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09/06/2020
News story
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries
After the Norwegian Parliament approved a new agreement that aims to prevent unregulated fishing in the central Arctic Ocean and promote scientific research in the region, Norway now ratifies the Agreement.
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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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26/05/2020
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The economic and political crisis in Venezuela has created a serious humanitarian situation that is affecting large parts of the population. Some 5 million people have left the country. At a donor conference today, organised by Spain and the
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12/05/2020
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The Government proposes to introduce a production tax on farmed salmon, trout and rainbow trout in the National Budget for 2021. The revenues from the production tax shall be split between regional and local governments. The split of revenues from
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21/12/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘I am pleased that the UN Secretary-General has given one of our most experienced diplomats, Tor Wennesland, the task of leading and coordinating UN efforts relating to the peace process between the Israelis and the Palestinians,’ said Minister of
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05/05/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On 5 May, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide and 41 other ministers responsible for the World Trade Organization (WTO) issued a ministerial statement on Covid-19 and the multilateral trading system. The statement is an important
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22/12/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway is entering into an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s private sector arm, on the provision of NOK 72 million in support to the IFC’s new Global Health Platform.
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13/10/2020
News story
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries
The ownership report is an annual report that provides an overview of the State’s ownership and how the companies have developed. It is intended to increase knowledge about both the ministries’ administration of the State’s ownership and about the
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16/01/2021
News story
Ministry of Health and Care Services
The government is introducing mandatory testing at the border for persons who have been to an area that necessitates quarantine upon arrival in Norway. This will apply from Monday 18 January at 17:00.
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06/03/2012
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Our intention is to enhance knowledge about Russia and the High North. These are key areas in Norwegian foreign policy, and we need to have up-to-date information at all times if we are to be able to develop sound policies,” Foreign Minister Jonas
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05/03/2012
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
In an extraordinary session of the Council of State today, the King has honourably discharged Minister of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion Audun Lysbakken from his office. Minister of Education Kristin Halvorsen has until further notice been
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13/03/2012
Press release
Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
The trial involving internet voting was conducted in an open and inclusive manner, according to experts from the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in their evaluation report.
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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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25/02/2012
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Norway is deeply concerned about reports from Iran that the execution of Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, who has been sentenced to death, may be imminent. We appeal to the Iranian authorities to stop the execution, and we will repeat this in no uncertain
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Political staff
Ministry of Education and Research
Roger Østlie Sandum is State Secretary for The Minister of Education - responsible for kindergarten and basic education policy. This includes compulsory education from 1 - 10th degree and upper secondary education.
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21/03/2012
News story
Ministry of Education and Research
The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters has decided to award the Abel Prize for 2012 to Endre Szemerédi.
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01/01/2021
News story
Ministry of Health and Care Services
The hold on direct flights from the United Kingdom will be repealed from Saturday January 2nd 2021.
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12/08/2016
Speech/statement
Ministry of Defence
The military-strategic environment in the North Atlantic is changing. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) safeguards a region of stability, cooperation, and respect for international law, but it needs to address Russia’s new strategic
By
Minister of Defence Ine Eriksen Søreide
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01/02/2017
Speech/statement
Ministry of Finance
Speech by Minister of Finance Siv Jensen at "Valutaseminaret 2017".
By
Minister of Finance Siv Jensen
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20/11/2014
Speech/statement
Ministry of Defence
Minister of Defence Ine Eriksen Søreide held this speech at The Military Power Seminar 2014 at the Norwegian Red Cross Conference Centre, Oslo, November 20. Title for the seminar: NATO back in Europe - A Return of Geography?
By
Minister of Defence Ine Eriksen Søreide