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    • Transmission quarantine required for close contacts of suspected cases of the Omicron variant

      08/12/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

      The Norwegian Government has decided to also introduce a duty to complete transmission quarantine for other close contacts of people who it is suspected may have been infected with the Omicron variant. Currently, the duty to quarantine in these

    • School feeding for better nutrition and learning

      09/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Prior to the pandemic, one in two school-age children worldwide received one school meal every day. ‘When schools were closed it was not just access to education that was lost. For millions of children around the world school meals are critical.

    • PCR test no longer required for people with three vaccine doses

      26/01/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

      Minister of Health and Care Services Ingvild Kjerkol is no longer requiring people who have received 3 vaccine doses or who have received 2 doses and have recovered from COVID-19 during the past 3 months to take a PCR test to confirm the presence of

    • Statement on Sudan from the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs

      18/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Three years ago tomorrow, the people of Sudan started a country-wide uprising for freedom, peace and justice. After months of determined and fearless efforts through peaceful protests - often led by women and youth - the revolution succeeded in

    • German-Norwegian cooperation on hydrogen

      23/04/2024 News story Ministry of Energy

      Germany and Norway are continuing the cooperation on evaluating an industry-driven and commercial large-scale supply of hydrogen from Norway to Germany. Industrial players are in the driver’s seat for bringing the commercial and technical processes

    • Major initiative to promote offshore wind power

      12/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

      The Government has announced plans to implement phase one of wind power production in the area of Sørlige Nordsjø II. The electricity produced from these wind farms will be transmitted via subsea cable to the Norwegian mainland. The goal is to

    • 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

    • Indonesia and Norway strengthen joint efforts to beat climate change

      01/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

      Indonesia is a global leader in reducing deforestation - now with the lowest reported levels in 20 years. To recognize Indonesia’s impressive results, Norway announces a contribution of 100 million US dollars to support the country’s continuous

    • Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients

      24/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care Services

      The Norwegian government extends the agreement with the EU on medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients until 30 April 2025. Norwegian air transport has accounted for almost half of the evacuations from Ukraine to European countries, and Norway is

    • Norway to provide NOK 200 million to support Ukrainian government administration

      30/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Norway has decided to allocate NOK 200 million (20 million euros) in funding to help the Ukrainian government to continue to provide critical services. The funding will be used to pay salaries for health care personnel, teachers and public sector

    • Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on the report of the Commission of Inquiry into the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)

      23/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      I welcome the report of the Independent Commission of Inquiry, chaired byby Catherine Colonna, on UNRWA's handling of neutrality issues, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

    • Global Disability Summit 16–17 February 2022

      11/02/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Norway, Ghana, and the International Disability Alliance (IDA) will co-host the Global Disability Summit 2022 on Wednesday 16 February from 14:00-17:00 and Thursday 17 February from 14:00-17:30. The summit will be held on a digital platform and will

    • Disappointed by education ban for girls

      23/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      'Very disappointed by reports that Taliban's leadership continues to ban girls from secondary education', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

    • Announcement of areas related to CO2 storage

      06/03/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

      The Ministry of Energy announces two areas in the North Sea for applications related to CO2 injection and storage on the Norwegian continental shelf.

    • Changes among the state secretaries

      08/03/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

      In today’s Council of State, The Crown Prince Regent has honourably discharged Mr. Halvard Ingebrigtsen as State Secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre. Mr. Ingebrigtsen is appointed State Secretary to Prime Minister

    • Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2024: Future Norway Needs New Solutions and More People Working

      09/08/2024 Press release Ministry of Finance

      The government has today presented the report on Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2024, which discusses the main challenges for the Norwegian economy towards 2060. In this report, the government has set a goal to increase the share of

    • Changes among the political advisers

      05/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

      Mr. Edvin Søvik is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Tonje Brenna.

    • Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide: ‘Consequential for our relationship with the Netanyahu government’

      08/08/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘Today, we were informed by the Netanyahu government that they will no longer facilitate Norwegian diplomats’ work in Palestine. This is an extreme action that first and foremost affects our ability to help the Palestinian population. It shows once

    • Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on missile attacks against Ukraine

      08/07/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Norway condemns Russia’s massive missile attack against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities today. At least 20 people have been killed, dozens are wounded, and there are huge material damages. It is extremely serious that the attacks yet again have hit

    • Norway provides an air defense system to Ukraine

      20/04/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

      -The conflict could draw out in time, and Ukraine is dependent on international support to withstand Russian aggression. The Norwegian government has therefore decided to donate Mistral air defense to Ukraine, says Norwegian Minister of Defence

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