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Norway to provide NOK 3 billion for energy support to prepare for winter in Ukraine

Norway’s support to Ukraine for energy-related measures and assistance to help the Ukrainian people through another winter of war is totalling more than NOK 3 billion this year.

Norway increases support to Combined Maritime Forces in the Red Sea

Norway will provide additional staff officers as part of an international effort to protect civilian shipping in the Red Sea.

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Starting today, Norway will take over as chair of the donor support group of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). As chair, Norway will focus on securing financing to meet rising humanitarian needs, as well as on

Norway and Ukraine agree on security assurances

Norway and Ukraine have concluded negotiations on a bilateral agreement on security assurances. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide announced the conclusion of the negotiations after his meeting with President Zelensky in Kyiv today.

Norway and Ukraine Sign Energy Cooperation Agreement

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has destroyed large parts of the country's energy infrastructure. In addition to military support for the defense against Russian aggression, Ukraine is in desperate need for additional and urgent support

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Protective structures on old tractors

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Textiles - Ban on highly combustible textiles

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Regulations relating to entry restrictions for foreign nationals out of concern for public health

Adopted by Ministry of Justice and Public Security 29 June 2020 under sections 2, 3 and 6 of the Interim Act of 19 June 2020 No. 83 relating to entry restrictions for foreign nationals out of concern for public health; see decision of 19 June 2020

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The Government is changing the rules: Norway will grant collective protection to fewer Ukrainians

For two and a half years, the vast majority of people arriving from Ukraine have received temporary collective protection in Norway without individual consideration of each application by the authorities. Starting from today, applications from

New Norwegian Long Term Plan on Defence: 'A historic plan'

The Norwegian Government is proposing to parliament a historic increase in defence spending with 600 billion kroner over the next 12 years, from this year to 2036 (approx. 60 billion USD). It is a historic boost for the Armed Forces. All services of

State budget for 2025: Bolstering investment in women’s health

To date, the Norwegian government has bolstered investment in targeted women’s health initiatives to the tune of around NOK 150 million. In the proposed state budget for 2025, the government is suggesting a further NOK 13 million to follow up on the

The presidential election in Venezuela

‘I am deeply concerned about the situation in Venezuela following last Sunday’s election,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Norway to increase its support for Palestine refugees

‘After nine months of war, the situation for the population in Gaza is catastrophic. They lack everything. Many are starving. UNRWA is the backbone of all humanitarian efforts in Gaza. That is why Norway is now increasing its support by providing

Meld. St. 11 (2019–2020) Report to the Storting (white paper), Summary - Digital transformation and development policy

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