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Consultation: Seeking input to accelerate the phasing in of zero- and low-emission aircraft in Norwegian aviation

29/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Transport

The Ministry of Transport is seeking input on how to accelerate the transition towards zero and low-emission aviation so that the first commercial zero-emission aircraft are phased in as soon as technology permits in Norway.

Prime Minister opens the Global Disability Summit 2022

16/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will open the second global summit on inclusion of persons with disabilities today. The Summit is co-hosted by Norway, Ghana, and the International Disability Alliance (IDA), and is being held on a digital platform.

Three in ten daycare facilities do not meet educational standards

22/02/2022 Press release Ministry of Education and Research

New figures show that three in ten daycare facilities in Norway do not meet the required educational standards. The government is now initiating work to develop a new strategy to provide children with better daycare provision, which will, among

Working to strengthen the rights of persons with disabilities

22/02/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

On 16-17 February, the second Global Disability Summit was held in Norway. At the digital Summit, a number of world leaders stated their intention to give greater priority to working to strengthen the rights of persons with disabilities in the years

Norway to increase humanitarian support for civilians in Afghanistan

21/02/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is alarming. Norway is therefore now increasing its humanitarian aid to Afghanistan by NOK 86 million. The support will be channelled through Norwegian humanitarian organisations,’ said Minister of Foreign

Statement by the Nordic Ministers of Defence regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

24/02/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

The Nordic countries strongly condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Nordic Ministers of Defence call on Russia to immediately cease its military action and withdraw its military forces from in and around Ukraine. Russia’s attack on Ukraine is a

Norway strongly condemns Russian attacks

24/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway condemns Russia’s military attack on Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. This attack is a serious violation of international law and will have dramatic consequences for the people of Ukraine,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Condemns Russia's attack on Ukraine

24/02/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I strongly condemn Russia’s attack on Ukraine', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

– 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.