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    • Revised state budget: Ombudsman for the Elderly to close

      12/05/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

      The government has announced in its revised state budget that it intends to dissolve Ombudsman for the Elderly (Eldreombodet) as of 1 July 2023. As a result, the budget also proposes a NOK 1 million reduction to the service’s grant for the current

    • Statement on Taliban and women's rights

      09/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘It is completely unacceptable that the Taliban is placing restrictions on women’s rights. I am deeply concerned by the announcement stating that women in Afghanistan must cover their faces in public, are not allowed to drive and can only leave

    • CCS cooperation with UK waste disposal industry

      13/05/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

      CO2 emissions from London’s household rubbish will be captured and stored beneath the North Sea in the carbon storage facility of the Norwegian Longship CCS project. Cory, one of the UK’s leading waste management and recycling companies, will store

    • New knowledge about gender equality in the maritime industry

      20/05/2022 News story Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

      A new study shows that the share of women in the maritime sector remains low, and that structural, cultural and practical barriers can explain why few women work in the sector. The Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Bjørnar Skjæran, will now

    • Joint statement on Human Rights of Afghan Women and Girls

      13/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Joint statement supported by Norway's Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on increased restrictions on the human rights of Afghan women and girls.

    • Revised state budget: Health and Social Services Ombudsman to be bolstered

      12/05/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

      The government is bolstering the budget of the Health and Social Services Ombudsman in its revised state budget. This will enable it to continue serving patients and healthcare users throughout Norway.

    • Norway’s ninth periodic report to the UN Committee against Torture

      20/05/2022 News story Ministry of Justice and Public Security

      Norway has submitted its ninth periodic report to the UN Committee against Torture.

    • 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.

    • Changes among the state secretaries

      04/11/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

      In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Tom Kalsås as state secretary to Minister of Transport, Mr. Jon-Ivar Nygård.

    • Norway’s new climate target: emissions to be cut by at least 55 %

      03/11/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Norway is submitting an enhanced climate target to the UN ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt. Norway’s new target is to reduce emissions by at least 55 % by 2030.

    • Norway to increase support for climate change adaptation in agriculture

      09/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘The support Norway is providing will go towards increasing the resilience of ten million small-scale food producers in developing countries in order to enhance food security in the coming years,’ said Minister of International Development Anne

    • Norway strongly condemns North Korea's repeated missile launches

      04/11/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘Norway strongly condemns the many missile launches by North Korea (DPRK), most recently on 2 and 3 November. Launching ballistic missiles is a violation of several UN Security Council resolutions and a threat to regional and international security,

    • Proposal aims to make it easier to find homes for Ukrainian refugees

      29/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

      The government has put forward a proposal to introduce emergency powers in the Planning and Building Act to speed up the process of welcoming and finding homes for refugees from Ukraine.

    • Norway to become member of International Solar Alliance

      26/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘We need to increase the pace of the green transition worldwide, and the use of solar cells will be important in this context. This is why Norway is joining the International Solar Alliance. This will open up new opportunities for Norwegian

    • Norwegian exports of defence-related products in 2021

      03/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      The Government has presented the annual white paper on Norwegian exports of defence-related products. In 2021, Norwegian companies exported arms and military equipment worth around NOK 6.3 billion, as compared with NOK 6.7 billion in 2020.

    • Strengthens the Armed Forces and prioritizes daily preparedness and operations

      06/10/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

      The 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

    • Announcement of exploration area through APA 2022

      15/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

      The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is today announcing this year's licensing round for the APA area - APA 2022.

    • Nigeria and Norway strengthen partnership in fight against fisheries crime

      29/08/2022 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Nigeria has signed up to the international declaration against organised crime in the global fisheries industry - known as the Copenhagen declaration. This took place on 24 August in the presence of Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Bjørnar

    • Tighter restrictions on Russian fishing vessels enter into force

      13/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

      The tighter restrictions on Russian fishing vessels over 500 gross tonnage announced on 6 October will enter into force on Friday 14 October. From that date these vessels will only be permitted access to the ports of Tromsø, Kirkenes and Båtsfjord.

    • Norway and the United Kingdom donate long range rocket artillery to Ukraine

      29/06/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

      Norway and the United Kingdom will cooperate on the donation of long-range rocket artillery (MLRS) to Ukraine.- We must continue our support so the Ukrainians can continue their fight for freedom and independence. They need more weapons and the MLRS

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