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Norway to provide NOK 2 billion to support Ukrainian government administration

‘The Ukrainian authorities need our help to be able to maintain critical services such as education, health care and payment of pensions. We will make sure that this funding reaches them quickly,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Remarks by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at a Press Availability at the Troll A platform

“It is a great pleasure for me to welcome the President of the European Commission and the Secretary General of NATO to the Troll A platform, welcoming you to Norway.

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Norway signs up to European battery initiative

The government has opened upfor Norway to join the enlargement process for the IPCEI EuBatIn battery initiative. 5 Norwegian battery projects are now part of the process. The membership will provide Norwegian companies access to funding, new markets

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Samra Akhtar as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion Marte Mjøs Persen.

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is visiting the Troll A platform

On Friday Prime Minister Jonas Gahr is visiting the Troll A platform off the west coast of Norway, together with the NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the CEO of Equinor Anders

Norwegian Prime Minister met with President of European Commission

On Friday morning, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen had a bilateral meeting in Bergen.

New ambassadors from Georgia, Cyprus, Djibouti and Bangladesh

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 16 March 2023.

Women’s Health Commission submits report

The Minister of Health and Care Services, Ingvild Kjerkol, received the Norwegian Official Report (NOU), titled “The Big Difference: On Women’s Health in Norway and Why Sex and Gender Matter” from the Women’s Health Comission.

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Norway orders six Seahawks for the Armed Forces

-The Norwegian government has decided to buy six new maritime helicopters. The first delivery will be in place as early as 2025. This will strengthen national control, the Armed Forces' preparedness and presence in the northern regions, says Defense

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Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Colombia

'Congratulations to the Colombian government and the ELN guerilla on substantial progress in the peace talks in Mexico, on key topics like participation, humanitarian relief and future cease fire. Norway stands ready to assist as guarantor country

Norway provides Ukraine with NASAMS ground-based air defence system

Norway will provide Ukraine with two complete NASAMS firing units in cooperation with the United States. - Ukraine has a critical need to defend itself against missile attacks, and Norway will assist, says Norway’s minister of defence, Mr. Bjørn

Access to veterinary services in Norway

Report by a working group established by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Oslo, March 10. 2023.

The working group has reviewed the status and challenges regarding access to veterinary services, with a particular focus on veterinary services for food producing animals.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Ms. Nancy Lystad Herz as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion Marte Mjøs Persen.

Address by the Prime Minister to the Sámediggi (Sámi Parliament)

Mr Chair, Members of the Sámediggi. This is a momentous occasion - to be standing before you in the plenary hall of the Sámi Parliament - the Sámediggi - as Prime Minister. Thank you for this opportunity to greet the Sámediggi in plenum. As is

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Applications for permits to store CO2 in the North Sea

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received applications from five companies in connection with the announcement of an area in the North Sea related to storage of CO2 on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Joint statement on the situation for women and girls in Afghanistan on International Women’s Day

The following is a statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,

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Speech at the sixty-seventh session of the Commission on the Status of Women

The Minister of Culture and Equality Anette Trettebergstuen's speech at The sixty-seventh session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67) regarding technology and equality.

By Former Minister of Culture and Equality Anette Trettebergstuen UN's Headquarter, New York