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  • Transmission quarantine required for close contacts of suspected cases of the Omicron variant

    08/12/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

    The Norwegian Government has decided to also introduce a duty to complete transmission quarantine for other close contacts of people who it is suspected may have been infected with the Omicron variant. Currently, the duty to quarantine in these

  • Norway’s key leadership tasks in UN Security Council

    14/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    In its second year as a member of the UN Security Council, Norway will co-chair the Informal Expert Group on Climate and Security together with Kenya. Norway will also continue to hold the subsidiary body chair positions it was given in 2021.

  • Changes among the political advisers

    11/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    Ms. Maria Varteressian resigns as political adviser to Minister of Climate and Environment, Mr. Espen Barth Eide 14 September 2023.

  • Norway and German mark production start of world leading submarine design

    12/09/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    - Norway and Germany are now setting a new standard for allied cooperation by becoming the first countries to build and operate identical submarines. Today we marked the opening of the world’s most modern production facility for conventional

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    Prime Minister Støre will meet the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates

    08/12/2021 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    Saturday 11 December at 10:00 Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will meet the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Maria Ressa from the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov from Russia in the Prime Minister’s residence at Inkognitogata 18.

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    The Norwegian Government’s proposed resource rent tax on aquaculture

    28/03/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Finance

    The Government will today present a bill proposing a resource rent tax on aquaculture. The intention of the proposal is to ensure that local communities along the coast and society as a whole receive a greater share of the value that is created by

  • UN Human Rights Council in Geneva renews the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders

    03/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    A resolution put forward by Norway was adopted without a vote in the UN Human Rights Council today. ‘The Special Rapporteur plays a key part in international efforts to protect human rights defenders. I am therefore pleased that the UN Human Rights

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    04/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

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

  • Statement on Sudan from the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs

    18/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Three years ago tomorrow, the people of Sudan started a country-wide uprising for freedom, peace and justice. After months of determined and fearless efforts through peaceful protests - often led by women and youth - the revolution succeeded in

  • Norway to support humanitarian Climate and Environment Charter

    21/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is one of the first countries to formally express support for the new Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organisations.

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    Changes in the Government

    04/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

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

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the developments in Israel

    27/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I am deeply concerned by the developments taking place in Israel. Things are continuing to deteriorate. Norway is following the ongoing judicial reform process closely and the Israeli authorities are well aware of our position. The demonstrations

  • Humanitarian assistance to Ukraine – how will it be used?

    24/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway has allocated NOK 2 billion to humanitarian efforts and assistance to refugees in connection with the crisis in Ukraine. Approximately NOK 1,3 billion has already been disbursed.

  • New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

    24/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘It is important to continue exerting pressure on President Putin and the individuals and entities who gain the most from and support his regime. We have now also incorporated the latest package of sanctions imposed by the EU into Norwegian law. We

  • Combating piracy in the world’s most dangerous waters

    31/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on combating piracy in West Africa. Norway and Ghana introduced the initiative and led the negotiation process leading up to the resolution.

  • Increased energy cooperation between the EU and Norway

    23/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

    The EU and Norway will cooperate even closer in the field of energy. This is clear following today’s meeting between the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Terje Aasland, and Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans.

  • Wounded soldiers from Ukraine to Norway

    01/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    The Norwegian Government has decided to bring wounded soldiers from Ukraine to Norway for medical evacuation and treatment at Norwegian hospitals.

  • NOK 100 million in support for development of the judiciary in the Western Balkans

    31/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    There is still a widespread need to support judicial reform in Western Balkan countries. The Norwegian Courts Administration is heading a five-year programme to strengthen the judicial systems in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro,

  • Norway strongly condemns North Korea's missile launch

    26/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway strongly condemns North Korea's missile launch on 24 March. This is a clear violation of several Security Council resolutions, and threatens regional and international security’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Statement on the attack on London Pub

    25/06/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Horrified by the attack on London Pub. My heartfelt condolences and compassion to the victims, their families and friends.'

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