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Norway to donate air defence missiles to Ukraine
24/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence‘Norway will continue to support Ukraine’s fight to defend itself against Russia for as long as it takes. Ukraine urgently needs more military support and equipment, in particular air defence missiles and ammunition. Norway is providing the support
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Press statement on the debate on the situation in the Middle East
19/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsPress Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt at the Security Council stakeout on the UNSC Ministerial Debate on the situation in the Middle East, 19 January 2022.
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COVID-19 certificates accepted from four new countries
19/11/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesFour new countries are now connected to the EUDCC gateway. These four countries are: Serbia, New Zealand, Georgia, and Moldova. Norway will accept COVID-19 certificates from these countries from 17 November 2021.
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Prime Minister to meet family of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi
06/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will meet the family of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi on Monday 11 December. The press conference can be viewed here at approximately 10:25.
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Remember to Keep Your Dog on a Leash This Summer
14/07/2025 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodThere is a nationwide leash requirement in Norway until August 20.
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New seed samples deposited in Svalbard Global Seed Vault
26/02/2025 News story Ministry of Agriculture and Food13,000 seed samples from 21 genebanks are being deposited in the chambers of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault this week.
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Security in a new security policy landscape
01/04/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of FinanceThe war in Ukraine has dramatically changed the security policy landscape in Europe. The Government is proposing a number of immediate measures in response to the new situation.
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The Norwegian Government proposes allocating a further NOK 200 million to increase digital security in 2022
01/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Local Government and Regional DevelopmentRussia’s attack on Ukraine has created a new security policy situation, which also means that digital attacks against Norway have become more likely. ‘We must strengthen civil emergency preparedness against cyber attacks, and the Norwegian
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Costs for emergency network terminals for the voluntary rescue service
01/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe Norwegian Government proposes granting NOK 10 million to voluntary organisations in the rescue service to cover the annual operating and subscription costs of 2 000 new emergency network terminals.
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Proposal for temporary amendments to the Child Welfare Act to handle the increase in refugees from Ukraine to Norway
29/04/2022 News story Ministry of Children and FamiliesA large number of children are expected to arrive in Norway in the same period of time and many may require help from the child welfare service. The Norwegian Government is proposing necessary adaptations today to prepare the services to receive
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Temporary legislative changes proposed to ensure readiness to receive large numbers of displaced Ukrainians
29/04/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe situation in Ukraine and the surrounding areas is unpredictable and Norway is planning in order to be able to receive a large number of displaced persons. High numbers of arrivals will increase pressure on basic welfare services, including
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The Norwegian Government is expanding the temporary collective protection scheme for Ukrainians
29/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe Norwegian Government is expanding the temporary collective protection scheme for displaced people from Ukraine. Ukrainian citizens who were in Norway on 24 February 2022 can also receive collective protection now.
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Changes among the political advisers
28/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Syver Glordencio Mendoza Zachariassen as political adviser to Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, as of 28 March 2022.
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NATO Summit demonstrates strength of transatlantic solidarity
24/03/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister‘The fact that NATO heads of state and government are convening for the second time in less than a month to discuss our joint response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, shows clearly allied unity in NATO. Russia has underestimated the strength and
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Norway provides additional weapons to Ukraine
31/03/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian government has offered an additional 2000 M72 light anti-armour weapons to Ukraine.
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Norway to take in Ukrainian refugees from Moldova and assist in medical evacuation
22/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityIn response to a request from Moldova, the Norwegian Government has agreed to help the country by bringing Ukrainian refugees from Moldova to Norway. In addition, Norway will transport Ukrainian refugees needing medical care to Norwegian hospitals
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APA 2022 for public consultation: Facilitating further exploration
17/03/2022 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has today sent a proposal to announce the licensing round APA 2022 (Award in Pre-defined Areas) for public consultation.
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Norway to increase short term defence spending in 2022
21/03/2022 News story Ministry of Defence- Pending parliamentary approval, the Norwegian Government has allocated NOK 3 billion to increase the activity and preparedness of the Norwegian Armed Forces in 2022. The proposed spending will for the most part be dedicated to strengthen our
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Strengthening civil emergency preparedness
18/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe Norwegian Government is proposing strengthening key aspects of emergency preparedness and civil protection
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The Region of Flanders and Norway join forces in the energy transition
17/03/2022 Press release Ministry of EnergyOn March 17, Minister-President of the Government of Flanders, Mr. Jan Jambon (left) met with the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Terje Aasland, in Oslo.