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Gunnar Knudsen

Gunnar (Aanon Gunerius) Knudsen was shipowner and politician. Councillor of State 24 December 1901- 21 April 1902, member of the Norwegian Council of State Division in Stockholm. Councillor of State 21 April 1902-22 October 1903, member of the

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Abraham Berge

Abraham Theodor Berge was teacher, civil servant and politician. Councillor of State 7 November 1906-28 October 1907, Chief of the Ministry of Finance. Councillor of State 28 October 1907-19 March 1908, Chief of the Ministry of Church and Education.

Norwegian control mechanism to improve security of electricity supply

The Norwegian Government is introducing a control mechanism including statutory responsibilities for hydropower producers to safeguard security of electricity supply.

Grave situation for Palestine refugees

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is in an extremely difficult financial situation due to a decrease in support from donors, high population growth and a steep rise in prices for food and

Offers advanced training for Ukrainian soldiers in Norway

- Norway will train Ukrainian soldiers as medical specialist, junior officers and snipers, says Minister of Defense, Bjørn Arild Gram.

New ambassadors from Kuwait, China, Pakistan and Maldives

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 26 January 2023.

Annual Report 2022

Council on Ethics

The role of the Council on Ethics for the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) is to evaluate whether or not the Fund’s investment in specified companies is inconsistent with its Ethical Guidelines.

The Government’s first meeting on the budget for 2024

The budget conference takes place against a backdrop of high activity in the Norwegian economy and record high employment numbers. However, Norway is also affected by global crises and unrest - war in Europe, the energy crisis and climate change.

Applications for permits to store CO2 in the North Sea

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received applications from five companies in connection with the announcement of an area in the North Sea related to storage of CO2 on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Norway providing substantial support for earthquake victims

‘The earthquake disaster in Türkiye and Syria has caused immense suffering and widespread destruction. A large amount of aid has been delivered and is making a real difference,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Women’s Health Commission submits report

The Minister of Health and Care Services, Ingvild Kjerkol, received the Norwegian Official Report (NOU), titled “The Big Difference: On Women’s Health in Norway and Why Sex and Gender Matter” from the Women’s Health Comission.

Enhanced cooperation on hydrogen

Norway and Great Britain will cooperate more closely on hydrogen. Today, an annex to the Norwegian-British MoU on Carbon capture and storage (CCS) cooperation was signed

Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs visits Canada

The Foreign Minister of Norway Anniken Huitfeldt will travel to Ottawa on 9-10 March 2023.

Statement by Foreign Minister on Belarus

"Another day, another attempt by the Belarus repressive apparatus to discredit the democratic opposition in exile. The sentencing of Tsihanouskaya, Lathuska, Moroz, Kavalkova and Dylevski has no credibility. We stand with all brave Belarusians

Norwegian fisheries management

This booklet is a short guide to principles which the Norwegian fisheries management is based on as well as an overview of Norwegian fisheries authorities.

One year of war in Ukraine

24 February 2022 will be remembered as a watershed moment. The regime in Moscow launched a full-scale invasion of a peaceful neighbouring country, violating the UN Charter and the rules-based international order. Norway’s security, too, has come

Norway orders six Seahawks for the Armed Forces

-The Norwegian government has decided to buy six new maritime helicopters. The first delivery will be in place as early as 2025. This will strengthen national control, the Armed Forces' preparedness and presence in the northern regions, says Defense

Norway to increase support for humanitarian response in Yemen

‘More than two-thirds of Yemen’s population are dependent on humanitarian aid. Today, Norway announced that it will provide NOK 250 million to support the humanitarian response in Yemen,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Ambassador Brattested's remarks to the Security Council: The Situation in the Middle East

Statement by Ambassador Merete Fjeld Brattested in the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, 24 October 2023.