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Norway to increase support to Ukraine by NOK 10 billion
01/07/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway will increase its support to Ukraine by NOK 10 billion over the next two years. The funding will be used for humanitarian assistance and reconstruction efforts in the country, and to provide weapons and budget support to the Ukrainian
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Norway and the United Kingdom donate long range rocket artillery to Ukraine
29/06/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway and the United Kingdom will cooperate on the donation of long-range rocket artillery (MLRS) to Ukraine.- We must continue our support so the Ukrainians can continue their fight for freedom and independence. They need more weapons and the MLRS
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Historic NATO Summit
29/06/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsTürkiye has agreed to support the applications of Sweden and Finland for membership of NATO, setting the stage for a historic NATO Summit in Madrid. The new Strategic Concept, support to Ukraine, and the applications from Sweden and Finland will be
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Statement on Russian attack on shopping mall in Ukraine
28/06/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'The reports of a Russian attack on a shopping mall in Kremenchuk Ukraine are devastating', said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.
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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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Increased energy cooperation between the EU and Norway
23/06/2022 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe 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.
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Guyana leapfrogs into solar energy future with Norwegian forest payments
22/06/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentGuyana’s largest ever solar power projects will be financed thanks to the country’s low deforestation levels, following a landmark forest partnership between Guyana and Norway.
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Norwegian National ID-cards are now valid for entry to Turkey
22/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe Turkish government has approved the use of Norwegian National ID-cards for entry to Turkey until the end of 2022. Norwegian citizens will therefore as of 22 June 2022 be able to travel to Turkey with the use of a National ID-card instead of a
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Norway provides support for civilians affected by earthquake in Afghanistan
22/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘It is terrible to see the scale of destruction and suffering caused by the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. The situation is critical, and time is of the essence to rescue people. The priority is to save lives,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs
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The Council has decided to renegotiate the agreement between Norway and the EU to hinder VAT fraud
22/06/2022 News story Ministry of FinanceThe Council of the European Union decided Friday 17 June to re-open negotiations of the agreement on administrative VAT cooperation between Norway and the EU.
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Recently arrived students must receive quality education within three months
20/06/2022 News story Ministry of Education and ResearchThe Storting has adopted temporary legislative amendments as a result of the arrival of displaced people from Ukraine. Children who arrive in Norway must be offered quality education within three months. The municipalities have an obligation to
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Norway welcomes agreement on fisheries subsidies at 12th WTO Ministerial Conference
17/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am very pleased that an agreement has finally been reached to end harmful fisheries subsidies. This is good news for the sustainability of fisheries around the world and for international cooperation,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken
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New ambassadors from Kosovo and the United States
17/06/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTwo new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 16 June 2022.
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NOK 120 million for disaster risk reduction in developing countries
16/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has signed an agreement with the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) on support for efforts to enhance preparedness and disaster risk reduction in developing countries. Norway will provide NOK 120 million in support for the period
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Oslo Forum – annual retreat on conflict mediation and peace processes, 21–22 June
15/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt will be hosting the Oslo Forum, an annual retreat focusing on conflict mediation and peace processes, at Losby Manor outside Oslo on 21-22 June. Some 100 conflict mediators, high-level
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Foreign minister visits UN cross-border humanitarian operation from Turkey into northwestern Syria
15/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Humanitarian needs in Syria are increasing with each passing month. Some four million Syrians living on the other side of this border are completely dependent on the UN being able to continue to lead the work of delivering life-saving humanitarian
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JEF Defence Ministers' Statement: Finland and Sweden's application for NATO membership
15/06/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceToday, the Defence Ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) - comprising Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK - met in Oslo.
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Announcement of exploration area through APA 2022
15/06/2022 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is today announcing this year's licensing round for the APA area - APA 2022.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt attends Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Helsinki on 13–14 June
14/06/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsForeign Ministers and representative from 20 Nordic and African countries are taking part in this year’s Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Helsinki. The main topics of discussion are peace and security, sustainable development and
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Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt: Condemns attack in Burkina Faso
13/06/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am shocked and horrified by the latest news from Burkina Faso', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.