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Foreign Minister: Shocked by airstrikes in Myanmar
26/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am shocked and saddened by airstrikes killing dozens of civilians in Kachin, Myanmar', said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms Anniken Huitfeldt.
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New report to the Storting on state ownership
21/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Industry, Commerce and FisheriesThe Norwegian Government has today presented the ownership-report to the Storting (white paper) A greener and more active state ownership - The state’s direct ownership of companies. The previous report to the Storting was published in 2019.
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Norwegian satellites may help developing countries in the fight against illegal fishing
01/07/2022 Press release Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries, Ministry of Foreign AffairsA newly launched UN-report claims that over 1/3 of the worlds fish stocks are suffering from overfishing. Norway will now do more to cooperate with developing countries to solve the problem of illegal fishing.
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Students are happy with flexible educational provisions
19/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Education and Research85% of pupils with flexible and decentralised educational provisions are happy with the academic content, a new report shows. These educational provisions are successful in meeting the needs of working life and help ensure that education and skills
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Norway contributes to debt relief for Afghanistan via World Bank
21/12/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has provided approximately NOK 50 million to help clear Afghanistan’s debt arrears to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA). This will make it possible to deliver more international aid to the Afghan people. No funds
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South Sudan: Statement by the Troika and the EU on Violence in Upper Nile and Jonglei States
16/12/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by the Troika and the European Union on violence in Upper Nile and Jonglei States in South Sudan.
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Norway condemns execution in Iran
08/12/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Norway condemns the execution by Iran of one of the detainees that were arrested during the ongoing protests', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Recently arrived students must receive quality education within three months
20/06/2022 News story Ministry of Education and ResearchThe Storting has adopted temporary legislative amendments as a result of the arrival of displaced people from Ukraine. Children who arrive in Norway must be offered quality education within three months. The municipalities have an obligation to
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Norway to strengthen efforts to combat hunger and alleviate need in Horn of Africa
27/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Some 20 million people are facing severe hunger as a result of drought in the Horn of Africa. Norway is therefore strengthening its efforts to alleviate need and prevent famine in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Meeting of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC): increased cooperation on economic issues
10/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘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
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Ministry now to use the name ‘Belarus’ in Norwegian
29/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime MinisterFrom 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
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Lessons learned from the independent evaluation of the ACT-Accelerator – need a reformed platform for the future
11/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsA new report identifies lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic that will be useful for better global pandemic preparedness and response.
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Norway strengthens global pandemic preparedness efforts
12/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsAfter 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
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Changes to Norway’s diplomatic presence abroad
09/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn 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
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Changes among the political advisers
07/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterAfter the changes in the Government today, the Office of the Prime Minister has made changes among the political advisers.
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NOK 120 million for disaster risk reduction in developing countries
16/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway 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
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Prime Minister opens the Global Disability Summit 2022
16/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsPrime 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.
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Temporary collective protection for Ukrainians
04/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityNorway is offering temporary collective protection to Ukrainians and is establishing more places in reception centres.
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Changes in the Government
04/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.
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Temporary legislative changes proposed to ensure readiness to receive large numbers of displaced Ukrainians
29/04/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe 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