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Start-up of negotiations on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants

‘The EEA and Norway Grants scheme is not just an important contribution to economic and social development in the 15 beneficiary states. It also provides us with good opportunities to develop our bilateral cooperation with these countries,’ said

Legislative amendments concerning COVID-19 certificates passed

The amendments to the Norwegian Control of Communicable Diseases Act that allow use of the COVID-19 certificate in Norway have been passed, and will enter into effect today.

The IMF's Article IV consultation for 2021 has been completed

On 26 April, the IMF's delegation to Norway submitted its assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy to the government. The full report has now been finalized by the IMF Board.

Arrival in Norway and exemption from quarantine: rules for travellers arriving in Norway

People who are fully vaccinated and those who have recovered from COVID-19 during the past 6 months are now exempt from travel quarantine. This is conditional on presentation of a Norwegian COVID-19 certificate. In principle, anyone else who arrives

The EEA and Norway Grants deliver results

The annual status report for the EEA and Norway Grants for 2020 is now available. It shows that 1 600 projects are currently under way. Norwegian actors participate as partners in over 40 % of the projects.

Putting Energy to Work: Hydrogen roadmap: hubs and research

As part of the White Paper Putting Energy to Work -Long-Term Value Creation from Norwegian Energy Resources, the government today published a road map for hydrogen. In the short-term, the ambition is to establish hubs for hydrogen in the area of

Putting Energy to work: Award of acreage and opening of new areas for offshore wind in Norway

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has today put out several proposals for public consultation regarding development of offshore wind in Norway. The consultation is being held in conjunction with the Report to the Storting (White Paper) ‘Putting

Energy to Work: Government publishes White Paper on long term value creation from Norway’s energy resources

Today, the government published its Report to the Storting (White Paper) Putting Energy to Work, exploring the long-term value creation from Norwegian energy resources. The White Paper sets out how Norway can use its energy resources to create

New ambassadors from Brazil and Chile

Two new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to HM the King on 10 June 2021.

Condemn the Moscow court decision

'We condemn the Moscow court decision to outlaw Alexei Navalny’s political organizations by deeming them extremist', the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide said.

Exemption from travel quarantine

People who are fully vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 during the past 6 months will be exempt from travel quarantine from Friday 11 June at 3 pm. This is conditional on their being able to provide documentation of vaccination or of having

The Janssen vaccine on an optional basis

The Norwegian Government has decided that the Janssen vaccine will be offered outside the COVID-19 vaccination programme. From 15 June, people will be able to book an appointment for an assessment by a doctor in private practice, a vaccination

Announcement of Awards in Predefined Areas 2021

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy today announces this year's licensing round for the geologically best-known parts of the Norwegian continental shelf - APA 2021.

Floating Wind 2021

Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Tina Bru, held this speech at the conference Floating Wind 2021 in Haugesund on June 8th 2021.

By Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tina Bru

Statement at the Conference of the Heads of German Missions

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's statement at the conference of the heads of German missions.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide Berlin, 7 June

Shorter travel quarantine for protected people and children under the age of 12

People who are protected and children under the age of 12 who present a negative result from a test taken 3 days after arrival will be able to end travel quarantine.

How to sustain the on-going All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation cooperation in the long-term?

Speech by Odd Emil Ingebrigtsen, Minister of Fisheries and Seafood at the All Atlantic 2021

The Minister of Trade and Industry's remarks at press conference on free trade agreement with the UK

By Minister of Trade and Industry Iselin Nybø

Prime Minister’s introductory remarks at press conference on free trade agreement with the UK

Good afternoon, The Government has concluded negotiations on an ambitious and comprehensive free trade agreement with the UK.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg

New version: Changes in the travel advice for countries and areas in Europe

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 Malta and two hospital districts in Finland from ‘red’ to ‘yellow’ on the map showing the status for