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  • EU thanks Norway for assistance in medevac operations

    06/06/2023 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

    The EU Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, and the Norwegian Minister of Health and Care Services, Ingvild Kjerkol, were given a tour of various aircraft being used in the medical evacuation of patients from Ukraine during Mr

  • Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine

    12/07/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Office of the Prime Minister

    ‘Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine is continuing unabated. Many Ukrainians are in need of life-saving medical treatment. I am pleased that Norway is now extending the agreement with Scandinavian Airlines and the EU to transport

  • Norwegian statements in the interactive dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights oral update on Sudan

    14/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway in Geneva partook in two statements in the interactive dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights oral update on Sudan.

  • Norway increases humanitarian support for civilians in Ukraine

    24/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘We must stand united in supporting the people of Ukraine. Norway is a significant donor to Ukraine, and we are now providing NOK 400 million in funding for UN humanitarian efforts for the first part of 2023,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

  • Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Oslo further cements Alliance unity

    01/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘It is a pleasure for Norway to be hosting an informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Oslo today. Because there is a war in Europe, it is crucial for the NATO foreign ministers to maintain close contact and further cement the strong unity

  • Norway to provide support to civilians in Nagorno-Karabakh

    02/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway will provide NOK 20 million in humanitarian assistance to the civilian population in Nagorno-Karabakh. The support will be used to assist both those who have fled and those who remain in the region,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

  • Norway takes over as Chair of the Arctic Council

    11/05/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘We are looking forward to chairing the Arctic Council for the next two years. It is vital that the Arctic Council maintains its role as the most important multilateral forum for addressing issues relating to the Arctic,’ said Minister of Foreign

  • Norway is tightening its restrictive measures against Russia

    30/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    In response to Russia's unlawful war against Ukraine, Norway is tightening its restrictive measures against Russia.

  • New initiative in the healthcare industry with more than 40 measures

    12/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries, Ministry of Health and Care Services

    The Minister of Trade and Industry and the Minister of Health and Care Services presented on 23 August a Roadmap for the Health Industry. The 41 measures in the the Roadmap will contribute to profitable business development and sustainable health

  • Joint statement on climate

    06/05/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

    The text of the following readout was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Norway on the occasion of Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry’s visit to Oslo, Norway.

  • Norwegian offshore wind development in New York

    21/09/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre highlighted Norway’s offshore wind power initiative in connection with Climate Week NYC. Equinor will be providing nearly two million US homes with electricity generated by offshore wind, making it the largest

  • New rules on covered bonds

    17/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Finance

    Today, the Government has proposed new legislation to implement the Covered Bonds Directive in Norway.

  • Foreign ministers from Middle East, Nordic region and Benelux countries in Oslo Friday 15 for high-level meeting on Gaza

    15/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I look forward to bringing these countries together for an open and frank discussion about the war in Gaza. While the countries that will be taking part in the meeting are affected to varying degrees, they all share a deep concern about the people

  • Statement on the developments in Sudan

    13/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I am deeply concerned by the developments in Sudan, especially what we are now seeing in Darfur, with alarming reports of serious human rights violations and abuse committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias, including killings,

  • Continued strong Norwegian support for Ukraine's war of self-defence

    29/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Ukraine is our top priority and will remain so for a long time to come. Norway will stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes', says Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

  • Statement on the peace process in Colombia

    20/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway commends the government and the guerrilla group EMC-FARC in Colombia for starting peace negotiations,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

  • New ambassadors from Angola, New Zealand and Guinea

    09/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 9 November 2023.

  • Norway to Host IGF - The World’s Largest Forum for the Future of the Internet

    11/11/2024 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The United Nations has invited Norway to host the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in 2025 - the world’s largest forum on Internet governance.

  • Providing support for civilians following earthquakes in Afghanistan

    11/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The earthquakes in western Afghanistan has brought further suffering to an already hard-hit population. We are now increasing Norway’s support in order to provide life-saving assistance to those affected,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

  • Important milestone: Prime Minister opens Northern Lights visitor centre

    19/10/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    On Tuesday 18 October, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre officially opened the Northern Lights visitor centre in Øygarden near Bergen.

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