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Constructive discussions on military support and peace
20/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterUkraine is in need of increased military support as well as contributions to the efforts under way to achieve a lasting and just peace. Both these topics were discussed during the visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Oslo today.
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'We condemn Israel’s resumption of hostilities in Gaza'
20/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'We condemn Israel’s resumption of hostilities in Gaza, where several hundred are reported to have been killed since Tuesday, according to local authorities. On Wednesday, at least one UN staff member was also killed, and several others seriously
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President Zelensky is in Norway
20/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is paying a visit to Norway on Thursday 20 March. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is the host for the President’s visit.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland considering withdrawal from the International Convention on Anti-Personnel mines
19/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'We are concerned by the news that Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland are now considering withdrawing from the Anti-Personell Mine Ban Convention. Despite the current security environment, these weapons have no place in modern warfare,' said
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Norway’s National Action Plan for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (2024-2028)
19/03/2025 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodGenetic diversity is the foundation of agriculture. It enables crops to adapt to different growing conditions, breeding of strong and healthy farm animals and our forests to cope with climate change. The national action plan outlines the national
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Statement by Minister Eide on resumed military operations in Gaza
18/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Israel has resumed their military operations in Gaza. The situation is a nightmare, both for the severely suffering Palestinian civilian population, and for the Israeli hostages and their families', said Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign
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Norway funds shipment of grain from Ukrainian to Syria
17/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Russia’s war on Ukraine has exacerbated global challenges related to food security. Through our support for the 'Grain from Ukraine' initiative, Norway helps ensure that food grain reaches those who need it most while also supporting Ukraine’s
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Norway contributes NOK 400 million to Syria
17/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway will contribute at least NOK 400 million (approximately € 35 million) to Syria this year. The funds will finance humanitarian aid and the reconstruction of infrastructure, including water supply, electricity, and healthcare.
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"Norway Price" to Ensure Predictable and Stable Electricity Prices for Consumers
17/03/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe government proposes introducing an alternative support scheme for electricity for households, called the "Norway Price." Under the Norway Price support scheme households will be offered a fixed price on electricity at 40 øre per kWh (excluding
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Norway presents resolution on new technology and human rights defenders
13/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThis spring, Norway is taking an important step to strengthen digital protection for human rights defenders.
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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Eide on the escalating tensions in South Sudan
12/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am deeply concerned by the recent violence and ongoing political unrest in South Sudan. The attack on a UN helicopter in Nasir, which claimed the lives of South Sudanese soldiers and UN personnel, is alarming‘, says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of
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Statement from Foreign Minister Eide on the joint declaration from Ukraine and the United States
11/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘A just and lasting peace is still far from being achieved, but we welcome the joint declaration from Ukraine and the United States‘, says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the situation in Palestine
11/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The situation in Palestine has been in a critical phase since the first period of the ceasefire agreement for Gaza expired a week ago’, says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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Changes among the political advisers
10/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMr. Audun Otterstad is appointed political adviser to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ms. Karianne Oldernes Tung.
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Statement by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Syria
08/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs- I am deeply worried about the violent clashes in the western regions of Syria, says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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Changes among the state secretaries
07/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Øyvind Jacobsen as acting state secretary to Minister of Education, Ms. Kari Nessa Nordtun, in the period that state secretary, Mr. Sindre Lysø, settles parental leave.
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Norway to increase its support to Ukraine by NOK 50 billion
06/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of FinanceNorway is now significantly increasing its support to Ukraine. The parties in the Storting have agreed to increase allocations to Ukraine for 2025 by an additional NOK 50 billion.
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Changes among the political advisers
06/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMs. Ingrid Tønseth Myhr is appointed political adviser to Minister of Education, Ms. Kari Nessa Nordtun.
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Denmark acquires Norwegian Naval Strike Missiles worth 2 billion NOK
06/03/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceDenmark is acquiring the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) through a rapid procurement process in collaboration with Norway. The agreement strengthens naval defence in the Nordic region and enhances cooperation between two close allies.
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Foreign Minister Eide: The Arab plan for Gaza’s reconstruction should receive broad international support
05/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs"I welcome the agreement among Arab countries on a joint plan for the reconstruction of Gaza. The plan clearly states that Palestinian ownership must be a guiding principle in reconstruction efforts and that the Palestinians’ right to remain on