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  • Examinations cancelled by government

    03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Education and Research

    The government has decided to cancel most of the ordinary examinations scheduled for primary, lower and upper secondary school this spring.

  • Four trains are ready for Ukraine

    24/02/2024 Press release Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Two years have passed since Russia’s full scale invation of Ukraine. As a part of Norway’s contribution to keep the economy and life in Ukraine going, four trains that Ukraine has requested, are ready to be transported to the war-stricken country.

  • Foreign Service continues reallocation efforts – Closure of two diplomatic missions

    12/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Norwegian Embassy Kampala, Uganda, and the Consulate General in Guangzhou, China, are to be closed. At the same time, the number of diplomatic staff at selected other embassies will be increased.

  • Twentieth anniversary of Oslo Forum – annual retreat on conflict mediation and peace processes

    08/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Some 100 conflict mediators, high-level decision makers, experts and peace process actors from around the world will gather outside Oslo on 13-14 June to exchange experience of peace diplomacy and to discuss some of today’s most complex conflicts.

  • Norway invests NOK 350 million in 'invisible results'

    03/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is contributing NOK 350 million to WFP's flagship programme to improve crisis prevention. Early warning-based response to food insecurity and other crises reduces humanitarian needs.

  • Ukrainian refugees are having their right to drive in Norway expanded

    27/01/2023 Press release Ministry of Transport

    It is almost a year since Russia invaded Ukraine and many Ukrainians have had to flee from their home country. They are in a very difficult situation and the Norwegian Government wants to offer Ukrainians in Norway predictability in respect of their

  • Norway invests NOK 200 million in clean cooking solutions in Africa

    02/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Over 2.3 billion people do not have access to clean cooking facilities and must use charcoal and other fossil fuels to put food on the table, putting their health at risk. Norway announces a NOK 200 million agreement that will give up to 3.6 million

  • Agreement at the UN to recognize the efforts of human rights defenders

    17/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    A resolution on human rights defenders proposed by Norway has been unanimously adopted in the UN.

  • Nearly NOK 1 billion in support to small-scale farmers and fishers

    23/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Minister 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.

  • Norway increasing support for civilian population in Gaza

    13/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘There are horrific images and tragic accounts coming out of Gaza now. The scale of suffering and destruction is enormous. According to the UN, almost 500 children have been killed. This is completely unacceptable. Norway is now providing an

  • National Transport Plan 2025-2036 — Summary

    01/11/2024 News story Ministry of Transport

    The National Transport Plan 2025-2036, together with the Parliament’s consideration, constitutes the framework for how we will develop the transport system in Norway over the coming years. A summary is now available.

  • 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 Defence

    Norway’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.

  • Grave concern over the situation in Sudan

    15/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I am deeply concerned about the situation in Sudan, six months after the war’s outbreak. More than 5 million people have been forced to flee, schools are still closed and children in particular are exposed to great danger,’ Minister of

  • UN Human Rights Council in Geneva renews the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders

    03/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    A resolution put forward by Norway was adopted without a vote in the UN Human Rights Council today. ‘The Special Rapporteur plays a key part in international efforts to protect human rights defenders. I am therefore pleased that the UN Human Rights

  • NOK 200 million for mine clearance activities in Ukraine

    11/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The widespread deployment of mines and cluster munitions in Ukraine has made it the most heavily mined country in the world today. Norway will more than double its support to efforts to clear mines laid in Ukraine since the start of Russia’s brutal

  • Norway increases support for civilians in Sudan

    14/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The humanitarian situation in Sudan is catastrophic. More than five million people have been forced to flee their homes since the war broke out. Norway is now providing an additional NOK 20 million for food, water and protection to help civilians

  • Norway increasing support for forgotten crises

    07/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The UN Central Emergency Response Fund saves lives and alleviates suffering in connection with forgotten humanitarian crises as well. Norway is now providing an additional NOK 55 million to the Fund,’ said Minister of International Development Anne

  • Norway increasing support to Norwegian organizations for efforts for Ukraine

    14/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is now providing NOK 1 billion to the Norwegian Red Cross, the Norwegian Refugee Council, Norwegian Church Aid, Norwegian People’s Aid, Caritas Norway, Save the Children Norway and the civilian task force, NORCAP, under the Norwegian Refugee

  • Foreign Minister Eide talking with Palestine's Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh

    02/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'In a phone call with PM Shtayyeh, I expressed my deepest condolences for all civilians killed and injured over the last few weeks. Norway has called for de-escalating the conflict and humanitarian truce to protect and assist civilians in Gaza. I

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the developments in Israel

    27/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I am deeply concerned by the developments taking place in Israel. Things are continuing to deteriorate. Norway is following the ongoing judicial reform process closely and the Israeli authorities are well aware of our position. The demonstrations

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