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Norway moves to normal everyday life with increased emergency preparedness

The Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will move to normal everyday life with increased emergency preparedness on Saturday 25 September at 4 pm.

Joint statement, European Intervention Initiative meeting

Joint statement, European Intervention Initiative, Meeting of the ministers of Defence in Stockholm, Sweden, 24. September 2021.

Global travel advice to be rescinded as of 1 October

The global advice against non-essential travel to all countries with the exception of the EU/EEA countries, Switzerland and the UK, as well as certain countries and regions outside Europe, will not be extended after 1 October.

The defence ministers of Denmark, Norway and Sweden sign a trilateral Statement of Intent on enhanced operational cooperation

Joint statement on the Statement of Intent on Enhanced Operational Cooperation:

New ambassadors from Denmark, Latvia and Jordan

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 23 September 2021.

Food Systems Summit

Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, access to food is a human right. And sustainable food systems are vital for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg UN General Assembly in New York 2021

Minister of Foreign Affairs to host Barents Euro-Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting

Norway is to host the XVIII Barents Euro-Arctic Council (Beac) Ministerial Meeting, which is being held in Tromsø on 26 October. Foreign ministers from the Beac member states Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Russia and Sweden have been invited to the

Norway's statement at the United Nations General Assembly

President, Excellencies, we are contending with three crises at the same time: a climate crisis, a health crisis, and an economic crisis. All of them call for a coordinated response. All of them underline why we need international cooperation.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg New York, USA

Friends of Sudan Statement

Friends of Sudan condemn attempts to undermine Sudan’s peaceful political transition.

White House Global COVID-19 Summit

This summit calls upon all of us to do everything we can - together.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tina Bru travels to Brussels

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tina Bru will visit Brussels on 30th September and 1st October to participate at a CCS seminar, meeting Belgium's Minister of energy Tinne van der Straeten og and participate at the 5th energy conference between

Norwegian Petroleum and Energy Minister Tina Bru to energy event Seanergy 2021

This week, Norwegian Petroleum and Energy Minister, Tina Bru, participates at the french offshore renewable energy event, Seanergy 2021. Programme at Seanergy 2021, Nantes, France: Wednesday, 22th of september: 09:30: Official Opening – Seanergy

SDG Moment opening session

Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen. We are contending with three crises at once: a health crisis, an economic crisis, and a climate crisis.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg United Nations General Assembly, New York

Changes among the political advisers

After the changes in the Government today, The Office of the Prime Minister has made changes among the political advisers.

Changes in the Government

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

Changes among the state secretaries

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

People in risk groups to be offered a free flu vaccine from their municipality

The Norwegian Government is now making sure that the municipalities offer a free flu vaccine to people who belong to the risk groups. They can also get the vaccine from their GP for a NOK 50 fee. People who have an exemption card can get the vaccine

What does 'Normal everyday life with increased emergency preparedness’ mean?

The Norwegian Government is now presenting more details about what 'Normal everyday life with increased emergency preparedness’ means. When the time comes to move to ‘Normal everyday life with increased emergency preparedness’, the pandemic will

Downscaled TISK to be introduced in the municipalities

The Norwegian Government has decided to introduce downscaled TISK in the municipalities from 27 September. When the time comes to move to ‘Normal everyday life with increased emergency preparedness’, downscaled TISK will be kept for a transitional

Country assessment for week 38 (20–26 September): Changes to entry restrictions for several countries and areas

All of the changes will enter into effect on Monday 20 September at 12 am. The changes will appear in the COVID-19 Regulations and the interactive map on FHI.no from Monday 20 September. Countries in Europe A quarantine requirement is being