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Strong unity in the fight against ISIS

10/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Much of the world’s attention is currently focused on Russia’s war in Ukraine. But all the while, violent extremism and terrorism are continuing to hamper development, and are spreading fear and uncertainty to more and more areas of sub-Saharan

Concerned about new Polish law

08/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

I am concerned about Poland’s newly adopted law on investigation on Russian influence, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Norway and Denmark cooperate on new donations to Ukraine

15/06/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway and Denmark agree to donate an additional 9,000 rounds of artillery to Ukraine. Norway provides the shells, while Denmark donates fuzes and propellant charges.

Changes among the political advisers

15/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Per Anders Torvik Langerød as political adviser to Minister of Health and Care Services, Ms. Ingvild Kjerkol, as of 15 June 2023.

Three applications for permits to store CO2 in the North Sea

08/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received applications from three companies that want to be allocated areas for future storage of CO2 on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Norwegian exports of defence-related products in 2021

03/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Government has presented the annual white paper on Norwegian exports of defence-related products. In 2021, Norwegian companies exported arms and military equipment worth around NOK 6.3 billion, as compared with NOK 6.7 billion in 2020.

Press invitation: Press briefing with Norwegian and British Minister of Defense after JEF meeting

10/06/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

14.-15. June, leaders from the ten countries in the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) will participate in meetings and a table-top exercise in Oslo. After the conclusion of the exercise, Minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram and his British colleague

Norway terminates its contract for the NH90

10/06/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

- Regrettably we have reached the conclusion that no matter how many hours our technicians work, and how many parts we order, it will never make the NH90 capable of to meeting the requirements of the Norwegian Armed Forces. Based on a joint

IMF: Strong economic growth

09/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance

The IMF conducts a yearly assessment of the Norwegian economy. As part of this year’s assessment an IMF delegation has spent over a week discussing recent economic developments and Norway’s economic policy with authorities, academic and financial

Changes among the state secretaries

10/06/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has decided to extend Kjetil Vevle´s constitution as State Secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre until 15 November 2022.

Changes among the political advisers

10/06/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister has extended the appointment for Ms. Emma Svarva Giskås as political adviser to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre as of 17 June 2022.

Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt: Condemns attack in Burkina Faso

13/06/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I am shocked and horrified by the latest news from Burkina Faso', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Announcement of exploration area through APA 2022

15/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is today announcing this year's licensing round for the APA area - APA 2022.

Oslo Forum – annual retreat on conflict mediation and peace processes, 21–22 June

15/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt will be hosting the Oslo Forum, an annual retreat focusing on conflict mediation and peace processes, at Losby Manor outside Oslo on 21-22 June. Some 100 conflict mediators, high-level

CCS cooperation with UK waste disposal industry

13/05/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

CO2 emissions from London’s household rubbish will be captured and stored beneath the North Sea in the carbon storage facility of the Norwegian Longship CCS project. Cory, one of the UK’s leading waste management and recycling companies, will store

Joint statement on Human Rights of Afghan Women and Girls

13/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Joint statement supported by Norway's Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on increased restrictions on the human rights of Afghan women and girls.

New knowledge about gender equality in the maritime industry

20/05/2022 News story Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

A new study shows that the share of women in the maritime sector remains low, and that structural, cultural and practical barriers can explain why few women work in the sector. The Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Bjørnar Skjæran, will now

Norway’s ninth periodic report to the UN Committee against Torture

20/05/2022 News story Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Norway has submitted its ninth periodic report to the UN Committee against Torture.

Government seeks Storting’s approval for Swedish and Finnish Nato membership

23/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Today, the Government requested the Storting’s consent to ratify the Nato accession protocols for Finland and Sweden. ‘We will do our utmost to ensure a swift accession process,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

NOK 100 million in support for development of the judiciary in the Western Balkans

31/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

There is still a widespread need to support judicial reform in Western Balkan countries. The Norwegian Courts Administration is heading a five-year programme to strengthen the judicial systems in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro,