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Norway declares 15 intelligence officers working at the Russian embassy in Oslo personae non gratae
13/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The 15 intelligence officers have been engaging in activities that are not compatible with their diplomatic status,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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International tax co-operation in the UN
23/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, the UN voted on a resolution on global tax cooperation, with the aim of reducing illicit financial flows between countries and curb tax evasion. Most Western countries voted against the resolution, but Norway chose to abstain.
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Meeting of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC): Dialogue in a difficult conflict
04/05/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘It is positive that the Israelis and Palestinians have had constructive discussions with the donor countries in Brussels this week, at the meeting chaired by Norway. The situation in Palestine is very difficult. It is therefore essential that we
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Syria crisis demands continued attention
27/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The crisis in Syria must not be forgotten, even at a time of many ongoing conflicts and wars. 90 per cent of the Syrian population live in poverty, according to the World Bank. Norway will therefore provide NOK 500 million in support to the work by
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Norway to increase its support for Palestine refugees
12/07/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘After nine months of war, the situation for the population in Gaza is catastrophic. They lack everything. Many are starving. UNRWA is the backbone of all humanitarian efforts in Gaza. That is why Norway is now increasing its support by providing
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New Norwegian-German initiative to strengthen critical undersea infrastructure in Europe
17/10/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceOn October 17th at the meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence in Brussels, Norway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram met his German counterpart Boris Pistorius for a bilateral meeting. They also signed a statement on a proposal to further
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Changes among the state secretaries
04/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.
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Booster dose to be offered to all adults
15/11/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe Norwegian Government is making provisions to offer all people over the age of 18 a booster dose.
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Changes in the Government
04/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.
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The situation in the Red Sea
05/01/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence‘We are facing a very serious situation in the Red Sea. For the first time, ballistic anti-ship missiles have been used against civilian vessels. These are very advanced weapons systems. The indiscriminate attacks by the Houthi movement are
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide visited Rivne nuclear power plant in Ukraine
18/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsRussian attacks on critical energy infrastructure in Ukraine have intensified. This has made the country even more dependent on nuclear power, and president Zelensky recently expressed concern about Russia impacting the production.
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New grant scheme to strengthen Ukrainian civil society
19/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsCivil society in Ukraine has a key role to play in uniting the country and building resilience against Russia's war of aggression. Norway is allocating NOK 70 million to a newly launched, application-based scheme to support the work of Ukrainian
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Norway delivers on pledge to donate five million Covid-19 vaccines through Covax
24/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care ServicesIn 2021, Norway pledged to donate five million of its own vaccines to the global effort to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. The pledge has now been met, helping to achieve more equitable distribution of vaccines to low-income countries.
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NOK 1 billion to Ukraine before the winter
26/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion to provide Ukrainians with access to the protection and life-saving assistance they need.
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Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on the report of the Commission of Inquiry into the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)
23/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsI welcome the report of the Independent Commission of Inquiry, chaired byby Catherine Colonna, on UNRWA's handling of neutrality issues, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Meeting between Prime Minister Støre and Palestinian Prime Minister Shtayyeh
10/11/2023 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh in Paris today. The discussions revolved around the critical humanitarian situation in Gaza and the worrying developments on the West Bank.
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Norway announces NOK 300 million for war risk insurance to support reconstruction of Ukraine
22/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt is taking part in the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2023) in London on 21-22 June. The purpose of the conference is to mobilise international support for Ukraine’s economic and social stabilisation
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Norway and Denmark to cooperate on artillery ammunition donation
03/04/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway and Denmark will donate 8,000 artillery rounds to Ukraine. Norway donates the shells, while Denmark donates the associated fuzes, propellant bags and primer cartridges.
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Norway deeply disturbed by decision to dissolve Russian human rights organisation
28/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am deeply disturbed by Russian Supreme Court's decision to dissolve Russian human rights organisation International Memorial', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Government launches electricity support package worth billions
11/12/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of FinanceThe government has today announced a temporary scheme that will help ordinary people across Norway to cope with their electricity bills this winter, with energy prices recently reaching new record highs. The scheme will provide support to households