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Statement on shooting at school in Belgrade
04/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsOur deepest condolences to all who lost loved ones in the tragic shooting in an elementary school in Belgrade yesterday.
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Defence Minister Gram visits Ukraine: Norway increases support for the Ukrainian Air Force by NOK 1.3 billion and donates 130 small boats
30/10/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceMinister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram visited the Ukrainian port city of Odesa on 29-30 October. During his visit, he announced that Norway will increase support for Ukraine’s air force with an additional contribution of up to NOK 1.3 billion, which
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Norway to provide additional NOK 80 million to help forcibly deported Ukrainians
01/11/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsAccording to estimates, roughly 40 000 people have gone missing in Ukraine. UNICEF reports indicate that thousands of children have been forcibly deported since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This week, Minister of Foreign Affairs
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NOK 200 million for mine clearance activities in Ukraine
11/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe widespread deployment of mines and cluster munitions in Ukraine has made it the most heavily mined country in the world today. Norway will more than double its support to efforts to clear mines laid in Ukraine since the start of Russia’s brutal
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Providing support for civilians following earthquakes in Afghanistan
11/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The earthquakes in western Afghanistan has brought further suffering to an already hard-hit population. We are now increasing Norway’s support in order to provide life-saving assistance to those affected,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken
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Statement from Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Russia's attack in Hroza
05/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Russia's horrendous attack in Hroza is yet another demonstration of their complete lack of respect for civilian lives, international law and the UN charter. Each of these attacks must be condemned and Russia must be held responsible’, said Minister
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The 2023 hospital speech: The Minister of Health and Care Services’ assignment for hospitals in 2023
17/01/2023 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesImproving mental health and addiction services, less reporting and more time for patients. The Minister of Health and Care Services, Ingvild Kjerkol, today held her annual speech for hospitals, and summarised some of the tasks the hospitals must
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Changes among the state secretaries
10/03/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Ms. Nancy Lystad Herz as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion Marte Mjøs Persen.
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Norway provides Ukraine with NASAMS ground-based air defence system
10/03/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway will provide Ukraine with two complete NASAMS firing units in cooperation with the United States. - Ukraine has a critical need to defend itself against missile attacks, and Norway will assist, says Norway’s minister of defence, Mr. Bjørn
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Norway to donate mine clearance equipment to Ukraine
24/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence‘Norway will continue to support Ukraine’s fight to defend itself against Russia for as long as it takes. Ukraine urgently needs more military support and equipment, and there is an acute need for mine breaching equipment. With this donation, Norway
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Changes among the political advisers
03/07/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Ingrid Nikoline Sand as political adviser to Minister of Defence, Bjørn Arild Gram.
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Booster dose to be offered to all adults
15/11/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe Norwegian Government is making provisions to offer all people over the age of 18 a booster dose.
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Call for proposals for the first renewable energy guarantees
15/11/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian Government has established a new state guarantee scheme for renewable energy projects in developing countries, and on 15 November Norad will issue a call for proposals for the first renewable energy guarantees. The Government's
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Norway to Host IGF - The World’s Largest Forum for the Future of the Internet
11/11/2024 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe United Nations has invited Norway to host the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in 2025 - the world’s largest forum on Internet governance.
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Burma/Myanmar: Joint Statement on the two year anniversary of the military coup
01/02/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsA joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Armenia, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, the Federated States of Micronesia, Georgia, Ghana, Iceland, Liechtenstein,
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Norway prolongs forest partnership with Ethiopia
05/09/2023 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentForest protection and restoration play a vital role in Ethiopia’s efforts to reduce emissions. Today at the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Norway announced 25 million USD in funding to support Ethiopia’s ambitions(*).
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Three new offshore wind areas considered for opening and tender in 2025
14/09/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Government has instructed the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) to commence strategic impact assessments of three offshore wind areas that may be suitable for opening and tender in 2025.
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UN Human Rights Council in Geneva renews the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
03/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsA resolution put forward by Norway was adopted without a vote in the UN Human Rights Council today. ‘The Special Rapporteur plays a key part in international efforts to protect human rights defenders. I am therefore pleased that the UN Human Rights
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Norwegian statements in the interactive dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights oral update on Sudan
14/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway in Geneva partook in two statements in the interactive dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights oral update on Sudan.
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Changes among the state secretaries
28/04/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Truls Vasvik as acting state secretary to Minister of Health and Care services Ingvild Kjerkol, in the period that state secretary Karl Kristian Bekeng settles parental leave.