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Norway to increase support to Ukraine and provide military equipment

27/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Norwegian Government has allocated up to NOK 2 billion for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, and will provide military equipment such as helmets and bulletproof vests to the war-torn country. The Government will also align itself with the

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against all travel to Russia

27/02/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has now revised its travel advice for Russia and is advising against all travel to the country.

Joint Statement on Arctic Council Cooperation following Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Canada, the Kingdom of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the United States condemn Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and note the grave impediments to international cooperation, including in the Arctic, that Russia's actions have

New ambassadors from Algeria and Morocco

13/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Two new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 13 January 2022.

A Strong Defence Budget for Demanding Times

06/10/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian Government´s proposal for the 2024 defence budget increases national defence capability and strengthens military readiness at a time of war in Europe. It also follows up Norway’s commitments to NATO and demonstrates solidarity with

Norway to provide weapons to Ukraine

28/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will give M72 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine.

Statement of Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the European Union regarding Barents Euro-Arctic cooperation

09/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the European Union have condemned in the strongest possible terms Russia's unprecedented military aggression against Ukraine.

The Government Pension Fund Global to exit Russia

28/02/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance has today informed the Fund manager Norges Bank to immediately freeze all investments made by the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) in Russia. The Ministry has further requested Norges Bank to prepare a plan for the

Examinations cancelled by government

03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Education and Research

The government has decided to cancel most of the ordinary examinations scheduled for primary, lower and upper secondary school this spring.

Norway has delivered the first F-16’s to Romania

01/12/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

- Three pilots from Romania will take off from Rygge Airfield this week with three overhauled F-16 back home to Romania. The purchase of F-16 will aid in the modernization and defence of Romania, an allied nation in NATOs eastern flank, that also

The Norwegian Government is decentralising asylum registration in connection with the war in Ukraine

12/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Due to the large number of Ukrainian refugees in Europe, the Norwegian Government is now making sure that asylum seekers can register at several locations throughout the country. This will make it easier for Ukrainians to apply for asylum wherever

Temporary collective protection for Ukrainian refugees

11/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Today the Norwegian Government has enacted a scheme to offer temporary collective protection for one year to people displaced from Ukraine. This scheme primarily covers Ukrainian citizens who were resident in Ukraine until the war broke out.

Norway is tightening its restrictive measures against Russia

30/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In response to Russia's unlawful war against Ukraine, Norway is tightening its restrictive measures against Russia.

Changes among the political advisers

14/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Emilie Kirkeby-Garstad as political adviser to Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl.

Continued strong Norwegian support for Ukraine's war of self-defence

29/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Ukraine is our top priority and will remain so for a long time to come. Norway will stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes', says Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

COP28: Statement on Loss and Damage Fund

30/11/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement by Senior Climate Adviser Georg Børsting on Norwegian support for the new Loss and Damage Fund, Dubai, 30 November 2023.

Changes among the political advisers

15/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Per Anders Torvik Langerød as political adviser to Minister of Health and Care Services, Ms. Ingvild Kjerkol, as of 15 June 2023.

Concerned about new Polish law

08/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

I am concerned about Poland’s newly adopted law on investigation on Russian influence, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

APA 2023: Applicant for production licenses on the Norwegian Continental Shelf

29/08/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received applications from 25 companies in connection with the announcement of APA 2023.

New state secretary

26/11/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Ellen Moen Rønning-Arnesen as state secretary to Minister of Health and Care services, Ms. Ingvild Kjerkol.