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Norway to establish new ministry
16/10/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe 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.
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Changes among the state secretaries
16/10/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.
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Changes among the political advisers
16/10/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMr. Herman Høgby Robertsen has been appointed political adviser to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Tonje Brenna.
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Changes in the Government
16/10/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.
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Grave concern over the situation in Sudan
15/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am deeply concerned about the situation in Sudan, six months after the war’s outbreak. More than 5 million people have been forced to flee, schools are still closed and children in particular are exposed to great danger,’ Minister of
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Foreign Minister Huitfeldt discussed the situation in Gaza with Egypt's Foreign Minister
15/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Important talk with my friend Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry about Gaza, urgency of vital humanitarian access, how to use donor group AHLC in this situation, and need for political horizon’, Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Norway announces 22 million USD million for political risk insurance via the World Bank to support reconstruction of Ukraine
14/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim is taking part in the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Marrakesh on 11-13 October. Norway announced at the meetings that it will provide 22
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Norway increases support for civilians in Sudan
14/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The humanitarian situation in Sudan is catastrophic. More than five million people have been forced to flee their homes since the war broke out. Norway is now providing an additional NOK 20 million for food, water and protection to help civilians
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Foreign Minister Huitfeldt spoke with Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen
14/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I just spoke with Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen. I told him about the moving memorial ceremony I attended last night at the Synagogue in Oslo,’ Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Norway enters into green partnership with UK
13/10/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesNorway and the UK have agreed to establish a Green Industrial Partnership intended to promote closer economic cooperation relating to the green transition. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met today in Gotland in
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Norway increasing support for civilian population in Gaza
13/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘There are horrific images and tragic accounts coming out of Gaza now. The scale of suffering and destruction is enormous. According to the UN, almost 500 children have been killed. This is completely unacceptable. Norway is now providing an
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Changes among the state secretaries
13/10/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Mr. Geir Indrefjord as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms. Emilie Enger Mehl. Mr. Indrefjord is appointed again as state secretary to Minister of Finance, Mr
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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt on the situation in Israel and Palestine
12/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsI am deeply alarmed by the dramatic escalation in Israel and Gaza. The high number of people killed and injured is shocking. It is heartbreaking that hundreds of children have lost their lives in recent days, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken
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New initiative in the healthcare industry with more than 40 measures
12/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe Minister of Trade and Industry and the Minister of Health and Care Services presented on 23 August a Roadmap for the Health Industry. The 41 measures in the the Roadmap will contribute to profitable business development and sustainable health
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The health industry
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Foreign Service continues reallocation efforts – Closure of two diplomatic missions
12/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian Embassy Kampala, Uganda, and the Consulate General in Guangzhou, China, are to be closed. At the same time, the number of diplomatic staff at selected other embassies will be increased.
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Prime Minister Støre´s address to the Storting on the situation in the Middle East
11/10/2023 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterMr President, like so many people in Norway and across the world, I am deeply shocked by the appalling terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel. I would like to convey my deepest sympathy - and that of the Government - to the victims. And to everyone who
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The Storting (Parliament)
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National Budget 2024: Creating more training posts to solve the GP crisis
11/10/2023 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services‘In order to solve the GP crisis, we need more doctors to be trained and specialise in general practice. With 66 new positions for specialised doctors next year, we are providing the highest ever number of posts,’ says Ingvild Kjerkol, Minister of
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National Budget 2024: NOK 2.2 billion more for hospitals, waiting times to be reduced
11/10/2023 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe Norwegian government is proposing a NOK 2.2 billion increase in funding for hospitals above and beyond wage and price inflation. The draft budget will facilitate shorter waiting times, strengthened mental health care and collaborative measures
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Providing support for civilians following earthquakes in Afghanistan
11/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The earthquakes in western Afghanistan has brought further suffering to an already hard-hit population. We are now increasing Norway’s support in order to provide life-saving assistance to those affected,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken