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Public consultation of the first licensing round for seabed minerals

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Norway increasing support for forgotten crises

‘The UN Central Emergency Response Fund saves lives and alleviates suffering in connection with forgotten humanitarian crises as well. Norway is now providing an additional NOK 55 million to the Fund,’ said Minister of International Development Anne

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Gaza

For more than a year, the people of Gaza have lived in fear of death and destruction. While much attention is focused on Lebanon and a possible escalation in the region, the war in Gaza continues. The humanitarian situation is deteriorating

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Increased Knowledge for a More Sustainable Tourism Industry

The tourism industry faces many of the same challenges as other sectors but is characterized by relatively little research and innovation. Therefore, the Tourism 2030 strategy group was commissioned by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

10 medical students from Gaza to be granted permission to come to Norway

Ten medical students from Gaza are to be granted permission to come to Norway to take part in an exchange visit at the University of Oslo.

Norway increasing humanitarian support to Lebanon by NOK 80 million

‘More than a million people have been affected by the ongoing hostilities in Lebanon. Once again, Lebanon has become an arena for the conflicts of others. The country is in a very vulnerable situation and the humanitarian needs are vast and growing.

Statement from Minister of Foreign Affairs Eide on attacks in Gaza

‘I condemn the destruction of the Shifa hospital. Shifa has been the main hospital in Gaza. According to reports, hundreds of people have died as a result of the destruction, and the material damage is enormous,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

Condemns North Korea's failed satellite launch

Norway condemns North Korea's attempt to launch a satellite on 27 May 2024.

Prop. 87 S (2023–2024) - The Norwegian Defence Pledge

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The National Budget 2025: A budget that provides security for the population and country, and develops the whole of Norway

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Joint Statement Marking Three Years Since the Military Coup in Myanmar

The following is the text of a joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States,

Ongoing concerns about situation in Myanmar three years after coup

‘The situation in Myanmar is deeply worrying. Three years after the military coup, the country is contending with a humanitarian crisis that has led to widespread human suffering,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

‘Will contribute to a more stable world’

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Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2024: Future Norway Needs New Solutions and More People Working

The government has today presented the report on Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2024, which discusses the main challenges for the Norwegian economy towards 2060. In this report, the government has set a goal to increase the share of

Nordic cooperation strengthens NATO: Nordic declaration on cross-border airspace cooperation signed

‘The membership of all the Nordic countries in NATO opens the door to even closer cooperation. There is a need for more airspace to conduct Allied training and exercises. The Nordic countries have a lot to offer in this context. We have large

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide: ‘Consequential for our relationship with the Netanyahu government’

‘Today, we were informed by the Netanyahu government that they will no longer facilitate Norwegian diplomats’ work in Palestine. This is an extreme action that first and foremost affects our ability to help the Palestinian population. It shows once