News and press releases
Latest news from the Ministries and the Office of the Prime Minister can be found here.
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Horrified by the attack on London Pub
25/06/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsHorrified by the attack on LondonPub My heartfelt condolences and compassion to the victims, their families and friends The police is investigating the attack as a hate crime We must continue celebrating love. OsloPride OsloLove Norway MFA (@
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Increased energy cooperation between the EU and Norway
23/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Petroleum and EnergyThe EU and Norway will cooperate even closer in the field of energy. This is clear following today’s meeting between the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Terje Aasland, and Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans.
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Guyana leapfrogs into solar energy future with Norwegian forest payments
22/06/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentGuyana’s largest ever solar power projects will be financed thanks to the country’s low deforestation levels, following a landmark forest partnership between Guyana and Norway.
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Norwegian National ID-cards are now valid for entry to Turkey
22/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe Turkish government has approved the use of Norwegian National ID-cards for entry to Turkey until the end of 2022. Norwegian citizens will therefore as of 22 June 2022 be able to travel to Turkey with the use of a National ID-card instead of a
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Norway provides support for civilians affected by earthquake in Afghanistan
22/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘It is terrible to see the scale of destruction and suffering caused by the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. The situation is critical, and time is of the essence to rescue people. The priority is to save lives,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs
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The Council has decided to renegotiate the agreement between Norway and the EU to hinder VAT fraud
22/06/2022 News story Ministry of FinanceThe Council of the European Union decided Friday 17 June to re-open negotiations of the agreement on administrative VAT cooperation between Norway and the EU.
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Recently arrived students must receive quality education within three months
20/06/2022 News story Ministry of Education and ResearchThe Storting has adopted temporary legislative amendments as a result of the arrival of displaced people from Ukraine. Children who arrive in Norway must be offered quality education within three months. The municipalities have an obligation to
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Norway welcomes agreement on fisheries subsidies at 12th WTO Ministerial Conference
17/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am very pleased that an agreement has finally been reached to end harmful fisheries subsidies. This is good news for the sustainability of fisheries around the world and for international cooperation,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken
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New ambassadors from Kosovo and the United States
17/06/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTwo new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 16 June 2022.
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NOK 120 million for disaster risk reduction in developing countries
16/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has signed an agreement with the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) on support for efforts to enhance preparedness and disaster risk reduction in developing countries. Norway will provide NOK 120 million in support for the period
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Oslo Forum – annual retreat on conflict mediation and peace processes, 21–22 June
15/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt will be hosting the Oslo Forum, an annual retreat focusing on conflict mediation and peace processes, at Losby Manor outside Oslo on 21-22 June. Some 100 conflict mediators, high-level
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Foreign minister visits UN cross-border humanitarian operation from Turkey into northwestern Syria
15/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Humanitarian needs in Syria are increasing with each passing month. Some four million Syrians living on the other side of this border are completely dependent on the UN being able to continue to lead the work of delivering life-saving humanitarian
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JEF Defence Ministers' Statement: Finland and Sweden's application for NATO membership
15/06/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceToday, the Defence Ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) - comprising Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK - met in Oslo.
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Announcement of exploration area through APA 2022
15/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Petroleum and EnergyThe Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is today announcing this year's licensing round for the APA area - APA 2022.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt attends Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Helsinki on 13–14 June
14/06/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsForeign Ministers and representative from 20 Nordic and African countries are taking part in this year’s Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Helsinki. The main topics of discussion are peace and security, sustainable development and
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Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt: Condemns attack in Burkina Faso
13/06/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am shocked and horrified by the latest news from Burkina Faso', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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First wounded soldiers from Ukraine arrive
13/06/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe first wounded soldiers from Ukraine who are due to receive treatment in Norwegian hospitals have arrived in Norway.
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Changes among the state secretaries
10/06/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has decided to extend Kjetil Vevle´s constitution as State Secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre until 15 November 2022.
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Changes among the political advisers
10/06/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe Office of the Prime Minister has extended the appointment for Ms. Emma Svarva Giskås as political adviser to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre as of 17 June 2022.
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Press invitation: Press briefing with Norwegian and British Minister of Defense after JEF meeting
10/06/2022 News story Ministry of Defence14.-15. June, leaders from the ten countries in the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) will participate in meetings and a table-top exercise in Oslo. After the conclusion of the exercise, Minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram and his British colleague