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Forsvarsministeren avlyser Sverige-reise

Forsvarsminister Odd Roger Enoksen må avlyse sin planlagte reise til Stockholm 8.-9. mars på grunn av korona. Enoksen skulle etter planen hatt møter med sin svenske kollega.

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Revised National Budget: Key figures in the Revised National Budget 2023

To secure equal access to information that might be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures prior to launching the Revised National Budget at 10:45 a.m. More detailed forecasts will be published in the Revised Budget.

Troika and EU Joint Statement on Sudan 4 January 2022

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.

Romania wants to buy Norwegian F-16

Through a letter signed by the chiefs of the two Chambers of the Romanian Parliament, sent on Monday, 20 December, the Romanian Parliament approved the acquisition of 32 Norwegian F-16 fighter jets. The estimated total Romanian budget is EUR 454

Fears of greater humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan

The ongoing hostilities in Sudan have led to the temporary suspension of many emergency aid operations. ‘This could have catastrophic consequences for millions of people who depend on emergency aid to survive. I am deeply concerned about the

New state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Christian Anton Smedshaug as acting state secretary to Minister of Climate and Environment Espen Barth Eide, in the period that state secretary Aleksander Øren Heen settles parental leave,

Joint Statement on Increasing Violence in Myanmar

The following is the text of a joint statement signed by the governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Norway and EU establish Green Alliance

‘Norway and the European Union have ambitious goals for climate action and the green transition. The Green Alliance with the EU will facilitate the creation of future green jobs in Norway,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Revised National Budget: Additional round-the-clock care places

To ensure good and safe health and care services for the elderly, the Government proposes to increase the grant limit for round-the-clock care facilities by NOK 2 billion. The Government also proposes to expand the Tørn programme under the Norwegian

Revised National Budget: Hospitals will receive larger budgets

The Norwegian Government proposes a permanent budget increase for hospitals, in addition to extraordinary price and wage adjustments in the hospital budgets. This amounts to a total of NOK 4.7 billion.

Prop. 112 S (2022–2023) - The municipal proposition 2024 – chapter 4

4 The General Purpose Grant Scheme for the county authorities

In the municipal proposition, the Norwegian government presents its policy for the municipal sector. The new General Purpose Grant Scheme for county authorities was presented in Proposition 112 S (2022-2023) and has been translated.

Norway strongly condemns Russian attacks

‘Norway condemns Russia’s military attack on Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. This attack is a serious violation of international law and will have dramatic consequences for the people of Ukraine,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Norwegian satellites to detect illegal fishing

The Norwegian Government is launching a global ocean surveillance programme against fisheries crime. More than a third of the world’s coastal states will be given access to Norwegian satellite data and expertise, which they can use to carry out

Russia suspended from Council of the Baltic Sea States

The members of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) - Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the European Union - have decided to suspend Russia from further participation in the Council’s

Norway has introduced a price cap on Russian petroleum products

Norway has introduced a price cap on petroleum products from Russia and has incorporated this into the sanctions legislation.

Statement from Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs about Iran

One year after Masha Amini’s tragic death in Iran & the protests that spread around the country, the human rights situation continues to be of concern Iran must respect the human rights to freedom of expression & freedom of assembly We will continue

Condemns Russia's attack on Ukraine

'I strongly condemn Russia’s attack on Ukraine', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Statement on the earthquake in Morocco

'Deeply saddened by the news about the tragic earthquake that has claimed hundreds of lives in Morocco. Thoughts are with the families and loved ones and to all those affected by this tragedy', Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Sanctions against Russia are a necessary response to its brutal war

‘One year after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, it is essential that we maintain pressure on the Russian Government and its supporters. We stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and fully support their fight for freedom. Norway also