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Changes in the Government

In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

Troika statement on Sudan 11 February

The Troika, Canada, Switzerland, and the European Union are alarmed by the February 9 arrests and detentions of several high-profile political figures in Sudan, they said in a statement.

Foreign Minister: Shocked by airstrikes in Myanmar

'I am shocked and saddened by airstrikes killing dozens of civilians in Kachin, Myanmar', said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms Anniken Huitfeldt.

The government is facilitating a new ocean industry - seabed mineral activities

The government proposes to open parts of the Norwegian continental shelf for commercial seabed mineral activities. In addition, the government presents a strategy demonstrating how Norway aims to be a global leader in a fact- and knowledge-based

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Tomas Norvoll as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Marte Mjøs Persen.

Joint Statement by the Troika on Sudan and South Sudan

The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Norway, and the United Kingdom.

Norway providing support to flood victims in Ukraine

‘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.

Prime Minister Støre joins efforts to increase renewable energy in developing countries

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has agreed to join the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet. The Alliance aims to provide more people in poor countries with access to electricity through the development of renewable energy solutions to

New ambassadors from Italy, Iceland, Germany and Peru

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 25 August 2022.

Norway sending large shipment of medical supplies to Ukraine

There is a rapidly increasing need for medical supplies in Ukraine and its neighbouring countries. The war has led to shortages of all kinds of medicines, ranging from common painkillers to vital medicines such as insulin, heart medications and

Norway to increase short term defence spending in 2022

- Pending parliamentary approval, the Norwegian Government has allocated NOK 3 billion to increase the activity and preparedness of the Norwegian Armed Forces in 2022. The proposed spending will for the most part be dedicated to strengthen our

Norway to donate air defence missiles to Ukraine

‘Norway will continue to support Ukraine’s fight to defend itself against Russia for as long as it takes. Ukraine urgently needs more military support and equipment, in particular air defence missiles and ammunition. Norway is providing the support

Statement Condemning Atrocities in Darfur, Sudan

The Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) condemn in the strongest terms the ongoing violence in Darfur, especially reports of killings based on ethnicity and widespread sexual violence by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and

Jan P. Syse

Jan Peder Syse was lawyer and politician. Private secretary (deputy assistant director general) 1 August 1967-31 July 1969, in the Ministry of Trade and Shipping. State secretary 1 November 1970-17 March 1971, in the Ministry of Justice. Councillor

Trygve Lie

Norwegian Government Ministries 1940 - 1945

After Norway had been occupied by Nazi Germany on 9 April 1940, and King Haakon VII and Johan Nygaardsvold's Government had left the capital together with civil servants, the leader of the National Socialist party Nasjonal Samling (National Unity,

The Minister of Foreign Affairs visited the synagogue in Oslo

Jews in Norway experience hostile attitudes and anti-Semitism, and in recent weeks the extent has increased in the wake of the crisis in the Middle East. The Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs visited the synagogue in Oslo today to express his

New ambassadors from Pakistan, Iraq, Maldives and Laos

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 15 October 2021.

Report No. 24 to the Storting (2006-2007) - On the Management of the ­Government Pension Fund in 2006

Immigration and Immigrants 2015–2016

IMO Report for Norway

Report from Norway to the OECD with statistics on migration and on the composition of immigrants and their Norwegian-born children.