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Norway increases support for UN efforts targeting civilians in Afghanistan

17/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘We must do our part to maintain basic services for civilians and enable people in Afghanistan to support themselves. That is why Norway is now contributing NOK 200 million to a new UN fund for Afghanistan,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

COVID-19 certificates accepted from four new countries

19/11/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

Four new countries are now connected to the EUDCC gateway. These four countries are: Serbia, New Zealand, Georgia, and Moldova. Norway will accept COVID-19 certificates from these countries from 17 November 2021.

Palestinian state-building project faces considerable obstacles

17/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Comprehensive, far-reaching measures are needed to reverse the negative economic trend in Palestine and strengthen the Palestinian institutions that the donors have been helping to develop for nearly three decades. I am pleased that the parties

South Sudan: Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement

10/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, and the United States.

Norway is transferring Palestinian clearence revenues

12/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I am very pleased that Norway, based on an understanding between the Palestinian and Israeli governments, is transferring USD 420 million, which the Palestinian government will use to cover expenses for electricity and fuel,’ said Foreign Minister

Palestinian Prime Minister to pay official visit to Norway

13/01/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa is coming to Norway on an official visit on 14-15 January. This is the first official visit from Palestine since Norway recognised Palestine as a state.

Norway operates F-35s on biofuel

15/01/2025 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Climate and Environment

Norway is the first country to operate F-35 fighter jets using a significant proportion of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. 'A historic climate initiative that can strengthen Norwegian preparedness,' said the Minister of Defence, Bjørn Arild Gram.

Norway to increase the support to Lebanon

20/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Despite the ceasefire, the Lebanese population finds itself in a highly vulnerable situation. Many people are still internally displaced, and there is significant material destruction. This is why Norway has decided to increase the support to

Statement from the Minister of International Development on aid workers killed in Sudan

20/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I am shocked and appalled that three World Food Program (WFP) employees were killed in the bombing of a WFP office in Sudan yesterday. Amid the world’s worst famine, WFP provides lifesaving assistance to those who need it the most’, said Minister

Joint statement on Afghanistan

23/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Joint statement on the situation in Afghanistan following a G7+ meeting in Geneva,

Norway Increases Support for Mine Clearance in Ukraine

21/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is a global leader in using mine detection dogs and is clearing large areas in Ukraine of mines and explosives. Norway is increasing its support for this work by NOK 164 million in 2025.

Joint Statement by Nordic Baltic countries on energy situation in the Republic of Moldova

07/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

We note Gazprom’s decision to cease gas supplies to Moldova as of January 1st 2025. This action is aimed at undermining political and economic stability in Moldova.

Changes among the state secretaries

10/01/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Ms. Gunn Karin Gjul as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ms. Karianne Oldernes Tung.

Joint statement by the Nordic-Baltic Foreign Ministers on the situation in Georgia

29/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Nordic Baltic Eight countries (NB8): Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden.

Statement on attack in New Orleans on 1 January

01/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

We condemn the horrific attack in New Orleans. We extend our deepest sympathies to the victims and their families during this difficult time.

Stricter subsistence rules for family immigration

13/01/2025 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Norwegian Government is increasing the subsistence requirement for family immigration by approximately NOK 65,000. From 1 February 2025, the general rule will be that one must have an annual income of approx. NOK 400,000 in order to be able to

Norway contributes to new donation of drones to Ukraine

09/01/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

'Norway has recently contributed NOK 700 million to a multinational initiative to procure drones for Ukraine,' said Norwegian Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram. On 9 January, he attended a Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at Ramstein

Changes among the state secretaries

24/01/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Anette Kristine Davidsen as acting state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ms. Karianne Oldernes Tung, from 24 January to 2 March 2025.

Commemorative event at Auschwitz: Antisemitism is still a threat

27/01/2025 News story Office of the Prime Minister

On Monday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon were present at the International Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony marking the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. ‘The slaughter of

Statement by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim

29/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim - Appalled by attack on hospital in Al Fasher, Sudan