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Norway provides additional weapons to Ukraine

The Norwegian government has offered an additional 2000 M72 light anti-armour weapons to Ukraine.

Norway to provide seed support to Ukraine

‘Norway is providing substantial support to Ukraine. We are now allocating NOK 40 million to the UN as seed support for 3 000 smallholder farmers in conflict-affected areas in Ukraine. This will help to ensure access to food for many people,’ said

New ambassadors from El Salvador, Czechia, the United Arab Emirates and Moldova

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to  King Harald V on 19 January 2023.

Increasing the capacity for explosive ordnance disposal in Ukraine

Norway will provide instructors as part of a multinational effort to provide training on Explosive Ordnance Disposal to Ukrainian military personnel, Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp) said during the international meeting for support

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.

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.

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.

Norway will send tanks to Ukraine

The Norwegian government supports the donation of tanks to Ukraine and Norway will contribute to the donation.

New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. These sanctions mirror the EU’s ninth package of sanctions, which was adopted by the EU on 16 December 2022.

The Healthcare Personnel Commission delivers its report

On Thursday 2 February, the Minister of Health and Care Services, Ingvild Kjerkol, delivered the Healthcare Personnel Commission’s report titled Time to Act: Personnel in a sustainable health and care service.

The Energy Commission submits report to the government

Terje Aasland, Minister of Petroleum and Energy, received today the final report from the government appointed Energy Commission led by Professor Lars Sørgard. The report examines Norwegian energy policy in a long-term perspective.

Norway strengthens the Armed Forces through purchase of new tanks

The Norwegian Government has decided to acquire 54 main battle tanks (MBT) of the Leopard 2 type from German Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, with an option to purchase an additional 18 units. The first MBTs are expected to be delivered in 2026. This

The Competition Act

Act on competition between undertakings and control with concentrations Including amendments in Act of 20 June 2008 nr. 43 Norwegian Competition Authority

Report No. 10 (2009-2010) - The Management of the Government Pension Fund in 2009

NOU 2014: 13 - Capital Taxation in an International Economy

Official Norwegian Report (NOU) 2014:13 Chapter 1

Meld. St. 10 (2014–2015) - Opportunities for All: Human Rights in Norway’s Foreign Policy and Development Cooperation

Meld. St. 10 (2014–2015) Report to the Storting (white paper)

The white paper sets out the main priorities of Norway’s efforts to promote human rights in its foreign policy and development cooperation. It describes how Norway’s efforts to promote and protect human rights will be mainstreamed into all aspects

Meld. St. 21 (2014–2015) - The Management of the Government Pension Fund in 2014

Meld. St. 21 (2014–2015) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Instructions for the Ministries' work with civil protection and emergency preparedness

Laid down by the Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security on 1. September 2017.

Key Figures 2018: Overview and rates of direct and indirect taxes

Key figures for the Norwegian economy, main figures of the Fiscal Budget and rates of direct and indirect taxes.