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  • Strengthened Nordic cooperation on oceans and climate action

    15/08/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    The Nordic Prime Ministers - Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Mette Frederiksen, Sanna Marin, Magdalena Andersson and Jonas Gahr Støre - have agreed to work together to promote healthy marine ecosystems in the Nordic oceans and facilitate the green transition.

  • Norway and Germany working together on security and the green transition

    15/08/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met in Oslo on Monday to discuss the major challenges facing Europe. Norway and Germany are cooperating closely on security, climate issues and the green transition.

  • Statement on Belarus

    09/08/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    - Two years have passed since the flawed presidential election in Belarus and the start a new cycle of violence against peaceful demonstrators and critics of the regime, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Press conference with the Nordic Prime Ministers (14.45)

    14/08/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    The Nordic Prime Ministers Magdalena Andersson, Mette Frederiksen, Sanna Marin, Katrín Jakobsdóttir and Jonas Gahr Støre meet the press after the first part of the informal Nordic Prime Minister-meeting in Oslo. Watch the press conference here

  • Press Conference with the Nordic Prime Ministers and the Chancellor of Germany (17.15)

    14/08/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    The Nordic Prime Ministers Magdalena Andersson, Mette Frederiksen, Sanna Marin, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Jonas Gahr Støre and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meet the press in Oslo. Watch the press conference here Monday 15 August at 17.15.

  • Press Conference with Olaf Scholz and Jonas Gahr Støre (19.00)

    14/08/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre meets with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Oslo 15 August. After the meeting, approximately 19.00, they meet the press. Watch the press conference here Monday 15 August at 19.00.

  • Norway will host informal meeting with the Prime Ministers from the Nordic countries

    09/08/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In 2022, Norway holds the chairmanship of the Nordic Council of Ministers, and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is hosting his Nordic Prime Minister colleagues in an informal Nordic Prime Ministers' meeting in Oslo on Monday 15. August. The meeting

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    10/03/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Ms. Nancy Lystad Herz as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion Marte Mjøs Persen.

  • Norway provides Ukraine with NASAMS ground-based air defence system

    10/03/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway will provide Ukraine with two complete NASAMS firing units in cooperation with the United States. - Ukraine has a critical need to defend itself against missile attacks, and Norway will assist, says Norway’s minister of defence, Mr. Bjørn

  • Norwegian Government apologises to Sámi reindeer herders on the Fosen peninsula

    04/03/2023 News story Ministry of Energy

    The Norwegian Government has apologised to the Sámi reindeer herders on the Fosen peninsula, acknowledging that the licences to build and operate wind farms in the area have a substantive negative impact on their ability to enjoy their own culture,

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the volatile situation in Israel and Palestine

    23/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'As we enter holiday seasons for Muslims, Jews and Christians alike, the situation in Israel and Palestine is fragile. I urge all actors to refrain from statements and actions that fuel tensions,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Contribution Agreement Concluded: Norway Delivers US$ 56 Million In Results-Based Support For Indonesia’s FOLU Net Sink 2030 Climate Goals

    19/10/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    The Contribution Agreement, following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Indonesia and Norway (Partners) in September 2022, was signed on October 19th by Rut Krüger Giverin, Ambassador of Norway to Indonesia, and Djoko

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the tragedy in Seoul

    30/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I am devastated by news of the terrible incident in connection with Halloween celebrations in Seoul. My deepest condolences to families and friends who lost their loved ones. My thoughts are with those affected by this tragedy', Minister of Foreign

  • Norway raises military readiness

    01/11/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

    At the advice of the Chief of Defence, the Government has decided to increase the readiness of the Norwegian Armed Forces as of 1 November. This means that Norway will now implement the next phase of its preparedness plans. The operations and

  • Increased resource rent tax on hydropower

    28/09/2022 News story Ministry of Finance

    The Government is proposing to increase the effective resource rent tax rate on hydropower from 37 per cent to 45 per cent, with effect from the 2022 fiscal year.

  • New Compensation for Violent Crime Act enters into force on 1 January 2023

    29/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    Today, the Norwegian Government decided that the new Act relating to compensation from the Norwegian State for victims of violent crime (Compensation for Violent Crime Act) will enter into force on 1 January 2023.

  • Norway supports Ecuador’s efforts to protect the rainforest

    22/09/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    Ecuador is making an important effort to reduce deforestation. The efforts are crucial for the planet’s climate and biodiversity. Norway therefore announces NOK 130 million in support of the results achieved.

  • Norway to provide NOK 3 billion in military support to Ukraine

    30/09/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    The Norwegian government proposes an additional NOK 3 billion in military support to Ukraine in 2022. Most of the funds will finance military support to Ukraine through international mechanisms. The government also proposes up to NOK 250 million to

  • Foreign Minister congratulates Angela Merkel on 2022 Nansen Refugee Award

    04/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Angela Merkel has been a prime mover on the German and European political scene, and took a bold stance particularly in the efforts to protect refugees during a time of crisis,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • The National Budget 2023: More for hospitals and 24-hour treatment in the mental healthcare sector

    07/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Health and Care Services

    The government is proposing to increase the operating budget for Norway’s hospitals by a total of NOK 2.7 billion. NOK 2 billion will go to increasing activity growth, while NOK 700 million will go to increasing basic funding. NOK 150 million of

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