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Norwegian satellites may help developing countries in the fight against illegal fishing

A newly launched UN-report claims that over 1/3 of the worlds fish stocks are suffering from overfishing. Norway will now do more to cooperate with developing countries to solve the problem of illegal fishing.

Adjusted production permits for several fields on the Norwegian shelf

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has approved adjusted production permits for several fields on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). Total sale of gas from NCS is expected at 122 billion standard cubic meters (Sm3) in 2022.

Denmark, Iceland and Norway are ready to ratify Finland and Sweden’s accession to NATO

Following today’s signing of the Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Finland and Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Norway are ready to submit their ratification instruments to the Government of the United States of America. With

Joint statement on Myanmar

Joint statement on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Norway, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States following the execution of pro-democracy and opposition leaders in Myanmar.

Resolution on humanitarian access to Syria renewed

‘I am very pleased that the UN will be able to continue to deliver water, food, medicines and other humanitarian supplies from Türkiye into northwestern Syria. Some 4.1 million people in this area are dependent on the assistance provided under the

Invitation to a digital Nordic seminar on inclusion of vulnerable young people 15th September

The Norwegian Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion invites to a Nordic digital seminar 15th September on inclusion of young people in work, education and society. The seminar is part of the Norwegian presidency programme for the Nordic Council of

Statement on shipment of grain from Odesa

Today’s shipment of grain from Odesa is an important first step in reducing global food insecurity.

Fourteen years since the outbreak of the war between Russia and Georgia

“The Russian invasion of Georgia in 2008 marked the beginning of a new and more aggressive phase in Russia’s policy regarding its neighbouring countries and the European security architecture. As we are witnessing in Ukraine today, Russia has

Statement on the escalation in and around Gaza

'I am deeply concerned about the escalation in and around Gaza', said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

Changes among the state secretaries

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

Norway will assist in the training of Ukrainian soldiers

Norway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram confirmed at the 11August donor conference for Ukraine, in Copenhagen, that Norway will contribute to training of Ukrainian soldiers in Great Britain.

Norway to host Nordic Prime Ministers in Oslo

Defence cooperation, ocean health and the green transition are among the topics to be discussed when the Prime Ministers of all five Nordic countries meet in Oslo on Monday. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will also be present for part of the

Nordic countries to further strengthen cooperation on security and defence

Security policy was a key topic at the meeting of the Nordic Prime Ministers in Oslo today. The Nordic countries have agreed to further develop security and defence cooperation in the region.

Countries aim to end plastic pollution by 2040

Today the Governments of Rwanda and Norway launch The High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution together with Canada, Peru, Germany, Senegal, Georgia, Republic of Korea, UK, Switzerland, Portugal, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Costa Rica,

Meld. St. 13 (2020–2021) - Norway’s Climate Action Plan for 2021–2030

Meld. St. 13 (2020–2021) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Taximeters

The requirements to taximeters apply when they are sold or offered for sale, and the measurement result is used in economic transaction. Different specified devices must be connected to the interface of a taximeter in service.

Pressure equipment

The regulation applies to pressure equipment for a maximum pressure PS above 0.5 bar (overpressure) and which is designed, manufactured, marketed and put into operation. The regulation shall ensure that pressure equipment and devices are safe. The

Simple pressure vessels

The regulation applies to the making available on the market of simple pressure vessels, that is, any welded container exposed to an internal overpressure exceeding 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar), which contains air or nitrogen, but is not intended to be

Pyrotechnic articles

The regulation establishes the essential safety requirements which pyrotechnic articles are to fulfil with a view to their being made available on the market.

Safety regulations for the design and manufacture of personal protective equipment

The regulation establishes the safety objectives of design, manufacture and marketing of personal protective equipment.