UD calls the human rights situation in Egypt ‘’challenging’’
The human rights situation in Egypt is ‘’challenging’’ according to the Foreign Ministry after ex-president Mohamed Mursi died abruptly after nearly six years in prison….
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UD says it’s not relevant to meet Norwegian IS woman in Syria
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it is not appropriate to travel to Syria to bring a Norwegian IS woman home to Norway. The woman,…
Polish diplomat may stay in Norway
The Polish consul, Slawomir Kowalski, may stay in Norway nevertheless after the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD) asked him to return to Poland. The…
Polish Consul asked to leave Norway
A Polish Consul is declared as undesired by Norway A Polish consul has been asked to leave Norway after he has acted incorrectly towards Norwegian…
UD says no Norwegians have asked for help in Indonesia
It is currently unclear whether any Norwegians are located on the earthquake and tsunami hit island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. “The Ministry of Foreign…
Asks Israel about boarding of a vessel
UD is asking Israel to explain the boarding of Norwegian boat The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD) has asked Israeli authorities to clarify why…
UD requests that Norwegians register their holiday trips – no matter where they are going
The authorities want all Norwegians to register, no matter where the journey is going, NRK writes. “If a serious event occurs in the country…
UD is working on permission to visit Kadafi Zaman in jail
The Foreign Ministry was working on Sunday to get permission from Pakistani authorities to visit TV 2 reporter Kadafi Zaman in jail. The profiled…
PST confirms that Norwegian IS woman is being investigated
Syrian Aisha Shezadi, who recently asked the UD for help to return to Norway, is under investigation for participation in a terrorist organization. Police…
UD and flag producers disagree with the red colour in the Norwegian flag
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD) and Norwegian flag producers disagree with the red colour in Norway’s flag. The law states that the…
Not aware that there are Norwegian POW’s in Syria
Not aware that there are Norwegian prisoners of war in Syria Norwegian authorities are not aware that there are Norwegian citizens among the prisoners of…
The Foreign Ministry (UD) sharpening efforts against harassment and abuse
The Foreign Ministry and Norad have sent a letter to more than 1,000 organizations receiving Norwegian aid and asked them to step up their efforts…
UD advises about visiting the Maldives
UD asks Norwegians to be careful in the Maldives The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD) advises Norwegian travelers to exercise caution when traveling to…
UD warns against travelling to Venezuela
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD) warns Norwegians against travelling to Venezuela The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD) has advised everyone against travelling to,…
The UD send their thoughts to Liu Xiaobo
In a brief statement, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent its thoughts to peace prize winner Liu Xiaobo, who has been diagnosed with incurable…
UD discourage Norwegians from travelling to Venezuela
UD discourage Norwegians who want to travel to Venezuela In an updated travel advisory report for Venezuela, the Foreign Ministry discourages Norwegians to travel to…
UD – Management of aid has ‘consistent weaknesses’
UD – Management of aid money has ‘consistent weaknesses’ in several areas The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD) has found general weaknesses after examining 13…
Norway withdraws support to women’s centre
Norway withdraws support to women’s centre in Palestine Norway is withdrawing further funding to the Palestinian section of UN Women. This after a women’s center…
Russia demands NOK 90 million in bail
Russia demands NOK 90 million in bail to release trawler The Norwegian foreign service is working on the case where a Norwegian prawn trawler is…
Department of Foreign Affairs expresses regret that Norwegian editor was refused entry to Russia
The Foreign Ministry (Utenriksdepartementet – UD) will take it up the issue of an entry ban imposed on editor Thomas Nielsen with Russian authorities. The…