Norway supports an extension of Stoltenberg’s term at the helm of NATO
Norway will support an extension of Jens Stoltenberg’s term as NATO chief if the Allies agree on the issue, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (AP)…
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PM Støre promises increased contribution to NATO
Norway will contribute so that NATO gets the resources it needs, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (AP) said before the Alliance’s crisis summit in Brussels….
Prime Minister Støre: Nuclear accidents in Ukraine pose little risk to Norway
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (AP) says the fighting near nuclear power plants in Ukraine increases the risk of accidents but states the risk for…
PM Støre: The Norwegian economy is doing well – but we need to limit inflation
The Norwegian economy is doing well and is on its way out of the pandemic, so spending must be limited, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre…
Two years of pandemic still affect the students; Støre: The toughest thing was to close the schools
Closed schools and digital education for two years have eroded students’ motivation and faith in the future. “We do not have time to have no…
PM Støre visited the Ukrainian refugees at the Porsgrunn center: “We will take good care of them in Norway”
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (AP) visited the refugee reception center in Porsgrunn. The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) has asked the Sana…
PM Støre’s message to Norwegians who are afraid of a nuclear accident: “No immediate danger”
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (AP) says that Norway condemns the fighting at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant. Støre comments on Russia’s nuclear power plant…
PM Støre: Good reasons to give Ukrainians temporary collective protection in Norway
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is open to granting temporary protection to refugees fleeing Ukraine but is still waiting for the EU’s proposal. “We could…
PHOTO: Norway receives new surveillance aircraft: “Crucial to our safety”
The Armed Forces have received the new surveillance aircraft P-8A Poseidon. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre says that the new aircraft will strengthen Norway’s capacity…
It’s official: Norway is sending weapons to Ukraine
Norway will send 2,000 M72 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine. The military equipment will be prepared as soon as possible. “The government has this afternoon decided…
PM Støre asks Norwegians to think twice before going to Ukraine to fight
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyj, asked Europeans to come to the country to fight. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre asks Norwegians to think carefully…
Ukraine’s ambassador to Norway expects quick military equipment decision from PM Støre
Ukraine’s ambassador to Norway says the Ukrainian government is happy that Norway is considering sending military equipment to the country. He hopes the decision will…
Støre: Norway is ready to take in its share of Ukrainian refugees – based on a reasonable distribution
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (AP) believes Norway must expect to be hit by Russia’s response to the sanctions that are now being introduced. “We…
Norway’s PM Støre: It is clear that Russia is facing significant opposition in Ukraine
The Ukrainians’ efforts in the war against Russia left a deep impression on Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (AP). “There are tough battles in many…
Støre: Norway strongly condemns Russia’s military attack on Ukraine
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (AP) says Norway strongly condemns Russia’s military attack on Ukraine. “This attack is a serious violation of international law and…
PM Støre threatens to withhold EEA funds to countries that violate democratic principles
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (AP) believes that Norway can no longer be obliged to pay EEA funds to countries that violate democratic principles. On…
Støre criticizes Russia – but says that Norway still wants to be a good neighbor
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (AP) says that Russian forces have moved into Ukraine. Norway will support sanctions but also continue a pragmatic neighborly relationship…
Norway’s PM Støre: There may be a full invasion of Ukraine
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre says there is reason to assume that Russia will weaken Ukraine as a state and perhaps possibly go even further…
PM Støre: It is very disturbing that Russia is sending soldiers into eastern Ukraine
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (AP) fears military confrontations will take place. He says it is very disturbing that Russian soldiers are deployed in Luhansk…
Norwegian Prime Minister Støre fears it is too late for diplomacy in Ukraine
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (AP) fears it is too late to find a diplomatic or political solution to the situation between Russia and Ukraine….
