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Use of COVID-19 certificates being considered for events and venues that serve food or alcohol

14/01/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

The Norwegian Government has tasked the Norwegian Directorate of Health and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health with considering concrete proposals for Regulations regarding use of the COVID-19 certificate at events and venues that serve food

APA 2021: Great interest in further exploration activity on the Norwegian shelf

18/01/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy offers 53 new production licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf in the licensing round APA 2021.

Marie Lamo appointed new political advisor in MoD Norway

15/10/2021 News story Ministry of Defence

Marie Lamo is the political advisor for Minister of Defence Odd Roger Enoksen. They were both appointed Oct. 14th 2021 in the new Støre Government.

Fields of responsibility in Jonas Gahr Støre’s government

14/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Having been appointed by the King in a session of the Council of State at 10:00 am today, Jonas Gahr Støre’s government met for its first Council of State session at the Royal Palace at 12:00 noon. Here, the division of responsibilities between the

New state secretaries

14/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Following the change of government at 12:00 noon today, where Jonas Gahr Støre’s government succeeded Erna Solberg’s government, the King has appointed a number of state secretaries in a Council of State.

New political advisers

14/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Following the change of government at 12:00 noon today, where Jonas Gahr Støre’s government succeeded Erna Solberg’s government, the Office of the Prime Minister has appointed a number of political advisers.

New state secretaries

22/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Oddmund Løkensgard Hoel as state secretary to Minister of Research and Higher Education Ola Borten Moe.

New political adviser

21/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Ingrid Nikoline Sand as political adviser to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Bjørn Arild Gram.

Joint Statement of Support for the Asean Special Envoy on Myanmar

15/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Timor‑Leste, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on behalf of the European Union have issued a

New ambassadors from Pakistan, Iraq, Maldives and Laos

15/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 15 October 2021.

Deferral of decision regarding a second dose for 12 to 15-year-olds

25/10/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

One dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has been offered to children aged 12 to 15 since the beginning of September. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has considered whether they should also be offered a second dose, but has recommended waiting for

Troika Statement on Military Takeover in Sudan

26/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The text of the following statement was released by the Troika: Governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Norway.

Statement on Israeli settlements

26/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On October 24, Israeli authorities announced tenders for the construction of more than 1,300 housing units in occupied Palestinian territory, including in Givat Hamatos in East Jerusalem.

New political advisers

27/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Trond Ivar Bækken as political adviser to Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl as of 27 October 2021.

Foreign Minister concerned about listing of Palestinian organisations as terrorist organisations

29/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Respect for human rights and democratic principles is a prerequisite for peace, stability and democracy. Norway gives high priority to efforts to promote human rights and support for civil society in Palestine.

A unanimous Security Council will strengthen protection of education

29/10/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution on protection of education in conflict zones. Niger and Norway sponsored the resolution and led the negotiations.

New state secretaries

29/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Odin Adelsten Aunan Bohmann as state secretary to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Anette Trettebergstuen.

Norway to double climate finance to NOK 14 billion

01/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Norwegian government has set a target to double its overall climate finance from NOK 7 billion in 2020 to NOK 14 billion by 2026 at the latest.

Foreign Minister Huitfeldt deeply concerned about situation in Syria

02/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Some 13.5 million Syrians are in need of humanitarian protection and assistance. The winter and cold weather are fast approaching, and I am deeply concerned about the ongoing human suffering in Syria. Norway is therefore providing NOK 107.5 million

The National Budget: A green aid budget with a focus on solidarity

08/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Government has proposed an aid budget of over NOK 41 billion for 2022. In order to address the climate threat, the Government has proposed a significant increase in funding for efforts in the areas of renewable energy, food security and climate