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Public consultation on APA 2020 – Awards in Pre-defined Areas

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy proposes to include 36 new blocks in this year's licensing round in the well-known parts of the Norwegian Continental Shelf - Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2020. The proposal is now sent on a public

Mandate established for management of Government Bond Fund

The Act relating to the Government Bond Fund and Folketrygdfondet’s mandate for managing the fund both enter into force Friday 27 March. Folketrygdfondet, a state-owned asset manager, can begin making investments immediately. The bond fund was

New measures to curb the financial impacts of the coronavirus outbreak

Friday 27 March, the Government put forward additional financial measures to address the consequences of the coronavirus outbreak.

Norway’s health-related measures during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Government will allocate more than NOK 2 billion to the development of vaccines to protect us against pandemics. New digital solutions are being developed to make COVID-19 contact tracing easier.

Norway to increase support for vaccine development by NOK 2.2 billion

Norway is to increase its support for the work to develop vaccines against the virus that has caused the current Covid-19 pandemic and against future epidemics by NOK 2.2 billion.

Economic measures in Norway in response to COVID-19

The outbreak of COVID-19 is serious for life and health. To counter the outbreak, strong infection control measures have been taken in Norway as well as in other parts of the world. The outbreak will have a major impact on the economy and

Norwegian Government strengthens emergency preparedness capacity

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the nature and level of the risks facing Norwegian society. The Government is therefore strengthening Norway’s emergency preparedness capacity in order to respond to the current situation.

WHO global corona study starts in Norway

The World Health Organization has initiated a large clinial trial to assess promising treatments for covid-19. The first patient included will be a Norwegian patient. The international study is coordinated by John-Arne Røttingen, Chief Executive at

Nordic-Baltic Ministers invites Nordic Investment Bank to take swift action to help alleviate the effects from the corona crisis

The Governors urge the Bank to increase lending to the maximum level to businesses in the region affected by the crisis. In this way, the Bank can support stabilization of the economy in the Nordic-Baltic countries.

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.

Norway joins the International Platform on Sustainable Finance

The Norwegian government has accepted an invitation from the European Commission to join the International Platform on Sustainable Finance.

Norway to contribute more than NOK 13 million to Malawi’s response to Covid-19

Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein spoke on the phone today with Malawi’s Minister of Health and Population, Jappie Mhango. Norway is to contribute NOK 13.4 million for the procurement of urgently needed equipment, including

Temporary changes in the mortgage regulation

The Ministry of Finance has made temporary changes in the mortgage regulation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Philippines: ceasefire amidst coronavirus battle

The Philippine Government and the Communist Party of the Philippines have declared humanitarian ceasefires to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

Covid-19 pandemic: Government strengthens humanitarian efforts

The Covid-19 pandemic is exacerbating an already difficult situation for populations in countries affected by humanitarian crises. Refugees and internally displaced persons will be especially vulnerable to coronavirus infection even as they continue

Insufficient grounds to decide on the application for the NorthConnect project

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE) has informed NorthConnect that the Ministry lacks sufficient information at this point to reach a decision on the license applications for a new interconnector for electricity. Before such a decision can be

Coronavirus measures to continue

The Government is continuing all the measures implemented to combat the coronavirus outbreak in Norway until over the Easter holiday, through 13 April.

Renewal of residence permits for seasonal workers staying in Norway during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs is working on an amendment to the Immigration Regulations.

Norway takes initiative for new coronavirus fund at UN

Norway is taking the initiative to create a new multi-donor fund at the United Nations to assist developing countries with weak health systems in addressing the coronavirus crisis.

Statement at Press Conference for Kids

Statement from  Minister of Education and Integration Guri Melby at the governments Press Conference For Kids on march 16th.

By Minister of Education and Integration Guri Melby