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Meld. St. 26 (2023–2024) - Svalbard

Meld. St. 26 (2023–2024) Report to the Storting (white paper)

The Government regularly presents reports (white papers) to the Storting (the Norwegian Parliament), that review all aspects of the governance of Svalbard (Svalbard white papers) to lay the foundation for stable and predictable management. There

Foreign Minister Eide: Broad international agreement to strengthen Palestinian institutions and promote the two-state solution

The critical situation in Palestine was the topic when Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide chaired two ministerial meetings on Palestine in Brussels today.

Norway recognises Palestine as a state

‘The Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will recognise Palestine as a state. In the midst of a war, with tens of thousands killed and injured, we must keep alive the only alternative that offers a political solution for Israelis and

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.

Restricting the possibilities of entry for Russian citizens

The government is now further restricting the opportunity for entry to Norway for the purpose of tourism. The change will be in effect as of 29 May.

Launch of Norway's new humanitarian strategy

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and Minister of Development Cooperation Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim will launch the government's new strategy for Norwegian humanitarian policy on Wednesday 15 May.

Strengthening the energy bonds between Moldova and Norway

During the state visit from Moldova, an energy roundtable was held at Norad. At the event, an MOU was signed by the energy ministers of Moldova and Norway on closer cooperation between the two countries. During the roundtable discussions several

NOK 350 million in support to Moldova

Norway is expanding its cooperation with Moldova and will provide a further NOK 350 million in support under the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced the additional support during a meeting with Moldovan

Announcement of areas through APA 2024

The Norwegian Ministry of Energy is today announcing this year’s licensing round on the Norwegian continental shelf - APA 2024. The annual rounds of awards in predefined areas (APA) give oil companies the opportunity to gain access to attractive

Revised National Budget: Boosting access to diabetes medications and reducing national insurance user fees

The government’s revised national budget contains proposals for individual grants for the diabetes medication Rybelsus and the rationing of Ozempic in pharmacies.

Revised National Budget: NOK 250 million to bolster the Northern Norway Regional Health Authority

As part of its revised national budget, the Norwegian government is proposing an increase in its funding to the Northern Norway Regional Health Authority through a permanent grant of NOK 250 million. This proposal is in light of the challenging

Revised National Budget: Waiting times to be reduced – the government strengthens hospitals with NOK 2 billion

The government wants to reverse the trend and reduce hospital waiting times. This is why it is proposing total additional funding of NOK 2 billion for hospitals in its revised national budget.

Norway contributes NOK 100 million in budget support to Palestine

‘The financial situation for the Palestinian Authority is acute. They need money to pay for basic services, such as health and education, for the population. Therefore, Norway is now transferring NOK 100 million in budget support’, said Minister of

Norway to increase support to refugees in Ukraine and Moldova

‘Norway is allocating an additional NOK 170 million to the UN Refugee Agency for the refugee response in Ukraine and Moldova,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Mr Støre met today with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, who is in

International Day for Women in Maritime

May 18th is the International Day for Women in Maritime, an annual event initiated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) of the United Nations. The purpose of this day is to highlight women's participation in the industry and emphasize

Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide: Strong warning against a military operation in Rafah

Gaza is a manmade disaster. Words cannot describe the suffering of the 2.3 million people of Gaza, who have endured extremely difficult circumstances during the past seven months. Despite the many calls from the international community, Israel

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.

Press conference: OECDs Economic Survey of Norway

On Thursday 20 June at 10:00 the OECD will present a new Economic Survey of Norway to Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum (Centre Party).

Minister of Foreign Affairs: Saddened by Ukrainian accident

'I'm saddened by the awful tragedy in Kyiv today with loss of top Ukrainian officials including interior minister Denys Monastyrsky and others', Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Norway declares 15 intelligence officers working at the Russian embassy in Oslo personae non gratae

‘The 15 intelligence officers have been engaging in activities that are not compatible with their diplomatic status,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.