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NOK 100 million for climate adaptation in the least developed countries
04/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe least developed countries are hardest hit by climate change, while at the same time lacking sufficient capacity and resources to meet the climate challenges. The contribution from Norway will reach those who need it most.
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Norway donates NOK 250 million to food security in Ukraine through the Nansen programme
30/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, at the food security summit in Ukraine, Norway will announce NOK 200 million to the World Food Programme, including the important humanitarian food programme "Grain from Ukraine". Additional NOK 50 million will be donated to the World Bank's
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The Petroleum Taxation Act
10/01/2006 Guidelines/brochures Ministry of FinanceThe Petroleum Taxation Act Click here (pdf) Act of 13 June 1975 No.35 relating to the Taxation of Subsea Petroleum Deposits, etc. Last amended by Act of 9 December 2005 No.109
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Property Relations Between Spouses
10/01/2018 Guidelines/brochures Ministry of Children and FamiliesYou can download the brochure Property relations between spouses here (PDF).
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Deferral of decision regarding a second dose for 12 to 15-year-olds
25/10/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesOne dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has been offered to children aged 12 to 15 since the beginning of September. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has considered whether they should also be offered a second dose, but has recommended waiting for
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Business and industry in Norway - The food, beverages and tobacco industry
28/06/2001 Guidelines/brochures Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesNumber of companies 1655 Number of employees 53 160 This sector’s export share 3 Gross product in percentage 2,0 The Norwegian food, beverages and tobacco industry has grown gradually since the end of the 19th century and is currently Norway’s
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Troika statement on Attacks in Darfur, Sudan and the Need for a Cessation of Violence
17/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNovember 17th, 2023 Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States (The Troika), condemn the escalating violence and human rights abuses in Sudan, especially attacks by the Rapid Support Forces in West, Central and South Darfur. These have
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Foreign Minister talking to Qatar’s Prime Minister
17/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I discussed with Qatar’s Prime Minister Al Thani Foreign Minister the need for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.
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Norway increases funding for UNESCO's efforts to promote freedom of expression and cultural rights
24/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway has entered into a new agreement with UNESCO on the provision of NOK 200 million to support efforts to promote freedom of expression, artistic freedom and world heritage.
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Use of COVID-19 certificates being considered for events and venues that serve food or alcohol
14/01/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe Norwegian Government has tasked the Norwegian Directorate of Health and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health with considering concrete proposals for Regulations regarding use of the COVID-19 certificate at events and venues that serve food
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New ambassadors from North Macedonia, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia
21/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 20 October 2022.
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Norway increases support for UN efforts targeting civilians in Afghanistan
17/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘We must do our part to maintain basic services for civilians and enable people in Afghanistan to support themselves. That is why Norway is now contributing NOK 200 million to a new UN fund for Afghanistan,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken
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Removal of special entry restrictions for arrivals from Southern Africa
23/12/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe special entry restrictions that were introduced for travellers arriving from 8 countries in Southern Africa at the end of November will be removed. The measures were introduced to limit and delay the spread of the Omicron variant. The Norwegian
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The National Budget 2023: Adjusting the tax rules for the petroleum sector
06/10/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceOil and gas prices have increased significantly since the introduction of the temporary tax rules for the petroleum sector in 2020. As a result of this, the Government will now be adjusting these rules.
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Norway soon to start training Ukrainian soldiers in the UK
07/10/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe need for training Ukrainian soldiers is extensive and Norway’s contribution will be valued by Ukraine and allies both. Norway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram confirmed on August 11 at the donor conference for Ukraine in Copenhagen that
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Press Conference with the President of Finland
10/10/2022 News story Office of the Prime MinisterThe President of Finland, Mr. Sauli Niinistö, is visiting Norway Monday 10 and 11 October. President Niinistö and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre meets Monday afternoon, and will meet the press about 17.30.
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New ambassadors from Cuba, Kyrgyzstan, Malta and Angola
19/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFour new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 18 November 2021.
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Senior Adviser Cecilie Skjennald
Administrative staff Ministry of Finance
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Norway strengthens global pandemic preparedness efforts
12/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsAfter more than two years of coping with a pandemic, Norway is joining a new initiative to strengthen global pandemic preparedness. The aim is to mitigate the risk and consequences of a new pandemic. ‘The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the
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High-price contribution on wind and hydropower
28/09/2022 News story Ministry of FinanceThe Government is proposing to introduce a high-price contribution, with the rate set at 23 per cent of the electricity price in excess of NOK 0.70 per kWh. The contribution is designed as an excise duty payable to the treasury. The tax will be