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Building greener ships

11/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre visited a shipyard outside Shanghai where the Norwegian company Höegh Autoliners is building new, more environmentally friendly ships.

Strengthened energy ties to Belgium

18/06/2024 News story Ministry of Energy

A large business delegation from Belgium is visiting Norway this week. Several Belgian energy companies participate in the delegation, which is led by Princess Astrid. During the visit, a joint declaration on offshore wind and an agreement of intent

Changes among the state secretaries

27/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Torgeir Micaelsen as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ms. Karianne Oldernes Tung, as of 30 September 2024.

New Chapter for Green Transition in the Process Industry

13/03/2024 News story Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

The Strategy Forum “Prosess21” was established in 2018 to contribute to emissions reductions in the Norwegian process industry. The recently recomposed steering group has a new mandate that reflects Norway's commitment to achieving its climate goals

Regulations relating to amendments to the Regulations of 15 March 2020 No. 293 relating to rejection etc. of foreign nationals out of concern for public health

12/05/2020 Regulation Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Legal basis: Regulations of 15 March 2020 No. 293 relating to rejection etc. of foreign nationals out of concern for public health, section 7; see Act of 5 August 1994 No. 55 relating to control of communicable diseases, section 7-12; see also

Ukrainian grain providing bread for people of Gaza

21/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The first shipment of Ukrainian grain has arrived in Gaza. ‘Every kilo is life-saving assistance,’ said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim.

Renegotiated Agreement on Value Added Tax Signed with the EU

02/10/2024 News story Ministry of Finance

On the 2nd of October, Norway's ambassador to the EU, Anders H. Eide, signed a renegotiated agreement with the EU on administrative cooperation in the field of VAT. The purpose is to combat international VAT fraud. The Director-General of the

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide: Norway strongly opposes the lawsuit against UNRWA staff

27/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'We strongly oppose the attack on UNRWA and their staff, including the Norwegian diplomat who previously served as Deputy Commissioner-General of the agency. The accusations against individuals coincide with a politically motivated campaign aimed at

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Lebanon

28/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

I am extremely concerned about what is unfolding in Lebanon. Once again, Lebanon is the scene and its hard-pressed civilian population is paying the price for other people's wars. This has to stop.

Displaced people from Ukraine may have their residence permit for Norway extended by a further year

16/02/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today made an amendment to Norway’s Immigration Regulations, allowing Ukrainians who have had temporary collective protection for two years to be granted continued residence for a further year. A condition

Norway and Ukraine working to strengthen business cooperation

28/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

This week Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth, travelled to Kyiv with a Norwegian business delegation to enhance trade cooperation and facilitate increased support from the private sector.

Norway starts maritime training mission

15/02/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

This spring, Norwegian soldiers start training Ukrainian Marines specialized in small boat operations. The training will go on for at least a year. In addition, Norway will donate rubber boats and equipment to a value of approximately NOK 60 million.

Norway to support efforts to locate missing persons in Ukraine

10/02/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is providing NOK 100 million for efforts to find and identify persons who have gone missing in Ukraine in connection with Russia’s war of aggression.

Norwegian Foreign Minister: Growing impatience on behalf of Palestinians

27/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘A viable Palestinian state is essential to realising a two-state solution. This week, world leaders gathered to discuss how we can support the Palestinian Authority, strengthen Palestinian institutions and implement a two-state solution,’ said

Norway invests USD 9,5 million in Aceli Africa to unlock money for small agro businesses

24/07/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises in east African countries often struggle to get bank loans. The lack of capital hampers the development of local food production and growth of the food industry. Addressing this, Norway is now

Statement on the situation in Sudan from Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim

04/07/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The situation for large parts of the civilian population in Sudan is catastrophic'.