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New state secretaries

29/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Odin Adelsten Aunan Bohmann as state secretary to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Anette Trettebergstuen.

Inorganic fertilising products

16/03/2021 Article Government.no

The requirements apply to mineral fertilisers and liming materials. It also applies to plant biostimulants and composting additives other than those containing microorganisms.

Lighting equipment for vehicles

16/03/2021 Article Government.no

The technical requirements according to Directive 2007/46/EC are implemented through this regulation. Requirements for lights in addition to UNECE 48 and sound signal.

Training of railway personnel

16/03/2021 Article Government.no

Requirements for training of railway personnel with work tasks concerning safety

Troika Statement on Military Takeover in Sudan

26/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The text of the following statement was released by the Troika: Governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Norway.

Statement on Israeli settlements

26/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On October 24, Israeli authorities announced tenders for the construction of more than 1,300 housing units in occupied Palestinian territory, including in Givat Hamatos in East Jerusalem.

New state secretaries

22/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Oddmund Løkensgard Hoel as state secretary to Minister of Research and Higher Education Ola Borten Moe.

Meld. St. 1 (2021–2022) National Budget 2022 - Chapter 3.1

13/10/2021 Article Ministry of Finance

Norwegian National Budget 2022 Chapter 3.1 Fiscal policy (Solberg Government).

The National Budget: A green aid budget with a focus on solidarity

08/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Government has proposed an aid budget of over NOK 41 billion for 2022. In order to address the climate threat, the Government has proposed a significant increase in funding for efforts in the areas of renewable energy, food security and climate

National guidelines and planning functions

17/11/2021 Article Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

The Government shall develop and communicate national goals and guidelines for planning in counties and municipalities. National expectations regarding planning, central government planning guidelines and central government planning provisions

Foreign Minister Huitfeldt deeply concerned about situation in Syria

02/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Some 13.5 million Syrians are in need of humanitarian protection and assistance. The winter and cold weather are fast approaching, and I am deeply concerned about the ongoing human suffering in Syria. Norway is therefore providing NOK 107.5 million

New ambassadors from the EU, Slovakia and Botswana

04/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 4 November 2021.

'Appalled by report on Ethiopia'

04/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Norway is appalled by findings in the report on Ethiopia by UN Human Rights stating reasonable grounds to believe that all sides have “committed violations of international human rights, humanitarian and refugee law”. Civilians must be protected,

Guidelines for dealing with suspected financial irregularities in the foreign service

11/12/2018 Guidelines/brochures Ministry of Foreign Affairs

As of 11 December 2018 (Replaces the previous guidelines of 18 March 2011).

New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

29/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Norway has introduced additional sanctions in response to Russia’s illegal attack on Ukraine. The new sanctions encompass restrictive measures prohibiting the transport of goods by road by Russian transport operators and access to ports of vessels

New bilateral partnership between Indonesia and Norway

12/09/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

Indonesia and Norway enter into a new bilateral climate and forest partnership to recognize Indonesia’s impressive results to date and support its ambitious emissions reduction plans. Indonesia has become a global leader by reducing its

Changes to Norway’s diplomatic presence abroad

09/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will increase the number of staff at several missions abroad, especially missions in Europe. Staffing at certain missions will be increased to provide greater support to the Norwegian business sector. At the

The Norwegian Government is expanding the temporary collective protection scheme for Ukrainians

29/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Norwegian Government is expanding the temporary collective protection scheme for displaced people from Ukraine. Ukrainian citizens who were in Norway on 24 February 2022 can also receive collective protection now.

JEF Defence Ministers' Statement: Finland and Sweden's application for NATO membership

15/06/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

Today, the Defence Ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) - comprising Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK - met in Oslo.

Foreign minister visits UN cross-border humanitarian operation from Turkey into northwestern Syria

15/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Humanitarian needs in Syria are increasing with each passing month. Some four million Syrians living on the other side of this border are completely dependent on the UN being able to continue to lead the work of delivering life-saving humanitarian