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Norway announces NOK 300 million for war risk insurance to support reconstruction of Ukraine
22/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt is taking part in the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2023) in London on 21-22 June. The purpose of the conference is to mobilise international support for Ukraine’s economic and social stabilisation
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Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs on Israeli settlements and the situation in the West Bank
20/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Israeli government decided on 18 June to change and simplify the system for planning and establishing new Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
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New Action Plan to Combat Racism and Discrimination Against Muslims
13/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Culture and Equality, Office of the Prime MinisterThe Norwegian government has presented a new action plan with 30 measures to combat racism and discrimination against Muslims. The action plan also includes the authorities' efforts against racism and discrimination of Muslims outside of Norway.
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Additional NOK 1 billion to Norwegian organisations for emergency relief efforts in Ukraine
17/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsUkraine is in the midst of another cold winter of war. The Norwegian Government is now providing close to NOK 1 billion to seven Norwegian humanitarian organisations to support their emergency relief efforts in Ukraine.
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Strengthening the Ukrainian Navy
16/12/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceNorway will provide NOK 2.7 billion to strengthen the Ukrainian Navy. The funding will, among other things, be used to protect people in Ukraine from attacks as well as for mine clearance operations and training of Ukrainian soldiers.
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Strengthening Norway’s strategic cooperation with the UK
16/12/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister‘The UK is one of Norway’s most important allies. These are challenging times, and we are now taking steps to further strengthen our bilateral ties. The new cooperation agreement sets the direction for us to work together to safeguard common
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Historic Summit for Norway, the Nordic countries and NATO
11/07/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterWhen the heads of state and government convene at the Vilnius Summit on Tuesday, they will adopt new regional defence plans and reaffirm support for Ukraine. With the agreement to move forward on Sweden’s accession to NATO, this is the first Summit
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Changes among the state secretaries
28/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.
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Norwegian Government to establish new agency for export control and sanctions
11/07/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The Norwegian business sector is contending with an increasingly complex situation when it comes to sanctions and the regulation of exports, particularly as a result of the war against Ukraine. The control of exports of strategic and sensitive
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Changes among the political advisers
28/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Mari Hansen Ingleson as political adviser to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Lubna Jaffery.
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IMF: Expect higher growth in the Norwegian economy
28/06/2024 Press release Ministry of FinanceEconomic growth will strengthen gradually and real incomes will increase, improving most households’ purchasing power. This is one of the conclusions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s yearly assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian
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The National Budget 2025: A budget that provides security for the population and country, and develops the whole of Norway
07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of FinanceThrough the proposed National Budget for 2025, people will be financially better off, Norway’s preparedness against war and crime will be strengthened, and social and geographical differences will be reduced. Unemployment is still low, wages are
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Awarding four new licenses for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf
20/06/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyToday, the Norwegian Ministry of Energy announces offers for four new exploration licenses related to CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf. All the licenses are in the North Sea.
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The National Budget 2025: Closing tax loopholes by amending the exit tax rules
07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of FinanceIn practice, the current exit tax rules function as a tax loophole. The Government wants to close this loophole and proposes, in the National Budget for 2025, to amend the exit tax rules to make them more effective and fairer.
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The National Budget 2025: The Norwegian government proposes a 19 billion (NOK) increase in defence spendings
07/10/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian government proposes to increase the defense budget for 2025 by NOK 19.2 billion, up to a total of NOK 110.1 billion. The proposal fulfills the first major promise of the Norwegian long-term defence plan and exceeds NATO's target of its
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OECD on the Norwegian economy: High activity and lower inflation
20/06/2024 Press release Ministry of FinanceOECD today published their biannual survey of the Norwegian economy, with recommendations on how the government should face important challenges ahead. The survey points to increasing activity in the Norwegian economy. It also emphasises the
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Norway increasing its support to UNRWA
17/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘UNRWA is the backbone of the humanitarian response in Gaza. The war, accusations made by Israel, continuous attacks on the organisation and funds withheld by major donors, have put UNRWA in an extremely difficult financial situation. In this
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Committee will Investigate Foreign Adoptions
20/06/2023 News story Ministry of Children and FamiliesThe Norwegian Government has today appointed the Committee that will investigate foreign adoptions. Professor Camilla Bernt from the University of Bergen will lead the work.
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A Strong Defence Budget for Demanding Times
06/10/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian Government´s proposal for the 2024 defence budget increases national defence capability and strengthens military readiness at a time of war in Europe. It also follows up Norway’s commitments to NATO and demonstrates solidarity with
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Public consultation of the first licensing round for seabed minerals
26/06/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Energy has presented a proposal for the announcement of the first licensing round for seabed minerals on the Norwegian continental shelf for public consultation. The proposal sets out the areas where the companies will be able to