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Norwegian Government to provide NOK 1 billion for air defence in Ukraine

11/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion in funding for air defence systems in Ukraine. ‘The Ukrainians need more air defence to protect the population against Russian bombs and missiles,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Changes among the political advisers

19/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Mr. Snorre Erichsen Skjevrak is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Energy, Mr. Terje Aasland.

Joint Declaration on cooperation to secure critical subsea infrastructure

09/04/2024 News story Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance

Norway and five other North Sea countries have signed a joint declaration on cooperation to protect energy and telecommunications infrastructure in the North Sea.

German-Norwegian cooperation on hydrogen

23/04/2024 News story Ministry of Energy

Germany and Norway are continuing the cooperation on evaluating an industry-driven and commercial large-scale supply of hydrogen from Norway to Germany. Industrial players are in the driver’s seat for bringing the commercial and technical processes

Changes among the state secretaries

06/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Mr. Tomas Norvoll as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ms. Karianne Oldernes Tung. Mr. Norvoll is appointed again as state secretary to Minister of

Strengthening the energy bonds between Moldova and Norway

07/05/2024 News story Ministry of Energy

During the state visit from Moldova, an energy roundtable was held at Norad. At the event, an MOU was signed by the energy ministers of Moldova and Norway on closer cooperation between the two countries. During the roundtable discussions several

Norway and Denmark to cooperate on artillery ammunition donation

03/04/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway and Denmark will donate 8,000 artillery rounds to Ukraine. Norway donates the shells, while Denmark donates the associated fuzes, propellant bags and primer cartridges.

Changes among the state secretaries

13/01/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Mr. Bent-Joacim Bentzen as state secretary to Minister of Defence, Mr. Bjørn Arild Gram. Mr. Benzen is appointed again as state secretary to Minister of Transport, Mr. Jon-Ivar Nygård.

Changes among the state secretaries

31/03/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Sigrun Wiggen Prestbakmo as state secretary to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Sigbjørn Gjelsvik, as of 15 April 2023.

Changes among the state secretaries

28/04/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Truls Vasvik as acting state secretary to Minister of Health and Care services Ingvild Kjerkol, in the period that state secretary Karl Kristian Bekeng settles parental leave.

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.

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

Changes among the political advisers

11/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Ms. Maria Varteressian resigns as political adviser to Minister of Climate and Environment, Mr. Espen Barth Eide 14 September 2023.

Norway and German mark production start of world leading submarine design

12/09/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

- Norway and Germany are now setting a new standard for allied cooperation by becoming the first countries to build and operate identical submarines. Today we marked the opening of the world’s most modern production facility for conventional

Changes among the state secretaries

29/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has extended the constitution of Ms. Synnøve Mjeldheim Skaar as state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

A Strong Defence Budget for Demanding Times

06/10/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian Government´s proposal for the 2024 defence budget increases national defence capability and strengthens military readiness at a time of war in Europe. It also follows up Norway’s commitments to NATO and demonstrates solidarity with

Changes in the Government

16/10/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

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

United Kingdom and Norway will support Ukraine in building coastal and maritime defence

11/12/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

- The United Kingdom , Norway and several other nations will assist in the strengthening of Ukraine’s security along their coastlines and to the sea. Ukraine will receive the support they need to build their own maritime capabilities, says defence

Indonesia and Norway strengthen joint efforts to beat climate change

01/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Indonesia is a global leader in reducing deforestation - now with the lowest reported levels in 20 years. To recognize Indonesia’s impressive results, Norway announces a contribution of 100 million US dollars to support the country’s continuous