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Joint statement by the Nordic Ministers of Defence
30/09/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Nordic Defence Ministers had a video-conference today about the Nord Stream pipelines. Here is their joint statement.
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Donation of artillery systems to Ukraine
02/10/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceStatement by the Norwegian, German, Slovakian and Danish Ministers of Defence regarding donation of artillery systems to Ukraine.
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Norway condemns Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian territory
30/09/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Norway condemns in the strongest possible terms the decision by Russia to annex four regions of Ukraine. This is a serious violation of international law and is totally unacceptable. It may lead to a further escalation of an already volatile
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The National Budget 2023: Adjusting the tax rules for the petroleum sector
06/10/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceOil and gas prices have increased significantly since the introduction of the temporary tax rules for the petroleum sector in 2020. As a result of this, the Government will now be adjusting these rules.
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The National Budget 2023: Key Figures in the National Budget 2023
06/10/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceTo ensure simultaneous access to information which may be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures at 8:00AM prior to the budget launch at 10:00 am. More detailed projections will be published with the National Budget.
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Note to editors: Foreign Minister Huitfeldt to visit Georgia and Armenia
11/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt will be visiting Georgia and Armenia on 16-19 October.
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Lessons learned from the independent evaluation of the ACT-Accelerator – need a reformed platform for the future
11/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsA new report identifies lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic that will be useful for better global pandemic preparedness and response.
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A unanimous Security Council will strengthen protection of education
29/10/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe UN Security Council has adopted a resolution on protection of education in conflict zones. Niger and Norway sponsored the resolution and led the negotiations.
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Foreign Minister concerned about listing of Palestinian organisations as terrorist organisations
29/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsRespect for human rights and democratic principles is a prerequisite for peace, stability and democracy. Norway gives high priority to efforts to promote human rights and support for civil society in Palestine.
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New state secretaries
29/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Odin Adelsten Aunan Bohmann as state secretary to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Anette Trettebergstuen.
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New political advisers
27/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Trond Ivar Bækken as political adviser to Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl as of 27 October 2021.
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New state secretaries
22/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Oddmund Løkensgard Hoel as state secretary to Minister of Research and Higher Education Ola Borten Moe.
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Norway has introduced a price cap on Russian petroleum products
07/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has introduced a price cap on petroleum products from Russia and has incorporated this into the sanctions legislation.
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Norway to provide NOK 150 million to earthquake victims
07/02/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Norway is providing NOK 150 million in funding to the UN, the Red Cross and the major Norwegian humanitarian organisations for relief efforts in the areas hit by the earthquake, in both Türkiye and Syria,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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Enormous humanitarian needs after earthquake in Türkiye and Syria
06/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘This is an immense tragedy. My condolences go to all those who have lost loved ones, and I am sending warm thoughts to all those who have been injured or affected’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Broad political agreement on multi-year support programme for Ukraine
16/02/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterA broad majority in the Storting have now reached agreement on a multi-year support programme for Ukraine, amounting to NOK 75 billion. The Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine was launched today, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
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Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim: Norway to provide NOK 500 million to UN fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises
16/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Safeguarding education in situations of crisis and conflict is a priority area for the Norwegian Government. Education Cannot Wait is one of our most important partners in these efforts. Our cooperation has been extremely constructive, and Norway
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Norway will take the lead in European public health cooperation
17/02/2023 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe EU has invested 75 million euros into public health, and has asked Norway to lead this project.
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New ambassadors from Türkiye, Kazakhstan and Slovenia
17/02/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 16 February 2023.
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Submission of the report from the Expert Commission on Child Welfare to the Minister for Children and Families
20/03/2023 News story Ministry of Children and FamiliesToday, the Minister for Children and Families Kjersti Toppe received the Expert Commission on Child Welfare’s report with recommendations on strengthening children’s and parents’ legal protection in the child welfare service.