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The Norwegian Government wants to strengthen civil emergency preparedness

The Norwegian Government is following up its political platform regarding increasing emergency preparedness. The situation in Ukraine has intensified tensions and created uncertainty, making it necessary to implement civil measures quickly. Today

Norway Announces New NOK 50 million Contribution to "Grain from Ukraine" Initiative

Norway pledges an additional NOK 50 million (USD 4.5 million) to the "Grain from Ukraine" initiative, a program that plays an important role in combating hunger in regions of the Middle East and Africa facing severe food insecurity.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

I welcome the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon. This is an important first step reached with support from the United States and France. I urge all parties to respect the agreement and to comply with UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes in the list of state secretaries.

Consultation on a proposal for amendments to the Norwegian VAT Act regarding cross-border trade of services from businesses to consumers

The Norwegian Ministry of Finance hereby presents a proposal for amendments to the Norwegian VAT Act regarding cross-border sales of services from businesses to consumers (B2C). It is proposed that all purchases of remotely deliverable services from

Russia suspended from UN Human Rights Council

Today, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for Russia to be suspended from the Human Rights Council. A total of 93 countries voted for the resolution, 24 voted against, and 58 countries abstained. Norway was one of the co-sponsors

Appalled by reports of atrocities in Ukraine

'I am appalled by reports of unimaginable atrocities in Ukraine, where Russia is withdrawing,' Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Norwegian Global Emission Reduction Initiative

Driving ambition through international carbon cooperation

Recommendation of February 15th, 2011, on the exclusion of the company Grupo Carso SAB de CV

The exclusion of the company is recommended because of its involvement in the production of tobacco. Please find the recommendation here (pdf)

Ethical guidelines for contact with business and industry in the defence sector

Guidelines | August 2019

Recommendation of November 15th, 2010, on the exclusion of the company Shanghai Industrial Holdings Ltd.

The exclusion of the company is recommended because of its involvement in the production of tobacco. Please find the recommendation here (pdf)

Norway and the Candidate Countries

Norwegian proposal on the digitization of radio

Summary of Report No. 8 (2010-2011) to the Storting

On 4 February 2011 The Norwegian Ministry of Culture presented a report on the digitization of radio to the Storting (the Norwegian national assembly). The report determines the conditions that must be met ant a target date for switch-off of FM

Requirements specification for PKI in the public sector

This document is a general, functional requirements specification for the self-declaration and procurement of a PKI based eID to be utilised in connection with electronic communication with and within the public sector in Norway.

Nils Trædal

Nils Trædal was a Lutheran priest and politician. (Photo: nyhetsspeilet.no). Councillor of State 12 May 1931-14 March 1932, Chief of the Ministry of Church and Education. Acting Prime Minister and acting Minister of Foreign Affairs 29 February-10

Jan P. Syse

Jan Peder Syse was lawyer and politician. Private secretary (deputy assistant director general) 1 August 1967-31 July 1969, in the Ministry of Trade and Shipping. State secretary 1 November 1970-17 March 1971, in the Ministry of Justice. Councillor

Kåre Willoch

Kåre Isaachsen Willoch has been economist, politician and county governor. Councillor of State 28 August-25 September 1963, Chief of the Ministry of Trade and Shipping. Councillor of State 12 October 1965-5 June 1970, Chief of the Ministry of Trade

Report No. 30 to the Storting (2004-2005) -

The file in PDF-format

Report no. 51 to the Storting (1997-1998) -

Perspectives on the development of the Norwegian fisheries industry