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  • Changes among the state secretaries

    15/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In 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.

  • Introducing Zero-Emission Requirements in the World Heritage Fjords

    30/09/2024 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    The government is introducing zero-emission requirements in the World Heritage Fjords starting from January 1, 2026, for tourist ships and ferries. The government will also contribute funding for shore power facilities in Flåm.

  • Norway raises military readiness

    01/11/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

    At the advice of the Chief of Defence, the Government has decided to increase the readiness of the Norwegian Armed Forces as of 1 November. This means that Norway will now implement the next phase of its preparedness plans. The operations and

  • Call for increased Nordic civil-military cooperation

    28/11/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    On Thursday Norway’s Minister of Justice and Public Security, Emilie Enger Mehl, hosted the Haga meeting in Oslo, where Nordic colleagues with responsibility for civil protection and emergency preparedness met to discuss increased Nordic

  • War against Ukraine affects relations with Russia

    05/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is reducing its contact with the Russian authorities to a minimum as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This is in line with the actions of other European countries and allies. Cooperation that is essential to ensure Norway’s safety

  • Target to double climate finance exceeded for second year in a row

    10/07/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway’s climate finance amounted to NOK 16.5 billion in 2023. This is NOK 2.5 billion more than the target pledged in 2021 to double our climate finance.

  • People with COVID-19 may be birth partners and visit people who are seriously ill

    12/02/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

    People with COVID-19 may be birth partners and visit seriously ill family who are in hospital. It must be possible to organise visits in accordance with COVID-19 precautions, and they must be agreed with the ward.

  • Norwegian Naval Strike Missiles to the British Royal Navy

    23/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    The long-range precision strike capability of the Royal Navy will be boosted in a new deal with the Norwegian government. The deal strengthens defence ties between the UK and Norway.

  • Revised state budget: Government launches new public health campaign focusing on mental health

    12/05/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

    The government wants to boost mental public health. This is why ‘ABC For Good Mental Health - A Public Health Campaign’ is being launched. Its goal is to increase public knowledge about mental health, promote good mental health and prevent mental

  • Statement on attacks in Darfur, Sudan

    11/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Statement from the Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide

  • Tighter restrictions on Russian fishing vessels enter into force

    13/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    The tighter restrictions on Russian fishing vessels over 500 gross tonnage announced on 6 October will enter into force on Friday 14 October. From that date these vessels will only be permitted access to the ports of Tromsø, Kirkenes and Båtsfjord.

  • Norway and Ukraine Sign Energy Cooperation Agreement

    11/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has destroyed large parts of the country's energy infrastructure. In addition to military support for the defense against Russian aggression, Ukraine is in desperate need for additional and urgent support

  • New UN mandate in Afghanistan

    17/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘This is an important day for Afghanistan. The renewed mandate will enable the UN to continue its work in the country and provide assistance to civilians at this very difficult time. As the international community's leading representative in

  • Report on long term perspectives for the Government Pension Fund Global submitted by committee

    26/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance

    Today, a committee that has been reviewing long term perspectives for the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) submitted its report, NOU 2022: 12 The Fund in a changing world, to the Ministry of Finance. The committee was chaired by Ulf Sverdrup,

  • Statement from Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide regarding the unrest in Georgia

    05/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    I condemn the use of brutal force by police and security forces against protesters, media workers, civil society and opposition figures in Georgia, says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

  • Minister of Foreign Affairs congratulates Erik Møse on appointment as Chair of Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine

    30/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I would like to congratulate Erik Møse on his appointment as Chair of the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Strengthening Trade Cooperation between Europe and Southeast Asia

    20/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

    EFTA and ASEAN are now strengthening their trade cooperation and have adopted a Joint Declaration on Economic Cooperation.

  • Norway to provide NOK 394 million to support the UN’s human rights efforts

    25/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘War, authoritarian regimes and food insecurity are posing a threat to people’s rights across the world. It is more important than ever to support the UN’s efforts to safeguard respect for human rights,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth

  • Global Disability Summit 16–17 February 2022

    11/02/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway, Ghana, and the International Disability Alliance (IDA) will co-host the Global Disability Summit 2022 on Wednesday 16 February from 14:00-17:00 and Thursday 17 February from 14:00-17:30. The summit will be held on a digital platform and will

  • Norway to contribute NOK 300 million to NATO-led fund for Ukraine

    15/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    - The need for military support to Ukraine is substantial and critical. Donations contribute to the Ukrainian defence against Russia’s illegal attack. It is important that we stand together in both our military and civilian support to provide

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