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Facts about Fisheries and Aquaculture 2011

The Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs has published a booklet containing facts on Norwegian seafood production - consumption and export, fisheries and catches, aquaculture and research and innovation. The booklet was published in

The Housing Cooperatives Act

Act of 6 June 2003 No. 39 relating to housing cooperatives (the Housing Cooperatives Act). Cf. the previous Act of 4 February 1960 No. 2 relating to housing cooperatives.

Meld. St. 16 (2010-2011) - Meld. St. 16 (2010–2011) Report to the Storting (white paper) Summary

National Health and Care Services Plan

Norway to establish new ministry

The King in Council has today announced the establishment of a new ministry, the Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance, to be headed by Ms Karianne O. Tung.

The Longship project is near completion

The Norwegian government continues its investment in the Longship project and proposes an allocation of 2.1 billion NOK in the state budget for 2025. In 2025, a large part of the full-scale project for CCS in Norway will be completed.

Ocean plays a vital role in achieving climate targets

On Wednesday, the High-level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy issued a communiqué in which members emphasised the need to accelerate action for the world’s oceans. ‘It is more important than ever to ensure clean and productive oceans,’ said

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

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

Norway to open embassy office in Moldova

Norway is strengthening its presence in Moldova by opening an embassy office in the capital Chișinău.

‘Civilians must be protected’

‘I am shocked and deeply disturbed by the killing of hundreds of people at the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza last night. Such an attack on sick people, children, healthcare workers and other civilians is intolerable. I wish to express my profound

Joint Statement from the Venezuela Dialogue and Negotiation Process

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

Ten Years, Ten Nations: One Initiative

This year, the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative celebrated ten years of working together to lead as responsible space actors.

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide following reports of air strike on Gaza hospital

I am deeply worried about the reported attack on a hospital in Gaza tonight with hundreds of civilian casualties. Hospitals must be protected under international humanitarian law and attacks against them are illegal. Civilians and health care

Increasing the capacity for explosive ordnance disposal in Ukraine

Norway will provide instructors as part of a multinational effort to provide training on Explosive Ordnance Disposal to Ukrainian military personnel, Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp) said during the international meeting for support

Norway to provide seed support to Ukraine

‘Norway is providing substantial support to Ukraine. We are now allocating NOK 40 million to the UN as seed support for 3 000 smallholder farmers in conflict-affected areas in Ukraine. This will help to ensure access to food for many people,’ said

Change among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has as of 1 January 2023 appointed Mr. Trond Ivar Bækken in at 60 percent position as political adviser to Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms. Emilie Enger Mehl. The appointment ends 31 July 2023.

New ambassadors from El Salvador, Czechia, the United Arab Emirates and Moldova

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to  King Harald V on 19 January 2023.

NOU 2023: 25 - The transition to low emissions

Climate policy choices towards 2050

Statement on Israel and Palestine

As Chair of AHLC (Ad Hoc Liaison Committee) donor group, Norway hosted a virtual meeting with our international partners today to discuss the crisis in Israel and Palestine.

Norway to support efforts to locate missing persons in Ukraine

Norway is providing NOK 100 million for efforts to find and identify persons who have gone missing in Ukraine in connection with Russia’s war of aggression.

Norway providing NOK 275 million to United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)

‘The war in Gaza started four months ago today. The situation is catastrophic. There is a shortage of all essential items and people are facing daily threats to their lives and safety. UNRWA is the backbone of humanitarian efforts in Gaza. I am