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11/01/2021
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Global cooperation has made it possible to start Covid-19 vaccination programmes merely a year after the pandemic broke out. ‘The second wave of infection in Africa makes it a matter of urgency to ensure that this historic breakthrough also benefits
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08/01/2021
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
As a member of the UN Security Council, Norway will chair the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Sanctions Committee, the Isil (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, and the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. Norway will
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08/01/2021
News story
Ministry of Climate and Environment
Norway is committed to achieving its emission reduction target under the Paris Agreement. Today, the Government is presenting a white paper describing its action plan for transformation of Norwegian society as a whole by 2030. The plan shows how
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08/01/2021
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
In today’s session of the Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Reid Ivar Bjorland Dahl as acting state secretary to Minister of Children and Family Kjell Ingolf Ropstad, from 8 January to 30 June 2021.
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08/01/2021
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
Mr. Erlend Jordal resigns as political adviser to Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tina Bru, as of 18 January 2021.
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External organization
Ministry of Education and Research
Unit - the Norwegian Directorate for ICT and Joint Services in Higher Education & Research provides governance of and access to shared ICT services.
Web page: https://www.unit.no/en
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Political staff
Ministry of Education and Research
Appointed: 24/01/2020
Left: 14/10/2021
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Political staff
Ministry of Education and Research
Appointed: 05/10/2020
Left: 14/10/2021
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Political staff
Ministry of Education and Research
Appointed: 05/10/2020
Left: 14/10/2021
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Political staff
Ministry of Education and Research
Appointed: 24/01/2020
Left: 14/10/2021
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Political staff
Ministry of Education and Research
Appointed: 24/01/2020
Left: 14/10/2021
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Political staff
Ministry of Education and Research
(On leave 13/09/2021–31/12/2021)
Left: 14/10/2021
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06/01/2021
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The situation in #WashingtonDC is deeply disturbing and alarming, and an unacceptable attack on democracy. President Trump has a particular responsibility to ensure that the situation comes under control. The Congress must be able to fulfill its
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06/01/2021
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'Norway welcomes the news from the GCC Summit about prospects of ending the dispute between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt.The reopening of land, air, sea borders between Saudi Arabia and Qatar is a very positive step. We look
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06/01/2021
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Statement by Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide in the UN Security Council debate on Challenges of maintaining peace and security in fragile contexts.
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide
6 January
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06/01/2021
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'Norway is deeply concerned about the situation in Hong Kong following the mass arrests of pro-democracy politicians and activists. An independent judiciary, respect for human rights and freedoms guaranteed under Hong Kong’s Basic Law is essential
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06/01/2021
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On 5 January 2021, a new national assembly was sworn into office in Venezuela. The inauguration was controversial because a major part of the opposition boycotted the parliamentary elections on 6 December 2020, in reference to them not fulfilling
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05/01/2021
Press release
Ministry of Justice and Public Security
Today, the digital travel register is being launched, which will replace the temporary, paper-based, solution. To improve infection control, the Norwegian Government decided before Christmas that all persons travelling to Norway must register
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04/01/2021
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'I strongly condemn the fatal attacks on civilians in Tillabery, Niger and recall UNSG Antonio Guterres’ appeal for global ceasefire while defeating Covid-19', Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide said.
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Web TV
04/01/2021
News story
Ministry of Health and Care Services
In order to maintain control of the spread of infection and to limit new increases in infection rates, strengthened national infection prevention measures are being implemented on a temporary basis for two weeks effective 4 January.