Hong Kong: Important to safeguard human rights and rule of law
‘We are concerned about the development in Hong Kong. It is important to safeguard human rights and rule of law in Hong Kong under the…
Articles by Tor Ingar Oesterud
Tourism in Svalbard from the 1st of June
The Government now opens up for tourists to travel from mainland Norway to Svalbard from the 1st of June. – Providing predictability for the travel…
Norway ratifies Agreement on unregulated fishing in the central Arctic Ocean
After the Norwegian Parliament approved a new agreement that aims to prevent unregulated fishing in the central Arctic Ocean and promote scientific research in the…
Other infectious diseases fell by 70 percent during the pandemic
The number of recorded cases of other infectious diseases has plummeted after the most stringent Coronavirus measures were introduced in March. On March 12, the…
The Government’s plan for reopening Norwegian society and easing the coronavirus restrictions
The Norwegian Government has today presented its plan for managing the COVID-19 crisis in the time ahead, and a timetable for lifting the most severe…
Norwegian seafood exports fall for the first time in 18 months
For the first time since September 2018, Norway has experienced a fall in the value of its seafood exports. In April, 183,000 tonnes of Norwegian…
Policy rate reduced to zero percent
Norges Bank’s Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Committee has unanimously decided to reduce the policy rate to zero percent. Activity in the Norwegian economy has…
Statement regarding revised offer and negotiations with tkMS
Norway and Germany will procure identical submarines together. A revised offer was received from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems in February and negotiations are now ongoing. Thyssenkrupp…
Norwegian aid to developing countries hits record high
Norway gave a record NOK 37.8 billion in aid to developing countries in 2019, slightly more than 1 per cent of the gross national income…
Norway increases defence spending to strengthen its capability and readiness
The Norwegian government presented the new Long Term Plan for the Norwegian Armed Forces. A continued increase in defence spending will strengthen the readiness and…
The Government enters new partnership agreements with humanitarian organisations
The Government is seeking to boost life-saving assistance and humanitarian efforts in high-priority areas such protection of civilians and innovation by entering new multi-year partnership…
Proven corona infection in over half of the nursing homes in Oslo
Employees at 26 out of 46 nursing homes in Oslo municipality have been diagnosed with coronavirus infection. Seven residents have died. Oslo Municipality has tested…
Norway’s health-related measures during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Government will allocate more than NOK 2 billion to the development of vaccines to protect us against pandemics. New digital solutions are being developed…
Economic measures in Norway in response to COVID-19
The outbreak of COVID-19 is serious for life and health. To counter the outbreak, strong infection control measures have been taken in Norway as well…
Norway to contribute more than NOK 13 million to Malawi’s response to Covid-19
Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein spoke on the phone with Malawi’s Minister of Health and Population, Jappie Mhango. Norway is to contribute NOK 13.4…
Covid-19 pandemic: Government strengthens humanitarian efforts
The Covid-19 pandemic is exacerbating an already difficult situation for populations in countries affected by humanitarian crises. Refugees and internally displaced persons will be especially…
Renewal of residence permits for seasonal workers staying in Norway during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs is working on an amendment to the Immigration Regulations. The amendment will make it possible for seasonal workers…
Residence permit extension for foreign workers
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs is working on an amendment to the Immigration Regulations to allow foreign workers already in Norway to receive…
The municipality of Oslo bans alcohol
Violation of the infection control rules means that the municipality of Oslo bans alcohol serving in the capital. The ban applies from 8:30 pm Saturday…
Norway mobilises international support for vaccine development effort
Several countries are now supporting Norway’s appeal for funding for the development of a vaccine against the Covid-19 virus. Germany, Sweden, Finland and Denmark are…