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Norway contributes to international support package for Ukraine

Norway is contributing to a £186 million package to support Ukraine (approx. NOK 2.6 billion). The funding will provide much-needed military equipment through the International Fund for Ukraine.

Norway to increase the support to Lebanon

'Despite the ceasefire, the Lebanese population finds itself in a highly vulnerable situation. Many people are still internally displaced, and there is significant material destruction. This is why Norway has decided to increase the support to

Statement from the Minister of International Development on aid workers killed in Sudan

‘I am shocked and appalled that three World Food Program (WFP) employees were killed in the bombing of a WFP office in Sudan yesterday. Amid the world’s worst famine, WFP provides lifesaving assistance to those who need it the most’, said Minister

Statement on attack in New Orleans on 1 January

We condemn the horrific attack in New Orleans. We extend our deepest sympathies to the victims and their families during this difficult time.

Guidelines for dealing with reports of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment involving grant recipients in the Foreign Service

These guidelines describe the responsibilities, authority and procedures of the Foreign Service Control Unit (FSCU) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for dealing with reports of suspected sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) involving

New Year Speech 2022

National radio and television, 1 January 2022.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Joint statement on Afghanistan

Joint statement on the situation in Afghanistan following a G7+ meeting in Geneva,

Strong UN support for Norwegian-led resolution on humanitarian access in Palestine

‘137 countries in the UN General Assembly have sent a powerful message. It is unacceptable for Israel to block the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Palestinians living under occupation,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Prime Minister Støre met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi

On Monday 9 December, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre welcomed the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, to a working lunch in the Government Guest House in Oslo. President El-Sisi is the first Egyptian head of state to pay an official visit to

Legalisation

Norwegian documents that are to be submitted to authorities abroad can be legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Joint Statement by Nordic Baltic countries on energy situation in the Republic of Moldova

We note Gazprom’s decision to cease gas supplies to Moldova as of January 1st 2025. This action is aimed at undermining political and economic stability in Moldova.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Ms. Gunn Karin Gjul as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ms. Karianne Oldernes Tung.

Joint statement by the Nordic-Baltic Foreign Ministers on the situation in Georgia

The Nordic Baltic Eight countries (NB8): Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden.

Regulations relating to grants from the Svalbard Environmental Protection Fund

The Fund is to be used for the benefit of the environment in Svalbard by encouraging the initiation of projects to protect the natural environment and cultural heritage of the archipelago, in accordance with the Svalbard Environmental Protection Act

Regulations relating to large nature conservation areas and bird reserves in Svalbard as established in 1973

Implementing legislation: adopted by Royal Decree of 4 April 2014 under sections 12, 16 and 17 of the Act of 15 June 2001 No. 79 relating to the protection of the environment in Svalbard (Svalbard Environmental Protection Act). Submitted by the

New Year Speech 2025

'It is distressing that the nuclear powers are failing to find a path towards controlled disarmament. It is frustrating that powerful countries cannot reach agreement on what is most fundamental to people’s lives, to the life of every nation: peace,

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre National radio and television, 1 January 2025

Regulation relating to an environment fee for visitors to Svalbard

Laid down by Royal Decree on 22 December 2006 pursuant to section 78 of the Act of 15 June 2001 no. 79 relating to the protection of the environment in Svalbard. Submitted by the Ministry of the Environment.

Read regulation at lovdata.no

Regulations relating to a requirement to keep dogs on a leash in Svalbard

The purpose of these regulations is to protect people and the fauna in Svalbard from dogs that are not on a leash.

Read regulation at lovdata.no

New package of sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. The sanctions enter into force today.

Norway has introduced a price cap on Russian petroleum products

Norway has introduced a price cap on petroleum products from Russia and has incorporated this into the sanctions legislation.