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  • Norway provide more NASAMs to Ukraine

    09/02/2024 News story Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime Minister

    The Government proposes to the Norwegian Parliament to order a further ten launch units and four fire control centers of the air defense system NASAMS from Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace (KDA). This is done in addition to repurchasing the equipment

  • Norway and USA agree on additional agreed facilities and areas under the SDCA

    02/02/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

    Today, Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram and U.S. ambassador to Norway, Marc Nathanson, signed an amendment agreement under the Supplementary Defense Cooperation Agreement (SDCA). The agreement declares intent to establish eight additional agreed

  • Ongoing concerns about situation in Myanmar three years after coup

    01/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The situation in Myanmar is deeply worrying. Three years after the military coup, the country is contending with a humanitarian crisis that has led to widespread human suffering,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

  • Joint Statement Marking Three Years Since the Military Coup in Myanmar

    01/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The following is the text of a joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States,

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    23/01/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

  • Norway's Representative Office in Palestine is closed until further notice

    16/08/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    As a result of the Netanyahu government's decision to no longer facilitate Norway's representation to the Palestinian Authority, our Representative Office in Al Ram in Palestine must be closed as of today.

  • Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2024: Future Norway Needs New Solutions and More People Working

    09/08/2024 Press release Ministry of Finance

    The government has today presented the report on Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2024, which discusses the main challenges for the Norwegian economy towards 2060. In this report, the government has set a goal to increase the share of

  • Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide: ‘Consequential for our relationship with the Netanyahu government’

    08/08/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Today, we were informed by the Netanyahu government that they will no longer facilitate Norwegian diplomats’ work in Palestine. This is an extreme action that first and foremost affects our ability to help the Palestinian population. It shows once

  • Changes among the political advisers

    05/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    Mr. Edvin Søvik is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Tonje Brenna.

  • 10 medical students from Gaza to be granted permission to come to Norway

    02/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    Ten medical students from Gaza are to be granted permission to come to Norway to take part in an exchange visit at the University of Oslo.

  • The presidential election in Venezuela

    02/08/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I am deeply concerned about the situation in Venezuela following last Sunday’s election,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

  • Norway to increase its support for Palestine refugees

    12/07/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘After nine months of war, the situation for the population in Gaza is catastrophic. They lack everything. Many are starving. UNRWA is the backbone of all humanitarian efforts in Gaza. That is why Norway is now increasing its support by providing

  • Troika statement on South Sudan

    20/03/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States, Norway, and the United Kingdom on South Sudan.

  • Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on appointment of new Palestinian Prime Minister

    15/03/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'My best wishes to Mohammad Mustafa, who was just appointed Palestinian Prime Minister,' says Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

  • New white paper highlights Sámi perspectives in public health work

    19/03/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

    The Government believes that public health policy has paid too little attention to factors that affect public health and living conditions in the Sámi population. This will change with the white paper that was passed in the Council of State on

  • Sudan: Statement on humanitarian access

    11/03/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is deeply concerned about the restrictions on humanitarian access in Sudan and calls for urgent restoration of safe and unhindered humanitarian access across the country.

  • Increased Knowledge for a More Sustainable Tourism Industry

    03/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

    The tourism industry faces many of the same challenges as other sectors but is characterized by relatively little research and innovation. Therefore, the Tourism 2030 strategy group was commissioned by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

  • Norway and Ukraine sign security cooperation agreement

    31/05/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bilateral agreement on security cooperation and long-term support.

  • Condemns North Korea's failed satellite launch

    30/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway condemns North Korea's attempt to launch a satellite on 27 May 2024.

  • Syria crisis demands continued attention

    27/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The crisis in Syria must not be forgotten, even at a time of many ongoing conflicts and wars. 90 per cent of the Syrian population live in poverty, according to the World Bank. Norway will therefore provide NOK 500 million in support to the work by

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