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  • Statement on Taliban and women's rights

    09/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘It is completely unacceptable that the Taliban is placing restrictions on women’s rights. I am deeply concerned by the announcement stating that women in Afghanistan must cover their faces in public, are not allowed to drive and can only leave

  • Norway increases funding for UN human rights efforts

    24/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'The UN’s efforts to increase respect for human rights are more important than ever', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • An end to regular testing

    01/02/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

    The infection rate is so high that regular testing is no longer expedient. Regular testing will therefore end with immediate effect.

  • Syrian women’s group visits Norway

    01/02/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Representatives of the Syrian Women’s Advisory Board visited Norway last week. Syrian Women’s Advisory Board was established to provide advice to the UN Special Envoy for Syria in the efforts to find a political solution to the conflict in Syria.

  • Condemns Russia's cyber attack on satellite connections

    10/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'We stand with our allies and partners, condemning Russia's cyber-attack on satellite connections in February. The reckless attack affected Ukraine and Europe as a whole, Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.

  • Concerned about new Polish law

    08/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    I am concerned about Poland’s newly adopted law on investigation on Russian influence, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Increased humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

    19/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Russia is waging a brutal war that is having a severe impact on the Ukrainian people. Norway is increasing its support for the people in Ukraine and displaced Ukrainians with a view to enhancing food security, combating human trafficking, and

  • Defence cooperation between Norway and US essential for our security

    08/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence

    The Supplementary Defense Cooperation Agreement between Norway and the US has now been submitted to the Storting for consideration. ‘This Agreement provides a framework for further developing our crucial cooperation with the US in this area. Our

  • Norway to provide weapons to Ukraine

    28/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will give M72 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine.

  • Joint Statement on Arctic Council Cooperation following Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

    03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Canada, the Kingdom of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the United States condemn Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and note the grave impediments to international cooperation, including in the Arctic, that Russia's actions have

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    Press Conference with the Nordic Prime Ministers and the Chancellor of Germany (17.15)

    14/08/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    The Nordic Prime Ministers Magdalena Andersson, Mette Frederiksen, Sanna Marin, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Jonas Gahr Støre and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meet the press in Oslo. Watch the press conference here Monday 15 August at 17.15.

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on the blocking of Russian media outlets

    03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Russia’s attacks on media freedom by blocking independent media outlets Ekho Moskvy and Dozhd are state censorship and human rights violations The Russian regime’s attempts to cover up its aggression in Ukraine will fail.

  • Web TV

    Press conference with the Nordic Prime Ministers (14.45)

    14/08/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    The Nordic Prime Ministers Magdalena Andersson, Mette Frederiksen, Sanna Marin, Katrín Jakobsdóttir and Jonas Gahr Støre meet the press after the first part of the informal Nordic Prime Minister-meeting in Oslo. Watch the press conference here

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    Press Conference with Olaf Scholz and Jonas Gahr Støre (19.00)

    14/08/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre meets with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Oslo 15 August. After the meeting, approximately 19.00, they meet the press. Watch the press conference here Monday 15 August at 19.00.

  • A new normal for Norway

    14/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance

    The Norwegian economy is booming. COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and we are heading out of the pandemic. Economic growth is strong, unemployment is low. A shortage of labor is leading to mounting pressure. At the same time, the war in Ukraine

  • Norway introduces additional sanctions against Russia

    26/08/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime.

  • Nigeria and Norway strengthen partnership in fight against fisheries crime

    29/08/2022 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Nigeria has signed up to the international declaration against organised crime in the global fisheries industry - known as the Copenhagen declaration. This took place on 24 August in the presence of Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Bjørnar

  • Proposal aims to make it easier to find homes for Ukrainian refugees

    29/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

    The government has put forward a proposal to introduce emergency powers in the Planning and Building Act to speed up the process of welcoming and finding homes for refugees from Ukraine.

  • Enabling high Norwegian Gas Production

    16/03/2022 News story Ministry of Energy

    The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has approved applications for revised production permits for the Oseberg, Troll and Heidrun fields.

  • Norway provides an air defense system to Ukraine

    20/04/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    -The conflict could draw out in time, and Ukraine is dependent on international support to withstand Russian aggression. The Norwegian government has therefore decided to donate Mistral air defense to Ukraine, says Norwegian Minister of Defence

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