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  • Statement from the Prime Minister in connection with the death of Queen Elizabeth II

    08/09/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    ‘This marks the end of an era. Queen Elizabeth was truly remarkable in her dedication and lifelong service to her country and its people,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

  • Norway to provide further support for victims of Pakistan flood disaster

    08/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway is providing an additional NOK 55 million to alleviate humanitarian needs in the wake of the catastrophic flooding in Pakistan,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Norwegian investigators to the International Criminal Court

    08/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    Two investigators from the National Criminal Investigation Service (NCIS) will be seconded to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for a period of up to two years. The Norwegian Government is pleased that the Norwegian police can contribute to the

  • Will donate Hellfire missiles and night vision equipment to Ukraine

    08/09/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway will donate Hellfire missiles to Ukraine. The donation includes approximately 160 missiles, launching pads and guidance units. Ukraine will also receive night-vision equipment drawn from Armed Forces inventories.

  • Norwegian measures in the electricity derivatives market not needed now

    04/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance

    The Norwegian authorities closely monitor developments in the financial power market, and are in constant contact with other Nordic authorities. The measures announced in Sweden and Finland may reduce the risk of distress in the Nordic financial

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    02/09/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Tomas Norvoll as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Marte Mjøs Persen.

  • Norway to provide support to victims of Pakistan flood disaster

    31/08/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway is providing NOK 25 million following the catastrophic flooding in Pakistan for emergency relief and food security efforts to help those affected in this acute phase of the crisis,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Statement on the violent demonstrations in Iraq

    30/08/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is deeply concerned by the violence following demonstrations in Baghdad yesterday. Norway joins UNSG Guterres' appeal for calm and restraint, urging all relevant actors to take immediate steps to de-escalate the situation and avoid any

  • Norway to use NOK 2 billion to help procure natural gas for Ukraine

    29/08/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Russia’s war on Ukraine is having a dramatic impact on energy security and the economic situation in Ukraine. The Norwegian Government is proposing to provide NOK 2 billion to help ensure that Ukrainians have access to natural gas in the coming

  • Nigeria and Norway strengthen partnership in fight against fisheries crime

    29/08/2022 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Nigeria has signed up to the international declaration against organised crime in the global fisheries industry - known as the Copenhagen declaration. This took place on 24 August in the presence of Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Bjørnar

  • Norway introduces additional sanctions against Russia

    26/08/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime.

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    26/08/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Sindre Lysø as state secretary to Minister of Education, Ms. Tonje Brenna.

  • Statement on the attack on the Rohingyas in 2017

    26/08/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    It is now 5 years since the attack on the Rohingyas forcing over 700,000 to seek refuge in Bangladesh. We remember the victims and call on the military regime to cease all violence against those who have suffered under its rule. Perpetrators must be

  • New ambassadors from Italy, Iceland, Germany and Peru

    25/08/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 25 August 2022.

  • Joint Ministerial Statement Marking the 5th Anniversary of the Myanmar Military’s Attack against Rohingya and Ensuing Crisis

    25/08/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The following is the text of a joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States, marking the fifth anniversary

  • Norwegian-developed drone to Ukraine

    24/08/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway and Great Britain are joining forces to acquire the Norwegian micro-drone Black Hornet as a donation to Ukraine.

  • Countries aim to end plastic pollution by 2040

    22/08/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    Today the Governments of Rwanda and Norway launch The High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution together with Canada, Peru, Germany, Senegal, Georgia, Republic of Korea, UK, Switzerland, Portugal, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Costa Rica,

  • Norway and Germany working together on security and the green transition

    15/08/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met in Oslo on Monday to discuss the major challenges facing Europe. Norway and Germany are cooperating closely on security, climate issues and the green transition.

  • Strengthened Nordic cooperation on oceans and climate action

    15/08/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    The Nordic Prime Ministers - Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Mette Frederiksen, Sanna Marin, Magdalena Andersson and Jonas Gahr Støre - have agreed to work together to promote healthy marine ecosystems in the Nordic oceans and facilitate the green transition.

  • Nordic countries to further strengthen cooperation on security and defence

    15/08/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    Security policy was a key topic at the meeting of the Nordic Prime Ministers in Oslo today. The Nordic countries have agreed to further develop security and defence cooperation in the region.

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