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Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs requested conflict-of-interest assessment
31/08/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn August 2023, Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt was made aware of new information regarding shares in Norwegian listed companies that her husband has purchased and sold since her appointment as Foreign Minister.
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Norway declares 15 intelligence officers working at the Russian embassy in Oslo personae non gratae
13/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The 15 intelligence officers have been engaging in activities that are not compatible with their diplomatic status,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Norway takes over as Chair of the Arctic Council
11/05/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘We are looking forward to chairing the Arctic Council for the next two years. It is vital that the Arctic Council maintains its role as the most important multilateral forum for addressing issues relating to the Arctic,’ said Minister of Foreign
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Norway donates cargo carriers to Ukraine
19/09/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway will donate approximately 50 tracked cargo carriers to Ukraine. - These are important to get supplies to areas where there are no roads, says Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram.
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Transmission quarantine required for close contacts of suspected cases of the Omicron variant
08/12/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe Norwegian Government has decided to also introduce a duty to complete transmission quarantine for other close contacts of people who it is suspected may have been infected with the Omicron variant. Currently, the duty to quarantine in these
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New rules on covered bonds
17/12/2021 Press release Ministry of FinanceToday, the Government has proposed new legislation to implement the Covered Bonds Directive in Norway.
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Increased humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and neighbouring countries
19/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Russia is waging a brutal war that is having a severe impact on the Ukrainian people. Norway is increasing its support for the people in Ukraine and displaced Ukrainians with a view to enhancing food security, combating human trafficking, and
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Joint statement on climate
06/05/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThe text of the following readout was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Norway on the occasion of Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry’s visit to Oslo, Norway.
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Norway to provide EUR 155 million to Syria
10/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The conflict in Syria has been going on for 11 years, and the humanitarian situation is becoming increasingly critical. We must do what we can to help the 14.6 million Syrians in urgent need of humanitarian assistance and protection. Norway will
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Changes in the Government
12/04/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.
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Ukrainians in Norway need to register
25/04/2022 News story Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityRegistration with the police is Ukrainians’ ticket to Norwegian society.
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Changes in requirements for accommodation offered to asylum seekers
11/12/2023 News story Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityIt is a goal for the Government that the numbers of asylum seekers arriving in Norway are sustainable, and for arrivals to be more on a par with arrivals to our neighbouring countries.
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Norway, Finland and South Korea have all signed an agreement to enhance Norwegian defence capabilities.
08/12/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceBoth Norway and Finland have purchased the K9 artillery system from South Korea. The signing of this agreement facilitates an easier collaboration between Norway and Finland when it comes to the shipment of spare parts between the two nations, all
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Norway increasing support to Norwegian organizations for efforts for Ukraine
14/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is now providing NOK 1 billion to the Norwegian Red Cross, the Norwegian Refugee Council, Norwegian Church Aid, Norwegian People’s Aid, Caritas Norway, Save the Children Norway and the civilian task force, NORCAP, under the Norwegian Refugee
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Norway invests NOK 200 million in clean cooking solutions in Africa
02/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsOver 2.3 billion people do not have access to clean cooking facilities and must use charcoal and other fossil fuels to put food on the table, putting their health at risk. Norway announces a NOK 200 million agreement that will give up to 3.6 million
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Agreement at the climate summit
13/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'This is a historic day, eight years after the Paris Agreement', says Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.
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Joint Statement on Afghanistan
01/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsSpecial Representatives and Envoys for Afghanistan from Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States met in Rome on 18 October 2023.
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Foreign Minister Eide spoke with Egypt's Foreign Minister about Gaza
17/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Good talk with Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry today. I commended Egypt's efforts to de-escalate the situation & avoid further regional tensions,' Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said.
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The National Budget 2023: More for hospitals and 24-hour treatment in the mental healthcare sector
07/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe government is proposing to increase the operating budget for Norway’s hospitals by a total of NOK 2.7 billion. NOK 2 billion will go to increasing activity growth, while NOK 700 million will go to increasing basic funding. NOK 150 million of
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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide: ‘Consequential for our relationship with the Netanyahu government’
08/08/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Today, we were informed by the Netanyahu government that they will no longer facilitate Norwegian diplomats’ work in Palestine. This is an extreme action that first and foremost affects our ability to help the Palestinian population. It shows once