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Prime Minister’s address to the Storting on the coronavirus pandemic

Mr President, Thank you for this opportunity to report to the Storting on the Government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The Storting (Parliament)

Address at business seminar in London

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms Anniken Huitfeldt's address at a British Norwegian business seminar in London. (Huitfeldt's address was held on behalf of Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland.)

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt London, 1 March

Viceroy in Norway 1814 - 1891

Norway’s Constitution of 4 November 1814 gave the King the right to appoint either the Crown Prince or his eldest son as Viceroy in Norway, or to appoint a Governor-General there. The office of Viceroy was in function only in shorter periods. It was

Recommendation of September 20, 2005 concerning whether the weapons systems Spider and Intelligent Munition System (IMS) might be contrary to international law.

Letter to the Ministry of Finance from the Advisory Council on Ethics Recommendation of September 20, 2005 concerning whether the weapons systems Spider and Intelligent Munition System (IMS) might be contrary to international law Open docuement here

Предписание об обязательном содержании собак на привязи на архипелаге Свальбард

Принято на основании королевской резолюции 28 июня 2002 года в соответствии с законом об охране окружающей природной среды архипелага Свальбард (законом об охране природы Свальбарда) от 15 июня 2001 года N 79, см. § 35 и законом о Свальбарде от 17

Norges svar til Europarådet vedrørende ulovlig fangetransport

Gender Equality Strategy for the Maritime Sector

Report to the Storting No. 41 (1994-95) on Norwegian policy to mitigate climate changes and reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) - Summary -

On 2 June 1995, the Government of Norway submitted Report nr. 41 (1994-95) to the Storting (Parliament) on Norwegian policy to mitigate climate change and reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx ). The following text is an unofficial English

Act relating to Children and Parents (the Children Act)

Act relating to Children and Parents.

NOU 2022: 12 - The Fund in a changing world

The Government Pension Fund Global and new economic and political developments

Leaders will build on Glasgow legacy to establish Forests & Climate Leaders’ Partnership at COP27

The COP26 Presidency is inviting world leaders to come together at COP27 to establish a new Partnership, which will accelerate implementation of the unprecedented commitment made at COP26 by over 140 countries to halt and reverse forest loss and

Norway supports Ecuador’s efforts to protect the rainforest

Ecuador is making an important effort to reduce deforestation. The efforts are crucial for the planet’s climate and biodiversity. Norway therefore announces NOK 130 million in support of the results achieved.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Sindre Lysø as state secretary to Minister of Education, Ms. Tonje Brenna.

Strengthened Nordic cooperation on oceans and climate action

The Nordic Prime Ministers - Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Mette Frederiksen, Sanna Marin, Magdalena Andersson and Jonas Gahr Støre - have agreed to work together to promote healthy marine ecosystems in the Nordic oceans and facilitate the green transition.

Norway donates armoured vehicles to Ukraine

Norway has donated 14 IVECO LMV armoured vehicles to Ukraine. The vehicles have very good mobility and protection.The same kind was used by Norwegian forces in Afghanistan.

Press Conference with the Nordic Prime Ministers and the Chancellor of Germany (17.15)

The Nordic Prime Ministers Magdalena Andersson, Mette Frederiksen, Sanna Marin, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Jonas Gahr Støre and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meet the press in Oslo. Watch the press conference here Monday 15 August at 17.15.

Statement on Belarus

- Two years have passed since the flawed presidential election in Belarus and the start a new cycle of violence against peaceful demonstrators and critics of the regime, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Contribution of human rights defenders in conflict situations recognised in the UN

A resolution on human rights defenders in conflict situations put forward by Norway has been adopted by the UN Human Rights Council today.

The Norwegian Government is tasking the National Criminal Investigation Service with assisting in the investigation of possible war crimes in Ukraine by the International Criminal Court

Norway is among several countries which believe that the acts of war in Ukraine should be investigated by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Foreign Minister visits Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt paid a visit to Bangladesh to celebrate the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations. She also met Rohingya refugees who are now living in Bangladesh.