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  • Strengthening the energy bonds between Moldova and Norway

    07/05/2024 News story Ministry of Energy

    During the state visit from Moldova, an energy roundtable was held at Norad. At the event, an MOU was signed by the energy ministers of Moldova and Norway on closer cooperation between the two countries. During the roundtable discussions several

  • Norway and Denmark to cooperate on artillery ammunition donation

    03/04/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway and Denmark will donate 8,000 artillery rounds to Ukraine. Norway donates the shells, while Denmark donates the associated fuzes, propellant bags and primer cartridges.

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    13/01/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Mr. Bent-Joacim Bentzen as state secretary to Minister of Defence, Mr. Bjørn Arild Gram. Mr. Benzen is appointed again as state secretary to Minister of Transport, Mr. Jon-Ivar Nygård.

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    31/03/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Sigrun Wiggen Prestbakmo as state secretary to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Sigbjørn Gjelsvik, as of 15 April 2023.

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    28/04/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Truls Vasvik as acting state secretary to Minister of Health and Care services Ingvild Kjerkol, in the period that state secretary Karl Kristian Bekeng settles parental leave.

  • Changes in the Government

    04/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    04/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

  • Norway to donate mine clearance equipment to Ukraine

    24/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

    ‘Norway will continue to support Ukraine’s fight to defend itself against Russia for as long as it takes. Ukraine urgently needs more military support and equipment, and there is an acute need for mine breaching equipment. With this donation, Norway

  • Changes among the political advisers

    11/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    Ms. Maria Varteressian resigns as political adviser to Minister of Climate and Environment, Mr. Espen Barth Eide 14 September 2023.

  • Norway and German mark production start of world leading submarine design

    12/09/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    - Norway and Germany are now setting a new standard for allied cooperation by becoming the first countries to build and operate identical submarines. Today we marked the opening of the world’s most modern production facility for conventional

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    29/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, The King has extended the constitution of Ms. Synnøve Mjeldheim Skaar as state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

  • A Strong Defence Budget for Demanding Times

    06/10/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    The Norwegian Government´s proposal for the 2024 defence budget increases national defence capability and strengthens military readiness at a time of war in Europe. It also follows up Norway’s commitments to NATO and demonstrates solidarity with

  • Changes in the Government

    16/10/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

  • United Kingdom and Norway will support Ukraine in building coastal and maritime defence

    11/12/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    - The United Kingdom , Norway and several other nations will assist in the strengthening of Ukraine’s security along their coastlines and to the sea. Ukraine will receive the support they need to build their own maritime capabilities, says defence

  • Indonesia and Norway strengthen joint efforts to beat climate change

    01/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    Indonesia is a global leader in reducing deforestation - now with the lowest reported levels in 20 years. To recognize Indonesia’s impressive results, Norway announces a contribution of 100 million US dollars to support the country’s continuous

  • The National Budget 2024: Key Figures in the National Budget 2024

    06/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Finance

    The Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures at 8 am, prior to the publication of the budget at 9 am. More detailed projections will be published in the National Budget.

  • The Contract Continuity Regulation is extended until 1 October 2023

    15/02/2023 News story Ministry of Finance

    The Ministry of Finance has asked Finanstilsynet (the Norwegian Financial Supervisor) to assess the possible necessity of an additional national framework governing the provision of investment services from companies outside the EEA to professional

  • The National Budget 2024: A budget to safeguard Norwegian households

    06/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Finance

    The budget for 2024 provides security and opportunity for people and businesses throughout Norway. There are expenditure increases in several areas due to war in Europe, a record number of refugees and higher prices. The Government’s priorities are

  • Norway proposes ban to protect children from the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages

    22/08/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Education and Research

    The Norwegian government today sent on public consultation a proposal to ban the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages aimed at children under the age of 18.

  • State budget for 2025: Bolstering investment in women’s health

    17/10/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

    To date, the Norwegian government has bolstered investment in targeted women’s health initiatives to the tune of around NOK 150 million. In the proposed state budget for 2025, the government is suggesting a further NOK 13 million to follow up on the

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