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Norway proposes ban to protect children from the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages

22/08/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Education and Research

The Norwegian government today sent on public consultation a proposal to ban the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages aimed at children under the age of 18.

Introducing Zero-Emission Requirements in the World Heritage Fjords

30/09/2024 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

The government is introducing zero-emission requirements in the World Heritage Fjords starting from January 1, 2026, for tourist ships and ferries. The government will also contribute funding for shore power facilities in Flåm.

Announcement of this year’s threat and risk assessments

14/02/2024 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

On 12 February, the Norwegian Intelligence Service, the Police Security Service, and the Norwegian National Security Authority published their open threat and risk assessments.

Foreign ministers from Middle East, Nordic region and Benelux countries in Oslo Friday 15 for high-level meeting on Gaza

15/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I look forward to bringing these countries together for an open and frank discussion about the war in Gaza. While the countries that will be taking part in the meeting are affected to varying degrees, they all share a deep concern about the people

Norway to donate spare parts for Sea King helicopters to Ukraine

09/07/2024 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘As co-chair of the Maritime Capability Coalition, Norway considers it important to ensure that Ukraine is able to build its Coast Guard and increase its maritime capabilities as rapidly as possible. Norway will donate spare parts for Sea King

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide, on Israeli settlements

04/07/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The recent decisions by the Government of Israel to "legalize" five settlement outposts, to declare 12 700 dunams as “state lands”, and to advance the approval of 6016 housing units in dozens of settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, are

Statement from Minster Eide: Norway strongly opposes the recent Israeli statement on building a synagogue on the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount

28/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Norway strongly opposes the recent statement by Israel's Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, that he wants to build a synagogue on the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount', said Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide.

Agreement at the climate summit

13/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'This is a historic day, eight years after the Paris Agreement', says Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

Announcement of areas related to CO2 storage

06/03/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Ministry of Energy announces two areas in the North Sea for applications related to CO2 injection and storage on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Continued long-term support from Norway to Ukraine

13/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

At his meeting with President Zelensky in Oslo today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre reaffirmed that Norway will continue to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom. Norway will be donating additional air defence equipment to help protect the

Norway aligns itself with new sanctions against Russia

04/07/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is aligning itself with the EU’s 14th package of sanctions against Russia. The work to incorporate the sanctions into Norwegian law is under way. Norway is also aligning itself with the EU legislation that allows for profits generated by

Prime Minister Støre met with the Amir of Qatar

04/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met today with the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. This is the Amir’s first visit to Norway, and is part of his tour to visit three of the Nordic countries.

Changes among the political advisers

13/02/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Ms. Ada Arnstad is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Mr. Oddmund Hoel, in the period that political adviser, Ms. Signe Bjotveit, is absent.

Norway to provide NOK 394 million to support the UN’s human rights efforts

25/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘War, authoritarian regimes and food insecurity are posing a threat to people’s rights across the world. It is more important than ever to support the UN’s efforts to safeguard respect for human rights,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth

Norway contributes to the donation of drones and air defense

03/09/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

Ukraine will get more drones donated to their frontline, and more air defense to protect the Ukrainian population and important infrastructure from Russian attacks.

Statement from Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on the Announcement of the Conclusion of Negotiations for the Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability

02/07/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

It is with appreciation that Norway notes the conclusion of the Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability (ACCTS). We offer our sincerest gratitude to our negotiating partners Costa Rica, Iceland, New Zealand, and Switzerland for