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05/10/2007
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The Government proposes amendments to the special tax regime for shipping companies in order to equalize the competitiveness of the regime compared to other European tax regimes for shipping. The aim is to ensure that Norway can maintain its
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19/10/2007
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
By letter 18 October 2007, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy informed the licensees of the Troll field that a Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) of Troll Future Development that is based on the premise of accelerated gas production would
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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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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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15/02/2008
News story
Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion
- Even though Norway needs labour, the Norwegian government has no plans of importing labour from Turkey, as some Turkish media claim, says the Norwegian Minister of labour and social inclusion, Bjarne Håkon Hanssen.
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Political staff
Office of the Prime Minister
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30/06/2020
News story
Ministry of Justice and Public Security
Starting 1 July 2020, a new Interim Act relating to entry restrictions for foreign nationals out of concern for public health will enter into force along with associated Regulations.
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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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04/02/2008
Article
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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15/05/2007
Press release
Ministry of Finance
Growth in the Norwegian economy has been strong for the past three years, with Mainland-GDP expanding by around 4½ per cent annually. The strong growth is expected to continue in 2007. Employment has increased substantially and the unemployment rate
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01/06/2007
News story
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Markos Kyprianou, EU Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection, will visit Vesterålen on June 4 and 5. Hosts to the Commissioner will be Terje Riis-Johansen, Minister of Agriculture and Food, Sylvia Brustad, Minister of Health and Care
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18/04/2008
Press release
Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion
- The Government proposes several measures for better and more co-ordinated information, as well as simpler and faster case handling for the recruitment of foreign labour. When the needed documentation has been presented, an applicant should expect
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15/06/2007
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Norway is deeply concerned about the crisis in the Palestinian Territory and condemns the use of violence as a political tool. Continued use of violence will strengthen destructive and extremist forces throughout the Middle East,” said Foreign
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15/04/2008
News story
Ministry of Education and Research
The Norwegian Minister of Higher Education and Research Tora Aasland has signed agreements on research collaboration and higher education with her colleagues in Brazil, Argentina and Chile. The agreements lay the basis for closer collaboration in
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01/06/2007
Press release
Ministry of the Environment
New research shows an alarming decrease in the population of ivory gull in the Arctic. This is a conspicuous example of two main environmental challenges: climate change and hazardous chemicals.
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17/07/2006
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“I am deeply concerned about the
turn of events we are currently witnessing in the Middle East. The
sparks that have already been ignited must not allowed to blaze up
into a full conflagration.** We must at all costs prevent the
situation from
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31/05/2007
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- We hope our contribution will help to alleviate the current social crisis in the Palestinian Territory, particularly for the many extended families with only one breadwinner, said Foreign Minister Støre.
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05/05/2021
Press release
Ministry of Justice and Public Security
The tightened entry restrictions that were introduced on 29 January 2021 will remain in effect for the time being, initially until 24 May.
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20/03/2020
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The outbreak of Covid-19 is serious for life and health. To counter the outbreak, strong measures have been taken in Norway as well as in other parts of the world. The event will have a major impact on the economy and significantly weigh on economic
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20/05/2021
News story
Ministry of Health and Care Services
The Norwegian Government has decided on a stronger geographical redistribution of vaccines. Twenty-four municipalities that have had a high rate of infection over time will receive about 60% more doses until all people over the age of 18 have been