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The Government’s Bioeconomy Strategy

Familiar resources- undreamt of possibilities

Norway in Europe - the Government's work programme for cooperation with the EU 2017

Goliat – an important part of the development in the High North

Today, the Norwegian Government has approved the plan for development and operation (PDO) for the Goliat field. The PDO is now being submitted to the Parliament.

Signed its first F-35 contract

The Norwegian company AIM Norway on Wednesday 19 June signed its first contract with Lockheed Martin for work on the F-35 Lightning II. This means that yet another Norwegian company has become part of the industrial collaboration surrounding on F-35

Norway supporting women’s rights in Afghanistan

‘More needs to be done to safeguard women’s rights in Afghanistan. We must build on the progress that has been made,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende. He is keynote speaker in today’s symposium on women’s empowerment, organised by the

Allied unity the key focus at NATO Summit

The new security policy situation in Europe is at the top of the agenda for NATO’s Summit in Warsaw on 8-9 July. ‘My most important message at the Summit is the need for strong unity within the Alliance. NATO is the cornerstone of Norway’s security

Norway is to be at the forefront of the fight for women’s rights

Women’s rights are increasingly coming under pressure in many countries. Today the Government launched its new Action Plan for Women’s Rights and Gender Equality in Foreign and Development Policy. Norway is, and will continue to be, at the forefront

Changes among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has as of 30 January 2017 appointed Ms. Veronica Pedersen Åsheim (26), Rana, as political adviser to Minister of Fisheries Per Sandberg. She will succeed Ms. Greta Johanne Solfall, who will leave the post.

Foreign Minister Brende condemns killing of Canadian hostage in the Philippines

The Canadian Prime Minister has today announced that there is reason to believe that the Canadian hostage in the Philippines, Robert Hall, has been killed by the terrorist group Abu Sayyaf. ‘I condemn in the strongest terms the brutal killing of

Comment on rejection of Snowden's application

The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration has rejected an application for asylum from Mr. Edward Joseph Snowden.

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The General Purpose Grant Scheme. Local Government Financing in Norway.

Norway supports establishment of marine protected areas in Antarctica

‘Norway supports the establishment of a Marine Protected Area in the Weddell Sea, as well as the establishment of MPAs in other parts of Antarctica. It is not correct that Norway voted against a proposal on protection of the Weddell Sea, as some

Long-term management in volatile financial markets

- 2018 was a challenging year with weak performance for both funds. Such periods clearly illustrate how important it is to have broad endorsement, a long-term perspective and a thorough understanding of the risk assumed in the management of our

Norway supports UN operation in Mali for two new years

Norway will extend its contribution to the UN peacekeeping operation MINUSMA in Mali for two new years, until 2022.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has appointed Ms. Sunniva Ihle Steinstad, head of communication, as state secretary to Prime Minister Erna Solberg. At the same time, State Secretary Julie Margrethe Brodtkorb has been honourably

Changes to the fixed-income benchmark

Emerging market government bonds and emerging market corporate bonds are to be omitted from the fixed-income benchmark for the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG). The Fund may still be invested in such bonds as part of Norges Bank’s active

Strengthens and clarifies the ethical guidelines

- The Government introduces absolute thresholds for the product-based coal criterion and presents assessments in relation to the conduct-based climate criterion, thus enabling this criterion to be practised. Today we have also appointed a Committee

Changes to Norway’s aid budget

According to new figures, ODA-approved refugee expenses in Norway have dropped by NOK 200 million this year. This will make it possible to increase allocations to various priority areas in the 2018 aid budget.

Local commitment crucial for future of Norwegian fjord country

The fjord country of western Norway is one of the world's most beautiful landscapes. Its inclusion on the Unesco World Heritage List, while most certainly warranted, carries with it obligations affecting all who are responsible for managing the