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New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

31/01/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. These sanctions mirror the EU’s ninth package of sanctions, which was adopted by the EU on 16 December 2022.

Increasing the capacity for explosive ordnance disposal in Ukraine

20/01/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway will provide instructors as part of a multinational effort to provide training on Explosive Ordnance Disposal to Ukrainian military personnel, Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp) said during the international meeting for support

The Energy Commission submits report to the government

01/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

Terje Aasland, Minister of Petroleum and Energy, received today the final report from the government appointed Energy Commission led by Professor Lars Sørgard. The report examines Norwegian energy policy in a long-term perspective.

Grave situation for Palestine refugees

26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is in an extremely difficult financial situation due to a decrease in support from donors, high population growth and a steep rise in prices for food and

Offers advanced training for Ukrainian soldiers in Norway

26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

- Norway will train Ukrainian soldiers as medical specialist, junior officers and snipers, says Minister of Defense, Bjørn Arild Gram.

Enormous humanitarian needs after earthquake in Türkiye and Syria

06/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘This is an immense tragedy. My condolences go to all those who have lost loved ones, and I am sending warm thoughts to all those who have been injured or affected’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Norway will send tanks to Ukraine

26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian government supports the donation of tanks to Ukraine and Norway will contribute to the donation.

New ambassadors from Kuwait, China, Pakistan and Maldives

26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 26 January 2023.

Norway strengthens the Armed Forces through purchase of new tanks

03/02/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance

The Norwegian Government has decided to acquire 54 main battle tanks (MBT) of the Leopard 2 type from German Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, with an option to purchase an additional 18 units. The first MBTs are expected to be delivered in 2026. This

The Healthcare Personnel Commission delivers its report

02/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Health and Care Services

On Thursday 2 February, the Minister of Health and Care Services, Ingvild Kjerkol, delivered the Healthcare Personnel Commission’s report titled Time to Act: Personnel in a sustainable health and care service.

Joint statement on Sudan

09/02/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement by Special Envoys and representatives from France, Germany, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union on Sudan.

Changes among the political advisers

07/01/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Political adviser Kjetil Vevle has been appointed as acting state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre as of 7 January 2022.

Sudan Troika Statement 9 November

09/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The so-called Troika; Norway, the United States and the United Kingdom, released the following statement in Khartoum on Tuesday the 9th November.

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

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

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

Strengthening climate risk efforts in the Government Pension Fund Global

01/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance

The Government will strengthen the efforts on climate risk in the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG). The changes proposed in the white paper The Government Pension Fund 2022 are largely in line with the recommendations in the expert report

Changes among the political advisers

28/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Syver Glordencio Mendoza Zachariassen as political adviser to Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, as of 28 March 2022.

Mehl: ‘The first refugees from Moldova may arrive next week’

31/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Moldova has asked Norway and a number of European countries for help to receive displaced Ukrainians, and the Norwegian Government will be transferring 2 500 Ukrainian refugees from Moldova.

Norway provides additional weapons to Ukraine

31/03/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian government has offered an additional 2000 M72 light anti-armour weapons to Ukraine.