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Changes among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Emma Svarva Giskås as political adviser to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, in the period 10 January to 16 June 2022.

Examinations at universities, university colleges and vocational schools are to be completed

Measures and recommendations that focus on universities, university colleges and vocational schools must provide students with safe teaching, compulsory courses and examinations.

Ministerial meeting of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC) on 17 November

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt will chair a ministerial meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), the international donor group for Palestine, on 17 November. The meeting will take place at Oslo City Hall. Representatives from

Norway increases support for UNRWA

‘The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East plays a key role in meeting the basic needs and safeguarding the rights of Palestine refugees, as well as in promoting regional stability. However, UNRWA is critically

Committee will Investigate Foreign Adoptions

The Norwegian Government has today appointed the Committee that will investigate foreign adoptions. Professor Camilla Bernt from the University of Bergen will lead the work.

62 new production licenses offered in the APA 2023 licensing round

The Norwegian Ministry of Energy offers 62 new production licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf in the APA 2023 licensing round. Last year, 47 licenses were awarded.

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

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.

Norway allocates two billion Norwegian kroner to increase production capacity of ammunition

The Norwegian government allocates two billion kroner to increase production capacity in the Norwegian defence industry, mainly for artillery ammunition. The government has already allocated approximately one billion NOK to increase the Norwegian

Strengthened cooperation between Norway and Switzerland on CCS and CDR

Today, Norway and Switzerland signed a Declaration of Intent to strengthen cooperation on carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon dioxide removals between our two countries.

The Government is changing the rules: Norway will grant collective protection to fewer Ukrainians

For two and a half years, the vast majority of people arriving from Ukraine have received temporary collective protection in Norway without individual consideration of each application by the authorities. Starting from today, applications from

The infection control measures are being removed on Saturday 12 February

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

Guidelines on Norway’s human rights policy

The promotion of human rights is a key component of Norway’s foreign and development policy. As part of its efforts to ensure an integrated human rights policy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published several sets of guidelines on different

Whistleblowing on sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) involving grant recipients – adjusted guidelines

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a policy of zero tolerance of financial irregularities in connection with the use of funds allocated to the Ministry by the Storting (Norwegian parliament). Zero tolerance means that the Ministry will respond to

Norway Supports Flood-Affected Communities in Sri Lanka

Norway is providing more than USD 2,4 million to assist those affected by severe flooding in Sri Lanka.

Press meeting with the Prime Minister and the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maria Corina Machado will meet the press.

Prop. 1 LS (2025–2026) - Taxes 2026 For the 2026 Budget Year

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Prop. 1 LS (2024–2025) - Taxes 2025 For the 2025 Budget Year

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