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Clearer test prioritisation and stricter quarantine rules

The high demand for rapid antigen tests and self-tests requires that the municipalities now clearly prioritise who to test. The Norwegian Government has also tasked the Norwegian Directorate of Health with procuring more tests immediately. A single

Termlist – The Planning and Building Act (terms from the new act in bold)

Norsk-engelsk ordliste for plan- og bygningsloven (Begreper fra pbl2008 i fet skrift)

Government to provide student support for electricity costs

The Government is proposing offering an application-based additional loan of NOK 3000 to students at universities, university colleges and vocational schools and adult students studying at upper secondary level in order to cover their electricity

Examinations at universities, university colleges and vocational schools are to be completed

Measures and recommendations that focus on universities, university colleges and vocational schools must provide students with safe teaching, compulsory courses and examinations.

Government launches electricity support package worth billions

The government has today announced a temporary scheme that will help ordinary people across Norway to cope with their electricity bills this winter, with energy prices recently reaching new record highs. The scheme will provide support to households

Minister Tvinnereim’s Speech at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum 2021

"We are in a race to get over to the right side of history by 2030. We must make people see that food is an irreplaceable ingredient in the recipe of peace, and of eliminating hunger and poverty", Minister Tvinnereim said in her speech at the Nobel

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

Norway to give priority to protection, health and fight against hunger in allocation of humanitarian reserve

‘Humanitarian needs worldwide were at a record high at the beginning of this year, and have continued to rise. When allocating the remainder of the humanitarian reserve funds, roughly NOK 113 million, we will give priority to efforts to combat

School feeding for better nutrition and learning

Prior to the pandemic, one in two school-age children worldwide received one school meal every day. ‘When schools were closed it was not just access to education that was lost. For millions of children around the world school meals are critical.

National Statement by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the Summit for Democracy

Mr. President, Excellencies,Today, most threats against democracy come from within. From elected leaders who act in breach of democratic principles, embrace corruption and disregard human rights. The threat is often amplified by disinformation.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the Summit of Democracy

Prime Minister Støre will meet the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates

Saturday 11 December at 10:00 Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will meet the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Maria Ressa from the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov from Russia in the Prime Minister’s residence at Inkognitogata 18.

Transmission quarantine required for close contacts of suspected cases of the Omicron variant

The Norwegian Government has decided to also introduce a duty to complete transmission quarantine for other close contacts of people who it is suspected may have been infected with the Omicron variant. Currently, the duty to quarantine in these

The Barents cooperation

The Barents cooperation was established by the Kirkenes Declaration of 1993 and is a cornerstone of regional cooperation in the far north of Europe.

Norway increases humanitarian funding for acute crises

‘Norway is increasing its annual contribution to the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to NOK 450 million over the next four years. This will create greater predictability and enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian efforts,’ said Minister

Offshore Wind Roundtable Discussion and official opening of DNB's New York-office

Minister, *Checked against delivery Ladies and gentlemen, Dear everyone, It's a great pleasure to address you at this event. I want to offer my gratitude to DNB for inviting me, and for organising this discussion on all the great opportunities the

By Minister of Trade and Industry Jan Christian Vestre Speech given in New York on the 6th of December

Statement on the verdict against President Win Myin and State Councellor Aung San Suu Kyi

“Norway strongly condemns today’s verdicts against President Win Myint and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. We are deeply concerned about the way the military regime seems to use the judicial system to silence its political opponents and how this

Strategy for Norway’s participation in Horizon Europe and the European Research Area

The strategy sets out the overriding goals for Norway’s participation in Horizon Europe and the European Research Area for the period 2021-2027.

Strategy for Norway’s participation in Erasmus+ and the European Education Area

Strategy for Norway’s participation in Erasmus+ and the European Education Area

New ambassadors from the Philippines, Canada, Nigeria and Mongolia

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 2 December 2021.

All travellers arriving in Norway must take a test after arrival

The Norwegian Government is introducing stricter test requirements at the border in order to delay and limit the spread of the new Omicron virus variant. From Friday 3 December at 12 am, any person who arrives in Norway must get tested, regardless

Measures are being introduced to delay the spread of the Omicron variant in Norway

A number of measures are being introduced now to delay the spread of the new Omicron variant when it comes to the country.