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Providing life-saving humanitarian aid to Syria

09/01/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution allowing the continued delivery of cross-border humanitarian aid from Türkiye into Syria. This will ensure that help reaches millions of Syrians in need of assistance. Norway and Ireland led the

The Amazon Fund is re-activated

02/01/2023 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

Yesterday President Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva was inaugurated as Brazil’s new president. On his very first day, he reconfirmed the new government’s ambitions to halt deforestation and he took the necessary steps to reopen the Amazon Fund.

Changes among the state secretaries

02/12/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Kristoffer Thoner and Mr. Halvard Hølleland as state secretaries to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Government budget 2024: Norway will continue to receive patients from Ukraine

06/10/2023 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

The government has proposed a grant of NOK 200 million in 2024 to support the treatment of patients from Ukraine in Norwegian hospitals. To date, more than 300 patients have arrived in Norway as part of the medevac scheme. Since the start of the war

The Energy Commission submits report to the government

01/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

Terje Aasland, Minister of Petroleum and Energy, received today the final report from the government appointed Energy Commission led by Professor Lars Sørgard. The report examines Norwegian energy policy in a long-term perspective.

Grave situation for Palestine refugees

26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is in an extremely difficult financial situation due to a decrease in support from donors, high population growth and a steep rise in prices for food and

Transitionary rules for new Compensation for Victims of Violent Crime Act adopted

02/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Norwegian Government has decided that the new Act relating to compensation from the Norwegian State for victims of violent crime (Compensation for Victims of Violent Crime Act) will enter into force on 1 January 2023. Transitionary rules

Offers advanced training for Ukrainian soldiers in Norway

26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

- Norway will train Ukrainian soldiers as medical specialist, junior officers and snipers, says Minister of Defense, Bjørn Arild Gram.

Fears of greater humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan

27/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The ongoing hostilities in Sudan have led to the temporary suspension of many emergency aid operations. ‘This could have catastrophic consequences for millions of people who depend on emergency aid to survive. I am deeply concerned about the

Norway providing support for flood victims in Libya

15/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Libya has been hit by devastating flooding. Thousands of people have died and many more are missing or lost their homes. Norway is providing NOK 25 million for life-saving assistance in the northeastern part of the country. The funds will be

Ownership in the upstream gas pipeline network

02/05/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

The overall objective of Norway’s petroleum policy is to facilitate profitable production of oil and gas in a long-term perspective. The upstream gas pipeline network, and its regulation, plays a key role in achieving this fundamental objective.

Statement on the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan

12/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I welcome the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Joint Statement from the Venezuela Dialogue and Negotiation Process

17/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding signed on 13 August 2021 in Mexico City, the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the Unitary Platform of Venezuela have resumed the Venezuela Dialogue and Negotiation Process on

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on airstrikes killing civilians in Myanmar

12/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I am horrified by reports of new military airstrikes killing civilians including children in Myanmar’, says Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Strong call for an immediate ceasfire in Sudan

21/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The dramatic situation in Sudan was on the agenda in a meeting of the African Union in Addis Abeba yesterday.

Norway strongly condemns Russian attacks

24/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway condemns Russia’s military attack on Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. This attack is a serious violation of international law and will have dramatic consequences for the people of Ukraine,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Easing of the rules regarding testing prior to departure to Svalbard

02/02/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

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.

Statement from Friends of Sudan

02/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union, as members of the Friends of Sudan welcome the publication by the UN Integrated

Foreign Minister condemns sentencing of Aung San Suu Kyi

10/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I condemn today’s sentencing to four years in prison of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. The military regime is using the judicial system to silence political opponents and crush the National League for Democracy', Minister of Foreign Affairs

Changes in the Government

04/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.