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Norway raises military readiness

01/11/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

At the advice of the Chief of Defence, the Government has decided to increase the readiness of the Norwegian Armed Forces as of 1 November. This means that Norway will now implement the next phase of its preparedness plans. The operations and

Joint statement on Human Rights of Afghan Women and Girls

13/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Joint statement supported by Norway's Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on increased restrictions on the human rights of Afghan women and girls.

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the tragedy in Seoul

30/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I am devastated by news of the terrible incident in connection with Halloween celebrations in Seoul. My deepest condolences to families and friends who lost their loved ones. My thoughts are with those affected by this tragedy', Minister of Foreign

The Revised National Budget: Government proposes record-high aid budget of NOK 44.9 billion

12/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The war in Ukraine is having impacts across the globe. The number of people who have been displaced is rising and more people than ever before do not have enough to eat. The Government is proposing an increase of NOK 3.6 billion in the aid budget,

Changes among the state secretaries

04/11/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Tom Kalsås as state secretary to Minister of Transport, Mr. Jon-Ivar Nygård.

Norway strongly condemns North Korea's repeated missile launches

04/11/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway strongly condemns the many missile launches by North Korea (DPRK), most recently on 2 and 3 November. Launching ballistic missiles is a violation of several UN Security Council resolutions and a threat to regional and international security,

New ambassadors from Venezuela, France and Uruguay

10/11/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 10 November 2022

Statement from the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the situation in Northern Kosovo

01/08/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Norway supports efforts of the EU, the US and KFOR to calm down the situation in Northern Kosovo', said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

Norway to provide further support for victims of Pakistan flood disaster

08/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway is providing an additional NOK 55 million to alleviate humanitarian needs in the wake of the catastrophic flooding in Pakistan,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

New guarantee initiative to generate investments in renewable energy in developing countries

05/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is launching cooperation for the provision of guarantees to promote investment in renewable energy in developing countries. ‘This new initiative represents a significant boost to Norway’s global efforts to address climate change and increase

Further high-level phone call to discuss energy crisis in Europe

12/09/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

On Monday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen had another telephone conversation about the energy crisis affecting Europe.

Foreign Minister: 'Alarmed by the situation in Ethiopia'

04/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I am alarmed by the deteriorating situation in Ethiopia and the potential regional impact. Norway has consistently, including as member of the UN Security Council called for a cease-fire, dialogue between parties and unimpeded humanitarian access

Statement on Russian attack on shopping mall in Ukraine

28/06/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'The reports of a Russian attack on a shopping mall in Kremenchuk Ukraine are devastating', said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

Statement on the attack on London Pub

25/06/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Horrified by the attack on London Pub. My heartfelt condolences and compassion to the victims, their families and friends.'

Norway terminates its contract for the NH90

10/06/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

- Regrettably we have reached the conclusion that no matter how many hours our technicians work, and how many parts we order, it will never make the NH90 capable of to meeting the requirements of the Norwegian Armed Forces. Based on a joint

Norway introduces additional sanctions against Russia

26/08/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime.

Changes among the state secretaries

10/06/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has decided to extend Kjetil Vevle´s constitution as State Secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre until 15 November 2022.

Booster dose to be offered to all adults

15/11/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Health and Care Services

The Norwegian Government is making provisions to offer all people over the age of 18 a booster dose.

Nigeria and Norway strengthen partnership in fight against fisheries crime

29/08/2022 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Nigeria has signed up to the international declaration against organised crime in the global fisheries industry - known as the Copenhagen declaration. This took place on 24 August in the presence of Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Bjørnar

Norway launches climate commitments in the health field

10/11/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

During the UN’s Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, COP26, Norway has today joined the Climate Conference’s Health Programme. The Health Programme has launched several measures to strengthen health systems to enable them to tackle climate change.