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Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Ukraine
20/09/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Norway condemns Russia’s planned referendum in Russian-occupied areas. Sham referendums will be escalatory and violate international law. Russian annexation of Ukrainian territory will not be recognised', said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Norwegian offshore wind development in New York
21/09/2022 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre highlighted Norway’s offshore wind power initiative in connection with Climate Week NYC. Equinor will be providing nearly two million US homes with electricity generated by offshore wind, making it the largest
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The IMF's Article IV consultation for 2022 has been completed
20/09/2022 News story Ministry of FinanceOn 9 June, the IMF's delegation to Norway submitted its assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy to the government. The full report has now been finalized by the IMF Board..
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Norway supports Ecuador’s efforts to protect the rainforest
22/09/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentEcuador is making an important effort to reduce deforestation. The efforts are crucial for the planet’s climate and biodiversity. Norway therefore announces NOK 130 million in support of the results achieved.
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New Compensation for Violent Crime Act enters into force on 1 January 2023
29/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityToday, the Norwegian Government decided that the new Act relating to compensation from the Norwegian State for victims of violent crime (Compensation for Violent Crime Act) will enter into force on 1 January 2023.
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Report on long term perspectives for the Government Pension Fund Global submitted by committee
26/09/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceToday, a committee that has been reviewing long term perspectives for the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) submitted its report, NOU 2022: 12 The Fund in a changing world, to the Ministry of Finance. The committee was chaired by Ulf Sverdrup,
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Resource rent tax on aquaculture
28/09/2022 News story Ministry of FinanceThe Government is proposing to introduce a resource rent tax on aquaculture from 1 January 2023. This proposal will be sent out for consultation today. Following the consultation, the Government will return to the Storting with a bill that will
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Increased resource rent tax on hydropower
28/09/2022 News story Ministry of FinanceThe Government is proposing to increase the effective resource rent tax rate on hydropower from 37 per cent to 45 per cent, with effect from the 2022 fiscal year.
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Whistleblowing on sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) involving grant recipients – adjusted guidelines
09/11/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a policy of zero tolerance of financial irregularities in connection with the use of funds allocated to the Ministry by the Storting (Norwegian parliament). Zero tolerance means that the Ministry will respond to
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Strengthens the Armed Forces and prioritizes daily preparedness and operations
06/10/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe government's proposal for the defence budget for 2023 prioritizes the nation's security and preparedness, and shows solidarity in a troubled time. - The budget helps to keep our own population safe, both for today's threats and those that may
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Foreign Minister congratulates Angela Merkel on 2022 Nansen Refugee Award
04/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Angela Merkel has been a prime mover on the German and European political scene, and took a bold stance particularly in the efforts to protect refugees during a time of crisis,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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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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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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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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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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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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State budget for 2025: Bolstering investment in women’s health
17/10/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesTo date, the Norwegian government has bolstered investment in targeted women’s health initiatives to the tune of around NOK 150 million. In the proposed state budget for 2025, the government is suggesting a further NOK 13 million to follow up on the
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The National Budget 2025: The Norwegian government proposes a 19 billion (NOK) increase in defence spendings
07/10/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian government proposes to increase the defense budget for 2025 by NOK 19.2 billion, up to a total of NOK 110.1 billion. The proposal fulfills the first major promise of the Norwegian long-term defence plan and exceeds NATO's target of its
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The National Budget 2025: A budget that provides security for the population and country, and develops the whole of Norway
07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of FinanceThrough the proposed National Budget for 2025, people will be financially better off, Norway’s preparedness against war and crime will be strengthened, and social and geographical differences will be reduced. Unemployment is still low, wages are
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The government proposes to increase the allocation for resource and environmental mapping of seabed minerals
07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe government will facilitate responsible, sustainable and profitable seabed mineral activity on the Norwegian continental shelf. We need more knowledge about the mineral resources, the environmental conditions in the Norwegian deep-sea areas, and