News and press releases
Latest news from the Ministries and the Office of the Prime Minister can be found here.
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Norway and Chile establish bilateral ocean dialogue
01/03/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsChile is the third country with which Norway has established a formal ocean dialogue. ‘The MoU on establishing an ocean dialogue is not only a sign of our close bilateral cooperation with Chile on the oceans, but also shows our shared international
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Invitation to tender: Scheduled air services on the routes Stord–Oslo and Ørland–Oslo from 1 April 2021
01/03/2021 Press release Ministry of TransportThe Ministry of Transport invites tenderers to an open tender procedure for temporary operation of scheduled air services on the routes Stord-Oslo and Ørland-Oslo.
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Invitation to tender: Scheduled air services on the routes Stord–Oslo and Ørland–Oslo from 1 April 2021
01/03/2021 Press release Ministry of TransportThe Ministry of Transport invites tenderers to an open tender procedure for temporary operation of scheduled air services on the routes Stord-Oslo and Ørland-Oslo.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs ‘deeply concerned about situation in Yemen’
01/03/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘After six years of armed conflict, the civilian population of Yemen is now facing the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. I am deeply concerned about the situation. At the High-Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen today,
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Norway to strengthen green cooperation with EU
01/03/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, Ministry of TransportNorway has technology and expertise that is vital for Europe’s green transition. In a meeting between Norwegian ministers and EU commissioners today, Norway and the EU agreed to strengthen cooperation on how to promote the transition to a modern and
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Foreign Minister: Condemns use of force in Myanmar
01/03/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am deeply concerned about reports from Myanmar on increased level of violence and casualties in connection with the demonstrations. Norway condemns the use of force and urges the military to stop using violence against the demonstrators',
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Changes in the travel advice for some hospital districts in Finland
26/02/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsBased on the Norwegian Institute of Public Health’s weekly assessment of the Covid-19 situation, the Government has decided to change the status of the Etelä-Savo Hospital District, South Ostrobothnia Hospital District and Åland in Finland from ‘
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Solution for daily commuters from Sweden and Finland with a strict testing and control regime
26/02/2021 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social AffairsDaily commuters from Sweden and Finland have been in a particularly difficult situation since Norway’s border was, in effect, closed. Starting Monday 1 March, daily commuters from Sweden and Finland will again be able to come to work in Norway under
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Frølich Holte named Norwayʼs representative to Ocean Panel
25/02/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime MinisterState Secretary Jens Frølich Holte is taking over the position of Prime Minister’s representative (sherpa) to the High-level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy.
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Seven applicants for area in the 25th licensing round
25/02/2021 Press release Ministry of Petroleum and EnergySeven companies have applied for production licenses in the 25th licensing round on the Norwegian shelf.
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Announcement of APA 2021 sent for public consultation
25/02/2021 Press release Ministry of Petroleum and EnergyThe Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has today sent a proposal to announce the licensing round APA 2021 (Award in Pre-defined Areas) for public consultation.
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Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein on shipment of vaccines to Ghana: ‘The start of more equitable distribution’
24/02/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, Ghana became the first country to receive Covid-19 vaccines from the Covax Facility. ‘This is the start of a historic global mass-vaccination effort,’ said Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein.
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The Government simplifies the scheme for regional coronavirus measures
24/02/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe Government has decided to simplify the regional measures implemented to combat local coronavirus outbreaks set out in the COVID-19 Regulations. The number of levels of measures has been reduced from four to three, and the terms ‘Ring 1’ and ‘
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Meeting of the International Donor Group for Palestine (AHLC): Cautious optimism for Israel and Palestine
23/02/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Although the Palestinians are still facing major challenges, I am cautiously optimistic after the meeting today. While the situation last year was characterised by political deadlock between Palestine and Israel, a more productive dialogue is now
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Information to the press: Meeting of donor group for Palestine (AHLC) on 23 February
22/02/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The parties reestablished relations in November last year. It is a positive sign that we can hold this AHLC meeting at a time when the Israeli and Palestinian authorities have resumed cooperation in crucial areas such as security, finance and
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Help, not punishment for drug use
22/02/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe Norwegian Government proposes that use and possession of smaller quantities of illicit drugs for personal use no longer shall be punishable as a criminal offence. Instead of punishment, persons caught in possession of illicit drugs will be
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New arrivals scheme for strictly necessary foreign employees
19/02/2021 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesA new scheme for businesses is to enable them to bring essential personnel to Norway from abroad. The scheme will have strict requirements and limits in place.
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National infection prevention measures: Easing of measures applicable to children, young people and students
19/02/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Children and Families, Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe government is largely extending the national infection prevention measures that are in place. There will be some easing of the measures applicable to children, young people and students.
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Stricter rules upon arrival in Norway
19/02/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Children and Families, Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThe government is announcing new measures to limit the spread of Covid-19. The government will also increase its checks while enforcing stricter rules in relation to the use of quarantine hotels. The government is also establishing a limited,
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Changes in the travel advice for some hospital districts in Finland
19/02/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsBased on the Norwegian Institute of Public Health’s weekly assessment of the Covid-19 situation, the Government has decided to change the status of the South Karelia Hospital District in Finland from ‘yellow’ to ‘red’ on the map showing the status