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Norwegian-developed drone to Ukraine

Norway and Great Britain are joining forces to acquire the Norwegian micro-drone Black Hornet as a donation to Ukraine.

JEF Defence Ministers' Statement: Finland and Sweden's application for NATO membership

Today, the Defence Ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) - comprising Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK - met in Oslo.

The Council has decided to renegotiate the agreement between Norway and the EU to hinder VAT fraud

The Council of the European Union decided Friday 17 June to re-open negotiations of the agreement on administrative VAT cooperation between Norway and the EU.

Rules for marrying abroad

The Norwegian Marriage Act regulates recognition of marriages entered into abroad.

NOU 2010: 3 - Homicide in Norway in the period 2004—2009

Report No. 9 to the Storting (2009-2010) - Norway’s refugee and migration policy in a European perspective

The National Budget 2025: Key Figures in the National Budget 2025

The Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures at 8 am, prior to the publication of the budget, which includes more detailed projections, at 10 am.

Will donate Hellfire missiles and night vision equipment to Ukraine

Norway will donate Hellfire missiles to Ukraine. The donation includes approximately 160 missiles, launching pads and guidance units. Ukraine will also receive night-vision equipment drawn from Armed Forces inventories.

The National Budget 2023: Adjusting the tax rules for the petroleum sector

Oil and gas prices have increased significantly since the introduction of the temporary tax rules for the petroleum sector in 2020. As a result of this, the Government will now be adjusting these rules.

Joint statement by the Nordic Ministers of Defence

The Nordic Defence Ministers had a video-conference today about the Nord Stream pipelines. Here is their joint statement.

Renegotiated Agreement on Value Added Tax Signed with the EU

On the 2nd of October, Norway's ambassador to the EU, Anders H. Eide, signed a renegotiated agreement with the EU on administrative cooperation in the field of VAT. The purpose is to combat international VAT fraud. The Director-General of the

Forsvarsministeren avlyser Sverige-reise

Forsvarsminister Odd Roger Enoksen må avlyse sin planlagte reise til Stockholm 8.-9. mars på grunn av korona. Enoksen skulle etter planen hatt møter med sin svenske kollega.

Meld. St. 22 (2024–2025)

The Government Pension Fund 2025

Executive summary

Countries aim to end plastic pollution by 2040

Today the Governments of Rwanda and Norway launch The High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution together with Canada, Peru, Germany, Senegal, Georgia, Republic of Korea, UK, Switzerland, Portugal, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Costa Rica,

The Ministry is advising against trade and business cooperation with the illegal Israeli settlements

Information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 7 March 2024:

NOU 2023: 18 - Gene technology in a sustainable future

Summary

Summary of Chapter 1 in Official Norwegian Report (NOU) 2023:18 Gene technology in a sustainable future. Below is a brief summary of Chap. 1 (Sammendrag og hovedkonklusjoner) in English. The summary is not a part of the report, but was prepared by

Only people with symptoms should get tested

The Norwegian Government is no longer advising household members and corresponding close relations to get tested after close contact with a person with COVID-19. Now adults should only get tested if they develop symptoms, while children in

Expert group to make recommendations on financing for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

An external expert group has been appointed by the Norwegian Government to make recommendations on ways to ensure effective financing for the SDGs.

Norway increases support for civilians in Afghanistan

‘I am deeply concerned about the situation in Afghanistan. Norway is now providing NOK 220 million to the UN and the World Bank to support their efforts to enhance food security and ensure the provision of basic services such as health and education

Norwegian support for farmers in Ukraine

Food production in Ukraine is essential for the food security of people in a wide range of countries. Norway is increasing its support to Ukrainian farmers in order to facilitate continued agricultural production.