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Five northern European countries conclude international arrangements on transport and storage of carbon across borders

18/04/2024 News story Ministry of Energy

A European infrastructure for carbon capture and storage is underway. Today, arrangements between Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden allow cross-border transport and geological storage of captured CO2.

Norway condemns the recent attack against the diplomatic premises of Iran in Damascus

04/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Diplomatic premises and diplomatic and consular staff enjoy a special status under international law and must be protected.

Norway to increase support for protection of civilians in Ukraine

17/06/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is increasing its humanitarian support to Ukraine by a total of NOK 50 million. The funds will be channelled through the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and UNICEF to promote civilian protection and the reintegration of

New Sanctions against Russia Implemented in Norwegian Law

04/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. These sanctions mirror the EU’s tenth package of sanctions, which was adopted by the EU on 25 February 2023.

A historic day for Finland and NATO

04/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime Minister

‘We welcome Finland as a member of NATO. This is a historic day for Nordic and European security. Finnish membership will strengthen not only Finland’s security, but also Nordic security and NATO as a whole,’ said Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Israel

07/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I am appalled by the massive rocket attacks against Israel yesterday. Attacks against civilians are always unacceptable and must stop immediately’, says Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on executions in Iran

13/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Deeply troubled by the increasing number of executions in Iran. Norway opposes the use of the death penalty in all circumstances’.

Climate finance doubled four years ahead of deadline

05/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Environment

Norway’s climate finance totalled NOK 15.5 billion in 2022, partly through mobilisation of a high level of private capital.

Norwegian Embassy in Mali to close

31/08/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is closing its Embassy in Bamako.

Norwegian funding to secure energy supplies in Ukraine

24/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Russia is continuing its attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. That is why Norway has decided to provide NOK 1.5 billion to maintain gas and electricity supplies in Ukraine.

Norway to donate air defence missiles to Ukraine

24/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

‘Norway will continue to support Ukraine’s fight to defend itself against Russia for as long as it takes. Ukraine urgently needs more military support and equipment, in particular air defence missiles and ammunition. Norway is providing the support

Norway plans to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

24/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

‘Norway is supporting Ukraine in its efforts to build a modern air defence system. This is both important and necessary. We have already decided to train Ukrainian fighter jet pilots and announced in the summer that we would provide two Norwegian F-

The Energy Commission submits report to the government

01/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

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

03/02/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance

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

Norway has introduced a price cap on Russian petroleum products

07/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway has introduced a price cap on petroleum products from Russia and has incorporated this into the sanctions legislation.

Norway to provide NOK 150 million to earthquake victims

07/02/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway is providing NOK 150 million in funding to the UN, the Red Cross and the major Norwegian humanitarian organisations for relief efforts in the areas hit by the earthquake, in both Türkiye and Syria,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Norway and Germany signed a new declaration of intent agreed to enhance the bilateral co-operation in the area of security and defence

12/09/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

September 12th 2023 Defence ministers Gram (Norway) and Pistorius (Germany) signed an agreement to deepen and broaden the cooperation between the countries.