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Meeting of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC): increased cooperation on economic issues

‘There has been increased cooperation between Israel and Palestine in recent months to find solutions to key issues relating to the economy, infrastructure and trade. However, there are still no political negotiations between the parties. Violence

Ministry now to use the name ‘Belarus’ in Norwegian

From this point forward, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will use the name ‘Belarus’ instead of ‘Hviterussland’ when referring in Norwegian to the Eastern European country. The decision to change the name used in Norwegian takes effect on the

Lessons learned from the independent evaluation of the ACT-Accelerator – need a reformed platform for the future

A new report identifies lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic that will be useful for better global pandemic preparedness and response.

Norway strengthens global pandemic preparedness efforts

After more than two years of coping with a pandemic, Norway is joining a new initiative to strengthen global pandemic preparedness. The aim is to mitigate the risk and consequences of a new pandemic. ‘The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the

Changes to Norway’s diplomatic presence abroad

In 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will increase the number of staff at several missions abroad, especially missions in Europe. Staffing at certain missions will be increased to provide greater support to the Norwegian business sector. At the

Changes among the political advisers

After the changes in the Government today, the Office of the Prime Minister has made changes among the political advisers.

NOK 120 million for disaster risk reduction in developing countries

Norway has signed an agreement with the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) on support for efforts to enhance preparedness and disaster risk reduction in developing countries. Norway will provide NOK 120 million in support for the period

Prime Minister opens the Global Disability Summit 2022

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will open the second global summit on inclusion of persons with disabilities today. The Summit is co-hosted by Norway, Ghana, and the International Disability Alliance (IDA), and is being held on a digital platform.

Temporary collective protection for Ukrainians

Norway is offering temporary collective protection to Ukrainians and is establishing more places in reception centres.

Changes in the Government

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

Temporary legislative changes proposed to ensure readiness to receive large numbers of displaced Ukrainians

The situation in Ukraine and the surrounding areas is unpredictable and Norway is planning in order to be able to receive a large number of displaced persons. High numbers of arrivals will increase pressure on basic welfare services, including

Ukrainian refugees will be granted an extension of the right to drive cars in Norway

“Ukrainian refugees must be confident that they can drive a car when they reside in Norway. We will therefore extend the duration of the validity period for Ukrainian driving licenses to one year”, says Minister of Transport Jon-Ivar Nygård.

Regulations relating to amendments to the Regulations of 15 March 2020 No. 293 relating to rejection etc. of foreign nationals out of concern for public health

Legal basis: Regulations of 15 March 2020 No. 293 relating to rejection etc. of foreign nationals out of concern for public health, section 7; see Act of 5 August 1994 No. 55 relating to control of communicable diseases, section 7-12; see also

Regulations relating to amendments to the Regulations of 15 March 2020 No. 293 relating to rejection etc. of foreign nationals without a residence permit in the realm, out of concern for public health

Read the updated regulation at lovdata.no Legal basis: Regulations of 15 March 2020 No. 293 relating to rejection etc. of foreign nationals without a residence permit in the realm, out of concern for public health, section 7; see Act of 5 August

Instructions for the Ministries' work with civil protection and emergency preparedness

Laid down by the Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security on 1. September 2017.

Norway - Candidate to The World Heritage Comittee 2017

Culture-nature, integrated approach, generations, future, community, cooperation, pride, sustainability, credibility

Report No. 30 to the Storting (2004-2005) -

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Key Figures 2008: Overview and rates of direct and indirect taxes

Key figures for the Norwegian economy, main figures of the Fiscal Budget and rates of direct and indirect taxes.

Annual Report 2022

Council on Ethics

The role of the Council on Ethics for the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) is to evaluate whether or not the Fund’s investment in specified companies is inconsistent with its Ethical Guidelines.

NOU 2012: 2 - Outside and Inside

Official Norwegian Reports NOU 2012: 2 Chapter 1