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Changes in the Government
12/04/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.
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Changes among the state secretaries
12/04/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has made changes in the list of state secretaries.
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Changes among the political advisers
12/04/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterAfter the changes in the Government today, the Office of the Prime Minister has made changes among the political advisers.
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Important: Pets from Ukraine must be registered with the Norwegian Food Safety Authority
12/04/2022 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodUkrainian refugees arriving in Norway with their own pets must register these with the Norwegian Food Safety Authority. The state will cover all costs for tests, ID marking, vaccination, parasite treatments and quarantine.
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Defence cooperation between Norway and US essential for our security
08/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of DefenceThe Supplementary Defense Cooperation Agreement between Norway and the US has now been submitted to the Storting for consideration. ‘This Agreement provides a framework for further developing our crucial cooperation with the US in this area. Our
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Foreign Minister: Condemns the attack in Kramatorsk, Ukraine
08/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I condemn the missile attack on the railway station in Kramatorsk. Dozens of Ukrainians have been killed and injured. I extend my heartfelt condolences to their families and friends', the Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Announcement of new CO2 storage area
08/04/2022 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy announces a new area for CO2 storage in the North Sea. The announcement comes due to interest from the industry and is in accordance with CO2 storage regulations.
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Long-term COVID-19 strategy to normalise everyday life
08/04/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe pandemic is now in a different phase, but we must continue to live with COVID-19. The Norwegian Government has devised a strategy and emergency preparedness plan for the continued handling of the pandemic, and is closely monitoring the situation
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Consultation on a proposal for amendments to the Norwegian VAT Act regarding cross-border trade of services from businesses to consumers
08/04/2022 News story Ministry of FinanceThe Norwegian Ministry of Finance hereby presents a proposal for amendments to the Norwegian VAT Act regarding cross-border sales of services from businesses to consumers (B2C). It is proposed that all purchases of remotely deliverable services from
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Russia suspended from UN Human Rights Council
07/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for Russia to be suspended from the Human Rights Council. A total of 93 countries voted for the resolution, 24 voted against, and 58 countries abstained. Norway was one of the co-sponsors
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The time for climate change action is now
07/04/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentGlobal greenhouse gas emissions are continuing to rise, and it will take immense efforts to limit the warming of our planet. A new UN climate report concludes that we need more climate action and faster.
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The Norwegian Government plans to increase national security, especially in the North
07/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe security situation in Europe has changed. This means that emergency preparedness in Norway must adapt correspondingly. The Norwegian Government proposes allocating a total of NOK 100 million to counter foreign intelligence and complex threats,
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The Norwegian Government is tasking the National Criminal Investigation Service with assisting in the investigation of possible war crimes in Ukraine by the International Criminal Court
07/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityNorway is among several countries which believe that the acts of war in Ukraine should be investigated by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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OECD Environmental Performance Review of Norway
07/04/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentOn Friday 22 April, OECD launches the Environmental Performance Review of Norway 2022 and hands over their recommendations for Norwegian authorities on the way forward.
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The Norwegian Government proposes several changes to rules to address the refugee situation
06/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityToday the Norwegian Government is sending proposals for several changes to rules out for consultation. This is part of the work to prepare to receive tens of thousands of refugees in Norway. The Norwegian Government wants to ensure that the rules
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Consultation regarding adaptations and exemptions from the Child Welfare Act to handle the increase in refugees from Ukraine to Norway
06/04/2022 News story Ministry of Children and FamiliesThe authorities are now planning for a large number of children to arrive in Norway at the same time. The current dispensation rules allow an increase in people in care centres. The services may become overwhelmed, nevertheless. The Ministry of
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Norway declares three Russian diplomats persona non grata
06/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Norway has decided declare three diplomats at Russia's embassy in Oslo persona non grata. The three individuals have carried out activities that are incompatible with their diplomatic status', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Two licenses under the carbon storage regulations awarded on the NCS
06/04/2022 Press release Ministry of EnergyToday, the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has awarded two licences in accordance with the CO2 storage Regulations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). One in the North Sea and one in the Barents Sea.
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Norway to provide NOK 100 million to Moldova
05/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Moldova, one of the poorest countries in Europe, has seen an influx of over 400.000 refugees and needs our support. We are allocating funding both for assistance to vulnerable refugees and to facilitate the efforts of the Moldovan authorities,’
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Appalled by reports of atrocities in Ukraine
03/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am appalled by reports of unimaginable atrocities in Ukraine, where Russia is withdrawing,' Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.