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Norway strongly condemns so-called “elections” in illegally annexed Crimea
10/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsRussia conducted partial regional and local elections, including in the illegally annexed Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, on 6-8 September. These so-called “elections” are yet another blatant expression of Russia's
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Plans to strengthen cooperation on the green transition
10/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterNorway and China will cooperate more closely on efforts to promote the green transition. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Chinese Premier Li Qiang agreed to establish a dialogue on collaboration between the two countries on the green
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Norwegian business delegation accompanies Prime Minister on visit to China
09/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterToday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is beginning a three-day visit to China. His programme includes political meetings with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.
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Changes among the state secretaries
06/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Mr. Tomas Norvoll as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ms. Karianne Oldernes Tung. Mr. Norvoll is appointed again as state secretary to Minister of
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Prime Minister Støre met with the Amir of Qatar
04/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met today with the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. This is the Amir’s first visit to Norway, and is part of his tour to visit three of the Nordic countries.
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Norway contributes to the donation of drones and air defense
03/09/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceUkraine will get more drones donated to their frontline, and more air defense to protect the Ukrainian population and important infrastructure from Russian attacks.
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Introducing Zero-Emission Requirements in the World Heritage Fjords
30/09/2024 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentThe government is introducing zero-emission requirements in the World Heritage Fjords starting from January 1, 2026, for tourist ships and ferries. The government will also contribute funding for shore power facilities in Flåm.
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Statement from Minster Eide: Norway strongly opposes the recent Israeli statement on building a synagogue on the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount
28/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Norway strongly opposes the recent statement by Israel's Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, that he wants to build a synagogue on the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount', said Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide.
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Norway proposes ban to protect children from the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages
22/08/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Education and ResearchThe Norwegian government today sent on public consultation a proposal to ban the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages aimed at children under the age of 18.
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Changes among the political advisers
19/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMr. Snorre Erichsen Skjevrak is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Energy, Mr. Terje Aasland.
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Statement by Minister Kristiansen Tvinnereim on the reopening of the Adre crossing into Sudan
20/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Norway welcomes the announcement by Sudan's Sovereign Council on the reopening of the Adre border crossing between Sudan and Chad. We urge this to be made permanent', said Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim.
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62 new production licenses offered in the APA 2023 licensing round
16/01/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian Ministry of Energy offers 62 new production licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf in the APA 2023 licensing round. Last year, 47 licenses were awarded.
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Norway allocates two billion Norwegian kroner to increase production capacity of ammunition
17/01/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian government allocates two billion kroner to increase production capacity in the Norwegian defence industry, mainly for artillery ammunition. The government has already allocated approximately one billion NOK to increase the Norwegian
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Statement by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre regarding the attack on former President Trump
14/07/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsI am shocked and saddened by the horrific attack at former President Trump’s rally in Butler Pennsylvania.
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Nordic cooperation strengthens NATO: Nordic declaration on cross-border airspace cooperation signed
10/07/2024 News story Ministry of Defence‘The membership of all the Nordic countries in NATO opens the door to even closer cooperation. There is a need for more airspace to conduct Allied training and exercises. The Nordic countries have a lot to offer in this context. We have large
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Norway to donate spare parts for Sea King helicopters to Ukraine
09/07/2024 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘As co-chair of the Maritime Capability Coalition, Norway considers it important to ensure that Ukraine is able to build its Coast Guard and increase its maritime capabilities as rapidly as possible. Norway will donate spare parts for Sea King
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on missile attacks against Ukraine
08/07/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway condemns Russia’s massive missile attack against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities today. At least 20 people have been killed, dozens are wounded, and there are huge material damages. It is extremely serious that the attacks yet again have hit
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A stronger NATO gathers at Washington Summit
09/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe heads of state and government of NATO member states are convening at the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington to set the Alliance’s security policy course moving forward, and to mark the 75th anniversary of its founding.
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Agreement will significantly expand production of Norwegian artillery ammunition
09/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceAt the request of the Government, the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency has entered into an agreement with the aerospace and defence company Nammo that paves the way for a significant increase in the production of artillery ammunition and missiles.
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Norway will donate F-16s to Ukraine this year
10/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against air attacks is crucial in its battle against Russia. Norway has now decided to donate six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. We plan to start delivering the aircraft in the course of 2024,’ said Prime Minister