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  • Norway condemns Russia’s military attack on Ukraine

    24/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    ‘Norway condemns Russia’s military attack on Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. This attack is a serious violation of international law and endangers the lives of innocent people,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

  • Norway to provide weapons to Ukraine

    28/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will give M72 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine.

  • Statement on mass execution in Saudi Arabia

    14/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'The mass execution of 81 people in Saudi Arabia on 12 March is deeply concerning. Norway opposes the use of the death penalty under any circumstances. We call on Saudi Arabia to impose a moratorium on the use of death penalty as a first step

  • Norway to provide NOK 200 million to support Ukrainian government administration

    30/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway has decided to allocate NOK 200 million (20 million euros) in funding to help the Ukrainian government to continue to provide critical services. The funding will be used to pay salaries for health care personnel, teachers and public sector

  • Contribution of human rights defenders in conflict situations recognised in the UN

    01/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    A resolution on human rights defenders in conflict situations put forward by Norway has been adopted by the UN Human Rights Council today.

  • Increased humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

    19/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Russia is waging a brutal war that is having a severe impact on the Ukrainian people. Norway is increasing its support for the people in Ukraine and displaced Ukrainians with a view to enhancing food security, combating human trafficking, and

  • Norway to become member of International Solar Alliance

    26/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘We need to increase the pace of the green transition worldwide, and the use of solar cells will be important in this context. This is why Norway is joining the International Solar Alliance. This will open up new opportunities for Norwegian

  • Condemns Russia's cyber attack on satellite connections

    10/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'We stand with our allies and partners, condemning Russia's cyber-attack on satellite connections in February. The reckless attack affected Ukraine and Europe as a whole, Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.

  • NOK 100 million in support for development of the judiciary in the Western Balkans

    31/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    There is still a widespread need to support judicial reform in Western Balkan countries. The Norwegian Courts Administration is heading a five-year programme to strengthen the judicial systems in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro,

  • Norway and Germany working together on security and the green transition

    15/08/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met in Oslo on Monday to discuss the major challenges facing Europe. Norway and Germany are cooperating closely on security, climate issues and the green transition.

  • Norwegian exports of defence-related products in 2021

    03/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Government has presented the annual white paper on Norwegian exports of defence-related products. In 2021, Norwegian companies exported arms and military equipment worth around NOK 6.3 billion, as compared with NOK 6.7 billion in 2020.

  • Statement on Russian attack on shopping mall in Ukraine

    28/06/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'The reports of a Russian attack on a shopping mall in Kremenchuk Ukraine are devastating', said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Norway provides support for civilians affected by earthquake in Afghanistan

    22/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘It is terrible to see the scale of destruction and suffering caused by the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. The situation is critical, and time is of the essence to rescue people. The priority is to save lives,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

  • Joint statement one year after the military takeover in Sudan

    24/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    As the Sudanese people prepare to mark the one-year anniversary of the military takeover, Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United

  • Norway introduces additional sanctions against Russia

    26/08/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime.

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    04/11/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Tom Kalsås as state secretary to Minister of Transport, Mr. Jon-Ivar Nygård.

  • The Norwegian Government asks the municipalities to settle 35 000 refugees in 2023

    25/11/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

    The war in Ukraine is ongoing, and millions of people have had to flee from their home country. The Norwegian Government is now asking Norwegian municipalities to prepare to receive many refugees next year as well.

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    09/12/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Mr. Henrik Thune as state secretary to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Midnight Sun Shines on Latest Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit

    10/06/2022 News story Ministry of Agriculture and Food

    The Svalbard Global Seed Vault once again opened its door to seeds from around the world. Eleven genebanks from Africa, America, Asia and Europe deposiied a total of 19,391 seed samples this week.

  • Enabling high Norwegian Gas Production

    16/03/2022 News story Ministry of Energy

    The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has approved applications for revised production permits for the Oseberg, Troll and Heidrun fields.

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