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  • Statement on Belarus

    09/08/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    - Two years have passed since the flawed presidential election in Belarus and the start a new cycle of violence against peaceful demonstrators and critics of the regime, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Norway will host informal meeting with the Prime Ministers from the Nordic countries

    09/08/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In 2022, Norway holds the chairmanship of the Nordic Council of Ministers, and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is hosting his Nordic Prime Minister colleagues in an informal Nordic Prime Ministers' meeting in Oslo on Monday 15. August. The meeting

  • Norway introduces additional sanctions against Russia

    26/08/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime.

  • Nigeria and Norway strengthen partnership in fight against fisheries crime

    29/08/2022 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Nigeria has signed up to the international declaration against organised crime in the global fisheries industry - known as the Copenhagen declaration. This took place on 24 August in the presence of Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Bjørnar

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    26/08/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Sindre Lysø as state secretary to Minister of Education, Ms. Tonje Brenna.

  • Statement on the violent demonstrations in Iraq

    30/08/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is deeply concerned by the violence following demonstrations in Baghdad yesterday. Norway joins UNSG Guterres' appeal for calm and restraint, urging all relevant actors to take immediate steps to de-escalate the situation and avoid any

  • Norwegian measures in the electricity derivatives market not needed now

    04/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance

    The Norwegian authorities closely monitor developments in the financial power market, and are in constant contact with other Nordic authorities. The measures announced in Sweden and Finland may reduce the risk of distress in the Nordic financial

  • Norwegian investigators to the International Criminal Court

    08/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    Two investigators from the National Criminal Investigation Service (NCIS) will be seconded to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for a period of up to two years. The Norwegian Government is pleased that the Norwegian police can contribute to the

  • Norway to provide further support for victims of Pakistan flood disaster

    08/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway is providing an additional NOK 55 million to alleviate humanitarian needs in the wake of the catastrophic flooding in Pakistan,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Statement from the Prime Minister in connection with the death of Queen Elizabeth II

    08/09/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    ‘This marks the end of an era. Queen Elizabeth was truly remarkable in her dedication and lifelong service to her country and its people,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

  • Further high-level phone call to discuss energy crisis in Europe

    12/09/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    On Monday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen had another telephone conversation about the energy crisis affecting Europe.

  • Statement on Ukraine

    16/09/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Statement on Ukraine by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt

  • The IMF's Article IV consultation for 2022 has been completed

    20/09/2022 News story Ministry of Finance

    On 9 June, the IMF's delegation to Norway submitted its assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy to the government. The full report has now been finalized by the IMF Board..

  • 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

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the Russian escalation

    21/09/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'This is a serious escalation on the part of Russia, and we fear it will lead to further conflict and destruction', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said after president Putin calls up military reservists for war in Ukraine.

  • Leaders will build on Glasgow legacy to establish Forests & Climate Leaders’ Partnership at COP27

    21/09/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment

    The COP26 Presidency is inviting world leaders to come together at COP27 to establish a new Partnership, which will accelerate implementation of the unprecedented commitment made at COP26 by over 140 countries to halt and reverse forest loss and

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Ukraine

    20/09/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Norway condemns Russia’s planned referendum in Russian-occupied areas. Sham referendums will be escalatory and violate international law. Russian annexation of Ukrainian territory will not be recognised', said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Norway supports Ecuador’s efforts to protect the rainforest

    22/09/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    Ecuador is making an important effort to reduce deforestation. The efforts are crucial for the planet’s climate and biodiversity. Norway therefore announces NOK 130 million in support of the results achieved.

  • Report on long term perspectives for the Government Pension Fund Global submitted by committee

    26/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance

    Today, a committee that has been reviewing long term perspectives for the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) submitted its report, NOU 2022: 12 The Fund in a changing world, to the Ministry of Finance. The committee was chaired by Ulf Sverdrup,

  • New Compensation for Violent Crime Act enters into force on 1 January 2023

    29/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    Today, the Norwegian Government decided that the new Act relating to compensation from the Norwegian State for victims of violent crime (Compensation for Violent Crime Act) will enter into force on 1 January 2023.

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