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  • Changes to the regulations for displaced Ukrainians

    07/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

    Norwegian municipalities have done an outstanding job of settling and integrating displaced persons from Ukraine. Norway will continue this commitment, and take its share of the responsibility, but the level of arrivals must be sustainable over time

  • Norway donates NOK 250 million to food security in Ukraine through the Nansen programme

    30/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Today, 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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    Joint long-term support to Ukraine

    30/05/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Oslo on Tuesday. They discussed a range of issues including NATO’s relationship with Ukraine and ways in which Sweden, Finland and Norway can work together in NATO.

  • Norway to provide NOK 250 million for nuclear safety and security in Ukraine

    19/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is increasing its support for nuclear safety and security in Ukraine in 2023 by NOK 250 million. Russia’s illegal war poses a threat to nuclear safety and security in Ukraine. A nuclear accident in Ukraine would have consequences not only for

  • Norway strongly condemns Russian attacks

    24/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway condemns Russia’s military attack on Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. This attack is a serious violation of international law and will have dramatic consequences for the people of Ukraine,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

  • – Worrying reports of detentions in Russia

    06/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'There are worrying reports of widespread detentions of peaceful demonstrators in Russia', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

  • Temporary collective protection for Ukrainians

    04/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    Norway is offering temporary collective protection to Ukrainians and is establishing more places in reception centres.

  • Russia suspended from Council of the Baltic Sea States

    03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The members of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) - Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the European Union - have decided to suspend Russia from further participation in the Council’s

  • Norway increases funding for UN efforts to assist Ukrainian refugees

    08/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is allocating NOK 250 million to UN efforts to provide assistance to Ukrainian refugees who have fled to Ukraine’s neighbouring countries. Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt announced the allocation during her meeting with the UN

  • Norway sending large shipment of medical supplies to Ukraine

    08/03/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    There is a rapidly increasing need for medical supplies in Ukraine and its neighbouring countries. The war has led to shortages of all kinds of medicines, ranging from common painkillers to vital medicines such as insulin, heart medications and

  • Norway to take in Ukrainian refugees from Moldova and assist in medical evacuation

    22/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    In response to a request from Moldova, the Norwegian Government has agreed to help the country by bringing Ukrainian refugees from Moldova to Norway. In addition, Norway will transport Ukrainian refugees needing medical care to Norwegian hospitals

  • Strengthening civil emergency preparedness

    18/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    The Norwegian Government is proposing strengthening key aspects of emergency preparedness and civil protection

  • Norway to increase short term defence spending in 2022

    21/03/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    - Pending parliamentary approval, the Norwegian Government has allocated NOK 3 billion to increase the activity and preparedness of the Norwegian Armed Forces in 2022. The proposed spending will for the most part be dedicated to strengthen our

  • NATO Summit demonstrates strength of transatlantic solidarity

    24/03/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    ‘The fact that NATO heads of state and government are convening for the second time in less than a month to discuss our joint response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, shows clearly allied unity in NATO. Russia has underestimated the strength and

  • Longer stays at reception centres, finding work more quickly

    24/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

    The high number of displaced Ukrainians arriving in Norway means that the length of stay in asylum reception centres is set to rise. At the same time, the Government wants to make improvements to the introduction programme to help more people find

  • Joint Nordic declaration of support for Ukraine

    12/07/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Today the G7 countries announced agreement on a joint declaration of support for security assurances for Ukraine. The Nordic countries stand together in declaring their support for the initiative, and Norway joins the declaration.

  • Ukrainian refugees will be granted an extension of the right to drive cars in Norway

    22/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Transport

    “Ukrainian refugees must be confident that they can drive a car when they reside in Norway. We will therefore extend the duration of the validity period for Ukrainian driving licenses to one year”, says Minister of Transport Jon-Ivar Nygård.

  • The Norwegian Government is expanding the temporary collective protection scheme for Ukrainians

    29/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    The Norwegian Government is expanding the temporary collective protection scheme for displaced people from Ukraine. Ukrainian citizens who were in Norway on 24 February 2022 can also receive collective protection now.

  • Proposal for temporary amendments to the Child Welfare Act to handle the increase in refugees from Ukraine to Norway

    29/04/2022 News story Ministry of Children and Families

    A large number of children are expected to arrive in Norway in the same period of time and many may require help from the child welfare service. The Norwegian Government is proposing necessary adaptations today to prepare the services to receive

  • Temporary legislative changes proposed to ensure readiness to receive large numbers of displaced Ukrainians

    29/04/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

    The situation in Ukraine and the surrounding areas is unpredictable and Norway is planning in order to be able to receive a large number of displaced persons. High numbers of arrivals will increase pressure on basic welfare services, including

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