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Norway participates in a project which will make it easier for military forces to cross borders in Europe

14/12/2021 News story Ministry of Defence

- The security situation in Europe has underlined the need for improvements in military mobility, and work to this end is taken forward in NATO, our European allies and in the Nordic context. One of the weaknesses with the current system has been

New rules on covered bonds

17/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Finance

Today, the Government has proposed new legislation to implement the Covered Bonds Directive in Norway.

Statement on Sudan from the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs

18/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Three years ago tomorrow, the people of Sudan started a country-wide uprising for freedom, peace and justice. After months of determined and fearless efforts through peaceful protests - often led by women and youth - the revolution succeeded in

Norway to provide NOK 1.6 billion in funding to the World Food Programme and the fight against hunger

17/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is now entering into a four-year agreement with the World Food Programme (WFP) on the provision of a total of NOK 1.6 billion in funding.

Norway to support humanitarian Climate and Environment Charter

21/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is one of the first countries to formally express support for the new Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organisations.

Norway condemns attack in Myanmar

29/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway condemns the attack in Kayah, Myanmar, killing at least 35 civilians, inclusive children and two Save the children staff.

Norway to hold presidency of Security Council in January

23/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway will hold the presidency of the Security Council in January 2022. In addition to leading the Council’s work to promote international peace and security, Norway will organise a number of thematic meetings focusing on its identified priority

Norway deeply disturbed by decision to dissolve Russian human rights organisation

28/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I am deeply disturbed by Russian Supreme Court's decision to dissolve Russian human rights organisation International Memorial', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Programme of work for the UN Security Council under Norway’s leadership in January

04/01/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The programme of work for the UN Security Council in January is now in place. ‘Norway is ready to shoulder its responsibility and lead the Security Council in January. We will focus in particular on the role of women in promoting peace, the

New state secretary

07/01/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed political adviser Kjetil Vevle as acting state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, in the period that state secretary Andreas Bjelland Eriksen settles parental leave, effective as of 7

Norway co-hosts the Thematic Pre-Summit on Disability Inclusion in the Health Sector

10/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Wednesday 12 January, Norway, Ghana, International Disability Alliance (IDA) and World Health Organisation (WHO) host the Thematic Pre-Summit on Disability Inclusion in the Health Sector.

Changes among the political advisers

10/01/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Emma Svarva Giskås as political adviser to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, in the period 10 January to 16 June 2022.

Expert group report on Norges Bank’s active management of the GPFG

07/01/2022 News story Ministry of Finance

On 3 January 2022, the expert group reviewing Norges Bank’s active management of the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) submitted its report to the Ministry of Finance.

Norwegian delegation in Afghanistan

18/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A Norwegian delegation is in Kabul for talks with the Taliban, the UN and representatives of Afghan civil society about the serious humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.

Changes to the TISK strategy

14/01/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

The Norwegian Government is making changes to the TISK strategy (testing-isolation-tracing-quarantine). Transmission quarantine is being replaced with more self-testing, and people who receive a positive test result must notify their close contacts.

Discussed the security situation with the British Secretary of State for Defence

13/01/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

The challenging security situation in Europe was the main topic when ministers Wallace and Enoksen met in in Oslo on Thursday 13th of January.

New ambassadors from Algeria and Morocco

13/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Two new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 13 January 2022.

Vaccination of children and adolescents against COVID-19

14/01/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

A vaccine will be offered to children aged 5-11 if so requested by their parents or guardians. This vaccination is provided on a voluntary basis, and there is no general recommendation to vaccinate all children in this age group.

Norway’s key leadership tasks in UN Security Council

14/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In its second year as a member of the UN Security Council, Norway will co-chair the Informal Expert Group on Climate and Security together with Kenya. Norway will also continue to hold the subsidiary body chair positions it was given in 2021.

Talks on Afghanistan in Oslo

21/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway has invited representatives of the Taliban to Oslo on 23-25 January 2022 for meetings with the Norwegian authorities and representatives of the international community, as well as with other Afghans from a range of fields within civil society.