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Easing of the rules regarding testing prior to departure to Svalbard

The Norwegian Government is easing the rules regarding travel to Svalbard. This means that permanent residents, people who are fully vaccinated, and people who have recovered from COVID-19 no longer need to get tested prior to departure to Svalbard.

Development of packages of infection control measures

The Norwegian Government wishes to give the sectors affected by the COVID-19 measures greater predictability. Work is therefore underway on a general framework of packages of infection control measures that can be deployed when needed.

New state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed state secretary Erling Emil Laugsand as acting state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, in the period that state secretary Anne Marie Aanerud settles parental leave, effective as of 21

Only people with symptoms should get tested

The Norwegian Government is no longer advising household members and corresponding close relations to get tested after close contact with a person with COVID-19. Now adults should only get tested if they develop symptoms, while children in

Troika statement on Sudan 11 February

The Troika, Canada, Switzerland, and the European Union are alarmed by the February 9 arrests and detentions of several high-profile political figures in Sudan, they said in a statement.

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.

Government apologises for past treatment of gay people by the Norwegian authorities

On 21 April 2022, it is 50 years since the Storting repealed section 213 of the Penal Code, which had criminalised sexual relations between men. Between 1902 and 1950, 119 men were convicted due to section 213, most of them for having sexual

New ambassadors from Niger, San Marino and Burundi

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 5 May 2022.

Statement on terror attack in Israel

'I strongly condemn the heinous terror attack in Elad as Israel’s Yom Haatzmaut was coming to a close, killing at least three and wounding several others. My thoughts are with the families and victims. To encourage and glorify such terror is deeply

Increased support for humanitarian innovation

‘The gap between humanitarian need and available funding grows wider every year. Innovation is one of the keys to increasing the effectiveness of humanitarian assistance. We need to find smarter and better ways of working so we can provide

Prime Minister participated in Nordic-Indian summit in Copenhagen

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the prime ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden at a Nordic-Indian summit held in Copenhagen today. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre also had a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister

Changes among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Anette Kristine Davidsen as political adviser to Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Bjørnar Selnes Skjæran as of 2 May 2022.

New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

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

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

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.

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

Summary in English

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

Proposal for temporary amendments to the Child Welfare Act to handle the increase in refugees from Ukraine to Norway

A large number of children are expected to arrive in Norway in the same period of time and many may require help from the child welfare service. The Norwegian Government is proposing necessary adaptations today to prepare the services to receive

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.

Temporary legislative changes proposed to ensure readiness to receive large numbers of displaced Ukrainians

The situation in Ukraine and the surrounding areas is unpredictable and Norway is planning in order to be able to receive a large number of displaced persons. High numbers of arrivals will increase pressure on basic welfare services, including

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.