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Minister of International Development: Complete breakdown in Gaza

11/11/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Over the past year, the people living in Gaza have suffered enormously and we are now seeing a complete breakdown of Gazan society. More than 43 000 people have been killed. Entire families have been wiped out. Some 60 000 children are acutely

New action plan against antisemitism

11/11/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

Today, the Norwegian Government presented a new action plan to combat antisemitism. ‘Norway is to be a safe place for Jews. We stand united with our Jewish community,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Minister Emilie Mehl extends temporary arming of police and internal border controls

11/11/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Norway’s Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms Emilie Mehl, has today decided to extend temporary arming of the police for three months and to extend internal border controls until 1 December 2024. The police have been armed since 8 October

Norway invests NOK 240 million in global pandemic preparedness

04/11/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care Services

Norway is increasing its support to the Pandemic Fund by NOK 240 million for the period 2025-2027. This will strengthen the global, regional and national readiness and response to new pandemics and severe cross-border disease outbreaks.

The Palestinian Authority has received crucial financial transfers from Israel

29/02/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister

‘I am pleased that the Palestinian Authority this week received several major transfers from Israel with Palestinian clearance revenues. These funds are necessary to ensure that the Palestinian Authority does not collapse, that Palestinians receive

Municipalities in Norway still very willing to settle refugees

13/03/2024 Press release Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

Norwegian municipalities have so far agreed to settle nearly 19,000 refugees in 2024. If this trend continues, the municipalities will again end up undertaking to settle almost 30,000 refugees this year - on par with the record-breaking years of

Statement from the Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on Sweden's NATO membership

27/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I am very pleased that the path is now open for Sweden's NATO membership’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

New Chapter for Green Transition in the Process Industry

13/03/2024 News story Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

The Strategy Forum “Prosess21” was established in 2018 to contribute to emissions reductions in the Norwegian process industry. The recently recomposed steering group has a new mandate that reflects Norway's commitment to achieving its climate goals

Clear Norwegian contribution to the International Court of Justice in The Hague (ICJ): Prevents the possibility of a two-state solution

28/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The Israeli occupation and the illegal Israeli settlements are the biggest obstacles to a two-state solution, which is the only solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine’, said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

Displaced people from Ukraine may have their residence permit for Norway extended by a further year

16/02/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today made an amendment to Norway’s Immigration Regulations, allowing Ukrainians who have had temporary collective protection for two years to be granted continued residence for a further year. A condition

Norway starts maritime training mission

15/02/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

This spring, Norwegian soldiers start training Ukrainian Marines specialized in small boat operations. The training will go on for at least a year. In addition, Norway will donate rubber boats and equipment to a value of approximately NOK 60 million.

Foreign Minister Eide warning against aground operation in Rafah

13/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I reiterate my strong warning against a ground operation in Rafah. There are no safe places left in Gaza,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Amendments to environmental regulations in Svalbard

09/02/2024 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

The Norwegian Government has adopted several amendments to the environmental regulations in Svalbard. The purpose is to protect wildlife, and one of the largest wilderness areas left in Europe.

Norway to support efforts to locate missing persons in Ukraine

10/02/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is providing NOK 100 million for efforts to find and identify persons who have gone missing in Ukraine in connection with Russia’s war of aggression.

Norway providing NOK 275 million to United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)

07/02/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The war in Gaza started four months ago today. The situation is catastrophic. There is a shortage of all essential items and people are facing daily threats to their lives and safety. UNRWA is the backbone of humanitarian efforts in Gaza. I am