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Government seeks Storting’s approval for Swedish and Finnish Nato membership
23/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, the Government requested the Storting’s consent to ratify the Nato accession protocols for Finland and Sweden. ‘We will do our utmost to ensure a swift accession process,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Norway’s ninth periodic report to the UN Committee against Torture
20/05/2022 News story Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityNorway has submitted its ninth periodic report to the UN Committee against Torture.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the tragedy in Seoul
30/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am devastated by news of the terrible incident in connection with Halloween celebrations in Seoul. My deepest condolences to families and friends who lost their loved ones. My thoughts are with those affected by this tragedy', Minister of Foreign
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Disappointed by education ban for girls
23/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Very disappointed by reports that Taliban's leadership continues to ban girls from secondary education', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Norway terminates its contract for the NH90
10/06/2022 News story Ministry of Defence- Regrettably we have reached the conclusion that no matter how many hours our technicians work, and how many parts we order, it will never make the NH90 capable of to meeting the requirements of the Norwegian Armed Forces. Based on a joint
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The Norwegian Government is offering financial security to Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarusian students in Norway
19/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Education and ResearchThe Norwegian Government wants to help Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarusian students in a difficult situation. Students who are struggling financially due to the war will now receive funding to cover their subsistence costs.
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Changes among the state secretaries
10/06/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has decided to extend Kjetil Vevle´s constitution as State Secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre until 15 November 2022.
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Threat assessments for the year set out
12/02/2022 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityToday the Norwegian Intelligence Service, the Norwegian Police Security Service and the National Security Authority presented their public threat and risk assessments for 2022.
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Prime Minister Støre spoke with President Putin
31/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had a one-hour telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday morning.
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Norway raises military readiness
01/11/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceAt the advice of the Chief of Defence, the Government has decided to increase the readiness of the Norwegian Armed Forces as of 1 November. This means that Norway will now implement the next phase of its preparedness plans. The operations and
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People with COVID-19 may be birth partners and visit people who are seriously ill
12/02/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesPeople with COVID-19 may be birth partners and visit seriously ill family who are in hospital. It must be possible to organise visits in accordance with COVID-19 precautions, and they must be agreed with the ward.
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Norway steps up assistance to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA)
11/02/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am deeply concerned about UNRWA’s financial situation. UNRWA plays a key role in ensuring that the rights and basic needs of Palestine refugees are met and promoting stability in the Middle East. This is why Norway is now increasing its funding
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Joint statement one year after the military takeover in Sudan
24/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsAs the Sudanese people prepare to mark the one-year anniversary of the military takeover, Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United
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New ambassadors from Portugal, Bhutan and Azerbaijan
31/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to HRH the Crown Prince Regent on 31 March 2022.
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Vaccination of children and adolescents against COVID-19
14/01/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesA vaccine will be offered to children aged 5-11 if so requested by their parents or guardians. This vaccination is provided on a voluntary basis, and there is no general recommendation to vaccinate all children in this age group.
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Norway prolongs forest partnership with Ethiopia
05/09/2023 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentForest protection and restoration play a vital role in Ethiopia’s efforts to reduce emissions. Today at the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Norway announced 25 million USD in funding to support Ethiopia’s ambitions(*).
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Norwegian statements in the interactive dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights oral update on Sudan
14/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway in Geneva partook in two statements in the interactive dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights oral update on Sudan.
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Transmission quarantine required for close contacts of suspected cases of the Omicron variant
08/12/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe Norwegian Government has decided to also introduce a duty to complete transmission quarantine for other close contacts of people who it is suspected may have been infected with the Omicron variant. Currently, the duty to quarantine in these
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Norway’s key leadership tasks in UN Security Council
14/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn its second year as a member of the UN Security Council, Norway will co-chair the Informal Expert Group on Climate and Security together with Kenya. Norway will also continue to hold the subsidiary body chair positions it was given in 2021.
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Changes among the political advisers
11/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMs. Maria Varteressian resigns as political adviser to Minister of Climate and Environment, Mr. Espen Barth Eide 14 September 2023.