Historical archive
Published under: Stoltenberg's 2nd Government
In the Historical archive you will find information from previous governments such as press releases, news and speeches from previous government periods. You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
Content that has been moved to the archive will not be updated and the information is therefore exclusively of an historical nature.
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Many people living in Norway are planning to travel abroad this summer, but there are still many restrictions and rules in place, and the situation for travellers can be unpredictable. Here you will find the answers to some of the questions you
From 5 July, entry into Norway will be allowed for more foreign nationals who reside in certain countries on the EU’s third country list following an assessment of these countries by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
Ladies and gentlemen, friends. Women are underrepresented in peace and security efforts. As a result, these efforts become less effective.
By Former Prime Minister Erna Solberg Generation Equality Forum in Paris
The government presented its marine report, “Blue Oceans, Green Future” on World Oceans Day. The report highlights the significant role the ocean plays for Norway and for the world, as well as the many challenges and opportunities the ocean economy
Once the Regulation governing the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC) enters into effect today, 1 July, all EU/EEA countries will be under an obligation to accept the COVID-19 certificate as proof of recovery from COVID-19, vaccination, or a
Today, over 40 million people worldwide are being subjected to some form of modern slavery, such as forced labour or forced marriage. The Government is now launching a new strategy to combat modern slavery. ‘Modern slavery in all its forms deprives
Norway's strategy to strengthen development efforts to combat modern slavery "Born to live in freedom" was launched 1 July 2021.
Starting on 1 July, Norway will lead the cooperation in the Council of the Baltic Sea States. During its presidency, Norway will give priority to cooperation on the green transition in industry and transport, civil protection, increasing the
‘The unilateral ceasefire in Tigray is important. All violence must end. A political solution is vital to end the conflict’, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide said.
‘Freedom of expression is one of the most important rights we have in open and democratic societies. Defending freedom of expression means defending the right of all individuals to express their opinions and participate in society on an equal
‘Norway remains deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in Syria, which has further deteriorated during the Covid-19 pandemic. That is why Norway is now providing NOK 20 million to the World Health Organization to support vaccination
Join Dag-Inge Ulstein, Norwegian Minister of International Development, for the launch of the strategy Born to live in freedom - Strategy to strengthen development efforts to combat modern slavery (2021-2025) on Thursday 1 July 14:00 - 15:00.
State Secretary Audun Halvorsen's statement at a open debate on cyber security.
Norwegian minister for oil and energy, Tina Bru and the UK Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Kwasi Kwarteng, met in Oslo on Monday for talks on energy issues.
'I welcome the news about the release of Saudi human rights defenders Samar Badawi and Nassima al-Sadah. Saudi authorities should release all human rights defenders', Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide said.
'I condemn the killing of three Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) employees in Tigray, Ethiopia. Extending my heartfelt condolences to their families and colleagues', Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide said.
Today, Prime Minister Erna Solberg, Minister of Culture and Equality Abid Raja, Minister of International Development Dag Inge Ulstein, and Minister of Health and Care Services Bent Høie presented the Norwegian Government's new action plan to
Government proposes a mandatory residency period of three years in a Norwegian municipality (kommune) for non-Norwegian citizens in order to be eligible for suffrage and standing for election for Longyearbyen Community Council.
'Norway strongly condemns the deliberate targeting of civilians during the bombing of a market place in Tigray', Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide said.
On Thursday 24 June, Norway will connect to the EU’s Digital COVID certificate gateway. People who are fully vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 during the past 6 months and have a valid COVID certificate may therefore enter Norway. They will