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Norway to use NOK 2 billion to help procure natural gas for Ukraine

Russia’s war on Ukraine is having a dramatic impact on energy security and the economic situation in Ukraine. The Norwegian Government is proposing to provide NOK 2 billion to help ensure that Ukrainians have access to natural gas in the coming

Nordic countries to further strengthen cooperation on security and defence

Security policy was a key topic at the meeting of the Nordic Prime Ministers in Oslo today. The Nordic countries have agreed to further develop security and defence cooperation in the region.

Greece approves use of expired Norwegian passports

Norwegian citizens who have not renewed their passports following the pandemic are able to travel to Greece using their expired passport as identification. This change takes effect today and will apply until the end of 2022.

The Council has decided to renegotiate the agreement between Norway and the EU to hinder VAT fraud

The Council of the European Union decided Friday 17 June to re-open negotiations of the agreement on administrative VAT cooperation between Norway and the EU.

Norwegian National ID-cards are now valid for entry to Turkey

The Turkish government has approved the use of Norwegian National ID-cards for entry to Turkey until the end of 2022. Norwegian citizens will therefore as of 22 June 2022 be able to travel to Turkey with the use of a National ID-card instead of a

New ambassadors from Kosovo and the United States

Two new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 16 June 2022.

The National Budget 2023: Key Figures in the National Budget 2023

To 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.

Recently arrived students must receive quality education within three months

The Storting has adopted temporary legislative amendments as a result of the arrival of displaced people from Ukraine. Children who arrive in Norway must be offered quality education within three months. The municipalities have an obligation to

Norway increases funding for UNESCO's efforts to promote freedom of expression and cultural rights

Norway has entered into a new agreement with UNESCO on the provision of NOK 200 million to support efforts to promote freedom of expression, artistic freedom and world heritage.

Norway to host Nordic Prime Ministers in Oslo

Defence cooperation, ocean health and the green transition are among the topics to be discussed when the Prime Ministers of all five Nordic countries meet in Oslo on Monday. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will also be present for part of the

Fourteen years since the outbreak of the war between Russia and Georgia

“The Russian invasion of Georgia in 2008 marked the beginning of a new and more aggressive phase in Russia’s policy regarding its neighbouring countries and the European security architecture. As we are witnessing in Ukraine today, Russia has

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt attends Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Helsinki on 13–14 June

Foreign Ministers and representative from 20 Nordic and African countries are taking part in this year’s Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Helsinki. The main topics of discussion are peace and security, sustainable development and

Foreign Minister: Shocked by airstrikes in Myanmar

'I am shocked and saddened by airstrikes killing dozens of civilians in Kachin, Myanmar', said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms Anniken Huitfeldt.

Statement on the escalation in and around Gaza

'I am deeply concerned about the escalation in and around Gaza', said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

Norway tightens restrictions on Russian fishing vessels

The Government has decided that Russian fishing vessels will only be permitted access to three Norwegian ports, and that all Russian vessels arriving at these ports will be subject to inspection.

Norway soon to start training Ukrainian soldiers in the UK

The need for training Ukrainian soldiers is extensive and Norway’s contribution will be valued by Ukraine and allies both. Norway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram confirmed on August 11 at the donor conference for Ukraine in Copenhagen that

Prime Minister congratulates Ales Bialiatski, Memorial and the Center for Civil Liberties on Nobel Peace Prize

‘On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to congratulate the winners of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. In its announcement, the Norwegian Nobel Committee states that new laureates have worked for many years to promote the right to

Statement by State Secretary Andreas Kravik on the situation in Myanmar

'On this International Day of Human Rights, we celebrate the universal rights that belong to all people, and also highlight those whose rights are violated. The civilian population in Myanmar is facing extensive and persistent human rights

Two Applications to Participate in the Competition for Floating Offshore Wind in Utsira Nord

The Ministry of Energy has received two applications for the award of project areas for floating offshore wind in Utsira Nord. The Ministry will now begin the process of assessing the applications.

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference after meeting with the Nobel Peace Prize Laurate Maria Corina Machado

'I think this year's prize has a special significance by the very strong emphasis of the link between a democracy - and the way to freedom and peace. Not only between nations, but within a nation,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Governmental Guest House