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Foreign Minister: 'Alarmed by the situation in Ethiopia'
04/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am alarmed by the deteriorating situation in Ethiopia and the potential regional impact. Norway has consistently, including as member of the UN Security Council called for a cease-fire, dialogue between parties and unimpeded humanitarian access
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Prime Minister Støre to co-chair international Ocean Panel
02/11/2021 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will join the international High-level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy as co-chair.
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Ghana to join as co-host of Global Disability Summit (GDS) 2022
02/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn February 2022, Norway, Ghana and the International Disability Alliance (IDA) will co-host the second Global Disability Summit.
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Foreign Minister Huitfeldt deeply concerned about situation in Syria
02/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Some 13.5 million Syrians are in need of humanitarian protection and assistance. The winter and cold weather are fast approaching, and I am deeply concerned about the ongoing human suffering in Syria. Norway is therefore providing NOK 107.5 million
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Norway to double climate finance to NOK 14 billion
01/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian government has set a target to double its overall climate finance from NOK 7 billion in 2020 to NOK 14 billion by 2026 at the latest.
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A unanimous Security Council will strengthen protection of education
29/10/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe UN Security Council has adopted a resolution on protection of education in conflict zones. Niger and Norway sponsored the resolution and led the negotiations.
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Entry restrictions and coronavirus measures in the municipalities to continue
29/10/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe Norwegian Government has decided to keep downscaled TISK (test-isolate-trace-and-quarantine), as well as the current entry restrictions.
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Foreign Minister concerned about listing of Palestinian organisations as terrorist organisations
29/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsRespect for human rights and democratic principles is a prerequisite for peace, stability and democracy. Norway gives high priority to efforts to promote human rights and support for civil society in Palestine.
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New state secretaries
29/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Odin Adelsten Aunan Bohmann as state secretary to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Anette Trettebergstuen.
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Statement on Israeli settlements
28/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Spokespersons of the Foreign Ministries of Denmark, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain and Sweden on Israeli Settlements.
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Two new first-time depositors welcomed to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault
28/10/2021 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodSeeds from the gene banks in Serbia and Latvia were among the total of 14 011 seed samples that were brought into the Seed Vault this week.
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New political advisers
27/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Trond Ivar Bækken as political adviser to Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl as of 27 October 2021.
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Statement on Israeli settlements
26/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsOn October 24, Israeli authorities announced tenders for the construction of more than 1,300 housing units in occupied Palestinian territory, including in Givat Hamatos in East Jerusalem.
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Troika Statement on Military Takeover in Sudan
26/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe text of the following statement was released by the Troika: Governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Norway.
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Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway on the military take-over of the transitional government in Sudan
25/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs“Norway is deeply alarmed at the serious development of the current situation in Sudan where General al-Burhan, the leader of the Sudan’s Sovereign Council, has dissolved the institutions of the state and introduced a state of emergency.
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Deferral of decision regarding a second dose for 12 to 15-year-olds
25/10/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesOne dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has been offered to children aged 12 to 15 since the beginning of September. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has considered whether they should also be offered a second dose, but has recommended waiting for
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New state secretaries
22/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Oddmund Løkensgard Hoel as state secretary to Minister of Research and Higher Education Ola Borten Moe.
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New political adviser
21/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Ingrid Nikoline Sand as political adviser to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Bjørn Arild Gram.
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New political advisers
18/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Kai Steffen Østensen as political adviser to Minister of Health and Care services Ingvild Kjerkol, Ms. Maria Varteressian as political adviser to Minister of Climate and Environment Espen Barth Eide
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Marie Lamo appointed new political advisor in MoD Norway
15/10/2021 News story Ministry of DefenceMarie Lamo is the political advisor for Minister of Defence Odd Roger Enoksen. They were both appointed Oct. 14th 2021 in the new Støre Government.