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  • Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine

    21/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services

    Norwegian assistance in the medical evacuation of patients from Ukraine to hospitals in Europe is in high demand in the EU and Ukraine. The Norwegian Government is extending its agreement with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) on the transport of patients

  • 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 Families

    Today, 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.

  • Norway increases support in aftermath of earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

    20/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘A large amount of aid has already been delivered but the scale of need following this terrible tragedy remains enormous. Norway is now providing an additional NOK 100 million in support for the earthquake victims,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

  • Norway to provide support for Cyclone Freddy victims

    22/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The long-lasting tropical cyclone has caused widespread devastation. Norway is providing NOK 60 million to support the enormous humanitarian needs in Malawi, Madagascar and Mozambique in the wake of Cyclone Freddy,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

  • Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is visiting the Troll A platform

    17/03/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    On Friday Prime Minister Jonas Gahr is visiting the Troll A platform off the west coast of Norway, together with the NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the CEO of Equinor Anders

  • Norway deeply concerned by Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill

    22/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Statement from Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 'Deeply concerned by Ugandan Parliament’s decision to pass Anti-Homosexuality Bill. If passed into law, it would threaten the human rights of all Ugandans and lead to increased discrimination and

  • International conference on protecting children in armed conflict

    08/05/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Children are particularly vulnerable to violence and abuse in situations of war and conflict. This is one of the most pressing political and humanitarian concerns today, and yet it remains one of the most neglected,’ said Minister of Foreign

  • Joint South Africa-Norway Statement on the Anniversary of the Killing of Ms Shireen Abu Akleh

    11/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    South Africa and Norway join the international community in commemorating the killing of Al Jazeera journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, in the Occupied West Bank .

  • Statement on the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan

    12/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I welcome the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Annual white paper on the Government Pension Fund

    31/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Finance

    Today, the Ministry of Finance submits the white paper The Government Pension Fund 2023 to the Storting. Topics in this year’s paper include how international economic and political developments may affect the Government Pension Fund Global, and a

  • Large investments in the Armed Forces

    31/03/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    - We must have a strong and modern defense that can prevent war and defend Norway. The government therefore proposes to start four new projects for around NOK 17 billion and change ongoing projects for around NOK 6.3 billion to strengthen the

  • 60 countries now support the Norwegian initiative against fisheries crime

    31/03/2023 News story Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    In 2018, Norway and eight other countries initiated a global ministers’ declaration against fisheries crime - known as the Copenhagen Declaration. Last week, nine new countries signed the declaration, which is now supported by a total of 60

  • Award of two new licences for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf

    31/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

    Today the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy publishes offers for two new exploration licences related to CO2 storage under the storage regulations on the Norwegian continental shelf in the North Sea.

  • Norwegian authorities help bring back citizens from Syria

    29/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Norwegian authorities have provided assistance to two women and three children to bring them from the Roj camp in Syria to Norway. The two women have been informed that they will be arrested on their arrival in Norway. The best interests of the

  • The Energy Commission submits report to the government

    01/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

    Terje Aasland, Minister of Petroleum and Energy, received today the final report from the government appointed Energy Commission led by Professor Lars Sørgard. The report examines Norwegian energy policy in a long-term perspective.

  • 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.

  • One year of war in Ukraine

    23/02/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    24 February 2022 will be remembered as a watershed moment. The regime in Moscow launched a full-scale invasion of a peaceful neighbouring country, violating the UN Charter and the rules-based international order. Norway’s security, too, has come

  • Norway orders six Seahawks for the Armed Forces

    15/03/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    -The Norwegian government has decided to buy six new maritime helicopters. The first delivery will be in place as early as 2025. This will strengthen national control, the Armed Forces' preparedness and presence in the northern regions, says Defense

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Colombia

    10/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Congratulations to the Colombian government and the ELN guerilla on substantial progress in the peace talks in Mexico, on key topics like participation, humanitarian relief and future cease fire. Norway stands ready to assist as guarantor country

  • New Sanctions against Russia Implemented in Norwegian Law

    04/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. These sanctions mirror the EU’s tenth package of sanctions, which was adopted by the EU on 25 February 2023.

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