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  • Two licenses under the carbon storage regulations awarded on the NCS

    06/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

    Today, the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has awarded two licences in accordance with the CO2 storage Regulations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). One in the North Sea and one in the Barents Sea.

  • Appalled by reports of atrocities in Ukraine

    03/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I am appalled by reports of unimaginable atrocities in Ukraine, where Russia is withdrawing,' Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

  • Statement on the escalation in and around Gaza

    06/08/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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

  • Norway to give priority to protection, health and fight against hunger in allocation of humanitarian reserve

    09/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Humanitarian needs worldwide were at a record high at the beginning of this year, and have continued to rise. When allocating the remainder of the humanitarian reserve funds, roughly NOK 113 million, we will give priority to efforts to combat

  • Yemen must not become a forgotten crisis

    10/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt visited Yemen for the first time on 9 June. The Foreign Minister met Yemen’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in the temporary capital of Aden. The evening before, Ms Huitfeldt met the

  • Norway providing substantial support for earthquake victims

    07/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services

    ‘The earthquake disaster in Türkiye and Syria has caused immense suffering and widespread destruction. A large amount of aid has been delivered and is making a real difference,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Norway providing support to flood victims in Ukraine

    12/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    ‘Norway is increasing its humanitarian support and sending equipment to help the many thousands of people affected by the flooding following the collapse of the Kakhovka dam,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Changes among the political advisers

    31/07/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Herman Høgby Robertsen as political adviser to Minister of Education, Ms. Tonje Brenna, from 1 August to 17 September 2023.

  • Foreign Minister condemns sentencing of Aung San Suu Kyi

    10/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I condemn today’s sentencing to four years in prison of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. The military regime is using the judicial system to silence political opponents and crush the National League for Democracy', Minister of Foreign Affairs

  • Joint Nordic declaration of support for Ukraine

    12/07/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Today the G7 countries announced agreement on a joint declaration of support for security assurances for Ukraine. The Nordic countries stand together in declaring their support for the initiative, and Norway joins the declaration.

  • The IMF's Article IV consultation for 2023 has been completed

    26/07/2023 News story Ministry of Finance

    On 8 June, the IMF's delegation to Norway presented its yearly assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy to the government.  The full report has now been concluded by the IMF Executive Board.

  • Condemn killing of civilians in Sudan

    13/07/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is appalled by the discovery of a mass grave in West Darfur Sudan.

  • Climate finance doubled four years ahead of deadline

    05/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Environment

    Norway’s climate finance totalled NOK 15.5 billion in 2022, partly through mobilisation of a high level of private capital.

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    09/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, the King Crown Prince Regent has honourably discharged Mr. Amund Vik as state secretary to Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland.

  • Norwegian Embassy in Mali to close

    31/08/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is closing its Embassy in Bamako.

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    Ministries hit by cyber-attacks

    24/07/2023 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

    The Norwegian Government Security and Service Organisation (DSS) has detected a cyber-attack on the ICT platform used by 12 ministries. The matter is currently being investigated by the police.

  • Changes among the political advisers

    04/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    Ms. Signe Bjortveit resigns as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Mr. Ola Borten Moe. Ms. Bjortveit has been appointed as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Ms. Sandra Borch.

  • Norway to provide support for Cyclone Freddy victims

    22/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The long-lasting tropical cyclone has caused widespread devastation. Norway is providing NOK 60 million to support the enormous humanitarian needs in Malawi, Madagascar and Mozambique in the wake of Cyclone Freddy,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

  • Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs visits Canada

    07/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Foreign Minister of Norway Anniken Huitfeldt will travel to Ottawa on 9-10 March 2023.

  • Norway deeply concerned by Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill

    22/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Statement from Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 'Deeply concerned by Ugandan Parliament’s decision to pass Anti-Homosexuality Bill. If passed into law, it would threaten the human rights of all Ugandans and lead to increased discrimination and

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