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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.

Norwegian delegation in Afghanistan

18/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A Norwegian delegation is in Kabul for talks with the Taliban, the UN and representatives of Afghan civil society about the serious humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.

Government launches electricity support package worth billions

11/12/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Finance

The government has today announced a temporary scheme that will help ordinary people across Norway to cope with their electricity bills this winter, with energy prices recently reaching new record highs. The scheme will provide support to households

Threat assessments for the year set out

12/02/2022 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Today the Norwegian Intelligence Service, the Norwegian Police Security Service and the National Security Authority presented their public threat and risk assessments for 2022.

Norway to provide NOK 350 million to support work of International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in Ukraine

26/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Almost half of the population of Ukraine is in need of humanitarian assistance and protection. Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced that Norway will provide NOK 350 million to support the work of the International Red Cross and Red

New rules on covered bonds

17/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Finance

Today, the Government has proposed new legislation to implement the Covered Bonds Directive in Norway.

Norway participates in a project which will make it easier for military forces to cross borders in Europe

14/12/2021 News story Ministry of Defence

- The security situation in Europe has underlined the need for improvements in military mobility, and work to this end is taken forward in NATO, our European allies and in the Nordic context. One of the weaknesses with the current system has been

New ambassadors from Peru, Switzerland, Canada and Indonesia

21/09/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Four ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 21 September 2023.

Vaccination of children and adolescents against COVID-19

14/01/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

A vaccine will be offered to children aged 5-11 if so requested by their parents or guardians. This vaccination is provided on a voluntary basis, and there is no general recommendation to vaccinate all children in this age group.

Foreign Service continues reallocation efforts – Closure of two diplomatic missions

12/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Norwegian Embassy Kampala, Uganda, and the Consulate General in Guangzhou, China, are to be closed. At the same time, the number of diplomatic staff at selected other embassies will be increased.

Construction of the permanent 22 July Centre is beginning now

22/02/2022 News story Ministry of Education and Research

The 22 July Centre is returning to the Cabinet Building in the Government Quarter. Statsbygg has been tasked with building the permanent centre, which will be completed in 2025.

NOK 200 million for mine clearance activities in Ukraine

11/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The widespread deployment of mines and cluster munitions in Ukraine has made it the most heavily mined country in the world today. Norway will more than double its support to efforts to clear mines laid in Ukraine since the start of Russia’s brutal

Norway’s key leadership tasks in UN Security Council

14/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In its second year as a member of the UN Security Council, Norway will co-chair the Informal Expert Group on Climate and Security together with Kenya. Norway will also continue to hold the subsidiary body chair positions it was given in 2021.