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Norway urges the Security Council to act in Gaza
08/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsYesterday, the UN Secretary-General sent a letter to the Security Council in which he explicitly invokes Article 99 of the UN Charter. Article 99 gives the Secretary-General the authority to bring to the attention of the Security Council situations
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The Norwegian Government honours Jon Fosse
07/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Culture and EqualityOn the occasion of Jon Fosse being awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Norwegian Government is establishing a new, annual initiative in honour of the author - an annual Fosse lecture, which will be held alongside an event organised by
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Norway congratulates Philippines on start of peace negotiations
28/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I would like to congratulate the government of the Philippines and the communist movement NDFP on their decision to start formal peace negotiations. This is an important and timely step towards securing lasting peace in the Philippines,’ said
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Norway condemns the recent attack against the diplomatic premises of Iran in Damascus
04/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsDiplomatic premises and diplomatic and consular staff enjoy a special status under international law and must be protected.
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Statement on schools in Gaza
18/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsAll schools in Gaza have been closed for 625,000 students for 6 months. Norway is deeply troubled that nearly 90% of schools in Gaza are damaged or destroyed.
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The Longship project is near completion
07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian government continues its investment in the Longship project and proposes an allocation of 2.1 billion NOK in the state budget for 2025. In 2025, a large part of the full-scale project for CCS in Norway will be completed.
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Norway and Norwegian literature in focus at the Cairo International Book Fair
29/01/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘As Guest of Honour at the Cairo Book Fair we have a unique opportunity to make Norwegian authors more widely known in the Arabic-speaking world. In difficult times such as these, cultural cooperation and dialogue can help to build bridges and
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State budget for 2025: NOK 400 million for mental health and substance abuse
16/10/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesIn the state budget for 2025, the Norwegian government is proposing to allocate NOK 400 million for following up on the escalation plan for mental health and the upcoming prevention and treatment reform for the field of substance abuse.
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Deeply regret that the ceasefire in Gaza is not continued
01/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'There has been unimaginable suffering for far too long in Gaza. The extensive warfare we have witnessed has taken a severe toll on the civilian population’, said Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide.
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Norway and Moldova to strengthen cooperation
31/10/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway will support Moldova in bolstering its defence sector and resilience, according to Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram, who visited Moldova on Thursday.
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Statement on UNRWA
28/01/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Norway’s minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide, on the UN Works and Relief Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
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Changes in the Government
23/01/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.
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State budget for 2025: Norwegian government making arrangements for 1,500 round-the-clock care places
16/10/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesIn the state budget for 2025, the Norwegian government is proposing a commitment framework of NOK 3.25 billion for investment subsidies, corresponding to around 1,500 round-the-clock care places.
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Statement by Ireland, Norway, Slovenia and Spain condemning Knesset legislation targeting UNRWA
28/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Governments of Ireland, Norway, Slovenia and Spain condemn the approval by the Knesset of legislation to prevent UNRWA from operating in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
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Statement from Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the Israeli Parliament's decision against the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA)
28/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Norway strongly rejects the legislation adopted by the Knesset today, which will make it impossible for UNRWA to operate in Palestine', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide
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Mehl in Luxembourg: We must safeguard Norway in an unsafe world
19/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityOn Thursday, 19 October, Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl participated in the meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council in Luxembourg. Among others, the agenda included measures to strengthen the EU’s security in light
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Norway to establish embassy in Senegal
10/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway will open an embassy in Dakar in the autumn of 2024. The mission will also be responsible for several other countries in West Africa.
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Norway condemns North Korea's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile
19/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Norway strongly condemns North Korea's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile on Monday, December 18. Launches using ballistic missile technology are in violation of Security Council resolutions,‘ says Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.
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Foreign Minster Eide condemns Russian attacks on Ukraine
29/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Norway condemns Russia’s massive drone and missile attack on Ukrainian cities. Attacks on civilians are unacceptable’, said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.
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New ambassadors from Bahrain and Nepal
19/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTwo ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 19 October 2023: