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Committee will Investigate Foreign Adoptions

20/06/2023 News story Ministry of Children and Families

The Norwegian Government has today appointed the Committee that will investigate foreign adoptions. Professor Camilla Bernt from the University of Bergen will lead the work.

Indonesia’s Foreign Minister in Oslo

15/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The partnership between Norway and Indonesia has been strengthened considerably in recent years and is set to expand in many core areas for both countries. The strategic focus is on climate, forests, oceans and the green transition’, said Foreign

Statement from Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt

24/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement held at press briefing on the situation in Russia.

Changes among the state secretaries

28/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

Changes among the political advisers

28/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Mari Hansen Ingleson as political adviser to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Lubna Jaffery.

Statement on the developments in Guatemala

03/07/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway is concerned by the developments in Guatemala following last week’s elections. Like other international partners we encourage the Guatemalan authorities to respect the popular vote and the democratic will of the Guatemalan people, as was

Changes among the political advisers

03/07/2023 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 Defence, Bjørn Arild Gram.

Norwegian Government to establish new agency for export control and sanctions

11/07/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The Norwegian business sector is contending with an increasingly complex situation when it comes to sanctions and the regulation of exports, particularly as a result of the war against Ukraine. The control of exports of strategic and sensitive

Historic Summit for Norway, the Nordic countries and NATO

11/07/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

When the heads of state and government convene at the Vilnius Summit on Tuesday, they will adopt new regional defence plans and reaffirm support for Ukraine. With the agreement to move forward on Sweden’s accession to NATO, this is the first Summit

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

The Norwegian Government’s position to the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) and Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA)

14/07/2023 News story Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

On 16 March, the European Commission presented a proposal for a regulation on the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) and the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA), following up the Green Deal Industrial Plan for a Net-Zero Age from February 2023. The

Changes in the Government

04/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

Changes among the state secretaries

04/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

New initiative in the healthcare industry with more than 40 measures

12/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry 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

Norway to donate mine clearance equipment to Ukraine

24/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

‘Norway will continue to support Ukraine’s fight to defend itself against Russia for as long as it takes. Ukraine urgently needs more military support and equipment, and there is an acute need for mine breaching equipment. With this donation, Norway

Norway will lead defence materiel cooperation in Ukraine

28/08/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway entered into an agreement with Ukraine to support the development of a Ukrainian defence material organisation in March 2023. Norway will now also lead the work at a strategic level in NATO, which coordinates the efforts to develop the

APA 2023: Applicant for production licenses on the Norwegian Continental Shelf

29/08/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received applications from 25 companies in connection with the announcement of APA 2023.

New ambassadors from India, Belgium, Bulgaria and Ireland

31/08/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Four ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Regent on 31 August 2023.

Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs requested conflict-of-interest assessment

31/08/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In August 2023, Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt was made aware of new information regarding shares in Norwegian listed companies that her husband has purchased and sold since her appointment as Foreign Minister.

Norway prolongs forest partnership with Ethiopia

05/09/2023 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

Forest protection and restoration play a vital role in Ethiopia’s efforts to reduce emissions. Today at the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Norway announced 25 million USD in funding to support Ethiopia’s ambitions(*).