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Banks should refrain from distributing profits at this time
09/09/2020 Press release Ministry of FinanceThe COVID-19 outbreak has led to the largest setback in both the Norwegian and the global economy in decades, and the economic outlook is uncertain. Many businesses have now restarted their operations, but there is still a risk that the economic
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Norway to take on leading role in effort to beat the pandemic
07/09/2020 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care ServicesNorway is to lead the effort to ensure that the global activities to fight the Covid-19 pandemic are as effective as possible. Together with South Africa, Norway has been chosen to co-chair the Facilitation Council for the Access to Covid-19 Tools (
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Changes in the travel advice for Italy and Slovenia
03/09/2020 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to Italy, San Marino, Slovenia and the Vatican State.
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Foreign Minister Eriksen Søreide on the nerve agent attack in Russia
02/09/2020 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The news that the prominent Russian opposition politician and anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny was poisoned by a nerve agent is deeply disturbing. Norway strongly condemns this attack,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.
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Simplifying export credits for the business community
02/09/2020 News story Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesIn order to make it easier for the business community, the Norwegian government is merging The Norwegian Export Credit Guarantee Agency (Garantiinstituttet for eksportkreditt (GIEK)) and Export Credit Norway.
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Troika Statement on the Peace Agreement between Sudan Armed Opposition Groups
31/08/2020 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe United States, the United Kingdom, and Norway (the Troika) welcome the peace agreement between the Sudan Revolutionary Front (SRF) and the Civilian-led Transitional Government of Sudan.
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Troika countries USA, UK and Norway welcome the peace agreement in Sudan
31/08/2020 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'A milestone for sustainable peace and stability Darfur. Critical for Sudan’s democratic transition. We continue to support Sudanese people's quest for freedom, peace and justice', Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide says.
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New ambassadors from Peru, India and Switzerland
27/08/2020 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 27 August 2020.
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Changes in the travel advice for Germany and Liechtenstein
26/08/2020 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to Germany and Liechtenstein, as well as to the regions of Kalmar and Västerbotten in Sweden.
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Norwegian oil production cuts in July
24/08/2020 News story Ministry of Petroleum and EnergyTo contribute to a faster stabilization of the oil market after the extensive global infection control measures, related to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Norwegian Government decided on cuts in the Norwegian oil production from 1 June until 31 December
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Norway backs condemnation of military mutiny in Mali
20/08/2020 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'We are following the developments in Mali with deep concern. Norway backs the UN Security Council and the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in their condemnation of military mutiny and arrests. It's vital to restore rule of law and dialogue to
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Changes in the travel advice for Austria, Greece, Ireland, the UK and certain regions in Sweden and Denmark
19/08/2020 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to Austria, Greece, Ireland and the UK.
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Important step to strengthen Norway’s global health efforts
19/08/2020 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsAs a step in strengthening Norway’s global health efforts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed John-Arne Røttingen as Special Adviser on Global Health.
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U.S. and Norway Strengthen Cooperation on Offshore Energy and Seabed Minerals
18/08/2020 Press release Ministry of Petroleum and EnergyToday in Washington DC, the US Department of Interior (DOI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE).
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'We are impressed by the courage in Belarus'
16/08/2020 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Impressed by the courage of the people of Belarus, turning out in massive numbers. Norway supports their demands for free and fair elections. Lukashenko needs to enter into dialogue with the opposition. Police violence and electoral fraud are
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'Normalization between Israel and United Arab Emirats positive'
14/08/2020 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'It is positive that Israel and the United Arab Emirates will normalize their bilateral relations. We welcome all contributions toward peaceful relations in the region. Will now look more closely at the implications', says Minister of Foreign
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Norway extends global travel advice and makes changes for the Nordic region and Europe
12/08/2020 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ global advice against non-essential travel to all countries has been extended and will now apply until 1 October.
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IMF assessment of the Norwegian financial system
12/08/2020 Press release Ministry of FinanceIn a recent assessment, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) points out that the Norwegian financial system is resilient to shocks and subject to well-developed oversight. However, the IMF also emphasizes that there are vulnerabilities that
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Joint Statement of Nordic-Baltic Foreign Ministers on recent developments in Belarus
11/08/2020 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn a joint statement the Nordic-Baltic Foreign Ministers express their grave concern about the violence against post-election demonstrations in Belarus.
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Norway condemns use of force in Belarus
10/08/2020 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘We condemn the security forces’ use of force against protesters following yesterday’s presidential election in Belarus. This use of violence is unacceptable. We call on the Belarusian authorities to release the arrested protesters and journalists