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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.

Climate finance doubled four years ahead of deadline

05/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Environment

Norway’s climate finance totalled NOK 15.5 billion in 2022, partly through mobilisation of a high level of private capital.

Norwegian satellites to detect illegal fishing

22/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

The Norwegian Government is launching a global ocean surveillance programme against fisheries crime. More than a third of the world’s coastal states will be given access to Norwegian satellite data and expertise, which they can use to carry out

Norway and Germany take next step in hydrogen cooperation

08/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Energy

Norway and Germany have now agreed to set up a joint Task Force to follow up the results of an ongoing joint feasibility study, which is looking into possibilities to transport hydrogen and CO2 between Germany and Norway.

Statement on the earthquake in Morocco

09/09/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Deeply saddened by the news about the tragic earthquake that has claimed hundreds of lives in Morocco. Thoughts are with the families and loved ones and to all those affected by this tragedy', Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Norway and Germany signed a new declaration of intent agreed to enhance the bilateral co-operation in the area of security and defence

12/09/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

September 12th 2023 Defence ministers Gram (Norway) and Pistorius (Germany) signed an agreement to deepen and broaden the cooperation between the countries.