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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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Updated Announcement for Offshore Wind at Sørlige Nordsjø II and Utsira Nord
17/10/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyDue to the process of notifying state aid for the offshore wind areas Sørlige Nordsjø II and Utsira Nord to the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA), the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is adjusting the announcement of the project area for offshore
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Awarding four new licenses for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf
20/06/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyToday, the Norwegian Ministry of Energy announces offers for four new exploration licenses related to CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf. All the licenses are in the North Sea.
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Agreement will significantly expand production of Norwegian artillery ammunition
09/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceAt the request of the Government, the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency has entered into an agreement with the aerospace and defence company Nammo that paves the way for a significant increase in the production of artillery ammunition and missiles.
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The government proposes to increase the allocation for resource and environmental mapping of seabed minerals
07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe government will facilitate responsible, sustainable and profitable seabed mineral activity on the Norwegian continental shelf. We need more knowledge about the mineral resources, the environmental conditions in the Norwegian deep-sea areas, and
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Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway on the military take-over of the transitional government in Sudan
25/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs“Norway is deeply alarmed at the serious development of the current situation in Sudan where General al-Burhan, the leader of the Sudan’s Sovereign Council, has dissolved the institutions of the state and introduced a state of emergency.
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Statement on Israeli settlements
28/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Spokespersons of the Foreign Ministries of Denmark, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain and Sweden on Israeli Settlements.
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Condemns North Korea's failed satellite launch
30/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway condemns North Korea's attempt to launch a satellite on 27 May 2024.
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New white paper highlights Sámi perspectives in public health work
19/03/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Local Government and Regional DevelopmentThe Government believes that public health policy has paid too little attention to factors that affect public health and living conditions in the Sámi population. This will change with the white paper that was passed in the Council of State on
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Foreign Minister at Gaza summit in Cairo: ‘Urgent help needed in Gaza’
21/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Getting sufficient humanitarian aid into Gaza is urgent. In addition, we must prevent the conflict between Israel and Hamas from escalating further and having serious regional consequences. If there is to be a lasting peace, we must think beyond
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Revised National Budget: NOK 250 million to bolster the Northern Norway Regional Health Authority
16/05/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesAs part of its revised national budget, the Norwegian government is proposing an increase in its funding to the Northern Norway Regional Health Authority through a permanent grant of NOK 250 million. This proposal is in light of the challenging
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Changes among the state secretaries
03/02/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Mr. Johan Vasara as state secretary to Minister of Transport, Mr. Jon-Ivar Nygård.
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Revised National Budget: Waiting times to be reduced – the government strengthens hospitals with NOK 2 billion
16/05/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe government wants to reverse the trend and reduce hospital waiting times. This is why it is proposing total additional funding of NOK 2 billion for hospitals in its revised national budget.
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Prime Minister Støre appointed goodwill ambassador for global sustainability voyage
24/11/2021 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsOver a period of 19 months, the Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl will sail over 55 000 nautical miles and visit 36 ports across the world. Its voyage to circumnavigate the globe has been given the name the ‘One Ocean Expedition’. Prime
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Prime Minister Støre meeting the King and Queen of the Netherlands
10/11/2021 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had a constructive meeting with Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands today. The close and mutually beneficial relationship between the two countries was the focus of the discussion.
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Prime Minister Støre will meet the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates
08/12/2021 News story Office of the Prime MinisterSaturday 11 December at 10:00 Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will meet the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Maria Ressa from the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov from Russia in the Prime Minister’s residence at Inkognitogata 18.
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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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President Zelensky met representatives of the Norwegian business community
13/12/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and FisheriesThe Norwegian business sector is well-placed to assist in the reconstruction of Ukraine. Today, President Volodomyr Zelensky met with the leaders of 14 Norwegian companies to discuss areas in which the business sector can contribute.
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Sudan: Statement on humanitarian access
11/03/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is deeply concerned about the restrictions on humanitarian access in Sudan and calls for urgent restoration of safe and unhindered humanitarian access across the country.
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Prime Minister Støre to co-chair international Ocean Panel
02/11/2021 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will join the international High-level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy as co-chair.