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    • Condemns attack in Israel

      30/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      'I strongly condemn yesterday’s horrible attack in Bnei Brak, the third in Israel this week' Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

    • Norway to provide NOK 200 million to support Ukrainian government administration

      30/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Norway has decided to allocate NOK 200 million (20 million euros) in funding to help the Ukrainian government to continue to provide critical services. The funding will be used to pay salaries for health care personnel, teachers and public sector

    • ‘We cannot take the stability of the Western Balkans for granted’

      29/03/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

      Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti in Oslo today.

    • Mehl: ‘Norway wants refugees to be transferred from Moldova quickly’

      28/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

      ‘It is important to Norway that we can begin transferring refugees from Moldova quickly,’ says Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl.

    • Changes among the political advisers

      28/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

      The 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.

    • Norway strongly condemns North Korea's missile launch

      26/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘Norway strongly condemns North Korea's missile launch on 24 March. This is a clear violation of several Security Council resolutions, and threatens regional and international security’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

    • Humanitarian assistance to Ukraine – how will it be used?

      24/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Norway has allocated NOK 2 billion to humanitarian efforts and assistance to refugees in connection with the crisis in Ukraine. Approximately NOK 1,3 billion has already been disbursed.

    • New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

      24/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘It is important to continue exerting pressure on President Putin and the individuals and entities who gain the most from and support his regime. We have now also incorporated the latest package of sanctions imposed by the EU into Norwegian law. We

    • 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

    • Disappointed by education ban for girls

      23/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      'Very disappointed by reports that Taliban's leadership continues to ban girls from secondary education', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

    • 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 Security

      In 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

    • 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

    • The Norwegian Government is offering financial security to Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarusian students in Norway

      19/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Education and Research

      The Norwegian Government wants to help Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarusian students in a difficult situation. Students who are struggling financially due to the war will now receive funding to cover their subsistence costs.

    • Strengthening civil emergency preparedness

      18/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

      The Norwegian Government is proposing strengthening key aspects of emergency preparedness and civil protection

    • Sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

      18/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

      ‘Today, the most wide-ranging package of sanctions ever imposed by Norway has been incorporated by the Government into Norwegian law. The sanctions are a response to Russia’s illegal attack on Ukraine and also an expression of Norway’s solidarity

    • New UN mandate in Afghanistan

      17/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘This is an important day for Afghanistan. The renewed mandate will enable the UN to continue its work in the country and provide assistance to civilians at this very difficult time. As the international community's leading representative in

    • APA 2022 for public consultation: Facilitating further exploration

      17/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

      The 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.

    • The Region of Flanders and Norway join forces in the energy transition

      17/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

      On 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.

    • Enabling high Norwegian Gas Production

      16/03/2022 News story Ministry of Energy

      The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has approved applications for revised production permits for the Oseberg, Troll and Heidrun fields.

    • Statement on mass execution in Saudi Arabia

      14/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      'The mass execution of 81 people in Saudi Arabia on 12 March is deeply concerning. Norway opposes the use of the death penalty under any circumstances. We call on Saudi Arabia to impose a moratorium on the use of death penalty as a first step

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