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03/09/2021
Press release
Ministry of Finance
Today, the Government has decided that Norges Bank will be assigned the task of setting the countercyclical capital buffer rate on a regular basis. The Government has also decided that Norges Bank regularly shall advise the Ministry on the systemic
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16/02/2021
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway will increase its financial contribution to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (Ifad) by 40%.
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16/02/2021
News story
Ministry of Health and Care Services
The Government has decided to discontinue the regional measures implemented in municipalities in Oslo and Viken following the outbreak of the UK variant of the coronavirus. The decision was made in consultation with the relevant municipalities.
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14/12/2020
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'Norway has condemned Iran's execution of Ruhollah Zam in a meeting between State Secretary Audun Halvorsen and the Iranian embassy today. Norway opposes all use of death penalty. We also urge Iran to respect its international human rights
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18/12/2020
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Two new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 17 December 2020.
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28/04/2021
Press release
Ministry of Justice and Public Security
Due to the serious infection situation in India, the Norwegian Government has tightened entry restrictions for travellers arriving from Bangladesh, India, Iraq, Nepal, and Pakistan.
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05/07/2021
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
As of Monday 5 July, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is rescinding its travel advice for the Schengen area/EEA and the United Kingdom. At the same time the advice against non-essential travel is being withdrawn for certain countries and regions on
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28/04/2021
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The current crisis in India can quickly turn into a global vaccine disaster. India is one of the largest vaccine producers in the world, and many low- and middle-income countries depend on it for vaccine deliveries. This shows with tragic clarity
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23/04/2021
News story
The Office of the Prime Minister
On Thursday and Friday, Prime Minister Erna Solberg is taking part in the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate, convened by US President Joe Biden. The objective of the Summit is to discuss how to promote stronger action to tackle the climate crisis.
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07/07/2021
Press release
Ministry of Education and Research
The Government has decided that foreign students will be exempt from the restrictions on entry from 1 August. This means that foreign students who have been admitted to a study programme at a Norwegian school or higher education institution, will be
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10/12/2020
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance has adopted a new regulation on requirements for new residential mortgage and consumer loans.
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02/02/2021
News story
Ministry of Finance
Today, the Ministry of Finance has requested the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) to issue a recommendation to other EEA states to reciprocate Norwegian capital requirements for banks. The request concerns the new systemic risk buffer requirement
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03/12/2020
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'I welcome agreement on unimpeded, sustained and secure access for humanitarian aid in Tigray, Ethiopia', said Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.
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06/02/2021
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'It's an important step for Libya today, as the dialogue forum Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) has elected an interim government. Norway looks forward to cooperating with the Government of national unity and appreciates the tireless efforts
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20/10/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
A deterioration in the security situation, climate change and the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic are causing immense suffering and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the Central Sahel region. Norway is announcing a contribution of NOK 390
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16/03/2021
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The Government’s conference on the 2022 budget is premised on the assumption that vaccination of adults and lifted containment measures will spur high growth in the Norwegian economy. How fast growth will pick up largely depends on the speed of
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15/03/2021
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
As a member of the UN Security Council, Norway will chair the UN Security Council Sanctions Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006). Ambassador Mona Juul, Permanent Representative of Norway to the United Nations in New York, will
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28/12/2007
Press release
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
- The aquaculture industry is doing well and contributes to development and activity along the coast. In its strategy for a competitive Norwegian aquaculture industry, the government is focusing on the industry’s need for framework conditions which
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15/05/2007
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy annually prepares estimates for the future activity level on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). The estimates are based on data from the operators and evaluations made by the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate
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27/05/2009
Press release
Ministry of the Environment
Today the Government has put forth a proposal for a completely new planning part to the Planning and Building Act. “The new Act will make it easier for local authorities to deal with challenges posed by climate change, halt the loss of biodiversity,