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Norway to increase short term defence spending in 2022
21/03/2022 News story Ministry of Defence- Pending parliamentary approval, the Norwegian Government has allocated NOK 3 billion to increase the activity and preparedness of the Norwegian Armed Forces in 2022. The proposed spending will for the most part be dedicated to strengthen our
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The Norwegian Government is offering financial security to Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarusian students in Norway
19/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Education and ResearchThe Norwegian Government wants to help Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarusian students in a difficult situation. Students who are struggling financially due to the war will now receive funding to cover their subsistence costs.
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Strengthening civil emergency preparedness
18/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe Norwegian Government is proposing strengthening key aspects of emergency preparedness and civil protection
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Sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law
18/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries‘Today, the most wide-ranging package of sanctions ever imposed by Norway has been incorporated by the Government into Norwegian law. The sanctions are a response to Russia’s illegal attack on Ukraine and also an expression of Norway’s solidarity
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New UN mandate in Afghanistan
17/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘This is an important day for Afghanistan. The renewed mandate will enable the UN to continue its work in the country and provide assistance to civilians at this very difficult time. As the international community's leading representative in
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APA 2022 for public consultation: Facilitating further exploration
17/03/2022 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has today sent a proposal to announce the licensing round APA 2022 (Award in Pre-defined Areas) for public consultation.
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The Region of Flanders and Norway join forces in the energy transition
17/03/2022 Press release Ministry of EnergyOn March 17, Minister-President of the Government of Flanders, Mr. Jan Jambon (left) met with the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Terje Aasland, in Oslo.
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Enabling high Norwegian Gas Production
16/03/2022 News story Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has approved applications for revised production permits for the Oseberg, Troll and Heidrun fields.
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Statement on mass execution in Saudi Arabia
14/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'The mass execution of 81 people in Saudi Arabia on 12 March is deeply concerning. Norway opposes the use of the death penalty under any circumstances. We call on Saudi Arabia to impose a moratorium on the use of death penalty as a first step
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Changes among the political advisers
14/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Emilie Kirkeby-Garstad as political adviser to Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl.
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A new normal for Norway
14/03/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceThe Norwegian economy is booming. COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and we are heading out of the pandemic. Economic growth is strong, unemployment is low. A shortage of labor is leading to mounting pressure. At the same time, the war in Ukraine
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The Norwegian Government is decentralising asylum registration in connection with the war in Ukraine
12/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityDue to the large number of Ukrainian refugees in Europe, the Norwegian Government is now making sure that asylum seekers can register at several locations throughout the country. This will make it easier for Ukrainians to apply for asylum wherever
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Temporary collective protection for Ukrainian refugees
11/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityToday the Norwegian Government has enacted a scheme to offer temporary collective protection for one year to people displaced from Ukraine. This scheme primarily covers Ukrainian citizens who were resident in Ukraine until the war broke out.
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Norway seeking seat on UNESCO Executive Board
09/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is the Nordic region’s candidate for a seat on the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the period 2025-2029.
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Statement of Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the European Union regarding Barents Euro-Arctic cooperation
09/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFinland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the European Union have condemned in the strongest possible terms Russia's unprecedented military aggression against Ukraine.
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Statement by the European Union, Iceland and Norway regarding the Northern Dimension policy
09/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe European Union, Iceland and Norway have condemned in the strongest possible terms Russia's unprecedented military aggression against Ukraine. By its unprovoked and unjustified military actions, Russia is grossly violating international law and
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Norway sending large shipment of medical supplies to Ukraine
08/03/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThere is a rapidly increasing need for medical supplies in Ukraine and its neighbouring countries. The war has led to shortages of all kinds of medicines, ranging from common painkillers to vital medicines such as insulin, heart medications and
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Norway increases funding for UN efforts to assist Ukrainian refugees
08/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is allocating NOK 250 million to UN efforts to provide assistance to Ukrainian refugees who have fled to Ukraine’s neighbouring countries. Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt announced the allocation during her meeting with the UN
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Terje Aasland appointed new Minister of Petroleum and Energy
08/03/2022 Press release Ministry of EnergyTerje Aasland from Skien is the new Minister of Petroleum and Energy after Marte Mjøs Persen. He is a certified powerline worker, has been a parliament representative for 16 years and has been the leader of the of the parliament's Standing Committee
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Changes among the political advisers
07/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterAfter the changes in the Government today, the Office of the Prime Minister has made changes among the political advisers.