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Norwegian control mechanism to improve security of electricity supply

The Norwegian Government is introducing a control mechanism including statutory responsibilities for hydropower producers to safeguard security of electricity supply.

The Healthcare Personnel Commission delivers its report

On Thursday 2 February, the Minister of Health and Care Services, Ingvild Kjerkol, delivered the Healthcare Personnel Commission’s report titled Time to Act: Personnel in a sustainable health and care service.

Enormous humanitarian needs after earthquake in Türkiye and Syria

‘This is an immense tragedy. My condolences go to all those who have lost loved ones, and I am sending warm thoughts to all those who have been injured or affected’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

New ambassadors from Kuwait, China, Pakistan and Maldives

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 26 January 2023.

New ambassadors from Georgia, Cyprus, Djibouti and Bangladesh

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 16 March 2023.

Norway to provide NOK 3.3 billion to new, record-high financing package for world’s poorest countries

‘The World Bank’s International Development Association is the international community’s largest single channel for multilateral aid. The IDA20 replenishment is crucial to prevent a sudden decline in the World Bank’s assistance to the poorest

The Norwegian Government is introducing measures to limit the spread of a new virus variant to Norway

The Norwegian Government is introducing several measures with immediate effect to limit and delay the spread of the new virus variant that was detected in South Africa.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Ellen Reitan as state secretary to Minister of Finance, Mr. Trygve Magnus Slagsvold Vedum.

New state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Christian Anton Smedshaug as acting state secretary to Minister of Climate and Environment Espen Barth Eide, in the period that state secretary Aleksander Øren Heen settles parental leave,

Norway increases humanitarian funding for acute crises

‘Norway is increasing its annual contribution to the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to NOK 450 million over the next four years. This will create greater predictability and enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian efforts,’ said Minister

Joint statement by the Nordic Ministers of Defence

The Nordic Defence Ministers had a video-conference today about the Nord Stream pipelines. Here is their joint statement.

Donation of artillery systems to Ukraine

Statement by the Norwegian, German, Slovakian and Danish Ministers of Defence regarding donation of artillery systems to Ukraine.

Parental agreements and disputes. Immigration law

The principle of the child's best interests is safeguarded in the formulation of the Immigration legislation and the child’s best interests are also emphasised in cases pursuant to this law.

NOU 2011: 18 - Official Norwegian Report NOU 2011: 18 Summary

Structure for Equality

Report No. 9 to the Storting (2009-2010) - Norway’s refugee and migration policy in a European perspective

Norway to double support to the Disaster Response Emergency Fund

‘Norway will double its funding to the Disaster Response Emergency Fund under the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement next year, and will allocate a total of NOK 50 million,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Key Figures of the 2004 budget

Key Figures of the 2004 budget Click here (pdf)

New measures to apply to entry into Norway

As a result of developments in the infection rate, the Norwegian Government has decided to reintroduce the requirement to produce a negative test taken before arrival and expand the current requirements regarding testing and entry registration in

New ambassadors from the EU, Slovakia and Botswana

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 4 November 2021.