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Lifting of sanctions on Syria implemented in Norwegian Law
03/07/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has today implemented legal acts to lift sanctions against Syria. Sanctions targeting key individuals in former President Bashar al-Assad’s regime will remain in place.
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Heritage and Health Take Center Stage at latest Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit
04/06/2025 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodAs genebanks around the world send seed samples to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault this week, the focus is on how crop diversity reflects cultural heritage.
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Ghana genebank becomes the 100th depositor to Svalbard Global Seed Vault
25/10/2023 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodThe deposit of new seeds from the Ghana genebank is an important step towards ensuring the long-term protection of the country’s major food crops.
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More than 30 000 new seed samples deposited in Svalbard Global Seed Vault
23/10/2024 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodThe Global Seed Vault in Svalbard received more than 30 000 new seed samples from 21 countries from Palestine and Sudan among other countries.
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Conference on future reindeer husbandry
11/10/2022 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodClimate change now effects all aspects of our lives and societies. Reindeer herding is no exception. The Nordic Conference on Reindeer Herding adresses the problem.
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New seed samples deposited in Svalbard Global Seed Vault
26/02/2025 News story Ministry of Agriculture and Food13,000 seed samples from 21 genebanks are being deposited in the chambers of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault this week.
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Travelling with dogs in Norway
24/04/2023 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodThe Norwegian Act on responsible dog management. This Act sets out the general requirements for dog management in Norway. Information on the most essential requirements when travelling with dogs in Norway follows below.
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Prime Minister to meet family of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi
06/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will meet the family of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi on Monday 11 December. The press conference can be viewed here at approximately 10:25.
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The exemptions for pets from Ukraine will be lifted from 1 July
23/06/2023 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodIn the spring of 2022, Norway and the EU introduced a number of regulatory exemptions allowing refugees fleeing Ukraine to bring their pets to Norway and the EU. The EU has decided to lift these exemptions and return to normal import requirements
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Two new first-time depositors welcomed to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault
28/10/2021 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodSeeds from the gene banks in Serbia and Latvia were among the total of 14 011 seed samples that were brought into the Seed Vault this week.
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New seeds to Svalbard vault enhances global food security
13/02/2022 News story Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Ministry of Foreign AffairsSome 22 000 new seed samples from 10 gene banks in Australia, New Zealand, Africa, the Middle East and Europe will be deposited in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault on 14 February 11:00 CET.
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Changes among the state secretaries
12/04/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has made changes in the list of state secretaries.
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Norway to take in Ukrainian refugees from Moldova and assist in medical evacuation
22/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityIn response to a request from Moldova, the Norwegian Government has agreed to help the country by bringing Ukrainian refugees from Moldova to Norway. In addition, Norway will transport Ukrainian refugees needing medical care to Norwegian hospitals
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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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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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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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Changes among the state secretaries
07/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has made changes in the list of state secretaries.
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Norway to increase humanitarian support for civilians in Afghanistan
21/02/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is alarming. Norway is therefore now increasing its humanitarian aid to Afghanistan by NOK 86 million. The support will be channelled through Norwegian humanitarian organisations,’ said Minister of Foreign
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Working to strengthen the rights of persons with disabilities
22/02/2022 News story Office of the Prime MinisterOn 16-17 February, the second Global Disability Summit was held in Norway. At the digital Summit, a number of world leaders stated their intention to give greater priority to working to strengthen the rights of persons with disabilities in the years
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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.