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Ukrainian refugees are having their right to drive in Norway expanded
27/01/2023 Press release Ministry of TransportIt is almost a year since Russia invaded Ukraine and many Ukrainians have had to flee from their home country. They are in a very difficult situation and the Norwegian Government wants to offer Ukrainians in Norway predictability in respect of their
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New state secretary
26/11/2021 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Ellen Moen Rønning-Arnesen as state secretary to Minister of Health and Care services, Ms. Ingvild Kjerkol.
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Five applicants qualified for the offshore wind auction for Sørlige Nordsjø II
16/02/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyAfter a thorough review, five applicants are approved for the auction round for Sørlige Nordsjø II. The auction opens Monday 18th of March at 9 AM GMT +1/Norwegian time zone.
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Defence Minister Gram visits Ukraine: Norway increases support for the Ukrainian Air Force by NOK 1.3 billion and donates 130 small boats
30/10/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceMinister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram visited the Ukrainian port city of Odesa on 29-30 October. During his visit, he announced that Norway will increase support for Ukraine’s air force with an additional contribution of up to NOK 1.3 billion, which
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Joint Statement from The Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals’ Board Meeting in Italy to Advance Space Security
06/12/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals’ Board met from December 3-5, 2024 in Florence, Italy. Senior representatives from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United
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A Historic Breakthrough for CO2 Management
27/09/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyMinister of Energy, Terje Aasland opens the world’s first commercial facility for the transport and permanent storage of CO2 beneath the seabed at Øygarden, outside Bergen.
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Statement on the forced entry into the Mexican Embassy in Quito
07/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway condemns the forced entry by the Ecuadorian police into the premises of the Mexican Embassy in Quito which is a clear breach of international law.
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Norway supports fund for political prisoners in Belarus
30/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian government will contribute NOK 10 million to a humanitarian fund to support released political prisoners from Belarus and their families.
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Strong Norwegian support for Red Cross hospital in Gaza
14/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTogether with Secretary General of the Norwegian Red Cross Anne Bergh, Minister for Development Cooperation Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim, has received a briefing on the newly opened field hospital in Rafah. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has
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Foreign Minister Eide: Broad international agreement to strengthen Palestinian institutions and promote the two-state solution
26/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe critical situation in Palestine was the topic when Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide chaired two ministerial meetings on Palestine in Brussels today.
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Statement by Minister Kristiansen Tvinnereim on the reopening of the Adre crossing into Sudan
20/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Norway welcomes the announcement by Sudan's Sovereign Council on the reopening of the Adre border crossing between Sudan and Chad. We urge this to be made permanent', said Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim.
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IMF launches report on Anti-Money Laundering in the Nordic-Baltic region
04/09/2023 News story Ministry of FinanceThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published a report today on various aspects of anti-money laundering work in the Nordic-Baltic region. Norwegian authorities have participated since the project began in 2021.
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Norway to sell limited number of F-16s to Draken International
02/12/2021 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency has signed a contract with US company Draken International to sell up to 12 F-16 combat aircraft. The aircraft will be used as part of Draken’s training services in the United States.
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German Vise-Chancellor visits Norway
04/01/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and FisheriesVise-Chancellor Robert Habeck meets Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland, Minister of Trade and Industry Jan Christian Vestre and Minister of Climate and Environment Espen Barth Eide will also be
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Norwegian Prime Minister meets family of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi
11/12/2023 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met today with the family of Narges Mohammadi, this year’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Mr Støre congratulated the family personally and on behalf of the Norwegian Government, since Ms Mohammadi herself is being held
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Closer cooperation between Norway and Germany to develop green industry
05/01/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and FisheriesNorway and Germany are expanding cooperation to increase production of renewable energy and to develop green industry. The two countries have issued two joint declarations outlining the next steps in their cooperation in the areas of hydrogen,
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Changes among the state secretaries
10/02/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Odd Steinar Åfar Viseth as acting state secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre, in the period that Mr. Halvard Ingebrigtsen settles leave of absence.
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Changes among the state secretaries
10/03/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Ms. Nancy Lystad Herz as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion Marte Mjøs Persen.
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The Norwegian Government’s proposed resource rent tax on aquaculture
28/03/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of FinanceThe Government will today present a bill proposing a resource rent tax on aquaculture. The intention of the proposal is to ensure that local communities along the coast and society as a whole receive a greater share of the value that is created by
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Changes among the state secretaries
05/05/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has decided to extend Mr. Odd Steinar Åfar Viseth´s constitution as state secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry Jan Christian Vestre, in the period that state secretary Anne Marit Bjørnflaten is absent.