News and press releases
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National Budget 2020: Full speed ahead in road and rail construction
14/10/2019 Press release Ministry of Transport“The Government plans to continue its efforts to develop our nation and build a sustainable welfare society. This requires modern infrastructure, with efficient and safe transport options. We continue our efforts to improve the transport sector,
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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on the situation in northeastern Syria
11/10/2019 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is deeply concerned about Turkey’s unilateral military operation in northeastern Syria. We call on Turkey to cease this operation immediately and to respect international law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed these views to the
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Prime Minister congratulates Abiy Ahmed on Nobel Peace Prize
11/10/2019 News story Office of the Prime Minister‘The Norwegian Nobel Committee today announced that it has awarded the Peace Prize for 2019 to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to congratulate Prime Minister Abiy,’ said Prime Minister
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Norway to provide bridging loan to Somalia
10/10/2019 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Government has proposed that Norway should provide a short-term bridging loan of NOK 3.135 billion to Somalia in 2020 to clear Somalia’s debt arrears to the World Bank’s International Development Association. Technically, this is a loan to
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ESRB warns of housing market vulnerabilities in Norway
10/10/2019 News story Ministry of FinanceThe European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) has issued a warning on medium-term residential real estate sector vulnerabilities in Norway. The ESRB said that these vulnerabilities may be a source of systemic risk to financial stability.
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The Norwegian Government’s action plan for green shipping
07/10/2019 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, Office of the Prime MinisterNorway’s maritime industry is a world leader in the development of low- and zero-emission solutions, and there are competitive companies in all segments of the industry.
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Proposal for Defence Budget 2020: The Norwegian Government increase the defence budget by more than 2 billion Norwegian kroner
07/10/2019 Press release Ministry of Defence- The security situation has deteriorated. That is why this Government has increased its defence budgets every single year since we took office, and we will continue to strengthen the defence in the years to come, says Minister of Defence Frank
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Minister of International Development creates new budget item for vulnerable groups
07/10/2019 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Government’s annual budget proposal includes an allocation of NOK 466 million for vulnerable groups under a new budget item created for this purpose.
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Intensified efforts and closer cooperation on human rights
07/10/2019 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Human rights are under considerable pressure. In response to this, we are increasing our support for human rights efforts by NOK 77 million in 2020,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.
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NOK 1.4 billion increase in aid budget
07/10/2019 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Government has proposed to increase the total aid budget from NOK 37.8 billion to NOK 39.2 billion. The Government will intensify Norway’s work to promote achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and its climate-related efforts,
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National Budget 2020: A budget to promote employment and welfare
07/10/2019 Press release Ministry of FinanceThe Norwegian economy is in its third year of economic expansion. Employment growth is strong and the registered unemployment rate has fallen to levels last seen in 2008. Non-oil business investments are at a 10-year high. These positive
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Government increases support for foreign policy research
07/10/2019 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Government will increase its allocation to research on Europe and Asia by NOK 11 million.
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NOK 500 million to climate-related disaster risk reduction and hunger prevention
07/10/2019 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Government will allocate NOK 500 million to efforts to promote climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction and hunger prevention. The funding will be provided under the aid budget.
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National Budget: International cooperation, humanitarian aid and human rights are priorities
07/10/2019 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘In a rapidly changing world, it is important that the Government pursues an active foreign policy that safeguards Norway’s interests, economy and jobs,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.
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NOK 5.5 billion for humanitarian aid in 2020
07/10/2019 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The Government has proposed an increase of NOK 115 million in the overall humanitarian budget for 2020, bringing the total to NOK 5.5 billion. This is Norway’s largest humanitarian budget ever,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.
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Government proposes increase in support for stabilisation in crisis-affected countries
07/10/2019 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Government has proposed an allocation of NOK 835.4 million for stabilisation efforts in countries affected by conflict and crisis. This is an increase of NOK 129.5 million.
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National Budget 2020: Outline of economic developments and fiscal policy
07/10/2019 Press release Ministry of FinanceThe Norwegian economy is in its third year of economic expansion. Activity is expanding throughout the country and in most sectors. The strong performance of the Norwegian economy is expected to continue. In the National Budget for 2020, growth in
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Decision on the definition of upstream oil and gas companies in the GPFG
01/10/2019 Press release Ministry of FinanceThe decision to phase out upstream oil and gas companies from the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) shall apply to companies classified as “Oil: Crude Producers” by the index provider FTSE Russell.
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Press Information: Norway to host Our Ocean Conference on 23-24 October
01/10/2019 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister‘The world is facing major challenges, and in the future there will be a need for more food, more jobs, more energy and more transport. The ocean holds the key to solving many of these challenges, but can only do so if we ensure that it is clean,
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Donors reaffirm need for a two-state solution
30/09/2019 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The resumption of a political process between the Israelis and the Palestinians is more important than ever if we are to keep the hope of a two-state solution alive,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.