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Norway is increasing its contribution to NATO enhanced Forward Presence in Lithuania
15/02/2022 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is strengthening its force contribution in the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) in Lithuania with up to 60 soldiers with a core of one mechanized infantry unit.
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New state secretary
18/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Odd Steinar Åfar Viseth as acting state secretary to Minister of Transport Jon-Ivar Nygård, in the period that state secretary Johan Vasara settles parental leave, effective as of 1 March 2022.
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Most teachers and nurses live in their home county after completing their studies
03/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Education and ResearchA new report from Statistics Norway shows that people who train to become preschool teachers, teachers, nurses and social workers are more likely to study in their home county and remain there after completing their education. One important reason
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Norway provides an air defense system to Ukraine
20/04/2022 News story Ministry of Defence-The conflict could draw out in time, and Ukraine is dependent on international support to withstand Russian aggression. The Norwegian government has therefore decided to donate Mistral air defense to Ukraine, says Norwegian Minister of Defence
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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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Proposal aims to make it easier to find homes for Ukrainian refugees
29/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional DevelopmentThe government has put forward a proposal to introduce emergency powers in the Planning and Building Act to speed up the process of welcoming and finding homes for refugees from Ukraine.
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Foreign Minister visits Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
25/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt paid a visit to Bangladesh to celebrate the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations. She also met Rohingya refugees who are now living in Bangladesh.
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Norway contributes to a weapons fund for Ukraine
27/04/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway will contribute to a fund to coordinate acquisition of military equipment for Ukraine. The fund is led by the United Kingdom, which will coordinate the purchase and transport of defence equipment for Ukraine.
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Norway to become member of International Solar Alliance
26/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘We need to increase the pace of the green transition worldwide, and the use of solar cells will be important in this context. This is why Norway is joining the International Solar Alliance. This will open up new opportunities for Norwegian
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The EU Commission recommends negotiations of an agreement between Norway and the EU to hinder VAT fraud
27/04/2022 News story Ministry of FinanceThe Commission adopted 26 April 2022 a recommendation to the Council to re-open negotiations of the agreement between Norway and the EU concerning administrative cooperation in the field of VAT. The purpose of the agreement is to combat
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New knowledge about gender equality in the maritime industry
20/05/2022 News story Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesA new study shows that the share of women in the maritime sector remains low, and that structural, cultural and practical barriers can explain why few women work in the sector. The Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Bjørnar Skjæran, will now
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CCS cooperation with UK waste disposal industry
13/05/2022 News story Office of the Prime MinisterCO2 emissions from London’s household rubbish will be captured and stored beneath the North Sea in the carbon storage facility of the Norwegian Longship CCS project. Cory, one of the UK’s leading waste management and recycling companies, will store
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Joint statement on Human Rights of Afghan Women and Girls
13/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint statement supported by Norway's Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on increased restrictions on the human rights of Afghan women and girls.
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OECD on the Norwegian economy: High activity and challenges for fiscal policy
22/02/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceOECD today published their biannual survey of the Norwegian economy, with recommendations on how the government should face important challenges ahead. The report illustrates the high activity of the Norwegian economy heading out of the pandemic. At
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Construction of the permanent 22 July Centre is beginning now
22/02/2022 News story Ministry of Education and ResearchThe 22 July Centre is returning to the Cabinet Building in the Government Quarter. Statsbygg has been tasked with building the permanent centre, which will be completed in 2025.
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The Government Pension Fund Global to exit Russia
28/02/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceThe Ministry of Finance has today informed the Fund manager Norges Bank to immediately freeze all investments made by the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) in Russia. The Ministry has further requested Norges Bank to prepare a plan for the
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Norway to increase support to Ukraine and provide military equipment
27/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian Government has allocated up to NOK 2 billion for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, and will provide military equipment such as helmets and bulletproof vests to the war-torn country. The Government will also align itself with the
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against all travel to Russia
27/02/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has now revised its travel advice for Russia and is advising against all travel to the country.
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‘I am hoping for a historic decision from the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi’
25/02/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentMinister of Climate and the Environment Espen Barth Eide is travelling to Nairobi where Norway will hold the presidency of the fifth session of United Nations’ Environment Assembly. One of Norway’s key goals is to take a decision to start the
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Norway condemns Russia’s military attack on Ukraine
24/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister‘Norway condemns Russia’s military attack on Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. This attack is a serious violation of international law and endangers the lives of innocent people,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre