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An Energy Policy for Employment, Transition and security in times of uncertainty
27/04/2022 Press release Ministry of EnergyOn 8 April, the Norwegian Government presented its supplementary white paper on energy policy. The white paper shows how the Russian military invasion of Ukraine has affected world energy markets and underlines the importance of secure and stable
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‘We cannot take the stability of the Western Balkans for granted’
29/03/2022 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti in Oslo today.
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Press conference with the Nordic Prime Ministers (14.45)
14/08/2022 News story Office of the Prime MinisterThe Nordic Prime Ministers Magdalena Andersson, Mette Frederiksen, Sanna Marin, Katrín Jakobsdóttir and Jonas Gahr Støre meet the press after the first part of the informal Nordic Prime Minister-meeting in Oslo. Watch the press conference here
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Enabling high Norwegian Gas Production
16/03/2022 News story Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has approved applications for revised production permits for the Oseberg, Troll and Heidrun fields.
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Norwegian investigators to the International Criminal Court
08/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityTwo investigators from the National Criminal Investigation Service (NCIS) will be seconded to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for a period of up to two years. The Norwegian Government is pleased that the Norwegian police can contribute to the
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Important step for Offshore Wind
06/12/2022 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian Government has great ambitions for the development of offshore wind power in Norway and aims to tender the first phase of Sørlige Nordsjø II and Utsira Nord by the end of the first quarter of 2023.
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New Compensation for Violent Crime Act enters into force on 1 January 2023
29/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityToday, the Norwegian Government decided that the new Act relating to compensation from the Norwegian State for victims of violent crime (Compensation for Violent Crime Act) will enter into force on 1 January 2023.
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Increased energy cooperation between the EU and Norway
23/06/2022 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe EU and Norway will cooperate even closer in the field of energy. This is clear following today’s meeting between the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Terje Aasland, and Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans.
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Revised National Budget: More funding for low-threshold measures in mental health and substance abuse care
16/05/2023 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesIn its proposal for the revised 2023 National Budget, the Norwegian Government will allocate NOK 53 million to strengthen four grant schemes for low-threshold measures in the area of mental health and substance abuse care.
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Norway sends medicines and medical supplies to Syria
17/02/2023 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway donates medicines, medical infrastructure, and medical supplies to Syria. The donation has a value of NOK 11 million (approximately USD 1 million).
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Important: Pets from Ukraine must be registered with the Norwegian Food Safety Authority
12/04/2022 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodUkrainian refugees arriving in Norway with their own pets must register these with the Norwegian Food Safety Authority. The state will cover all costs for tests, ID marking, vaccination, parasite treatments and quarantine.
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Two Newcomers Join Svalbard Global Seed Vault for Final Opening of 2022
12/10/2022 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodThe Svalbard Global Seed Vault is set to accept new seed shipments from 12 genebanks around the world this week, adding two countries to its family of depositors in the process: Iraq and Uruguay.
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Three applications for permits to store CO2 in the North Sea
08/06/2022 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received applications from three companies that want to be allocated areas for future storage of CO2 on the Norwegian continental shelf.
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Midnight Sun Shines on Latest Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit
10/06/2022 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodThe 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.
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Announcement of exploration area through APA 2022
15/06/2022 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is today announcing this year's licensing round for the APA area - APA 2022.
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Offshore wind: Planning of the offshore grid and criterias for Utsira Nord
19/04/2022 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe government has decided to give Statnett the responsibility for the overall planning of the offshore grid. The government will use qualitative criterias in the allocation round of Utsira Nord.
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Ukrainians in Norway need to register
25/04/2022 News story Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityRegistration with the police is Ukrainians’ ticket to Norwegian society.
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Press conference with the Minister of Petroleum and Energy and EU Commissioner for energy
26/10/2022 Press release Ministry of EnergyMinister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland and EU Commissioner for energy, Kadri Simson, will meet the press in connection with Simson's visit to Norway on Thursday 27th October.
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German Vise-Chancellor visits Norway in January
22/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries, Office of the Prime MinisterGermanys Vise-Chancellor Robert Habeck visits Norway 5th and 6th of January 2023. Habeck will amongst other discuss Norwegian-German industry- and energy collaboration with the Norwegian Prime minister and other ministers, attend The Confederation
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Consultation regarding adaptations and exemptions from the Child Welfare Act to handle the increase in refugees from Ukraine to Norway
06/04/2022 News story Ministry of Children and FamiliesThe authorities are now planning for a large number of children to arrive in Norway at the same time. The current dispensation rules allow an increase in people in care centres. The services may become overwhelmed, nevertheless. The Ministry of