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– Worrying reports of detentions in Russia

06/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'There are worrying reports of widespread detentions of peaceful demonstrators in Russia', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Terje Aasland appointed new Minister of Petroleum and Energy

08/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

Terje Aasland from Skien is the new Minister of Petroleum and Energy after Marte Mjøs Persen. He is a certified powerline worker, has been a parliament representative for 16 years and has been the leader of the of the parliament's Standing Committee

Changes among the state secretaries

07/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes in the list of state secretaries.

Changes among the political advisers

07/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

After the changes in the Government today, the Office of the Prime Minister has made changes among the political advisers.

Temporary collective protection for Ukrainians

04/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Norway is offering temporary collective protection to Ukrainians and is establishing more places in reception centres.

Forsvarsministeren avlyser Sverige-reise

07/03/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

Forsvarsminister Odd Roger Enoksen må avlyse sin planlagte reise til Stockholm 8.-9. mars på grunn av korona. Enoksen skulle etter planen hatt møter med sin svenske kollega.

Russia suspended from Council of the Baltic Sea States

03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The members of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) - Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the European Union - have decided to suspend Russia from further participation in the Council’s

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.

Changes among the state secretaries

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

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes in the list of state secretaries.

Changes among the political advisers

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

After the changes in the Government today, the Office of the Prime Minister has made changes among the political advisers.

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

UNEA: Agreement in Nairobi on global deal against plastic pollution

02/03/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

World leaders agreed on a new international, binding agreement on plastic pollution through a full lifecycle approach to be finalised by 2024. The decision marks a historical achievement in the global cooperation against plastic pollution.

Norway increases funding for UN efforts to assist Ukrainian refugees

08/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is allocating NOK 250 million to UN efforts to provide assistance to Ukrainian refugees who have fled to Ukraine’s neighbouring countries. Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt announced the allocation during her meeting with the UN

Norway sending large shipment of medical supplies to Ukraine

08/03/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

There is a rapidly increasing need for medical supplies in Ukraine and its neighbouring countries. The war has led to shortages of all kinds of medicines, ranging from common painkillers to vital medicines such as insulin, heart medications and

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

22/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

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

APA 2022 for public consultation: Facilitating further exploration

17/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has today sent a proposal to announce the licensing round APA 2022 (Award in Pre-defined Areas) for public consultation.

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

17/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

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.

Strengthening civil emergency preparedness

18/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Norwegian Government is proposing strengthening key aspects of emergency preparedness and civil protection

Norway to increase short term defence spending in 2022

21/03/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

- Pending parliamentary approval, the Norwegian Government has allocated NOK 3 billion to increase the activity and preparedness of the Norwegian Armed Forces in 2022. The proposed spending will for the most part be dedicated to strengthen our

NATO Summit demonstrates strength of transatlantic solidarity

24/03/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

‘The fact that NATO heads of state and government are convening for the second time in less than a month to discuss our joint response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, shows clearly allied unity in NATO. Russia has underestimated the strength and