VG: Millions in Norwegian aid to Lebanon disappeared due to poor exchange rates
At least NOK 32 million that was supposed to help vulnerable people in Lebanon in 2020 disappeared due to poor exchange rates, according to calculations…
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Norway to send emergency medical supplies to Lebanon
The Norwegian Government has decided to increase its humanitarian aid to Lebanon by up to NOK 25 million. This additional funding will be used to…
King Harald sends his condolences to those affected by the explosion in Lebanon
In a condolence message to Lebanon’s president, King Harald asks the president to convey his sympathy to those affected by the explosion in Beirut. -”I…
FRP representative proposes to pay refugees in Lebanon
FRP’s (Progress Party) Kari Kjønaas Kjos will make it easier for refugees in Lebanon to return to their home country Syria by giving them start-up…
The Armed Forces awarded medals to former UN soldiers
Over 2,300 veterans received a medal, on Friday, for their efforts in the Unifil operation in Lebanon between 1978 and 1998. The Armed Forces…
France’s Le Pen meeting in Lebanon cancelled after she refused to use headscarf
National Front (FN) leader Marine Le Pen refused to use headscarf when she was supposed meet one of Lebanon’s main religious leaders. The meeting was…
Police sent 46 asylum seekers with a rented aircraft to Lebanon
For the first time in five years the police have chartered a plane to return asylum seekers to Lebanon. The flight left last Thursday and…
Norway increases support to Syria’s neighbouring countries
‘Syria’s neighbouring countries are shouldering a heavy burden and are facing major challenges. Norway will therefore contribute USD 10 million to a new financing initiative…
