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New grant scheme to strengthen Ukrainian civil society
19/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsCivil society in Ukraine has a key role to play in uniting the country and building resilience against Russia's war of aggression. Norway is allocating NOK 70 million to a newly launched, application-based scheme to support the work of Ukrainian
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Review of Norway’s experience of cooperation under the EEA Agreement
21/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide was presented with a report on Norway’s experience of cooperation under the EEA Agreement since 2012.
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Statement on the forced entry into the Mexican Embassy in Quito
07/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway condemns the forced entry by the Ecuadorian police into the premises of the Mexican Embassy in Quito which is a clear breach of international law.
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Norway supports fund for political prisoners in Belarus
30/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian government will contribute NOK 10 million to a humanitarian fund to support released political prisoners from Belarus and their families.
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Statement from Minister of Foreign Affairs Eide on attacks in Gaza
02/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I condemn the destruction of the Shifa hospital. Shifa has been the main hospital in Gaza. According to reports, hundreds of people have died as a result of the destruction, and the material damage is enormous,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs
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New Norwegian Long Term Plan on Defence: 'A historic plan'
05/04/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of FinanceThe Norwegian Government is proposing to parliament a historic increase in defence spending with 600 billion kroner over the next 12 years, from this year to 2036 (approx. 60 billion USD). It is a historic boost for the Armed Forces. All services of
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Norway joins NATO initiative on production capacity
15/02/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceToday, the Norwegian Minister of Defence, Bjørn Arild Gram, signed a Letter of Intent on joint procurement of ammunition and missiles.
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New NASAMS cooperative arrangement established between Norway, Raytheon and KONGSBERG
31/10/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian Ministry of Defence today announced a new collaborative arrangement between Norway, Raytheon, an RTX business, and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace on the Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System, or NASAMS. The agreement, which
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Norway increases support to Combined Maritime Forces in the Red Sea
21/12/2023 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway will provide additional staff officers as part of an international effort to protect civilian shipping in the Red Sea.
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Continued strong Norwegian support for Ukraine's war of self-defence
29/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Ukraine is our top priority and will remain so for a long time to come. Norway will stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes', says Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Norway has delivered the first F-16’s to Romania
01/12/2023 News story Ministry of Defence- Three pilots from Romania will take off from Rygge Airfield this week with three overhauled F-16 back home to Romania. The purchase of F-16 will aid in the modernization and defence of Romania, an allied nation in NATOs eastern flank, that also
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Norway provide more NASAMs to Ukraine
09/02/2024 News story Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime MinisterThe Government proposes to the Norwegian Parliament to order a further ten launch units and four fire control centers of the air defense system NASAMS from Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace (KDA). This is done in addition to repurchasing the equipment
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Foreign ministers from Middle East, Nordic region and Benelux countries in Oslo Friday 15 for high-level meeting on Gaza
15/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I look forward to bringing these countries together for an open and frank discussion about the war in Gaza. While the countries that will be taking part in the meeting are affected to varying degrees, they all share a deep concern about the people
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Continued long-term support from Norway to Ukraine
13/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceAt his meeting with President Zelensky in Oslo today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre reaffirmed that Norway will continue to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom. Norway will be donating additional air defence equipment to help protect the
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President Zelensky met representatives of the Norwegian business community
13/12/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThe Norwegian business sector is well-placed to assist in the reconstruction of Ukraine. Today, President Volodomyr Zelensky met with the leaders of 14 Norwegian companies to discuss areas in which the business sector can contribute.
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Norway increasing support for forgotten crises
07/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The UN Central Emergency Response Fund saves lives and alleviates suffering in connection with forgotten humanitarian crises as well. Norway is now providing an additional NOK 55 million to the Fund,’ said Minister of International Development Anne
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Foreign Service continues reallocation efforts – Closure of two diplomatic missions
12/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian Embassy Kampala, Uganda, and the Consulate General in Guangzhou, China, are to be closed. At the same time, the number of diplomatic staff at selected other embassies will be increased.
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The National Budget 2024: A budget to safeguard Norwegian households
06/10/2023 Press release Ministry of FinanceThe budget for 2024 provides security and opportunity for people and businesses throughout Norway. There are expenditure increases in several areas due to war in Europe, a record number of refugees and higher prices. The Government’s priorities are
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New ambassadors from Venezuela, France and Uruguay
10/11/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 10 November 2022
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Norway to contribute approximately NOK 1,5 billion to British-led Ukraine fund
10/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence- The Norwegian Government is preparing to contribute approximately 1,5 billion NOK to the British-led International Fund for Ukraine. This comes in addition to the 400 million NOK that Norway previously has donated to the fund. That funding was