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Norway to take in Ukrainian refugees from Moldova and assist in medical evacuation

In response to a request from Moldova, the Norwegian Government has agreed to help the country by bringing Ukrainian refugees from Moldova to Norway. In addition, Norway will transport Ukrainian refugees needing medical care to Norwegian hospitals

The Region of Flanders and Norway join forces in the energy transition

On March 17, Minister-President of the Government of Flanders, Mr. Jan Jambon (left) met with the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Terje Aasland, in Oslo.

Responsible long-term management of the Government Pension Fund

The Ministry of Finance is today publishing the white paper The Government Pension Fund 2022. Key topics in this paper are climate risk and the review of active management of the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG).

OECD Environmental Performance Review of Norway

On Friday 22 April, OECD launches the Environmental Performance Review of Norway 2022 and hands over their recommendations for Norwegian authorities on the way forward.

Norway declares three Russian diplomats persona non grata

'Norway has decided declare three diplomats at Russia's embassy in Oslo persona non grata. The three individuals have carried out activities that are incompatible with their diplomatic status', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Continued increase in international and Norwegian aid

Total development aid from Norway continued to grow in 2021, amounting to NOK 40.1 billion for the year. ‘These figures demonstrate our firm commitment, even in times of crisis, to reducing poverty in the world,’ said Minister of International

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

Meld. St. 22 (2008-2009) - Svalbard

Norway increases funding of marine protected areas

Norway announces additional NOK 20 million in support to the Blue Action Fund. The Blue Action Fund works to protect vulnerable coastal and marine areas and to improve livelihoods and food security for coastal communities.

The Norwegian government will increase the production capacity of ammunition and missiles with one billion Norwegian kroner (NOK)

The Norwegian government aims to strengthen the production capabilities of Norwegian ammunition and missiles and is increasing the state sponsored financing of the ASAP applications.

Successful mediation retreat in Oman

‘Last week’s mediation retreat in Muscat, the capital of Oman, gathered participants with important insights on conflict situations and peace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This is the first time a retreat in the Oslo Forum-series is

Norway to provide support for grain transport from Ukraine to Ethiopia

‘Norway will provide NOK 9.5 million in funding to the World Food Programme (WFP) for the transport, processing and distribution of 25,000 tons of grain from Ukraine to Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

Identification of systemically important institutions

The Ministry of Finance has today decided that DNB ASA, Kommunalbanken AS, Nordea Eiendomskreditt AS and Sparebank 1 SR-Bank ASA shall be identified as systemically important institutions in Norway, as recommended by the Norwegian FSA.

Media accreditation for the 75th Session of the Nordic Council

From 30 October to 2 November, the Nordic Council meets in Oslo. Several members of the Norwegian government will participate.

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Israel

‘I am appalled by the massive rocket attacks against Israel yesterday. Attacks against civilians are always unacceptable and must stop immediately’, says Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

Award of two new licences for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf

Today the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy publishes offers for two new exploration licences related to CO2 storage under the storage regulations on the Norwegian continental shelf in the North Sea.

Call from Norway’s Foreign Minster for a ceasefire in Sudan

'I am deeply disappointed by the failure of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Response Forces (RSF) to respect the ceasefire', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Norway bids to host Internet Governance Forum 2025

The Norwegian government announced today its bid to host the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in 2025. The IGF is a global platform for multistakeholder discussions on internet governance and policy. Norway aims to unite the international community

Statement on the escalation between Israel and groups in Gaza

'I am alarmed by the escalation and another round of rocket attacks between Israel and groups in Gaza', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Statement on the earthquake in Morocco

'Deeply saddened by the news about the tragic earthquake that has claimed hundreds of lives in Morocco. Thoughts are with the families and loved ones and to all those affected by this tragedy', Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.