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Applications for permits to store CO2 in the North Sea
09/03/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received applications from five companies in connection with the announcement of an area in the North Sea related to storage of CO2 on the Norwegian continental shelf.
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Opening of an area on the Norwegian continental shelf for mineral activities
12/04/2024 News story Ministry of EnergyThe King in Council has today formally decided to open an area in the Norwegian Sea and the Greenland Sea for mineral activities.
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New measures to ensure continued control of immigration
30/01/2024 Press release Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityRussia’s invasion of Ukraine is continuing with full force. More than half of the Ukrainian refugees who arrive in the Nordic countries seek protection in Norway. Norway will continue to provide support for Ukrainians, but is imposing more
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Communique on nuclear safety and security
18/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint Communiqué from meeting in working group 1 under Ukraine Peace Formula held in Paris, France on 17 October 2024.
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60 countries now support the Norwegian initiative against fisheries crime
31/03/2023 News story Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries, Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn 2018, Norway and eight other countries initiated a global ministers’ declaration against fisheries crime - known as the Copenhagen Declaration. Last week, nine new countries signed the declaration, which is now supported by a total of 60
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All travellers arriving in Norway must take a test after arrival
02/12/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe Norwegian Government is introducing stricter test requirements at the border in order to delay and limit the spread of the new Omicron virus variant. From Friday 3 December at 12 am, any person who arrives in Norway must get tested, regardless
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Joint Statement of Support for the Asean Special Envoy on Myanmar
15/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Timor‑Leste, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on behalf of the European Union have issued a
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide met President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas
24/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsAt the meeting in New York on Monday 23 September, Minister of Foreign Affairs Barth Eide reaffirmed Norway's continued strong support for Palestine.
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Nordic summit in Oslo
08/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will host a Nordic summit in Oslo on Wednesday, 13 December, with President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Finland Sauli Niinistö, Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister of Denmark
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the shelling of UNIFIL in Lebanon
11/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'It is deeply concerning that the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has been fired upon by Israeli forces', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Lebanon
28/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsI am extremely concerned about what is unfolding in Lebanon. Once again, Lebanon is the scene and its hard-pressed civilian population is paying the price for other people's wars. This has to stop.
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New ambassadors from Saudi Arabia, The Republic of Korea, Spain and Estonia
23/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFour ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 22 August 2024.
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Minister of International Development: Complete breakdown in Gaza
11/11/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Over the past year, the people living in Gaza have suffered enormously and we are now seeing a complete breakdown of Gazan society. More than 43 000 people have been killed. Entire families have been wiped out. Some 60 000 children are acutely
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Norway will implement new rules for taxation of large multinational enterprises
24/11/2023 Press release Ministry of FinanceToday the Government put forward a Bill to the Norwegian parliament to implement internationally agreed rules on global minimum tax. This will deter profit shifting and ensure large business groups pay at least 15 per cent tax on their profits. The
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Government further clarifies advice to Norwegian companies: Do not engage in trade and business cooperation that serves to perpetuate Israel's occupation of Palestine
22/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian Government is updating its advice to Norwegian companies not to engage in business cooperation or trade that serves to perpetuate Israel's illegal presence in Palestine - i.e. in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza.
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Norway increases support in aftermath of earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
20/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘A large amount of aid has already been delivered but the scale of need following this terrible tragedy remains enormous. Norway is now providing an additional NOK 100 million in support for the earthquake victims,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Ministries hit by cyber-attacks
24/07/2023 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional DevelopmentThe Norwegian Government Security and Service Organisation (DSS) has detected a cyber-attack on the ICT platform used by 12 ministries. The matter is currently being investigated by the police.
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Norway's Minister of Trade and Industry visits Poland
29/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Industry, Commerce and FisheriesNorway's Minister of Trade and Industry, Ms Cecilie Myrseth visited Warsaw on Friday, September 27, where she met with her Polish counterpart and Norwegian businesses in Poland to discuss opportunities for trade and business cooperation.
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Ministerial Council in the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) affected by Russia’s war against Ukraine
01/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide is joining foreign ministers from most of the 57 OSCE participating states at the annual Ministerial Council being held this year in Skopje, North Macedonia.
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Foreign Minister Eide warning against aground operation in Rafah
13/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I reiterate my strong warning against a ground operation in Rafah. There are no safe places left in Gaza,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.