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Award of licences for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf
18/08/2023 News story Ministry of EnergyToday the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy publishes offers for one new exploration licence related to CO2 storage under the storage regulations on the Norwegian continental shelf in the North Sea.
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Norway to provide NOK 250 million for nuclear safety and security in Ukraine
19/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is increasing its support for nuclear safety and security in Ukraine in 2023 by NOK 250 million. Russia’s illegal war poses a threat to nuclear safety and security in Ukraine. A nuclear accident in Ukraine would have consequences not only for
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Norway to provide NOK 1.7 billion in support to Syria
16/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The humanitarian situation in Syria remains critical and continues to deteriorate. Norway will provide approximately NOK 1.7 billion in support to assist those affected by war, earthquakes and a steep rise in food prices in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan
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A responsible approach to floating offshore wind
07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe government’s offshore wind initiative continues on a steady course. The government will announce the next project areas for development of offshore wind on the Norwegian continental shelf in 2025 and is proposing 35 billion NOK for a support
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Increasing the capacity for explosive ordnance disposal in Ukraine
20/01/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway will provide instructors as part of a multinational effort to provide training on Explosive Ordnance Disposal to Ukrainian military personnel, Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp) said during the international meeting for support
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Foreign Minister Huitfeldt deeply concerned about situation in Syria
02/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Some 13.5 million Syrians are in need of humanitarian protection and assistance. The winter and cold weather are fast approaching, and I am deeply concerned about the ongoing human suffering in Syria. Norway is therefore providing NOK 107.5 million
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Changes in the Government
28/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.
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For the editors: Accreditation for the press. Meeting of international donor group for Palestine (AHLC) on 17 November
12/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt will chair a ministerial meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), the international donor group for Palestine, on 17 November. Participants at the meeting will include representatives of Palestine
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Government changes admission rules for refugees who want to study
10/07/2022 News story Ministry of Education and ResearchIt will now be easier for refugees to be admitted to higher education in Norway. As a temporary arrangement, displaced people without a Higher Education Entrance Qualification may apply for a place at a higher education institution.
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Three in ten daycare facilities do not meet educational standards
22/02/2022 Press release Ministry of Education and ResearchNew figures show that three in ten daycare facilities in Norway do not meet the required educational standards. The government is now initiating work to develop a new strategy to provide children with better daycare provision, which will, among
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Norway and Ukraine working to strengthen business cooperation
28/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Industry, Commerce and FisheriesThis week Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth, travelled to Kyiv with a Norwegian business delegation to enhance trade cooperation and facilitate increased support from the private sector.
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Norway to increase short term defence spending in 2022
21/03/2022 News story Ministry of Defence- Pending parliamentary approval, the Norwegian Government has allocated NOK 3 billion to increase the activity and preparedness of the Norwegian Armed Forces in 2022. The proposed spending will for the most part be dedicated to strengthen our
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Nordic Defence Ministers joint statement on strengthening Nordic defence cooperation
11/05/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe war in Ukraine has fundamentally changed European defence and security policy. In light of the ongoing crisis, Nordic solidarity and defence cooperation is more important than ever.
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Norway provides additional weapons to Ukraine
31/03/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian government has offered an additional 2000 M72 light anti-armour weapons to Ukraine.
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Strengthening climate risk efforts in the Government Pension Fund Global
01/04/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceThe Government will strengthen the efforts on climate risk in the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG). The changes proposed in the white paper The Government Pension Fund 2022 are largely in line with the recommendations in the expert report
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Consultation on resource rent tax on onshore wind power
16/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance, Ministry of EnergyThe Government proposes to introduce a resource rent tax on onshore wind power from 2023 and is today sending the proposal for consultation, as described in the State Budget for 2023. It is one of several resource rent proposals which will lead to
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Changes among the state secretaries
12/04/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has made changes in the list of state secretaries.
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Norway to provide support for grain transport from Ukraine to Ethiopia
08/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Norway will provide NOK 9.5 million in funding to the World Food Programme (WFP) for the transport, processing and distribution of 25,000 tons of grain from Ukraine to Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken
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Norway to double support to the Disaster Response Emergency Fund
04/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Norway will double its funding to the Disaster Response Emergency Fund under the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement next year, and will allocate a total of NOK 50 million,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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The National Budget 2023: Boost for the mental health and substance abuse fields
07/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe government is prioritising health and addiction services, and is to commit NOK 300 million to strengthening the area.