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International Day for Women in Maritime
Press release Date: 18/05/2024
May 18th is the International Day for Women in Maritime, an annual event initiated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) of the United Nations. The purpose of this day is to highlight women's participation in the industry and emphasize the efforts to include more women.
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80 years since the deportation of the Crimean Tatars
Press release Date: 18/05/2024
May 18 marks the 80th anniversary of the forced deportation of the Crimean Tatars. Today, they are once again being persecuted by the Russian occupying power. Norway reiterates its condemnation of Russia’s illegal occupation and human rights violations.
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Boosting access to diabetes medications and reducing national insurance user fees
News story Date: 16/05/2024
The government’s revised national budget contains proposals for individual grants for the diabetes medication Rybelsus and the rationing of Ozempic in pharmacies.
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NOK 250 million to bolster the Northern Norway Regional Health Authority
News story Date: 16/05/2024
As part of its revised national budget, the Norwegian government is proposing an increase in its funding to the Northern Norway Regional Health Authority through a permanent grant of NOK 250 million. This proposal is in light of the challenging financial situation faced by the Northern Norway Regional Health Authority and the need to restructure.
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Waiting times to be reduced – the government strengthens hospitals with NOK 2 billion
News story Date: 16/05/2024
The government wants to reverse the trend and reduce hospital waiting times. This is why it is proposing total additional funding of NOK 2 billion for hospitals in its revised national budget.
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Launch of Norway's new humanitarian strategy
Press release Date: 15/05/2024
Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and Minister of Development Cooperation Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim will launch the government's new strategy for Norwegian humanitarian policy on Wednesday 15 May.
Speeches and statements
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UNFF19: High level segment roundtable
Speech/statement Date: 15/05/2024
UNFF19's (United Nations Forum on Forests) high level segment roundtable.
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Dialogue with CPF Heads and UNFF partners
Speech/statement Date: 15/05/2024
Dialogue with CPF Heads and UNFF partners at the UNFF19 (United Nations Forum on Forests).
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Statement on the efforts for a two-state solution
Speech/statement Date: 29/04/2024
Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide at meeting on the efforts for a two-state solution, including the recognition of the Palestinian State, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 29 April 2024.
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Defence Minister Gram's speech on the new Defence Pledge
Speech/statement Date: 15/04/2024
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Joint statement on one year of war in Sudan
Speech/statement Date: 15/04/2024
Statement from the Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the attacks against Israel
Speech/statement Date: 14/04/2024