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  • Direct sales of weapons and defense-related products to Ukraine permitted from 1 January 2024

    01/01/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence

    The Norwegian government has decided to permit direct sales of weapons and defense-related products from the Norwegian defense industry to the defense authorities in Ukraine. This policy change will enter into force on January 1 2024.

  • Minister of Trade and Industry issues clear signal to Europe: ‘Norway has a competitive advantage that can help shape a vigorous European solar market.’

    05/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

    The Minister of Trade and Industry was on Friday invited to the meeting of the European Solar PV Industry Alliance (ESIA). Ahead of the meeting, Vestre sent a letter to the European Commission, as well as Germany and France individually, setting out

  • Successful mediation retreat in Oman

    04/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Last week’s mediation retreat in Muscat, the capital of Oman, gathered participants with important insights on conflict situations and peace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This is the first time a retreat in the Oslo Forum-series is

  • COP28: Norway to provide NOK 270 million to new climate fund

    02/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced at the UN climate summit (COP28) in Dubai that Norway will provide NOK 270 million to the new fund for loss and damage associated with climate change (Loss and Damage Fund).

  • NOK 100 million for climate adaptation in the least developed countries

    04/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The least developed countries are hardest hit by climate change, while at the same time lacking sufficient capacity and resources to meet the climate challenges. The contribution from Norway will reach those who need it most.

  • Norway to increase support for the Palestinians

    24/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    In response to the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, the Norwegian Government has proposed to increase support for the Palestinian people by NOK 470 million. This will bring Norway’s total support to the Palestinians in 2023 to more than

  • Norway will develop a new super missile

    24/11/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway is the world leader in missile production and produces one of the most advanced missiles in the world. Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp) reports that the government will now begin the development of the next generation missile. The

  • Changes among the political advisers

    20/11/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    Ms. Maren Grøthe has been appointed political adviser to Minister of Children and Families, Ms. Kjersti Toppe.

  • Norway congratulates Philippines on start of peace negotiations

    28/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I would like to congratulate the government of the Philippines and the communist movement NDFP on their decision to start formal peace negotiations. This is an important and timely step towards securing lasting peace in the Philippines,’ said

  • Norway donates NOK 250 million to food security in Ukraine through the Nansen programme

    30/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Today, at the food security summit in Ukraine, Norway will announce NOK 200 million to the World Food Programme, including the important humanitarian food programme "Grain from Ukraine". Additional NOK 50 million will be donated to the World Bank's

  • Statement by Nordic Ministers of Foreign Affairs on the situation in Georgia

    30/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    We, the Nordics, join the international calls for a thorough and impartial investigation of reported irregularities before and during Georgia’s 26 October parliamentary elections. It is essential to dispel doubts that have been cast on the integrity

  • Donation of artillery systems to Ukraine

    02/10/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    Statement by the Norwegian, German, Slovakian and Danish Ministers of Defence regarding donation of artillery systems to Ukraine.

  • Norway condemns Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian territory

    30/09/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway condemns in the strongest possible terms the decision by Russia to annex four regions of Ukraine. This is a serious violation of international law and is totally unacceptable. It may lead to a further escalation of an already volatile

  • Norway strongly condemns attack on education centre

    30/09/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway strongly condemns the attack on Kaaj education centre in Kabul today, in a Hazara-majority area. Many adolescent girls and boys are killed and wounded.

  • Joint Statement of Support for the Asean Special Envoy on Myanmar

    15/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Timor‑Leste, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on behalf of the European Union have issued a

  • Marie Lamo appointed new political advisor in MoD Norway

    15/10/2021 News story Ministry of Defence

    Marie Lamo is the political advisor for Minister of Defence Odd Roger Enoksen. They were both appointed Oct. 14th 2021 in the new Støre Government.

  • Deferral of decision regarding a second dose for 12 to 15-year-olds

    25/10/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

    One dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has been offered to children aged 12 to 15 since the beginning of September. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has considered whether they should also be offered a second dose, but has recommended waiting for

  • New political adviser

    21/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Ingrid Nikoline Sand as political adviser to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Bjørn Arild Gram.

  • A unanimous Security Council will strengthen protection of education

    29/10/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution on protection of education in conflict zones. Niger and Norway sponsored the resolution and led the negotiations.

  • Norway to double climate finance to NOK 14 billion

    01/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Norwegian government has set a target to double its overall climate finance from NOK 7 billion in 2020 to NOK 14 billion by 2026 at the latest.

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