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24/08/2020
News story
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
To contribute to a faster stabilization of the oil market after the extensive global infection control measures, related to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Norwegian Government decided on cuts in the Norwegian oil production from 1 June until 31 December
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31/08/2020
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'A milestone for sustainable peace and stability Darfur. Critical for Sudan’s democratic transition. We continue to support Sudanese people's quest for freedom, peace and justice', Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide says.
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14/08/2020
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'It is positive that Israel and the United Arab Emirates will normalize their bilateral relations. We welcome all contributions toward peaceful relations in the region. Will now look more closely at the implications', says Minister of Foreign
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10/08/2020
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘We condemn the security forces’ use of force against protesters following yesterday’s presidential election in Belarus. This use of violence is unacceptable. We call on the Belarusian authorities to release the arrested protesters and journalists
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12/08/2020
Press release
Ministry of Finance
In a recent assessment, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) points out that the Norwegian financial system is resilient to shocks and subject to well-developed oversight. However, the IMF also emphasizes that there are vulnerabilities that
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11/08/2020
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In a joint statement the Nordic-Baltic Foreign Ministers express their grave concern about the violence against post-election demonstrations in Belarus.
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12/08/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ global advice against non-essential travel to all countries has been extended and will now apply until 1 October.
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18/08/2020
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Today in Washington DC, the US Department of Interior (DOI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE).
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19/08/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to Austria, Greece, Ireland and the UK.
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30/07/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to Belgium. This change will apply from 1 August.
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02/07/2020
Press release
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
Transition period draws to a close: British citizens need to apply for residency permits if they wish to come to Norway to live, work or study after 1 January 2021.
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02/07/2020
Press release
Ministry of Justice and Public Security
Starting 15 July, the Government plans to allow travel to Svalbard by residents of the parts of the Schengen Area and European Economic Area that will no longer be subject to Norwegian quarantine regulations as of that date. This applies to such
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06/07/2020
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
Communications adviser, Ms. Kaia Jarlsby, has been appointed as political adviser to Minister of Regional Development and Digitalisation, Ms. Linda Hofstad Helleland, from 3 August 2020. Political adviser, Ms. Maren Aasan, will leave her position on
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03/07/2020
News story
Ministry of Climate and Environment
After 10 years of hard work, deforestation in Indonesia is going down. Emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in Indonesia were lower in 2016-17 than in the preceding decade. In response, Norway will pay up to 530 million NOK (approx.
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07/07/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘Civil society has a vital role to play in achieving our goal of ending modern slavery. As part of the development programme, we are therefore allocating NOK 190 million over a period of four years to support the work being done by civil society
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30/07/2020
News story
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries
The Minister of Fisheries and Seafood has decided to make changes to the regulation for tourist fisheries in Norway. The changes will be implemented January 1st 2021.
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10/07/2020
Press release
Ministry of Justice and Public Security
From 15 July, the Government is lifting restrictions on entry into Norway for people resident in countries in the Schengen area/EEA that have an acceptable level of infection. From the same date, quarantine will no longer be required on entry from
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25/06/2020
Press release
Ministry of Justice and Public Security
The Government is amending its COVID-19-related entry restrictions in a way that will allow the admission of foreign nationals who have a residence permit for work and foreign students travelling to Norway to study.
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30/06/2020
News story
Ministry of Justice and Public Security
Starting 1 July 2020, a new Interim Act relating to entry restrictions for foreign nationals out of concern for public health will enter into force along with associated Regulations.
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04/07/2003
Letter
Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
(4 July 2003)