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South Sudan: Statement by the Troika and the EU on Violence in Upper Nile and Jonglei States
16/12/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by the Troika and the European Union on violence in Upper Nile and Jonglei States in South Sudan.
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Norway’s Rolf Einar Fife elected as member of the UN International Law Commission
12/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway’s Ambassador to the European Union, Mr. Rolf Einar Fife, was today elected as a member of the United Nations International Law Commission (ILC). The election took place at the UN General Assembly in New York.
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Changes among the political advisers
07/01/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterPolitical adviser Kjetil Vevle has been appointed as acting state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre as of 7 January 2022.
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Troika and EU Joint Statement on Sudan 4 January 2022
04/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and the European Union underscore their continued support for the democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people.
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Romania wants to buy Norwegian F-16
22/12/2021 News story Ministry of DefenceThrough a letter signed by the chiefs of the two Chambers of the Romanian Parliament, sent on Monday, 20 December, the Romanian Parliament approved the acquisition of 32 Norwegian F-16 fighter jets. The estimated total Romanian budget is EUR 454
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New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law
31/01/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. These sanctions mirror the EU’s ninth package of sanctions, which was adopted by the EU on 16 December 2022.
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New ambassadors from Türkiye, Kazakhstan and Slovenia
17/02/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 16 February 2023.
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Norway sends transport plane to Türkiye to help with evacuation and transport
11/02/2023 News story Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime MinisterThe Norwegian Armed Forces sends a C-130J Hercules transport aircraft to Türkiye to assist in the medical evacuation of injured people and transport of emergency aid, after the devastating earthquake.
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Sanctions against Russia are a necessary response to its brutal war
24/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘One year after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, it is essential that we maintain pressure on the Russian Government and its supporters. We stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and fully support their fight for freedom. Norway also
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Women’s Health Commission submits report
16/03/2023 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe Minister of Health and Care Services, Ingvild Kjerkol, received the Norwegian Official Report (NOU), titled “The Big Difference: On Women’s Health in Norway and Why Sex and Gender Matter” from the Women’s Health Comission.
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All travellers arriving in Norway must take a test after arrival
02/12/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe Norwegian Government is introducing stricter test requirements at the border in order to delay and limit the spread of the new Omicron virus variant. From Friday 3 December at 12 am, any person who arrives in Norway must get tested, regardless
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Shutdown of e-mail solution following cyberattack
15/08/2023 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional DevelopmentA new e-mail solution is being deployed for employees at 12 ministries today and the old e-mail solution is being shut down. This is an important and necessary security measure following a cyberattack on the ICT system for the 12 ministries.
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Norway and Germany signed a new declaration of intent agreed to enhance the bilateral co-operation in the area of security and defence
12/09/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceSeptember 12th 2023 Defence ministers Gram (Norway) and Pistorius (Germany) signed an agreement to deepen and broaden the cooperation between the countries.
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Norway and Germany take next step in hydrogen cooperation
08/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of EnergyNorway and Germany have now agreed to set up a joint Task Force to follow up the results of an ongoing joint feasibility study, which is looking into possibilities to transport hydrogen and CO2 between Germany and Norway.
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National Budget 2024: NOK 2.2 billion more for hospitals, waiting times to be reduced
11/10/2023 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe Norwegian government is proposing a NOK 2.2 billion increase in funding for hospitals above and beyond wage and price inflation. The draft budget will facilitate shorter waiting times, strengthened mental health care and collaborative measures
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Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs visits Canada
07/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Foreign Minister of Norway Anniken Huitfeldt will travel to Ottawa on 9-10 March 2023.
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Statement by Foreign Minister on Belarus
07/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs"Another day, another attempt by the Belarus repressive apparatus to discredit the democratic opposition in exile. The sentencing of Tsihanouskaya, Lathuska, Moroz, Kavalkova and Dylevski has no credibility. We stand with all brave Belarusians
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Norway increases support in aftermath of earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
20/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘A large amount of aid has already been delivered but the scale of need following this terrible tragedy remains enormous. Norway is now providing an additional NOK 100 million in support for the earthquake victims,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Norway signs up to European battery initiative
17/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThe government has opened upfor Norway to join the enlargement process for the IPCEI EuBatIn battery initiative. 5 Norwegian battery projects are now part of the process. The membership will provide Norwegian companies access to funding, new markets
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New Sanctions against Russia Implemented in Norwegian Law
04/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. These sanctions mirror the EU’s tenth package of sanctions, which was adopted by the EU on 25 February 2023.