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Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the Russian escalation
21/09/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'This is a serious escalation on the part of Russia, and we fear it will lead to further conflict and destruction', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said after president Putin calls up military reservists for war in Ukraine.
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Leaders will build on Glasgow legacy to establish Forests & Climate Leaders’ Partnership at COP27
21/09/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentThe COP26 Presidency is inviting world leaders to come together at COP27 to establish a new Partnership, which will accelerate implementation of the unprecedented commitment made at COP26 by over 140 countries to halt and reverse forest loss and
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Report on long term perspectives for the Government Pension Fund Global submitted by committee
26/09/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceToday, a committee that has been reviewing long term perspectives for the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) submitted its report, NOU 2022: 12 The Fund in a changing world, to the Ministry of Finance. The committee was chaired by Ulf Sverdrup,
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Resource rent tax on aquaculture
28/09/2022 News story Ministry of FinanceThe Government is proposing to introduce a resource rent tax on aquaculture from 1 January 2023. This proposal will be sent out for consultation today. Following the consultation, the Government will return to the Storting with a bill that will
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Increased resource rent tax on hydropower
28/09/2022 News story Ministry of FinanceThe 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.
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New Compensation for Violent Crime Act enters into force on 1 January 2023
29/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityToday, 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.
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Norway supports Ecuador’s efforts to protect the rainforest
22/09/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentEcuador 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.
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Norway to provide NOK 3 billion in military support to Ukraine
30/09/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe 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
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Strengthens the Armed Forces and prioritizes daily preparedness and operations
06/10/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe government's proposal for the defence budget for 2023 prioritizes the nation's security and preparedness, and shows solidarity in a troubled time. - The budget helps to keep our own population safe, both for today's threats and those that may
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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.
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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 ServicesThe 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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The National Budget 2023: A budget for security and fair distribution
06/10/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceThere is a war and an energy crisis in Europe. High inflation is affecting people’s lives. The Government’s response is a fair and responsible budget, which improves distribution and enhances security at a challenging time.
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Change among the state secretaries
30/09/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Anne Marit Bjørnflaten as state secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre.
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The Norwegian Government is increasing preparedness and controls along the Norwegian-Russian border
30/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe mobilisation in Russia and the possibility that Russian citizens may not be allowed to leave the country increases the risk of illegal border crossing along the Norwegian-Russian border outside the border crossing-point in Storskog. A police
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Norway to increase support for humanitarian efforts and government administration in Ukraine
30/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The brutal war continues and Ukrainians are facing a cold winter. The scale of humanitarian need is enormous. We have proposed that NOK 2 billion of Norway’s support for Ukraine in 2022 should be used for humanitarian efforts and to help the
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt officially opens the Norwegian Embassy in Tbilisi: ‘A clear statement of Norway’s support for Georgia’
17/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The official opening of the Norwegian Embassy in Tbilisi today further underlines our strong support for Georgia. Our presence here is important in order to strengthen the constructive dialogue and cooperation between our two countries,’ said
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Tigray, Ethiopia: Deeply concerned about the situation in Shire
17/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is deeply concerned about the situation in and around the city of Shire.
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Foreign Minister Huitfeldt condemns Russian missile strikes in Ukraine
10/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I strongly condemn Russia’s massive missile strikes against Ukrainian civilians and civilian infrastructure', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfledt said.
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Nordic Summit on military support to Ukraine
28/10/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterOn Monday 28 October, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and the other Nordic prime ministers met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Norway asks the UN to clarify Israel’s obligations under international law
29/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime MinisterNorway asks the UN General Assembly to request ICJ ruling: Does Israel violate international law as it prevents the UN, international humanitarian organization and states from providing humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians under occupation?