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    • Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on the anniversary of the terror attack against Israel

      07/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘On the anniversary of Hamas' brutal terrorist attack on 7 October, I send my deepest condolences to all those who lost someone or were injured that day. Up to 1,200 people were killed in the most brutal way. The horrific attack has left deep wounds

    • The National Budget 2025: Key Figures in the National Budget 2025

      07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Finance

      The Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures at 8 am, prior to the publication of the budget, which includes more detailed projections, at 10 am.

    • Norway increasing humanitarian support to Lebanon by NOK 80 million

      03/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister

      ‘More than a million people have been affected by the ongoing hostilities in Lebanon. Once again, Lebanon has become an arena for the conflicts of others. The country is in a very vulnerable situation and the humanitarian needs are vast and growing.

    • Renegotiated Agreement on Value Added Tax Signed with the EU

      02/10/2024 News story Ministry of Finance

      On the 2nd of October, Norway's ambassador to the EU, Anders H. Eide, signed a renegotiated agreement with the EU on administrative cooperation in the field of VAT. The purpose is to combat international VAT fraud. The Director-General of the

    • Introducing Zero-Emission Requirements in the World Heritage Fjords

      30/09/2024 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

      The 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.

    • Norway's Minister of Trade and Industry visits Poland

      29/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

      Norway's Minister of Trade and Industry, Ms Cecilie Myrseth visited Warsaw on Friday, September 27, where she met with her Polish counterpart and Norwegian businesses in Poland to discuss opportunities for trade and business cooperation.

    • Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Lebanon

      28/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      I am extremely concerned about what is unfolding in Lebanon. Once again, Lebanon is the scene and its hard-pressed civilian population is paying the price for other people's wars. This has to stop.

    • Norway and Ukraine working to strengthen business cooperation

      28/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

      This week Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth, travelled to Kyiv with a Norwegian business delegation to enhance trade cooperation and facilitate increased support from the private sector.

    • The Government is changing the rules: Norway will grant collective protection to fewer Ukrainians

      27/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

      For two and a half years, the vast majority of people arriving from Ukraine have received temporary collective protection in Norway without individual consideration of each application by the authorities. Starting from today, applications from

    • Norwegian Foreign Minister: Growing impatience on behalf of Palestinians

      27/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘A viable Palestinian state is essential to realising a two-state solution. This week, world leaders gathered to discuss how we can support the Palestinian Authority, strengthen Palestinian institutions and implement a two-state solution,’ said

    • A Historic Breakthrough for CO2 Management

      27/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

      Minister of Energy, Terje Aasland opens the world’s first commercial facility for the transport and permanent storage of CO2 beneath the seabed at Øygarden, outside Bergen.

    • Changes among the state secretaries

      27/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

      In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Torgeir Micaelsen as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ms. Karianne Oldernes Tung, as of 30 September 2024.

    • Norwegian Government allows Norfund to invest in Ukraine

      27/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Office of the Prime Minister

      Ukraine needs more private investments to support the enormous recovery effort it is facing as a result of the war with Russia. The Norwegian Government will allow Norfund to make investments in Ukraine using funding under the Nansen Support

    • Ten Years, Ten Nations: One Initiative

      26/09/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

      This year, the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative celebrated ten years of working together to lead as responsible space actors.

    • Statement from Minister Tvinnereim on famine in Sudan

      26/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Sudan faces famine. Urgent action is required.

    • Ocean plays a vital role in achieving climate targets

      25/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

      On Wednesday, the High-level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy issued a communiqué in which members emphasised the need to accelerate action for the world’s oceans. ‘It is more important than ever to ensure clean and productive oceans,’ said

    • Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients

      24/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care Services

      The Norwegian government extends the agreement with the EU on medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients until 30 April 2025. Norwegian air transport has accounted for almost half of the evacuations from Ukraine to European countries, and Norway is

    • Norway and the Age of Energy

      24/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

      On the 24th September 2024, Prime Minister Støre spoke at Columbia University’s World Leaders Forum about Norway and the energy transition. Watch his speech (approx. 15 minutes) here.

    • Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide met President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas

      24/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      At the meeting in New York on Monday 23 September, Minister of Foreign Affairs Barth Eide reaffirmed Norway's continued strong support for Palestine.

    • The Government Extends Tropical Forest Initiative to 2035

      24/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment

      Preserving the rainforests is the most impactful climate and nature action Norway supports internationally. With this extension, the government reaffirms its commitment by continuing the rainforest initiative to 2035.

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