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The Norwegian Government wants to ensure that Ukrainian refugees are included more quickly in Norwegian society

The Norwegian Government is submitting a Proposition to the Storting, proposing temporary amendments to several Acts. The objective is to ensure that the legislation is flexible enough for the municipalities to quickly and effectively handle a large

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

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.

New ambassadors from Austria and Guatemala

Two new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 28 April 2022.

Invitation to tender – scheduled regional air services on the route Røros– Oslo 1 November 2022 – 31 March 2024

The Norwegian Ministry of Transport has today announced an invitation to tender for scheduled regional air services on the route Røros-Oslo for the period 1 November 2022 - 31 March 2024

Operation of scheduled regional air services Røros–Oslo from 1 November 2022 – 31 March 2024

The Ministry of Transport published an invitation to tender procedure on 28 April 2022 for the operation of scheduled regional air services on the route Røros-Oslo from 1 November 2022 to 31 March 2024.

Norway to strengthen efforts to combat hunger and alleviate need in Horn of Africa

‘Some 20 million people are facing severe hunger as a result of drought in the Horn of Africa. Norway is therefore strengthening its efforts to alleviate need and prevent famine in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

Address to the Storting on Nordic cooperation

Address to the Storting by Anne Beathe Tvinnereim on Nordic cooperation (in capacity of being Minister for Nordic cooperation).

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Stortinget, 31 March

Remarks at the 10th Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator Facilitation Council meeting

Opening remarks by minister for international development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim at the 10th Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator Facilitation Council meeting at WHO.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim WHO, 26 April

Norwegian comment to the European strategy for universities and the Council Recommendation on building bridges for effective European higher education cooperation – April 2022

The EU Commission recommends negotiations of an agreement between Norway and the EU to hinder VAT fraud

The Commission adopted 26 April 2022 a recommendation to the Council to re-open negotiations of the agreement between Norway and the EU concerning administrative cooperation in the field of VAT. The purpose of the agreement is to combat

Norway contributes to a weapons fund for Ukraine

Norway will contribute to a fund to coordinate acquisition of military equipment for Ukraine. The fund is led by the United Kingdom, which will coordinate the purchase and transport of defence equipment for Ukraine.

An Energy Policy for Employment, Transition and security in times of uncertainty

On 8 April, the Norwegian Government presented its supplementary white paper on energy policy. The white paper shows how the Russian military invasion of Ukraine has affected world energy markets and underlines the importance of secure and stable

Prime Minister’s address to the Storting on Ukraine

Mr President, Two months after Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, it is becoming clear what a watershed moment this war represents.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

High-Level Roundtable on the Horn of Africa Drought

Intervention at the EU/OCHA High-Level Roundtable on the Horn of Africa Drought by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

Norway to become member of International Solar Alliance

‘We need to increase the pace of the green transition worldwide, and the use of solar cells will be important in this context. This is why Norway is joining the International Solar Alliance. This will open up new opportunities for Norwegian

NOU 2022: 5 - The Norwegian Government's Management of the Coronavirus Pandemic – Part 2

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Foreign Minister visits Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt paid a visit to Bangladesh to celebrate the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations. She also met Rohingya refugees who are now living in Bangladesh.

Ukrainians in Norway need to register

Registration with the police is Ukrainians’ ticket to Norwegian society.

Ukrainian refugees will be granted an extension of the right to drive cars in Norway

“Ukrainian refugees must be confident that they can drive a car when they reside in Norway. We will therefore extend the duration of the validity period for Ukrainian driving licenses to one year”, says Minister of Transport Jon-Ivar Nygård.

A Route to a Healthy Ocean, Prosperous People and Thriving Economies

Remarks by Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, Minister of International Cooperation, at the side event on sustainable ocean planning during Our Ocean Palau, 14 April 2022: A Route to a Healthy Ocean, Prosperous People and Thriving Economies. The speech was

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim