News and press releases
Latest news from the Ministries and the Office of the Prime Minister can be found here.
News and press releases
Latest news from the Ministries and the Office of the Prime Minister can be found here.
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Interval extended between the first and second dose of the vaccine
30/04/2021
News story
Ministry of Health and Care Services
The interval between the first and second dose of the mRNA vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) is being extended to up to 12 weeks for all age groups under 65 years following a recommendation from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. This
Change in the travel advice for one hospital district in Finland
30/04/2021
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Based on the Norwegian Institute of Public Health’s weekly assessment of the Covid-19 situation, the Government has decided to change the status of the North Ostrobothnia Hospital District in Finland from ‘yellow’ to ‘red’ on the map showing the
‘Note that the Palestinian elections have been postponed’
30/04/2021
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘We note that the planned Palestinian parliamentary elections have been postponed’, State Secretary Audun Halvorsen said after the postponement of the elections.
Tina Bru met the Belgian Minister of energy
30/04/2021
News story
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Tina Bru, Minister of Petroleum and Energy, met with Belgian Minister of Energy Tinne van der Straeten on Thursday for discussions on CCS, offshore wind and hydrogen.
Stricter testing requirements
29/04/2021
News story
Ministry of Health and Care Services
The Norwegian Government is introducing a requirement that people who have visited countries outside the EEA and the Schengen area and have received a positive result from a rapid antigen test taken at the border must also take a PCR test at the
Changes among the political advisers
29/04/2021
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Lise Hammersland as new political adviser to Minister of Finance Jan Tore Sanner from 26 May 2021 to 18 March 2022.
Norway joins important biodiversity initiatives
29/04/2021
News story
Ministry of Climate and Environment
2021 is an important year for nature and biodiversity worldwide. In connection with the international negotiations on a post-2020 global biodiversity framework, Norway has announced that it is joining two groups of countries that are working to save
Norway to provide support to India
28/04/2021
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The situation in India is very serious, with a high number of Covid-19 cases and many deaths. Norway will contribute NOK 20 million in humanitarian assistance to support the people of India in dealing with this crisis,’ said Minister of Foreign
International cooperation, sustainability and green solutions main topics during virtual visit to California
28/04/2021
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries
International cooperation, sustainability and green solutions were on the agenda when His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon conducted a virtual official visit to San Francisco earlier this week. He was accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine
Easing of the guidance for people who are fully vaccinated
28/04/2021
News story
Ministry of Health and Care Services
The Norwegian Government is changing the guidance for people who are fully vaccinated, following a recommendation from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. In private homes, people who are fully vaccinated may have close social contact (less
Changes in the travel advice for India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Iraq
28/04/2021
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against all travel to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Iraq.
The crisis in India may lead to vaccine scarcity
28/04/2021
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The current crisis in India can quickly turn into a global vaccine disaster. India is one of the largest vaccine producers in the world, and many low- and middle-income countries depend on it for vaccine deliveries. This shows with tragic clarity
Stricter entry restrictions for travellers arriving from Bangladesh, India, Iraq, Nepal, and Pakistan
28/04/2021
Press release
Ministry of Justice and Public Security
Due to the serious infection situation in India, the Norwegian Government has tightened entry restrictions for travellers arriving from Bangladesh, India, Iraq, Nepal, and Pakistan.
Changes to the regional measures for the municipalities in Viken
27/04/2021
News story
Ministry of Health and Care Services
The rate of infection remains high in parts of Viken, while other parts of the county are experiencing a declining trend in which the authorities have a clear picture of the situation. Following a recommendation from the Norwegian Directorate of
IMF: Norway has handled the Covid-19 crisis very well
26/04/2021
Press release
Ministry of Finance
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today presented its assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy. The IMF staff has met with Norwegian authorities, academic institutions, and social partners. A more
Increased use of mass testing in order to reopen society
23/04/2021
News story
Ministry of Health and Care Services
The Norwegian Government will use mass testing more actively in the reopening of society. Children and adolescents in areas with a high rate of infection will be prioritised. The Norwegian Directorate of Health will be responsible for a national
Norway participating in virtual Leaders Summit on Climate
23/04/2021
News story
Office of the Prime Minister
On Thursday and Friday, Prime Minister Erna Solberg is taking part in the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate, convened by US President Joe Biden. The objective of the Summit is to discuss how to promote stronger action to tackle the climate crisis.
Changes in the travel advice for some hospital districts in Finland
23/04/2021
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Based on the Norwegian Institute of Public Health’s weekly assessment of the Covid-19 situation, the Government has decided to change the status of the Kainuu Hospital District and the Länsi-Pohja Hospital District in Finland from ‘yellow’ to ‘red’
Norway lends AstraZeneca doses to Sweden and Iceland
22/04/2021
News story
Ministry of Health and Care Services
Sweden and Iceland want to borrow Norwegian doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine which are in storage with the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. Norway plans to lend doses to Sweden and Iceland as long as use of the vaccine is paused in this country.
Norway’s position paper on the European Green Deal
20/04/2021
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Today Norway presented its position paper on the European Green Deal: A European Green Deal Norwegian perspectives and contributions. The paper was presented in a webinar held with European ambassadors to Norway.