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Revised National Budget: Sound economic governance
12/05/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceThe Norwegian economy is unusually strong and employment is at a record low. At the same time, however, Omicron, high electricity prices and war in Europe have necessitated unforeseen financial allocations. In the Revised Budget, the government has
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New ambassadors from Venezuela, France and Uruguay
10/11/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 10 November 2022
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New ambasadors from Bosnia-Hercegovina, Australia and Rwanda
10/02/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 10 February 2022.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on the blocking of Russian media outlets
03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsRussia’s attacks on media freedom by blocking independent media outlets Ekho Moskvy and Dozhd are state censorship and human rights violations The Russian regime’s attempts to cover up its aggression in Ukraine will fail.
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Odd Roger Enoksen appointed new Minister of Defence
15/10/2021 News story Ministry of DefenceOdd Roger Enoksen from The Centre Party was appointed as Minister in The Ministry of Defence in Norway Oct. 14th 2021.
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Norway participates in a project which will make it easier for military forces to cross borders in Europe
14/12/2021 News story Ministry of Defence- The security situation in Europe has underlined the need for improvements in military mobility, and work to this end is taken forward in NATO, our European allies and in the Nordic context. One of the weaknesses with the current system has been
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Amendment to the 2022 Fiscal Budget Proposal: Key figures in the Amendment to the 2022 Fiscal Budget Proposal
08/11/2021 Press release Ministry of FinanceTo ensure simultaneous access to information that might be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures prior to the budget launch at 12:00 am.
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Amendment to the 2022 Fiscal Budget Proposal: A new and fairer course for the whole of Norway
08/11/2021 Press release Ministry of FinanceOpportunities throughout the country, higher employment, labour market security, a fairer distribution of income and wealth and fairer climate policies are key priorities in the new government's proposed changes to the 2022 budget.
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New rules on covered bonds
17/12/2021 Press release Ministry of FinanceToday, the Government has proposed new legislation to implement the Covered Bonds Directive in Norway.
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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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Norway, Finland and South Korea have all signed an agreement to enhance Norwegian defence capabilities.
08/12/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceBoth Norway and Finland have purchased the K9 artillery system from South Korea. The signing of this agreement facilitates an easier collaboration between Norway and Finland when it comes to the shipment of spare parts between the two nations, all
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The Norwegian Government bolsters efforts for gender and sexual diversity in new action plan
17/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Culture and EqualityThe Norwegian government’s Action Plan for Gender and Sexual Diversity was launched today. The plan comprises 49 measures aimed at protecting rights, and improving quality of life for LGBT+ people, and increasing recognition of gender and sexual
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Norway increases support to Combined Maritime Forces in the Red Sea
21/12/2023 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway will provide additional staff officers as part of an international effort to protect civilian shipping in the Red Sea.
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Committee will Investigate Foreign Adoptions
20/06/2023 News story Ministry of Children and FamiliesThe Norwegian Government has today appointed the Committee that will investigate foreign adoptions. Professor Camilla Bernt from the University of Bergen will lead the work.
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Change in the mandate for the committee on long-term perspectives for the Government Pension Fund Global
09/11/2021 Press release Ministry of FinanceThe Government has decided to change the mandate for the committee appointed to review which developments internationally and in the financial markets may affect risk and return in the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) and assess what
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Norway steps up efforts to combat anti-Semitism
08/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional DevelopmentJews in Norway continue to experience hostile attitudes and anti-Semitism, and in recent weeks the extent of these incidents has increased in the wake of the war in Gaza. The Government has now announced a new action plan against anti-Semitism that
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Large revenues from the petroleum industry in 2024
07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe state's net cash flow from petroleum activities is estimated to be 680 billion NOK in 2024. These revenues go into the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global and are expected to provide approximately 20 billion NOK into future budgets.
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Kim Friele Memorial Prize awarded to Støttegruppa 25. juni and Insight
19/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Culture and Equality, Office of the Prime Minister‘We are all striving to provide everyone - both in Norway and internationally - with a safe and inclusive society. A society where LGBT+ people can live free and good lives and love whoever they want. Støttegruppa 25. juni, the support group for
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Prime Minister Støre to co-chair international Ocean Panel
02/11/2021 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will join the international High-level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy as co-chair.
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President Zelensky met representatives of the Norwegian business community
13/12/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and FisheriesThe Norwegian business sector is well-placed to assist in the reconstruction of Ukraine. Today, President Volodomyr Zelensky met with the leaders of 14 Norwegian companies to discuss areas in which the business sector can contribute.