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Important milestone: Prime Minister opens Northern Lights visitor centre

19/10/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

On Tuesday 18 October, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre officially opened the Northern Lights visitor centre in Øygarden near Bergen.

Afghans in Norway: Joint statement after meeting in Oslo

25/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway hosted 23 January a meeting in Oslo between a group of Afghans from various sectors of the society and the de facto authorities - the first such meeting. The meeting was an opportunity to discuss pressing issues directly and to prepare ground

Foreign Minister Huitfeldt condemns Russian missile strikes in Ukraine

10/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I strongly condemn Russia’s massive missile strikes against Ukrainian civilians and civilian infrastructure', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfledt said.

Norway to donate mine clearance equipment to Ukraine

24/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

‘Norway will continue to support Ukraine’s fight to defend itself against Russia for as long as it takes. Ukraine urgently needs more military support and equipment, and there is an acute need for mine breaching equipment. With this donation, Norway

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.

The IMF's Article IV consultation for 2022 has been completed

20/09/2022 News story Ministry of Finance

On 9 June, the IMF's delegation to Norway submitted its assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy to the government. The full report has now been finalized by the IMF Board..

Statement on Ukraine

16/09/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement on Ukraine by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt

The infection control measures are being removed on Saturday 12 February

12/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Norwegian Government is removing all regulatory measures against COVID-19, including the requirement to wear a face covering, keep a 1-metre distance, and the duty to go into isolation when people are sick. Some rules for Svalbard are being kept

Leaders will build on Glasgow legacy to establish Forests & Climate Leaders’ Partnership at COP27

21/09/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment

The COP26 Presidency is inviting world leaders to come together at COP27 to establish a new Partnership, which will accelerate implementation of the unprecedented commitment made at COP26 by over 140 countries to halt and reverse forest loss and

Norway to intensify national and international efforts relating to women, peace and security

15/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Culture and Equality, Ministry of Defence

Norway’s new national action plan sets out how we will intensify efforts at national and international level to include women in peace and security work.

Changes among the state secretaries

10/06/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has decided to extend Kjetil Vevle´s constitution as State Secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre until 15 November 2022.

Most teachers and nurses live in their home county after completing their studies

03/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Education and Research

A new report from Statistics Norway shows that people who train to become preschool teachers, teachers, nurses and social workers are more likely to study in their home county and remain there after completing their education. One important reason

The speech from the throne by his Majesty The King on the occasion of the opening of the 167th session of the Storting

03/10/2022 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister

President, Representatives of the People. I greet the Storting as it takes up its solemn responsibilities with the wish that the fulfilment of these duties will be of benefit to our country.

Norwegian statements in the interactive dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights oral update on Sudan

14/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway in Geneva partook in two statements in the interactive dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights oral update on Sudan.

New state secretary

18/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Odd Steinar Åfar Viseth as acting state secretary to Minister of Transport Jon-Ivar Nygård, in the period that state secretary Johan Vasara settles parental leave, effective as of 1 March 2022.

Compulsory wage arbitration in the industrial dispute between the Norwegian Organisation of Managers and Executives and Norwegian Oil and Gas

05/07/2022 Press release Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

The Government is proposing compulsory wage arbitration in order to resolve the industrial dispute between the trade union Norwegian Organisation of Managers and Executives (Lederne) and Norwegian Oil and Gas in connection with this year's basic