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09/09/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to Slovakia and Hungary, as well as to the regions of Jämtland and Örebro in Sweden, Southern Denmark in Denmark, and Kainuu in Finland. These changes will apply from
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09/09/2020
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The COVID-19 outbreak has led to the largest setback in both the Norwegian and the global economy in decades, and the economic outlook is uncertain. Many businesses have now restarted their operations, but there is still a risk that the economic
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07/09/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway is to lead the effort to ensure that the global activities to fight the Covid-19 pandemic are as effective as possible. Together with South Africa, Norway has been chosen to co-chair the Facilitation Council for the Access to Covid-19 Tools (
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03/09/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to Italy, San Marino, Slovenia and the Vatican State.
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02/09/2020
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The news that the prominent Russian opposition politician and anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny was poisoned by a nerve agent is deeply disturbing. Norway strongly condemns this attack,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.
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02/09/2020
News story
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries
In order to make it easier for the business community, the Norwegian government is merging The Norwegian Export Credit Guarantee Agency (Garantiinstituttet for eksportkreditt (GIEK)) and Export Credit Norway.
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31/08/2020
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The United States, the United Kingdom, and Norway (the Troika) welcome the peace agreement between the Sudan Revolutionary Front (SRF) and the Civilian-led Transitional Government of Sudan.
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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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27/08/2020
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 27 August 2020.
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26/08/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to Germany and Liechtenstein, as well as to the regions of Kalmar and Västerbotten in Sweden.
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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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20/08/2020
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'We are following the developments in Mali with deep concern. Norway backs the UN Security Council and the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in their condemnation of military mutiny and arrests. It's vital to restore rule of law and dialogue to
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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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19/08/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
As a step in strengthening Norway’s global health efforts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed John-Arne Røttingen as Special Adviser on Global Health.
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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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16/08/2020
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'Impressed by the courage of the people of Belarus, turning out in massive numbers. Norway supports their demands for free and fair elections. Lukashenko needs to enter into dialogue with the opposition. Police violence and electoral fraud are
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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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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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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.