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  • Norway increasing its support to UNRWA

    17/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘UNRWA is the backbone of the humanitarian response in Gaza. The war, accusations made by Israel, continuous attacks on the organisation and funds withheld by major donors, have put UNRWA in an extremely difficult financial situation. In this

  • Finland and Norway sign a Memorandum of Understanding

    20/06/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram and Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen signed a Memorandum of Understanding on defence cooperation between the two countries in Bodø, Norway, on 20 June 2024.

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    OECD on the Norwegian economy: High activity and lower inflation

    20/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Finance

    OECD today published their biannual survey of the Norwegian economy, with recommendations on how the government should face important challenges ahead. The survey points to increasing activity in the Norwegian economy. It also emphasises the

  • Awarding four new licenses for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf

    20/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

    Today, the Norwegian Ministry of Energy announces offers for four new exploration licenses related to CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf. All the licenses are in the North Sea.

  • Kim Friele Memorial Prize awarded to Støttegruppa 25. juni and Insight

    19/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Culture and Equality, Office of the Prime Minister

    ‘We are all striving to provide everyone - both in Norway and internationally - with a safe and inclusive society. A society where LGBT+ people can live free and good lives and love whoever they want. Støttegruppa 25. juni, the support group for

  • Announcing three areas related  to CO2-storage

    06/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

    The Ministry of Energy announces three areas in the North Sea for companies to apply for exploration licences related to CO2-storage on the Norwegian continental shelf.

  • The Norwegian Government bolsters efforts for gender and sexual diversity in new action plan

    17/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Culture and Equality

    The Norwegian government’s Action Plan for Gender and Sexual Diversity was launched today. The plan comprises 49 measures aimed at protecting rights, and improving quality of life for LGBT+ people, and increasing recognition of gender and sexual

  • Norway sends medicines and medical supplies to Syria

    17/02/2023 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway donates medicines, medical infrastructure, and medical supplies to Syria. The donation has a value of NOK 11 million (approximately USD 1 million).

  • The Contract Continuity Regulation is extended until 1 October 2023

    15/02/2023 News story Ministry of Finance

    The Ministry of Finance has asked Finanstilsynet (the Norwegian Financial Supervisor) to assess the possible necessity of an additional national framework governing the provision of investment services from companies outside the EEA to professional

  • Norway increases support for earthquake victims

    18/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘There is an enormous need for humanitarian assistance in both countries. Norway is now increasing its support for the victims of the earthquakes bringing the total to NOK 250 million,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Norway increases humanitarian support for civilians in Ukraine

    24/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘We must stand united in supporting the people of Ukraine. Norway is a significant donor to Ukraine, and we are now providing NOK 400 million in funding for UN humanitarian efforts for the first part of 2023,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    10/03/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Ms. Nancy Lystad Herz as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion Marte Mjøs Persen.

  • Norway provides Ukraine with NASAMS ground-based air defence system

    10/03/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway will provide Ukraine with two complete NASAMS firing units in cooperation with the United States. - Ukraine has a critical need to defend itself against missile attacks, and Norway will assist, says Norway’s minister of defence, Mr. Bjørn

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    Norwegian Government apologises to Sámi reindeer herders on the Fosen peninsula

    04/03/2023 News story Ministry of Energy

    The Norwegian Government has apologised to the Sámi reindeer herders on the Fosen peninsula, acknowledging that the licences to build and operate wind farms in the area have a substantive negative impact on their ability to enjoy their own culture,

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the volatile situation in Israel and Palestine

    23/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'As we enter holiday seasons for Muslims, Jews and Christians alike, the situation in Israel and Palestine is fragile. I urge all actors to refrain from statements and actions that fuel tensions,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • 15 years of Partnership on Climate and Forest

    22/03/2023 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    Brasilia, 23.03.2023: Joint press statement between Marina Silva, Brazil’s Minister of Environment and Climate and Espen Barth Eide, Norway’s Minister of Climate and Environment.

  • Norway congratulates the agreement in Ohrid, North Macedonia

    19/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Statement from Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 'The agreement in Ohrid, North Macedonia, is an important step towards normalization of relations between Serbia and Kosovo, and stability on the Western Balkans. Congratulations to Kosovo,

  • Norway signs framework-agreement for joint ammunition-procurement

    20/03/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    On March 20st, Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp) signs a framework agreement which allows the European Defense Agency (EDA) to acquire ammunition on behalf of the signatory countries.

  • Press Invitation: Informal meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Oslo, Norway

    07/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    An informal meeting of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) at the level of Ministers of Foreign Affairs will be held in Oslo, Norway, on 31 May-01 June 2023. The meeting will be chaired by the NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg. The Foreign

  • Norway contributes NOK 250 million to FAO crises response

    03/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway increases support for crisis response under the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The funding will enable FAO to rapidly help people maintain food production in crisis situations.

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