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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

Norway will host informal meeting with the Prime Ministers from the Nordic countries

In 2022, Norway holds the chairmanship of the Nordic Council of Ministers, and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is hosting his Nordic Prime Minister colleagues in an informal Nordic Prime Ministers' meeting in Oslo on Monday 15. August. The meeting

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.

Statement on the Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

National statement on the Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, delivered by Ministry of Foreign Affairs State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson.

By State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson New York, 1 August 2022

Norway concerned about the crisis in Sri Lanka

‘I am concerned about the food and nutrition crisis we are now witnessing in Sri Lanka. The grave humanitarian situation has a severe impact on women and children. Norway is providing NOK 13 million to address the acute needs,’ said Minister 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.

Statement from the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the situation in Northern Kosovo

'Norway supports efforts of the EU, the US and KFOR to calm down the situation in Northern Kosovo', said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

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.

Minister of Foreign Affairs: Condemns Russia's attack on Odesa

'Norway condemns Russia’s attack on the port of Odesa', Minister of Foreign Affairs Annniken Huitfeldt said.

Joint Statement on Sudan on the Occasion of Eid al-Adha

The members of the Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States) and the European Union extend their warm wishes to the Sudanese people on Eid al-Adha.

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

The government is extending the grant scheme for Ukrainian students in Norway

Ukrainian students who were already in Norway before the war started can continue to receive a subsistence grant for the next academic year. Russian and Belarusian students will no longer be covered by this scheme.

Government changes admission rules for refugees who want to study

It will now be easier for refugees to be admitted to higher education in Norway. As a temporary arrangement, displaced people without a Higher Education Entrance Qualification may apply for a place at a higher education institution.

Statement at Access to Covid-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-A) Facilitation Council meeting

Statement by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim at the Access to Covid-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-A) Facilitation Council meeting on 6 July 2022.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim ACT-A Facilitation Council meeting, 6 July

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.

Compulsory wage arbitration in the industrial dispute between the Norwegian Organisation of Managers and Executives and Norwegian Oil and Gas

The Government is proposing compulsory wage arbitration in order to resolve the industrial dispute between the trade union Norwegian Organisation of Managers and Executives (Lederne) and Norwegian Oil and Gas in connection with this year's basic

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

More European countries approve the use of expired Norwegian passports

Norwegian citizens who have not renewed their passports following the pandemic are able to travel to Germany, Iceland, Estonia, and Portugal using their expired passport as identification. This change takes effect today and will apply until 31

Greece approves use of expired Norwegian passports

Norwegian citizens who have not renewed their passports following the pandemic are able to travel to Greece using their expired passport as identification. This change takes effect today and will apply until the end of 2022.