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09/06/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘Norway condemns yesterday’s brutal terrorist attack in Tel Aviv,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
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09/06/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their credentials to His Majesty King Harald V on 9 June 2016.
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Web TV
07/10/2015
Press release
Ministry of Finance
Lower demand from the petroleum sector is dampening growth and poses a structural challenge to the mainland economy. The 2016 Fiscal Budget promotes employment, growth and structural adjustment in the Norwegian economy through targeted tax
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06/07/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘Norway will provide NOK 1.16 billion for UNICEF’s education efforts over a two-year period. UNICEF delivers good results in the field, and is an important partner for Norway in our global education initiative,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs
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17/03/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘Through our cooperation with the Norwegian Refugee Council, we assist people who have had to flee their homes in some of the areas of the world that have been worst hit by conflict and crisis. The Norwegian Refugee Council is one of our most
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17/03/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'I am very pleased that a number of prisoners who have been prominent social activists and human rights defenders have today been pardoned in Azerbaijan. The work of activists such as these is essential for building a society based on human rights,
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07/07/2015
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Leaders from all over the world met in Oslo on 6-7 July to garner support for a joint effort to promote education in countries affected by conflict, crisis and poverty.
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22/03/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘I condemn today’s terrorist attacks in Brussels in the strongest possible terms. My thoughts and sympathy are with those who have been hit by the attacks and their families. We stand together with Belgium and the Belgian people,’ said Minister of
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07/10/2015
Press release
Ministry of Justice and Public Security
The number of applications from foreign nationals is growing rapidly. The government proposes to strengthen the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) by NOK 20 million compared to the consolidated budget in 2015.
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Ministers
Ministry of Defence
The minister of Defence is responsible for the political management and control of the Norwegian Armed Forces and for the formation and implementation of Norwegian security and defence policy.
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08/01/2010
Press release
Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion
Psychologist An-Magritt Aanonsen has been named head of the Commission on Child Welfare Experts. The appointment was made Friday at a government cabinet meeting. The other 11 members of the commission have now also been appointed, all for a period
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Political staff
Ministry of the Environment
Up to 20 December 2009 she is responsible for assisting Minister Erik Solheim with the international climate change negotiations.
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11/12/2009
Press release
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
- I am very disappointed about the EU’s lack of willingness and determination to arrive at a mutually satisfactory agreement for 2010, says Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs, Lisbeth Berg-Hansen.
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08/12/2009
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“We want to show our strong commitment to UN humanitarian efforts at a difficult time,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, commenting on Norway’s contribution to the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) and a new multi-year cooperation
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22/09/2009
News story
Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs
Ariane Mnouchkine was presented the award by committee chair woman Liv Ullmann. The award ceremony took place in the National Theatre in Oslo on 10 September.
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10/12/2009
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
A report on the status of the ice and snow covered regions of the world will be presented by Dr. Bob Corell with interventions from Foreign Minister Støre and Vice President Al Gore - at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen (COP15)
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23/09/2009
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The donor group for the Palestinian Authority (AHLC) welcomes the political program of the Palestinian government for establishing a Palestinian state within the next two years.
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24/09/2009
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
At a meeting in New York on 23 September, heads of state and government from all over the world underlined the need for an agreement to reduce deforestation in developing countries.
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08/01/2010
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Saturday 9 January 2010 marks the fifth anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement for Sudan. The agreement put an end to the longest civil war in African history. Now, one year ahead of the referendum on self-determination for Southern Sudan,
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03/02/2017
Press release
Ministry of Defence
After a comprehensive evaluation process, The Norwegian Government decided on Germany as strategic partner for new submarines. The partnership is based on a German-Norwegian common purchase and lifetime management of identical, new submarines.