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03/01/2021
Press release
Ministry of Education and Research
In order to prevent an increase in infections in January, the Norwegian Government is introducing new measures that will initially be in place until 19 January. The national level of measures is now red for lower and upper secondary schools in
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02/01/2021
Press release
Ministry of Education and Research
Based on recommendations from the health authorities, the Norwegian Government has decided that all teaching at tertiary vocational colleges, university colleges and universities must take place digitally until 19 January. Staff must comply with
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01/01/2021
Speech/statement
The Office of the Prime Minister
National radio and television, 1 January 2021.
By
Former Prime Minister Erna Solberg
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01/01/2021
News story
Ministry of Health and Care Services
The hold on direct flights from the United Kingdom will be repealed from Saturday January 2nd 2021.
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01/01/2021
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'I condemn the execution of Mohammad Hassan Razaiee in Iran who was 16 years at the time of crime. Norway opposes death penalty under all circumstances. Death penalty for minors is forbidden under the International Covenant on Civil and Political
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31/12/2020
News story
Ministry of Health and Care Services
From January 2nd 2021, the government has imposed mandatory testing for Covid-19 for all travellers to Norway. The test must be done as soon as possible and within 24 hours after arrival at the latest. Travellers must enter Norway through border
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31/12/2020
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'I strongly condemn the attack on Aden airport upon arrival of the new Yemeni government. My sincere condolences to the families of victims. We urge all actors to focus on the UN-led political process', said Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine
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30/12/2020
Speech/statement
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 has been awarded to the World Food Program (WFP) for its efforts in the fight against hunger, and for creating the conditions for peace in areas with a high risk of conflict. WFP is the world's largest humanitarian
By
Minister of Agriculture and Food Olaug Vervik Bollestad
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29/12/2020
News story
Ministry of Health and Care Services
The Norwegian Government is introducing new quarantine rules to contribute to more people being tested and to improve compliance with the quarantine rules. Travellers arriving in Norway from abroad may, at the earliest, end quarantine on day seven
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24/12/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘I would like to congratulate the UK and the EU on reaching an agreement on their future relationship. This is good news for the UK, the EU and Norway. An agreement will provide greater predictability for everyone, including Norway,’ said Prime
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23/12/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘Granting debt service relief to Pakistan will make it easier for Pakistan to deal with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and rebuild in a sustainable way,’ said Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein.
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23/12/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Norwegian Government is increasing its support to the global pandemic response by NOK 2 billion. This brings Norway’s total contribution to the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, to NOK 4.5 billion.
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22/12/2020
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
This is an important and thorough ruling, and we are very satisfied that the State's view has prevailed, says Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tina Bru. Today, the Supreme Court rendered its ruling in the case where the State, represented by the
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22/12/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway is entering into an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s private sector arm, on the provision of NOK 72 million in support to the IFC’s new Global Health Platform.
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21/12/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘I am pleased that the UN Secretary-General has given one of our most experienced diplomats, Tor Wennesland, the task of leading and coordinating UN efforts relating to the peace process between the Israelis and the Palestinians,’ said Minister of
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21/12/2020
Press release
Ministry of Justice and Public Security
Today the Norwegian Government approved an amendment to the COVID-19 regulations that requires all people entering into Norway to register themselves as a step in improving infection control. The amendment enters into force at 12 noon today, Monday
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21/12/2020
Speech/statement
Ministry of Health and Care Services
The good news about the vaccines that are on their way has generated a sense of optimism both at home in Norway and abroad. We are all looking forward to – and hoping for – a summer in which our daily lives are more or less as they were before we
By
Minister of Health and Care services Bent Høie
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21/12/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway has signed new MoUs on the EEA and Norway Grants, in which EUR 214.6 million in funding has been allocated to Hungary. The MoUs ensure that independent funding is made available to civil society organisations, and that support for climate
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21/12/2020
News story
Ministry of Health and Care Services
Norway is banning all direct flights from the United Kingdom with immediate effect. This measure will initially apply for a period of 48 hours, but it may be extended. Additionally, a series of restrictions applicable to travellers arriving from the
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18/12/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to the Vaasa Hospital District in Finland, Åland and the Faroe Islands.