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Norway to increase support to Ukraine by NOK 50 billion
04/04/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Government has proposed a substantial increase in Norway’s military support to Ukraine in 2025, in line with the broad-based political agreement reached in the Storting.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Hungary’s decision to withdraw from the ICC
04/04/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Hungary’s decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) is deeply regrettable. In these turbulent geopolitical times, we need binding international cooperation and continued respect for the international legal order more than
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Human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Europe are crucial for Norway’s security
04/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, the government presented a white paper to the parliament on Norway’s efforts to promote democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in Europe.
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Better Measures to Detect Irregular Migration
02/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe Ministry of Justice and Public Security has sent out for consultation proposals for amendments to the Immigration Act and regulations to implement the Eurodac Regulation from 2024 into Norwegian law.
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Statement by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on attacks on humanitarian workers in Gaza
02/04/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway strongly condemns the attacks on humanitarian workers in Gaza.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Finland considering withdrawal from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
02/04/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I regret Finland’s intention to withdraw from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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The 8 Nordic-Baltic countries publish report on large financial crisis simulation exercise
01/04/2025 News story Ministry of FinanceOver a period of five days in the autumn of 2024, the Nordic-Baltic Stability Group (NBSG ) conducted a financial crisis simulation exercise across its 8 member countries. The goal of the exercise was to test collaboration and coordination across
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Milestone Launch from Andøya
31/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries- This is a milestone for Norway as a spacefaring nation. I congratulate Isar Aerospace and Andøya Spaceport on a successful test launch, says Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth.
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Statement on the Situation in Myanmar
29/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsI am deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in Myanmar. The earthquake that struck on Friday is a crisis on top of an already critical humanitarian situation says Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust.
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Norway hosting the Internet Governance Forum 2025
28/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public GovernanceIn an era of widespread global unrest, collaboration is crucial to promote and preserve an open, secure and inclusive internet. “IGF 2025 will be the largest UN meeting ever held in Norway and an important arena for collaboration,” says Norway’s
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The Norwegian Government launches white paper on industry to strengthen industrial competitiveness
28/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesToday the Norwegian Government launches a white paper on industry. The white paper outlines six industrial policy priorities to promote value creation, profitable investments and workplaces.
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Changes among the state secretaries
28/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Ms. Ingrid Marie Vaag Endrerud as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Tonje Brenna.
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Norway to provide NOK 3 billion in humanitarian support to Ukraine
27/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe humanitarian consequences of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine are severe and the need for assistance is enormous. In light of this, the Norwegian Government has decided to provide a total of NOK 3 billion in humanitarian support to
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Norwegian-funded solar panels to provide life-saving electricity in Ukraine
27/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Labour and Social InclusionNorway is providing funding for 13 solar installations in the war-torn city of Kharkiv in Ukraine. This will secure a stable power supply for eight hospitals and five schools. ‘This is absolutely critical for saving lives,’ said Minister of Foreign
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Paving the way for safe and innovative use of AI in Norway
26/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public GovernanceThe Government is preparing Norway for the implementation and enforcement of new rules on artificial intelligence. KI-Norge (literally “AI Norway”), a new national arena for innovative and responsible use of AI, will be one component in the national
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Norway providing funding to secure energy supplies in Ukraine
26/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree years of full-scale war and Russian attacks have severely damaged Ukraine’s gas infrastructure. Norway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion in funding for gas imports to Ukraine to ensure an adequate gas supply for the general population,
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EU commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans visited the Norwegian minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy in Hammerfest
21/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesOn Thursday, March 20, the EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, visited Hammerfest to meet with Norway’s Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Marianne Sivertsen Næss. The visit is part of the ongoing dialogue between Norway and
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Norway supports North Macedonia with air evacuation
21/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care ServicesYesterday Norwegian Armed Forces evacuated 7 patients from North Macedonia to Spain. The patients are injured from a fire at a nightclub on March 16, where many died and several were injured. The evacuation helps to relieve the healthcare system in
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Norway is strengthening cooperation with the EU to combat VAT fraud
21/03/2025 News story Ministry of FinanceThe Norwegian Government is requesting the Storting (the Norwegian Parliament) for consent to implement a renegotiated agreement with the EU on administrative cooperation in the VAT area. According to the new Agreement, Norwegian tax authorities
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Changes among the state secretaries
21/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Ms. Marte Gerhardsen as state secretary to Minister of Defence, Mr. Tore O. Sandvik, as of 24 March 2025.