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  • The National Budget 2025: A budget that provides security for the population and country, and develops the whole of Norway

    07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Finance

    Through the proposed National Budget for 2025, people will be financially better off, Norway’s preparedness against war and crime will be strengthened, and social and geographical differences will be reduced. Unemployment is still low, wages are

  • Oslo Forum – annual retreat on conflict mediation and peace processes, 21–22 June

    15/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt will be hosting the Oslo Forum, an annual retreat focusing on conflict mediation and peace processes, at Losby Manor outside Oslo on 21-22 June. Some 100 conflict mediators, high-level

  • Tighter restrictions on Russian fishing vessels enter into force

    13/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    The tighter restrictions on Russian fishing vessels over 500 gross tonnage announced on 6 October will enter into force on Friday 14 October. From that date these vessels will only be permitted access to the ports of Tromsø, Kirkenes and Båtsfjord.

  • Introducing Zero-Emission Requirements in the World Heritage Fjords

    30/09/2024 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    The government is introducing zero-emission requirements in the World Heritage Fjords starting from January 1, 2026, for tourist ships and ferries. The government will also contribute funding for shore power facilities in Flåm.

  • Norway to contribute NOK 300 million to NATO-led fund for Ukraine

    15/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    - The need for military support to Ukraine is substantial and critical. Donations contribute to the Ukrainian defence against Russia’s illegal attack. It is important that we stand together in both our military and civilian support to provide

  • Norwegian Naval Strike Missiles to the British Royal Navy

    23/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    The long-range precision strike capability of the Royal Navy will be boosted in a new deal with the Norwegian government. The deal strengthens defence ties between the UK and Norway.

  • Programme of work for the UN Security Council under Norway’s leadership in January

    04/01/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The programme of work for the UN Security Council in January is now in place. ‘Norway is ready to shoulder its responsibility and lead the Security Council in January. We will focus in particular on the role of women in promoting peace, the

  • New UN mandate in Afghanistan

    17/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘This is an important day for Afghanistan. The renewed mandate will enable the UN to continue its work in the country and provide assistance to civilians at this very difficult time. As the international community's leading representative in

  • Minister of Foreign Affairs congratulates Erik Møse on appointment as Chair of Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine

    30/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I would like to congratulate Erik Møse on his appointment as Chair of the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Norway puts gender equality at sea on the international agenda

    11/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

    This week, Norway is participating in the UN Ocean Conference in Barcelona. Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Cecilie Myrseth, has i.a. held bilateral meetings with her counterparts in the United States and Canada where she has raised the need

  • The IMF's Article IV consultation for 2022 has been completed

    20/09/2022 News story Ministry of Finance

    On 9 June, the IMF's delegation to Norway submitted its assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy to the government. The full report has now been finalized by the IMF Board..

  • Increased Knowledge for a More Sustainable Tourism Industry

    03/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

    The tourism industry faces many of the same challenges as other sectors but is characterized by relatively little research and innovation. Therefore, the Tourism 2030 strategy group was commissioned by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

  • Norway and Ukraine Sign Energy Cooperation Agreement

    11/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Industry, Commerce 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

  • Identification of systemically important institutions

    21/12/2022 News story Ministry of Finance

    The Ministry of Finance has today decided that DNB ASA, Kommunalbanken AS and Nordea Eiendomskreditt AS shall continue to be identified as systemically important institutions in Norway, as recommended by the Norwegian FSA.

  • The Government Pension Fund Global to exit Russia

    28/02/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance

    The Ministry of Finance has today informed the Fund manager Norges Bank to immediately freeze all investments made by the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) in Russia. The Ministry has further requested Norges Bank to prepare a plan for the

  • Norway contributes to a weapons fund for Ukraine

    27/04/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway will contribute to a fund to coordinate acquisition of military equipment for Ukraine. The fund is led by the United Kingdom, which will coordinate the purchase and transport of defence equipment for Ukraine.

  • Report on long term perspectives for the Government Pension Fund Global submitted by committee

    26/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance

    Today, a committee that has been reviewing long term perspectives for the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) submitted its report, NOU 2022: 12 The Fund in a changing world, to the Ministry of Finance. The committee was chaired by Ulf Sverdrup,

  • Norway terminates its contract for the NH90

    10/06/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    - Regrettably we have reached the conclusion that no matter how many hours our technicians work, and how many parts we order, it will never make the NH90 capable of to meeting the requirements of the Norwegian Armed Forces. Based on a joint

  • The National Budget 2023: A budget for security and fair distribution

    06/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance

    There is a war and an energy crisis in Europe. High inflation is affecting people’s lives. The Government’s response is a fair and responsible budget, which improves distribution and enhances security at a challenging time.

  • Amendments to the lending regulation

    09/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance

    Today, the Ministry of Finance has adopted amendments to the Norwegian bank lending regulation. The amendments will take effect on 1 January 2023.

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