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27/08/2021
Press release
Ministry of Justice and Public Security
The Norwegian Government wants to ease the pressure on the Norwegian border with Sweden at Svinesund, and will let travellers with a valid COVID-19 certificate cross the old Svinesund bridge. All of the people in the car are required to hold a valid
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27/08/2021
Article
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway has assisted in the evacuation of over 1 100 people from Kabul over the past few days. The evacuation operation at the Kabul airport has now been concluded. Unfortunately, there are still some people wishing to leave Afghanistan who we were
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27/08/2021
News story
Ministry of Health and Care Services
People who have recovered from COVID-19 in Norway will now be exempt from transmission quarantine for 12 months. The COVID-19 certificate for domestic use will be updated, so that it is green for 12 months after recovery from COVID-19.
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27/08/2021
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is extending its global advice against non-essential travel to all countries with the exception of the EU/EEA countries, Switzerland and the UK. Some exceptions to the advice against non-essential travel will continue
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27/08/2021
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘This afternoon, Afghanistan was struck by two brutal bomb attacks. Recent developments in Afghanistan have been dramatic, and the situation around the airport is dangerous. There is uncertainty and fear among the population about what will happen
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23/08/2021
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
State Secretary Audun Halvorsen is visiting Kyiv on 22-26 August to represent Norway at the 30th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence and at the launch of the Crimean Platform. In addition, the State Secretary will have political talks and visit a
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20/08/2021
News story
Ministry of Health and Care Services
The Norwegian Government has decided to introduce entry restrictions and quarantine requirements for several areas in the Nordic region, two countries in Europe, and some third countries. This decision is based on an updated assessment of the
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20/08/2021
Press release
Ministry of Finance
An expert group appointed by the Ministry of Finance has assessed the implications of financial climate risk and climate related investment opportunities for an investor like the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG). The report was presented to the
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20/08/2021
News story
Ministry of Health and Care Services
Following a recommendation from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, the Norwegian Government has decided to offer a COVID-19 vaccine to 16 and 17-year-olds.
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17/08/2021
News story
Ministry of Health and Care Services
Norway will accept the Northern Irish COVID certificate from 18 August at 3 pm, which is when the solution to verify the QR code in the Northern Ireland COVID certificate will be rolled out at the border.
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17/08/2021
Speech/statement
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tina Bru held this speech about the White Paper 'Energy to Work - Long-term value creatino from Norwegian energy resources' at 'The Future of Energy Seminar' hosted by GCE Node in Arendal on 17th August 2021.
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Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tina Bru
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14/08/2021
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Government of Venezuela and the Unitary Platform of Venezuela have decided to enter into negotiations on an agreement that may secure an integrated solution to the crisis in the country.
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14/08/2021
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Statement by Norway at the inaugural ceremony of the negotiations on Venezuela in Mexico City, 13 August 2021.
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13/08/2021
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The security situation in Afghanistan is deteriorating rapidly and this is having a severe impact on the civilian population. We have therefore decided to temporarily close the Norwegian Embassy in Kabul and evacuate the staff. Responsibility for
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13/08/2021
News story
Ministry of Health and Care Services
The Norwegian Government has decided to implement Step 4 of the reopening 3 weeks after all people over the age of 18 have been offered their first vaccine dose. At that point, all adult Norwegians will have received the opportunity to be protected
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12/08/2021
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide met Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the leader of the Belarusian pro-democracy movement, for political talks today.
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11/08/2021
Press release
Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation
“Norway has a unique foundation for becoming the world's most attractive data center nation. We have a surplus of renewable energy, low electricity prices, good digital infrastructure and a cool climate. The Government is now strengthening its
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10/08/2021
News story
Ministry of Health and Care Services
Norway will accept the English and Welsh NHS COVID Pass from 12 August at 3 pm, which is when the solution to verify the QR code in the NHS COVID pass will be rolled out at the border.
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05/08/2021
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is extending its global advice against non-essential travel to all countries with the exception of the EU/EEA countries, Switzerland and the UK. In addition, the advice against non-essential travel no longer applies
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04/08/2021
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is advising against all travel to Afghanistan and urges all Norwegian citizens in Afghanistan to leave the country.