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  • Joint statement on the situation in Myanmar

    06/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Joint press statement on the human rights and humanitarian situation in Myanmar.

  • Changes among the political advisers

    07/01/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    Ms. Mailinn Lindtveit Stoveland is appointed as political adviser to Minister of International Development, Ms. Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.

  • Norway aligns itself with new sanctions against Russia

    04/07/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is aligning itself with the EU’s 14th package of sanctions against Russia. The work to incorporate the sanctions into Norwegian law is under way. Norway is also aligning itself with the EU legislation that allows for profits generated by

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    New Action Plan to Combat Racism and Discrimination Against Muslims

    13/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Culture and Equality, Office of the Prime Minister

    The Norwegian government has presented a new action plan with 30 measures to combat racism and discrimination against Muslims. The action plan also includes the authorities' efforts against racism and discrimination of Muslims outside of Norway.

  • Strengthening the Ukrainian Navy

    16/12/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

    Norway will provide NOK 2.7 billion to strengthen the Ukrainian Navy. The funding will, among other things, be used to protect people in Ukraine from attacks as well as for mine clearance operations and training of Ukrainian soldiers.

  • Tighter restrictions on Russian fishing vessels enter into force

    13/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

    The tighter restrictions on Russian fishing vessels over 500 gross tonnage announced on 6 October will enter into force on Friday 14 October. From that date these vessels will only be permitted access to the ports of Tromsø, Kirkenes and Båtsfjord.

  • Norway has introduced a price cap on Russian oil

    08/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway has introduced a price cap of USD 60 per barrel for crude oil originating in or exported from Russia, and has incorporated this into the sanctions legislation. This corresponds to the price cap adopted by the EU and the G7 countries. The oil

  • Norway to increase support to Ukraine and provide military equipment

    27/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Norwegian Government has allocated up to NOK 2 billion for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, and will provide military equipment such as helmets and bulletproof vests to the war-torn country. The Government will also align itself with the

  • Sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

    18/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

    ‘Today, the most wide-ranging package of sanctions ever imposed by Norway has been incorporated by the Government into Norwegian law. The sanctions are a response to Russia’s illegal attack on Ukraine and also an expression of Norway’s solidarity

  • 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.

  • New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

    24/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘It is important to continue exerting pressure on President Putin and the individuals and entities who gain the most from and support his regime. We have now also incorporated the latest package of sanctions imposed by the EU into Norwegian law. We

  • Announcing three areas related  to CO2-storage

    06/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

    The Ministry of Energy announces three areas in the North Sea for companies to apply for exploration licences related to CO2-storage on the Norwegian continental shelf.

  • Action plan to combat social dumping and work-related crime

    02/11/2022 Plans/strategy Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

    The Action plan to combat social dumping and work-related crime was submitted by the Government 1 October 2022.

  • The State acquiers increased ownership in the gas transportation system

    12/11/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

    The Ministry of Energy has entered into purchase agreements of interests in key parts of the gas infrastructure with 7 different companies.

  • Marriage Act is available at Lovdata

    19/12/2024 Law Ministry of Children and Families

    Marriage Act

  • Call for increased Nordic civil-military cooperation

    28/11/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    On Thursday Norway’s Minister of Justice and Public Security, Emilie Enger Mehl, hosted the Haga meeting in Oslo, where Nordic colleagues with responsibility for civil protection and emergency preparedness met to discuss increased Nordic

  • Mehl extends border controls

    23/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    The Minister of Justice and Public Security has decided to extend internal border controls. The background is the increased terrorist threat, particularly against Jewish and Israeli targets in Norway.

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    The Government is changing the rules: Norway will grant collective protection to fewer Ukrainians

    27/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

    For two and a half years, the vast majority of people arriving from Ukraine have received temporary collective protection in Norway without individual consideration of each application by the authorities. Starting from today, applications from

  • Restricting the possibilities of entry for Russian citizens

    23/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    The government is now further restricting the opportunity for entry to Norway for the purpose of tourism. The change will be in effect as of 29 May.

  • Extension of collective protection for Ukrainians

    19/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today presented a proposal to the Storting for amendments to the Immigration Act. The Bill proposes an increase in the period for which temporary collective protection can be granted, from the current

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