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  • Increased humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

    19/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Russia is waging a brutal war that is having a severe impact on the Ukrainian people. Norway is increasing its support for the people in Ukraine and displaced Ukrainians with a view to enhancing food security, combating human trafficking, and

  • Changes in the Government

    12/04/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

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

  • Ukrainians in Norway need to register

    25/04/2022 News story Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    Registration with the police is Ukrainians’ ticket to Norwegian society.

  • Joint statement on climate

    06/05/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

    The text of the following readout was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Norway on the occasion of Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry’s visit to Oslo, Norway.

  • Norway to provide EUR 155 million to Syria

    10/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The conflict in Syria has been going on for 11 years, and the humanitarian situation is becoming increasingly critical. We must do what we can to help the 14.6 million Syrians in urgent need of humanitarian assistance and protection. Norway will

  • Minister of Foreign Affairs congratulates Erik Møse on appointment as Chair of Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine

    30/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I would like to congratulate Erik Møse on his appointment as Chair of the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • 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.

  • Norwegian Government to expand and extend support for Ukraine’s fight for freedom

    07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime Minister

    The Norwegian Government is proposing to increase the overall funding framework for the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine to NOK 135 billion and to extend the Support Programme for an additional three years. The proposed allocation represents a

  • NATO agrees to provide extensive support to Ukraine

    12/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The NATO countries have agreed to increase military support to Ukraine significantly. Measures approved by the Allies at the Washington Summit include EUR 40 billion in support within the next year, a greater coordinating role for NATO in training

  • The Government Pension Fund white paper 2024

    12/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Finance

    Today, the Ministry of Finance submits the annual white paper about the Government Pension Fund to the Storting. The white paper gives an account of the Government Pension Fund Norway (GPFN) and Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) results and

  • NOK 1 billion to prevent plastic pollution

    23/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Plastic pollution is one of the fastest growing environmental problems in the world. We are now extending our initiative to combat plastic pollution in developing countries by providing up to NOK 1 billion over a period of four years’, said

  • Norwegian seafood for Chinese consumers

    11/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    China is an important market for Norwegian seafood. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre attended an event where Chinese consumers had the chance to taste high-quality Norwegian seafood.

  • Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide met President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas

    24/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    At the meeting in New York on Monday 23 September, Minister of Foreign Affairs Barth Eide reaffirmed Norway's continued strong support for Palestine.

  • Ocean plays a vital role in achieving climate targets

    25/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    On Wednesday, the High-level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy issued a communiqué in which members emphasised the need to accelerate action for the world’s oceans. ‘It is more important than ever to ensure clean and productive oceans,’ said

  • Norwegian Foreign Minister: Growing impatience on behalf of Palestinians

    27/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘A viable Palestinian state is essential to realising a two-state solution. This week, world leaders gathered to discuss how we can support the Palestinian Authority, strengthen Palestinian institutions and implement a two-state solution,’ said

  • Renegotiated Agreement on Value Added Tax Signed with the EU

    02/10/2024 News story Ministry of Finance

    On the 2nd of October, Norway's ambassador to the EU, Anders H. Eide, signed a renegotiated agreement with the EU on administrative cooperation in the field of VAT. The purpose is to combat international VAT fraud. The Director-General of the

  • Statement: Concerns over spread of the war in Sudan

    19/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is deeply concerned by recent developments in the war in Sudan. The spread of the conflict to the eastern parts of Sudan by Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) advance on Wad Medani has dire consequences for the Sudanese civilian population,

  • Direct sales of weapons and defense-related products to Ukraine permitted from 1 January 2024

    01/01/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence

    The Norwegian government has decided to permit direct sales of weapons and defense-related products from the Norwegian defense industry to the defense authorities in Ukraine. This policy change will enter into force on January 1 2024.

  • Norway signs new agreements for climate adaptation with NOK 500 million

    01/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    While global funding for climate change adaptation is declining, Norway is announcing new agreements for climate adaptation worth more than NOK 500 million, in line with the goal of tripling it by 2026.

  • Battery initiative to promote renewable energy in developing countries

    02/12/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    In the course of 2024, a new partnership will devote at least USD 1 billion in a historic effort to integrate batteries into the energy systems of developing countries. The aim is to provide millions of people with reliable access to solar and wind

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