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Annual white paper on the Government Pension Fund

31/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Finance

Today, the Ministry of Finance submits the white paper The Government Pension Fund 2023 to the Storting. Topics in this year’s paper include how international economic and political developments may affect the Government Pension Fund Global, and a

COP28: Norway to provide NOK 270 million to new climate fund

02/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced at the UN climate summit (COP28) in Dubai that Norway will provide NOK 270 million to the new fund for loss and damage associated with climate change (Loss and Damage Fund).

Norway to donate air defence missiles to Ukraine

24/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

‘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

Norway is assessing how to contribute to training and education of Ukrainian personnel on fighter aircraft

25/05/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

- Norway will consider how to contribute to the education and training of Ukrainian personnel on the F-16 fighter plane, says Norwegian minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram.

Norway plans to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

24/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

‘Norway is supporting Ukraine in its efforts to build a modern air defence system. This is both important and necessary. We have already decided to train Ukrainian fighter jet pilots and announced in the summer that we would provide two Norwegian F-

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.

G-36/2021 – Revised circular relating to entry into force of the Regulations relating to entry restrictions for foreign nationals out of concern for public health

26/11/2021 Circular Ministry of Justice and Public Security

G-36/2021 – Revised circular relating to entry into force of the Regulations relating to entry restrictions for foreign nationals out of concern for public health.pdf

Norway condemns execution in Iran

19/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Norway condemns Iran's execution of three persons arrested in the wake of demonstrations last year', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Statement by Foreign Minister on Belarus

07/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

"Another day, another attempt by the Belarus repressive apparatus to discredit the democratic opposition in exile. The sentencing of Tsihanouskaya, Lathuska, Moroz, Kavalkova and Dylevski has no credibility. We stand with all brave Belarusians

Large investments in the Armed Forces

31/03/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

- We must have a strong and modern defense that can prevent war and defend Norway. The government therefore proposes to start four new projects for around NOK 17 billion and change ongoing projects for around NOK 6.3 billion to strengthen the

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

Troika and EU Joint Statement on Sudan 4 January 2022

04/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and the European Union underscore their continued support for the democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people.

Changes among the state secretaries

17/11/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Eli Blakstad as state secretary to Minister of Children and Families, Ms. Kjersti Toppe.

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.

A historic day for Finland and NATO

04/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime Minister

‘We welcome Finland as a member of NATO. This is a historic day for Nordic and European security. Finnish membership will strengthen not only Finland’s security, but also Nordic security and NATO as a whole,’ said Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr

Government to provide student support for electricity costs

13/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Education and Research

The Government is proposing offering an application-based additional loan of NOK 3000 to students at universities, university colleges and vocational schools and adult students studying at upper secondary level in order to cover their electricity

United Nations General Assembly: Norway’s statement at the UN Emergency Special Session on The International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on the Israeli occupation.

18/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The statement was delivered by Norway's Permanent Representative to the UN in New York, Ambassador Merete Brattested on September 17, 2024.

Changes among the state secretaries

27/10/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The Crown Prince Regent has appointed Mr. Halvard Ingebrigtsen as acting state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in a 80 percent position, and continues as state secretary in a 20 percent position to Minister

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt on the situation in Israel and Palestine

12/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

I am deeply alarmed by the dramatic escalation in Israel and Gaza. The high number of people killed and injured is shocking. It is heartbreaking that hundreds of children have lost their lives in recent days, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

Norway announces 22 million USD million for political risk insurance via the World Bank to support reconstruction of Ukraine

14/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim is taking part in the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Marrakesh on 11-13 October. Norway announced at the meetings that it will provide 22