyse the power grid, but Ukrainians are working day and night to maintain essential

Norway increasing its support to UNRWA

17/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘UNRWA is the backbone of the humanitarian response in Gaza. The war, accusations made by Israel, continuous attacks on the organisation and funds withheld by major donors, have put UNRWA in an extremely difficult financial situation. In this

Kim Friele Memorial Prize awarded to Støttegruppa 25. juni and Insight

19/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Culture and Equality, Office of the Prime Minister

‘We are all striving to provide everyone - both in Norway and internationally - with a safe and inclusive society. A society where LGBT+ people can live free and good lives and love whoever they want. Støttegruppa 25. juni, the support group for

OECD on the Norwegian economy: High activity and lower inflation

20/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Finance

OECD today published their biannual survey of the Norwegian economy, with recommendations on how the government should face important challenges ahead. The survey points to increasing activity in the Norwegian economy. It also emphasises the

Awarding four new licenses for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf

20/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

Today, the Norwegian Ministry of Energy announces offers for four new exploration licenses related to CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf. All the licenses are in the North Sea.

Finland and Norway sign a Memorandum of Understanding

20/06/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram and Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen signed a Memorandum of Understanding on defence cooperation between the two countries in Bodø, Norway, on 20 June 2024.

Military transport corridor to be established in the north

20/06/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

‘The fact that Norway, Sweden and Finland are now united in NATO is good for Norwegian, Nordic and Allied security. And today we have achieved an important milestone. We have agreed to establish a military transport corridor through North Norway,

The Oslo Call to Cali

05/07/2024 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

Oslo Ministerial Dialogues on Nature 25 June, Co-Chairs’ statement by Minister Susana Muhamad and Minister Andreas Bjelland Eriksen.

Norway aligns itself with new sanctions against Russia

04/07/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is aligning itself with the EU’s 14th package of sanctions against Russia. The work to incorporate the sanctions into Norwegian law is under way. Norway is also aligning itself with the EU legislation that allows for profits generated by