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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on forced entry of a UN position

13/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Forced entry of a UN position is a breach of international law, said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

Norwegian support to strengthen Moldova’s resilience

18/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Norwegian support to Moldova announced during the state visit of Moldovan President Maja Sandu to Norway in the spring has now been distributed. Approximately NOK 275 million of the total NOK 350 million in funding announced by Prime Minister

UN Summit: Defending international law more important than ever

23/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

This week, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is participating in various events during the UN General Assembly high-level week. ‘In a world rife with conflict causing increasing polarisation, it is more important than ever to safeguard the UN and

State budget for 2025: Bolstering investment in women’s health

17/10/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

To date, the Norwegian government has bolstered investment in targeted women’s health initiatives to the tune of around NOK 150 million. In the proposed state budget for 2025, the government is suggesting a further NOK 13 million to follow up on the

Norwegian Government to expand and extend support for Ukraine’s fight for freedom

07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime Minister

The Norwegian Government is proposing to increase the overall funding framework for the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine to NOK 135 billion and to extend the Support Programme for an additional three years. The proposed allocation represents a

Nordic Baltic Crisis Simulation Exercise 2024

20/09/2024 News story Ministry of Finance

To test the preparedness for a potential crisis situation, authorities from the Nordic-Baltic countries responsible for financial stability during this week conducted a financial crisis simulation exercise in the Nordic-Baltic region, involving

Norway increasing humanitarian support to Lebanon by NOK 80 million

03/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister

‘More than a million people have been affected by the ongoing hostilities in Lebanon. Once again, Lebanon has become an arena for the conflicts of others. The country is in a very vulnerable situation and the humanitarian needs are vast and growing.

Strengthening Trade Cooperation between Europe and Southeast Asia

20/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

EFTA and ASEAN are now strengthening their trade cooperation and have adopted a Joint Declaration on Economic Cooperation.

Foreign Minister Eide: Broad international agreement to strengthen Palestinian institutions and promote the two-state solution

26/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The critical situation in Palestine was the topic when Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide chaired two ministerial meetings on Palestine in Brussels today.

Amendments to the Svalbard Environmental Protection Act provides better protection for polar bears and seabirds

30/05/2024 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

Norway’s Parliament - Stortinget - has adopted the Government’s proposal for amendments to the Svalbard Environmental Protection Act to reduce disturbance of polar bears and seabirds.

Syria crisis demands continued attention

27/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The crisis in Syria must not be forgotten, even at a time of many ongoing conflicts and wars. 90 per cent of the Syrian population live in poverty, according to the World Bank. Norway will therefore provide NOK 500 million in support to the work by

Agreement between Sør-Fosen Sijte and Fosen Vind

19/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

The mediation between the Sør-Fosen Sijte reindeer herding district and Fosen Vind has resulted in the parties entering into an amicable agreement.

Norway proposes ban to protect children from the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages

22/08/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Education and Research

The Norwegian government today sent on public consultation a proposal to ban the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages aimed at children under the age of 18.

Norway increases support to Combined Maritime Forces in the Red Sea

21/12/2023 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway will provide additional staff officers as part of an international effort to protect civilian shipping in the Red Sea.

- Ukrainian fighter pilots will begin their training in Denmark with Norwegian F-16`s.

03/01/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

Defence minister Bjørn Arild Gram visited the airfield in Bodø this week, where the remaining preparations for the F-16s are being conducted before a mission. Norway is presenting two F-16 fighter jets that will train and educate Ukrainian personnel

Changes among the political advisers

19/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Mr. Snorre Erichsen Skjevrak is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Energy, Mr. Terje Aasland.

The National Budget 2025: A budget that provides security for the population and country, and develops the whole of Norway

07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Finance

Through the proposed National Budget for 2025, people will be financially better off, Norway’s preparedness against war and crime will be strengthened, and social and geographical differences will be reduced. Unemployment is still low, wages are