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Norwegian Prime Minister in Stockholm - Time in Office

Name From To Yrs Mnths Days 1. Otto Richard Kierulf (Norway's Prime Minister 1871-1873) 21.07.1873 11.10.1880 7 2 20 11.10.1880 21.03.1884 3 5 10 10 8 20 2. Gregers Gram 13.07.1889 06.03.1891 1 7 21 02.05.1893 14.10.1895 2 5 12 14.10.1895 17.02.1898

Foreign Minister: Condemns the attack in Kramatorsk, Ukraine

'I condemn the missile attack on the railway station in Kramatorsk. Dozens of Ukrainians have been killed and injured. I extend my heartfelt condolences to their families and friends', the Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Tigray, Ethiopia: Deeply concerned about the situation in Shire

Norway is deeply concerned about the situation in and around the city of Shire.

The Anti-Discrimination Ombud Act

Consultation regarding adaptations and exemptions from the Child Welfare Act to handle the increase in refugees from Ukraine to Norway

The authorities are now planning for a large number of children to arrive in Norway at the same time. The current dispensation rules allow an increase in people in care centres. The services may become overwhelmed, nevertheless. The Ministry of

Contribution of human rights defenders in conflict situations recognised in the UN

A resolution on human rights defenders in conflict situations put forward by Norway has been adopted by the UN Human Rights Council today.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

Emphasis on responsible health and care services, including in the event of an influx of persons from Ukraine.

In order to be able to manage a very high number of displaced persons from Ukraine to Norway, the Ministry of Health and Care Services is proposing to allow for temporary changes to healthcare legislation.

Changes among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Mari Hansen Ingleson as political adviser to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Lubna Jaffery.

Useful security advice for candidates running for election to municipal and county councils

The Ministry has sent out an information brochure to all candidates in the 2023 municipal and county council elections.

Increased humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

‘Russia is waging a brutal war that is having a severe impact on the Ukrainian people. Norway is increasing its support for the people in Ukraine and displaced Ukrainians with a view to enhancing food security, combating human trafficking, and

Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine

‘Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine is continuing unabated. Many Ukrainians are in need of life-saving medical treatment. I am pleased that Norway is now extending the agreement with Scandinavian Airlines and the EU to transport

Contribution Agreement Concluded: Norway Delivers US$ 56 Million In Results-Based Support For Indonesia’s FOLU Net Sink 2030 Climate Goals

The Contribution Agreement, following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Indonesia and Norway (Partners) in September 2022, was signed on October 19th by Rut Krüger Giverin, Ambassador of Norway to Indonesia, and Djoko

Proposal aims to make it easier to find homes for Ukrainian refugees

The government has put forward a proposal to introduce emergency powers in the Planning and Building Act to speed up the process of welcoming and finding homes for refugees from Ukraine.

Norway to provide EUR 155 million to Syria

‘The conflict in Syria has been going on for 11 years, and the humanitarian situation is becoming increasingly critical. We must do what we can to help the 14.6 million Syrians in urgent need of humanitarian assistance and protection. Norway will

Norway to become member of International Solar Alliance

‘We need to increase the pace of the green transition worldwide, and the use of solar cells will be important in this context. This is why Norway is joining the International Solar Alliance. This will open up new opportunities for Norwegian

The EU Commission recommends negotiations of an agreement between Norway and the EU to hinder VAT fraud

The Commission adopted 26 April 2022 a recommendation to the Council to re-open negotiations of the agreement between Norway and the EU concerning administrative cooperation in the field of VAT. The purpose of the agreement is to combat

Report No. 27 to the Storting (2007-2008) - Disarmament and Non-proliferation

Norway’s new climate target: emissions to be cut by at least 55 %

Norway is submitting an enhanced climate target to the UN ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt. Norway’s new target is to reduce emissions by at least 55 % by 2030.

Norway to increase funding for weather and climate observations

‘At a time when we are experiencing dramatic climate change, early warnings of extreme weather events are a vital way of saving lives and crops and reducing material damage,’ said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.