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Note to editors: Foreign Minister Huitfeldt to visit Georgia and Armenia
11/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt will be visiting Georgia and Armenia on 16-19 October.
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Conference on future reindeer husbandry
11/10/2022 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodClimate change now effects all aspects of our lives and societies. Reindeer herding is no exception. The Nordic Conference on Reindeer Herding adresses the problem.
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Foreign Minister Huitfeldt condemns Russian missile strikes in Ukraine
10/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I strongly condemn Russia’s massive missile strikes against Ukrainian civilians and civilian infrastructure', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfledt said.
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Press Conference with the President of Finland
10/10/2022 News story Office of the Prime MinisterThe President of Finland, Mr. Sauli Niinistö, is visiting Norway Monday 10 and 11 October. President Niinistö and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre meets Monday afternoon, and will meet the press about 17.30.
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The National Budget 2023: More for hospitals and 24-hour treatment in the mental healthcare sector
07/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe government is proposing to increase the operating budget for Norway’s hospitals by a total of NOK 2.7 billion. NOK 2 billion will go to increasing activity growth, while NOK 700 million will go to increasing basic funding. NOK 150 million of
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The National Budget 2023: Historic investment in the Regular General Practitioner Scheme
07/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe government is proposing a NOK 690 million boost to the Regular General Practitioner Scheme in 2023, resulting in a total annual budget of NOK 920 million. In what is an otherwise tight budget, the government has still been able to accommodate an
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The National Budget 2023: Boost for the mental health and substance abuse fields
07/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe government is prioritising health and addiction services, and is to commit NOK 300 million to strengthening the area.
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Norway soon to start training Ukrainian soldiers in the UK
07/10/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe need for training Ukrainian soldiers is extensive and Norway’s contribution will be valued by Ukraine and allies both. Norway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram confirmed on August 11 at the donor conference for Ukraine in Copenhagen that
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Prime Minister congratulates Ales Bialiatski, Memorial and the Center for Civil Liberties on Nobel Peace Prize
07/10/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister‘On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to congratulate the winners of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. In its announcement, the Norwegian Nobel Committee states that new laureates have worked for many years to promote the right to
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Norway tightens restrictions on Russian fishing vessels
06/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThe Government has decided that Russian fishing vessels will only be permitted access to three Norwegian ports, and that all Russian vessels arriving at these ports will be subject to inspection.
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Strengthens the Armed Forces and prioritizes daily preparedness and operations
06/10/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe government's proposal for the defence budget for 2023 prioritizes the nation's security and preparedness, and shows solidarity in a troubled time. - The budget helps to keep our own population safe, both for today's threats and those that may
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MFA - Budget proposal 2023: Giving priority to crisis response, food security and climate change adaptation
06/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe budget proposal for 2023 reflects the situation caused by the war in Ukraine. Areas to be given priority are humanitarian aid, efforts to combat hunger and climate change, and increased efforts to promote women’s rights. The Government has
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The National Budget 2023: A budget for security and fair distribution
06/10/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceThere is a war and an energy crisis in Europe. High inflation is affecting people’s lives. The Government’s response is a fair and responsible budget, which improves distribution and enhances security at a challenging time.
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The National Budget 2023: Key Figures in the National Budget 2023
06/10/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceTo ensure simultaneous access to information which may be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures at 8:00AM prior to the budget launch at 10:00 am. More detailed projections will be published with the National Budget.
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The National Budget 2023: Adjusting the tax rules for the petroleum sector
06/10/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceOil and gas prices have increased significantly since the introduction of the temporary tax rules for the petroleum sector in 2020. As a result of this, the Government will now be adjusting these rules.
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Norway to provide NOK 55 million for humanitarian efforts to combat hunger
04/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe world is facing the worst global food crisis in modern history. According to the UN, 50 million people in 45 countries are on the brink of famine. This week, Norway is providing NOK 55 million for efforts to combat hunger in Ethiopia, Somalia,
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Foreign Minister congratulates Angela Merkel on 2022 Nansen Refugee Award
04/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Angela Merkel has been a prime mover on the German and European political scene, and took a bold stance particularly in the efforts to protect refugees during a time of crisis,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Donation of artillery systems to Ukraine
02/10/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceStatement by the Norwegian, German, Slovakian and Danish Ministers of Defence regarding donation of artillery systems to Ukraine.
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Norway condemns Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian territory
30/09/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Norway condemns in the strongest possible terms the decision by Russia to annex four regions of Ukraine. This is a serious violation of international law and is totally unacceptable. It may lead to a further escalation of an already volatile
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Joint statement by the Nordic Ministers of Defence
30/09/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Nordic Defence Ministers had a video-conference today about the Nord Stream pipelines. Here is their joint statement.