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Tigray, Ethiopia: Deeply concerned about the situation in Shire

17/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is deeply concerned about the situation in and around the city of Shire.

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 Families

The 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

Contribution of human rights defenders in conflict situations recognised in the UN

01/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A resolution on human rights defenders in conflict situations put forward by Norway has been adopted by the UN Human Rights Council today.

Changes among the state secretaries

28/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

Emphasis on responsible health and care services, including in the event of an influx of persons from Ukraine.

21/04/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

In order to be able to manage a very high number of displaced persons from Ukraine to Norway, the Ministry of Health and Care Services is proposing to allow for temporary changes to healthcare legislation.

Changes among the political advisers

28/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Mari Hansen Ingleson as political adviser to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Lubna Jaffery.

Increased humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

19/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Russia is waging a brutal war that is having a severe impact on the Ukrainian people. Norway is increasing its support for the people in Ukraine and displaced Ukrainians with a view to enhancing food security, combating human trafficking, and

Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine

12/07/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Office of the Prime Minister

‘Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine is continuing unabated. Many Ukrainians are in need of life-saving medical treatment. I am pleased that Norway is now extending the agreement with Scandinavian Airlines and the EU to transport

Contribution Agreement Concluded: Norway Delivers US$ 56 Million In Results-Based Support For Indonesia’s FOLU Net Sink 2030 Climate Goals

19/10/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

The Contribution Agreement, following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Indonesia and Norway (Partners) in September 2022, was signed on October 19th by Rut Krüger Giverin, Ambassador of Norway to Indonesia, and Djoko

Proposal aims to make it easier to find homes for Ukrainian refugees

29/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

The government has put forward a proposal to introduce emergency powers in the Planning and Building Act to speed up the process of welcoming and finding homes for refugees from Ukraine.

Norway to provide EUR 155 million to Syria

10/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The conflict in Syria has been going on for 11 years, and the humanitarian situation is becoming increasingly critical. We must do what we can to help the 14.6 million Syrians in urgent need of humanitarian assistance and protection. Norway will

Norway to become member of International Solar Alliance

26/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘We need to increase the pace of the green transition worldwide, and the use of solar cells will be important in this context. This is why Norway is joining the International Solar Alliance. This will open up new opportunities for Norwegian

The EU Commission recommends negotiations of an agreement between Norway and the EU to hinder VAT fraud

27/04/2022 News story Ministry of Finance

The Commission adopted 26 April 2022 a recommendation to the Council to re-open negotiations of the agreement between Norway and the EU concerning administrative cooperation in the field of VAT. The purpose of the agreement is to combat

Norway’s new climate target: emissions to be cut by at least 55 %

03/11/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is submitting an enhanced climate target to the UN ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt. Norway’s new target is to reduce emissions by at least 55 % by 2030.

Norway to increase funding for weather and climate observations

12/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘At a time when we are experiencing dramatic climate change, early warnings of extreme weather events are a vital way of saving lives and crops and reducing material damage,’ said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.

The Norwegian Government’s proposed resource rent tax on aquaculture

28/03/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Finance

The Government will today present a bill proposing a resource rent tax on aquaculture. The intention of the proposal is to ensure that local communities along the coast and society as a whole receive a greater share of the value that is created by

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 Affairs

A 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