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  • Responsible long-term management of the Government Pension Fund

    09/04/2021 Press release Ministry of Finance

    The Ministry of Finance today published the white paper The Government Pension Fund 2021. The white paper addresses the Government efforts in further developing the investment strategy and strengthening of the responsible investment framework. The

  • Statement on the US’ decision to restart assistance for the Palestinian people

    08/04/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Norway welcomes the US plans to restart economic, development and humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people, including to UNRWA', the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide said..

  • ‘We need youth leadership’

    08/04/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    In a joint statement issued prior to the annual UN Economic and Social Council (Ecosoc) Youth Forum, Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein and youth delegates of the Norwegian Children and Youth Council (LNU) stressed that the

  • Increased funding for humanitarian efforts highlighting protection and food security

    05/04/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway is increasing its support for efforts to protect civilians, improve food security and provide humanitarian assistance to displaced people in countries affected by crisis and conflict, and is providing a record-high NOK 6.3 billion in

  • Fake calls from a Ministry of Foreign Affairs telephone number

    01/04/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received reports of fake calls being made from one of its telephone numbers, +47 23 95 00 00, by someone claiming to represent the Ministry. The caller claims there is something wrong with the person’s residence

  • 125,000 cervids tested for Chronic Wasting Disease

    30/03/2021 News story Ministry of Agriculture and Food

    As many as 125,000 cervids have been tested at the Norwegian Veterinary Institute (Veterinærinstituttet) since the first wild reindeer was diagnosed with Chronic Wasting Disease - CWD in 2016. The samples come from cervids that were hunted, as well

  • Changes in capital requirements (the Banking Package) will not enter into force in Norway in June

    29/03/2021 News story Ministry of Finance

    Changes in the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR2), which in the EU will apply from 28 June 2021, will not enter into force in the EEA Agreement at the same time.

  • Myanmar: Statement from the Minister of Foreign Affairs

    27/03/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Killing of own citizens by security forces on Armed Forces Day contradicts any claim that Tatmadaw are acting in the interest of the Myanmar people. This violence must stop immediately and power must be returned to democratically elected leaders

  • Government blocks sale of Bergen Engines

    26/03/2021 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    In a royal decree issued on Friday 26 March, the government has ordered that Rolls Royce stop the sale of Norwegian company Bergen Engines AS to companies within the Transmashholding Group.

  • Norwegian state secretary in talks with Belarusian opposition leader

    26/03/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘We are impressed by the Belarusian people’s courage and tenacity, and by the untiring efforts of Ms Tikhanovskaya,’ said State Secretary Audun Halvorsen.

  • Changes in the travel advice for one hospital district in Finland

    26/03/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Based on the Norwegian Institute of Public Health’s weekly assessment of the Covid-19 situation, the Government has decided to change the status of the Länsi-Pohja Hospital District in Finland from ‘yellow’ to ‘red’ on the map showing the status for

  • Global travel advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be extended until 15 May

    26/03/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The global travel advice is now being extended to apply until 15 May 2021.

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    26/03/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s session of the Council of State, The Crown Prince Regent has made changes in the list of state secretaries.

  • Norway will continue to promote the Istanbul Convention

    26/03/2021 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    This week the President of Turkey issued a decree annulling Turkey’s ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence - the Istanbul Convention. Norway is deeply concerned by

  • Authorisation of indirect acquisition

    24/03/2021 News story Ministry of Finance

    CDP Equity S.p.A. and Intesa S.p.A. have applied for authorisation to acquire indirectly a qualifying holding in Oslo Børs ASA, Verdipapirsentralen ASA and Fish Pool ASA, through the acquisition of a stake of approximately 7,3 % and 1,3-1,5 % in

  • These are the recommendations for the Easter holidays

    24/03/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

    These are the government recommendations on how to enjoy the holidays in a Covid-safe manner.

  • The Government is implementing stricter national measures

    24/03/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

    In order to prevent the spread of infection to the areas with low infection rates the Government, following the recommendations of the Norwegian Directorate of Health and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, is implementing stricter national

  • Yemen: Norway welcomes Saudi announcement

    24/03/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Norway welcomes the Saudi announcement expressing readiness for a nationwide ceasefire and a comprehensive political solution in Yemen', Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide said.

  • Support for the victims of the fire in Cox's Bazar

    23/03/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'It is essential to assist victims in Cox’s Bazar', the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide said.

  • Agreement regarding submarine acquisition contract

    23/03/2021 News story Ministry of Defence

    In 2017, Norway and Germany entered into a strategic, maritime cooperation on materiel, aimed at the acquisition of identical submarines and naval strike missiles. The defence materiel organisations of Norway and Germany, NDMA and BAAINBw, have

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