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    • Norway will take the lead in European public health cooperation

      17/02/2023 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

      The EU has invested 75 million euros into public health, and has asked Norway to lead this project.

    • Norwegian Embassy in Mali to close

      31/08/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Norway is closing its Embassy in Bamako.

    • Changes among the political advisers

      04/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

      Ms. Signe Bjortveit resigns as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Mr. Ola Borten Moe. Ms. Bjortveit has been appointed as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Ms. Sandra Borch.

    • Changes among the political advisers

      31/07/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

      The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Herman Høgby Robertsen as political adviser to Minister of Education, Ms. Tonje Brenna, from 1 August to 17 September 2023.

    • Friends of Sudan Group Statement

      07/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      France, Germany, Norway, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union, as members of the Friends of Sudan, express their deep concern about the ongoing

    • Mehl met with the European Union Commissioner for Crisis Management

      06/06/2023 News story Ministry of Justice and Public Security

      Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl (Sp) met with the Commissioner for Crisis Management in EU, Janez Lenarčič, today. The Comissioner took the opportunity to thank Norway for its contribution to the EU Civil Protection

    • New ambassadors from Türkiye, Kazakhstan and Slovenia

      17/02/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 16 February 2023.

    • World’s countries reach agreement on conservation of marine biodiversity in the high seas

      07/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

      Following intense negotiations over several years, agreement was reached late on Saturday evening on an instrument on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. Norway is very pleased with the

    • NOK 1 billion for civilian infrastructure and reconstruction in Ukraine

      14/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Norway is providing NOK 1 billion to support the World Bank’s efforts to maintain civilian infrastructure and to start reconstruction efforts in Ukraine. ‘Norway stands ready to provide long-term support to Ukraine,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr

    • Yemen must not become a forgotten crisis

      10/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt visited Yemen for the first time on 9 June. The Foreign Minister met Yemen’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in the temporary capital of Aden. The evening before, Ms Huitfeldt met the

    • Norway providing substantial support for earthquake victims

      07/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services

      ‘The earthquake disaster in Türkiye and Syria has caused immense suffering and widespread destruction. A large amount of aid has been delivered and is making a real difference,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

    • Prime Minister Støre visits Minnesota

      18/09/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister

      Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has been on a two-day visit to Minnesota, one of the US states with the closest historical and cultural ties to Norway. Some 850 000 of the state’s inhabitants are of Norwegian heritage. The Prime Minster had the

    • Norway to provide support for Cyclone Freddy victims

      22/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘The long-lasting tropical cyclone has caused widespread devastation. Norway is providing NOK 60 million to support the enormous humanitarian needs in Malawi, Madagascar and Mozambique in the wake of Cyclone Freddy,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

    • Statement from Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs about Iran

      15/09/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      One year after Masha Amini’s tragic death in Iran & the protests that spread around the country, the human rights situation continues to be of concern Iran must respect the human rights to freedom of expression & freedom of assembly We will continue

    • Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine

      21/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services

      Norwegian assistance in the medical evacuation of patients from Ukraine to hospitals in Europe is in high demand in the EU and Ukraine. The Norwegian Government is extending its agreement with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) on the transport of patients

    • Submission of the report from the Expert Commission on Child Welfare to the Minister for Children and Families

      20/03/2023 News story Ministry of Children and Families

      Today, the Minister for Children and Families Kjersti Toppe received the Expert Commission on Child Welfare’s report with recommendations on strengthening children’s and parents’ legal protection in the child welfare service.

    • Applications for permits to store CO2 in the North Sea

      09/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

      The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received applications from five companies in connection with the announcement of an area in the North Sea related to storage of CO2 on the Norwegian continental shelf.

    • Foreign Minister Huitfeldt chaired the meeting of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC) in New York

      21/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      On 20 September, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt chaired the meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHCL), the international donor group for Palestine, at the UN Headquarters in New York.

    • Norway increases support in aftermath of earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

      20/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘A large amount of aid has already been delivered but the scale of need following this terrible tragedy remains enormous. Norway is now providing an additional NOK 100 million in support for the earthquake victims,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

    • Statement on the Rafto Prize 2023

      22/09/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      'Congratulations to Defense for Children International - Palestine on being awarded the Rafto Prize 2023, for their persistent work to defend and promote children’s rights and investigate and document human rights violations against Palestinian

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