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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.

  • Proposal for amendments for better control with security of electricity supply

    29/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

    The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has sent a proposal to amend the energy legislation regarding a new control mechanism for security of electricity supply on public consultation. The proposal is a follow-up on the measures that were

  • Changes among the political advisers

    28/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Mari Hansen Ingleson as political adviser to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Lubna Jaffery.

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    28/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

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

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    Changes in the Government

    28/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

  • Joint Statement by the Troika on Sudan and South Sudan

    27/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Norway, and the United Kingdom.

  • Statement from Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt

    24/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Statement held at press briefing on the situation in Russia.

  • The exemptions for pets from Ukraine will be lifted from 1 July

    23/06/2023 News story Ministry of Agriculture and Food

    In the spring of 2022, Norway and the EU introduced a number of regulatory exemptions allowing refugees fleeing Ukraine to bring their pets to Norway and the EU. The EU has decided to lift these exemptions and return to normal import requirements

  • Norway announces NOK 300 million for war risk insurance to support reconstruction of Ukraine

    22/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt is taking part in the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2023) in London on 21-22 June. The purpose of the conference is to mobilise international support for Ukraine’s economic and social stabilisation

  • Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs on Israeli settlements and the situation in the West Bank

    20/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Israeli government decided on 18 June to change and simplify the system for planning and establishing new Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

  • Committee will Investigate Foreign Adoptions

    20/06/2023 News story Ministry of Children and Families

    The Norwegian Government has today appointed the Committee that will investigate foreign adoptions. Professor Camilla Bernt from the University of Bergen will lead the work.

  • The government is facilitating a new ocean industry - seabed mineral activities

    20/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

    The government proposes to open parts of the Norwegian continental shelf for commercial seabed mineral activities. In addition, the government presents a strategy demonstrating how Norway aims to be a global leader in a fact- and knowledge-based

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    20/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Ms. Astrid Bergmål as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl. Ms. Bergmål is appointed again as state secretary to Minister of Petroleum and Energy

  • Norway to provide NOK 250 million for nuclear safety and security in Ukraine

    19/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is increasing its support for nuclear safety and security in Ukraine in 2023 by NOK 250 million. Russia’s illegal war poses a threat to nuclear safety and security in Ukraine. A nuclear accident in Ukraine would have consequences not only for

  • Norway to provide NOK 1.7 billion in support to Syria

    16/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The humanitarian situation in Syria remains critical and continues to deteriorate. Norway will provide approximately NOK 1.7 billion in support to assist those affected by war, earthquakes and a steep rise in food prices in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan

  • Indonesia’s Foreign Minister in Oslo

    15/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The partnership between Norway and Indonesia has been strengthened considerably in recent years and is set to expand in many core areas for both countries. The strategic focus is on climate, forests, oceans and the green transition’, said Foreign

  • Changes among the political advisers

    15/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Per Anders Torvik Langerød as political adviser to Minister of Health and Care Services, Ms. Ingvild Kjerkol, as of 15 June 2023.

  • Norway and Denmark cooperate on new donations to Ukraine

    15/06/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway and Denmark agree to donate an additional 9,000 rounds of artillery to Ukraine. Norway provides the shells, while Denmark donates fuzes and propellant charges.

  • Norway providing support to flood victims in Ukraine

    12/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    ‘Norway is increasing its humanitarian support and sending equipment to help the many thousands of people affected by the flooding following the collapse of the Kakhovka dam,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Yemen must not become a forgotten crisis

    10/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt visited Yemen for the first time on 9 June. The Foreign Minister met Yemen’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in the temporary capital of Aden. The evening before, Ms Huitfeldt met the

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