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Changes among the political advisers
11/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMs. Maria Varteressian resigns as political adviser to Minister of Climate and Environment, Mr. Espen Barth Eide 14 September 2023.
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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
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Three new offshore wind areas considered for opening and tender in 2025
14/09/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Government has instructed the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) to commence strategic impact assessments of three offshore wind areas that may be suitable for opening and tender in 2025.
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Norwegian statements in the interactive dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights oral update on Sudan
14/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway in Geneva partook in two statements in the interactive dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights oral update on Sudan.
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Changes among the state secretaries
15/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Ms. Maria Schumacher Walberg as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Marte Mjøs Persen.
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Norway to intensify national and international efforts relating to women, peace and security
15/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Culture and Equality, Ministry of DefenceNorway’s new national action plan sets out how we will intensify efforts at national and international level to include women in peace and security work.
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Norway donates cargo carriers to Ukraine
19/09/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway will donate approximately 50 tracked cargo carriers to Ukraine. - These are important to get supplies to areas where there are no roads, says Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram.
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New ambassadors from Peru, Switzerland, Canada and Indonesia
21/09/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFour ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 21 September 2023.
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Nearly NOK 1 billion in support to small-scale farmers and fishers
23/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim announced before thousands of spectators at an event in Central Park that Norway is increasing its support to efforts to enhance food security.
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Norway to provide NOK 350 million to support work of International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in Ukraine
26/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsAlmost half of the population of Ukraine is in need of humanitarian assistance and protection. Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced that Norway will provide NOK 350 million to support the work of the International Red Cross and Red
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NOK 1 billion to Ukraine before the winter
26/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion to provide Ukrainians with access to the protection and life-saving assistance they need.
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A greener industrial initiative for Norway
28/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThe Norwegian Government’s Green Industrial Initiative will guide Norway’s economy through its greatest transition in modern times. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Trade and Industry Jan Christian Vestre, and Minister of Agriculture and
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Changes among the political advisers
29/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMs. Eirin Kristin Kjær resigns as political adviser to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Anniken Huitfeldt, as of 30 September 2023.
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Norway to provide support to civilians in Nagorno-Karabakh
02/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Norway will provide NOK 20 million in humanitarian assistance to the civilian population in Nagorno-Karabakh. The support will be used to assist both those who have fled and those who remain in the region,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken
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Norway is tightening its restrictive measures against Russia
30/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn response to Russia's unlawful war against Ukraine, Norway is tightening its restrictive measures against Russia.
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The National Budget 2024: Key Figures in the National Budget 2024
06/10/2023 Press release Ministry of FinanceThe 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.
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Changes among the state secretaries
29/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn 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.
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The National Budget 2024: The Government will introduce a resource rent tax on onshore wind power from 2024
06/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Finance, Office of the Prime MinisterThe Government is today presenting a modified bill for the introduction of a resource rent tax on onshore wind power from 2024. The proposal will ensure that a larger share of the value added in the wind power industry will accrue to society as a
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The National Budget 2024: A budget to safeguard Norwegian households
06/10/2023 Press release Ministry of FinanceThe 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
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A Strong Defence Budget for Demanding Times
06/10/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceThe 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