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Norwegian delegation in Afghanistan

18/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A Norwegian delegation is in Kabul for talks with the Taliban, the UN and representatives of Afghan civil society about the serious humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.

Norwegian Prime Minister meets family of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi

11/12/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met today with the family of Narges Mohammadi, this year’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Mr Støre congratulated the family personally and on behalf of the Norwegian Government, since Ms Mohammadi herself is being held

Changes among the political advisers

14/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Emilie Kirkeby-Garstad as political adviser to Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl.

New UN mandate in Afghanistan

17/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘This is an important day for Afghanistan. The renewed mandate will enable the UN to continue its work in the country and provide assistance to civilians at this very difficult time. As the international community's leading representative in

Changes among the political advisers

10/01/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

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.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day on 27 January

27/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The International Holocaust Remembrance Day is commemorated every year in Oslo with a ceremony at the Akershus Quay in Oslo. This year, Minister of Culture and Equality, Anette Trettebergstuen, will speak on behalf of the Government at the event,

Enabling high Norwegian Gas Production

16/03/2022 News story Ministry of Energy

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has approved applications for revised production permits for the Oseberg, Troll and Heidrun fields.

Norway co-hosts the Thematic Pre-Summit on Disability Inclusion in the Health Sector

10/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Wednesday 12 January, Norway, Ghana, International Disability Alliance (IDA) and World Health Organisation (WHO) host the Thematic Pre-Summit on Disability Inclusion in the Health Sector.

An end to regular testing

01/02/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

The infection rate is so high that regular testing is no longer expedient. Regular testing will therefore end with immediate effect.

Changes in the Government

07/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

New rules on covered bonds

17/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Finance

Today, the Government has proposed new legislation to implement the Covered Bonds Directive in Norway.

Syrian women’s group visits Norway

01/02/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Representatives of the Syrian Women’s Advisory Board visited Norway last week. Syrian Women’s Advisory Board was established to provide advice to the UN Special Envoy for Syria in the efforts to find a political solution to the conflict in Syria.

Norway participates in a project which will make it easier for military forces to cross borders in Europe

14/12/2021 News story Ministry of Defence

- The security situation in Europe has underlined the need for improvements in military mobility, and work to this end is taken forward in NATO, our European allies and in the Nordic context. One of the weaknesses with the current system has been

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

13/12/2021 News story Ministry of Education and Research

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

Prime Minister Støre will meet the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates

08/12/2021 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Saturday 11 December at 10:00 Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will meet the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Maria Ressa from the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov from Russia in the Prime Minister’s residence at Inkognitogata 18.

Afghans in Norway: Joint statement after meeting in Oslo

25/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway hosted 23 January a meeting in Oslo between a group of Afghans from various sectors of the society and the de facto authorities - the first such meeting. The meeting was an opportunity to discuss pressing issues directly and to prepare ground

The infection control measures are being removed on Saturday 12 February

12/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

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

The speech from the throne by His Majesty The King on the occasion of the opening of the 169th session of the Storting

02/10/2024 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister

President, Representatives of the People. I greet the Storting as it takes up its solemn responsibilities with the wish that the fulfilment of these duties will be of benefit to our country.

Humanitarian assistance to Ukraine – how will it be used?

24/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway has allocated NOK 2 billion to humanitarian efforts and assistance to refugees in connection with the crisis in Ukraine. Approximately NOK 1,3 billion has already been disbursed.

New ambassadors from the Philippines, Canada, Nigeria and Mongolia

03/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 2 December 2021.