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Changes in the travel advice for some hospital districts in Finland

Based on the Norwegian Institute of Public Health’s weekly assessment of the COVID-19 situation, the Government has decided to change the status of the Central Ostrobothnia Hospital District and the North Karelia Hospital District in Finland from ‘

Joint N5 statement regarding gender equality and the rights of all women and girls

The Foreign Ministers of Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark mark the International Women's Day 2021 with strong commitment to Gender Equality and the rights of all women and girls.

Key Learnings and Action Points from the Ocean Panel

Keynote-speech by Prime Minister Erna Solberg under World Ocean Summit 2021.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg

Norway and Chile establish bilateral ocean dialogue

Chile is the third country with which Norway has established a formal ocean dialogue. ‘The MoU on establishing an ocean dialogue is not only a sign of our close bilateral cooperation with Chile on the oceans, but also shows our shared international

Invitation to tender: Scheduled air services on the routes Stord–Oslo and Ørland–Oslo from 1 April 2021

The Ministry of Transport invites tenderers to an open tender procedure for temporary operation of scheduled air services on the routes Stord-Oslo and Ørland-Oslo.

Invitation to tender: Scheduled air services on the routes Stord–Oslo and Ørland–Oslo from 1 April 2021

The Ministry of Transport invites tenderers to an open tender procedure for temporary operation of scheduled air services on the routes Stord-Oslo and Ørland-Oslo.

Minister of Foreign Affairs ‘deeply concerned about situation in Yemen’

‘After six years of armed conflict, the civilian population of Yemen is now facing the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. I am deeply concerned about the situation. At the High-Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen today,

Norway to strengthen green cooperation with EU

Norway has technology and expertise that is vital for Europe’s green transition. In a meeting between Norwegian ministers and EU commissioners today, Norway and the EU agreed to strengthen cooperation on how to promote the transition to a modern and

Foreign Minister: Condemns use of force in Myanmar

'I am deeply concerned about reports from Myanmar on increased level of violence and casualties in connection with the demonstrations. Norway condemns the use of force and urges the military to stop using violence against the demonstrators',

Changes in the travel advice for some hospital districts in Finland

Based on the Norwegian Institute of Public Health’s weekly assessment of the Covid-19 situation, the Government has decided to change the status of the Etelä-Savo Hospital District, South Ostrobothnia Hospital District and Åland in Finland from ‘

Solution for daily commuters from Sweden and Finland with a strict testing and control regime

Daily commuters from Sweden and Finland have been in a particularly difficult situation since Norway’s border was, in effect, closed. Starting Monday 1 March, daily commuters from Sweden and Finland will again be able to come to work in Norway under

Statement at the launch of the FACTI panel report

Statement by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the launch of the FACTI panel report, 25 February 2021.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg

Frølich Holte named Norwayʼs representative to Ocean Panel

State Secretary Jens Frølich Holte is taking over the position of Prime Minister’s representative (sherpa) to the High-level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy.

Seven applicants for area in the 25th licensing round

Seven companies have applied for production licenses in the 25th licensing round on the Norwegian shelf.

Announcement of APA 2021 sent for public consultation

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has today sent a proposal to announce the licensing round APA 2021 (Award in Pre-defined Areas) for public consultation.

Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein on shipment of vaccines to Ghana: ‘The start of more equitable distribution’

Today, Ghana became the first country to receive Covid-19 vaccines from the Covax Facility. ‘This is the start of a historic global mass-vaccination effort,’ said Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein.

The Government simplifies the scheme for regional coronavirus measures

The Government has decided to simplify the regional measures implemented to combat local coronavirus outbreaks set out in the COVID-19 Regulations. The number of levels of measures has been reduced from four to three, and the terms ‘Ring 1’ and ‘

Meeting of the International Donor Group for Palestine (AHLC): Cautious optimism for Israel and Palestine

‘Although the Palestinians are still facing major challenges, I am cautiously optimistic after the meeting today. While the situation last year was characterised by political deadlock between Palestine and Israel, a more productive dialogue is now

Statement at AHLC Meeting 23 February

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's statement at the AHLC video meeting chaired by Norway and the High Representative of the European Commission Josep Borrell Fontelles.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide 23 February

Security Council meeting on climate and security

Statement by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the UN Security Council debate on the theme of “Maintenance of international peace and security: Climate and security”, 23 February 2021.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg