Two experienced Norwegian diplomats do not believe Russia will go to war against Ukraine
Two of Norway’s most experienced diplomats, Leidulv Namtvedt and Øyvind Nordsletten, do not think Russia will go to war against Ukraine. “I do not envisage…
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Stabilization program: Denmark is giving 220 million kroner to Ukraine
The government of Denmark is sending a monetary contribution of NOK 220 million to Ukraine to help the country deal with the consequences of the…
NATO chief Stoltenberg warns Russia: “A high price will be paid for any aggression against Ukraine”
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Russia has to pay a high price for any aggression against Ukraine. “It would have serious political and economic consequences…
Norway to participate in the celebration of Ukraine’s independence and launch of Crimean Platform
State Secretary Audun Halvorsen is visiting Kyiv on August 22-26 to represent Norway at the 30th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence and at the launch of…
The government accuses Russian authorities of distributing disinformation
A number of Russian-language websites have in recent weeks spread a story that Norway and Sweden are responsible for war crimes in Ukraine. The case…
Ukraine is focusing on Norwegian solar power
Norwegian Scatec Solar will build solar power plants in Ukraine to reduce the use of coal and nuclear power. The Norwegian state contributes NOK 145…
Ukraine demands release of vessels
Ukraine demands the immediate release of vessels The President of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, demands that Russia immediately release the three Ukrainian naval vessels arrested in…
MH17 marked with empty chairs in Oslo
The fourth anniversary of the MH17 marked with empty chairs To mark that it is four years since the Malaysian Airline route MH17 was shot…
Ukraine Fights Flekkefjord Puzzle-Maker
The Ukrainian Embassy has put forward a diplomatic request to Norway’s foreign affairs ministry requesting that the Norwegian government take measures against a Flekkefjord business….
US sanctions against Russia over Crimea
US imposes sanctions due to annexation of Crimea The Trump Administration imposes sanctions against 21 persons and nine companies after Russia’s annexation of the Crimean…
Norway and JOWST to the Eurovision Final
JOWST got voted into the finals of the ESC Norway got voted on from the semi-finals of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) and JOWST will…
Ukraine denies Russian Eurovision Artist entry
Russia is furious that the Ukraine refuses the Russian singer who was to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest, entry to the country. The Song…
Solberg assured Norwegian support to Ukraine
Prime Minister Erna Solberg assured President Petro Poroshenko that Norway has a desire for closer cooperation with Ukraine and will maintain Norwegian support to the…
New ambassadors from Sudan, Germany, Ukraine and Estonia
Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their credentials to His Majesty King Harald V on 22 September 2016. The ambassadors are: Ambassador of the Republic…
One killed in bus accident in western Norway
One person was killed and two are seriously injured after a foreign tourist bus from Ukraine went off the road in Valldal near More and…
Activists want to play Eurovision song contest winner outside Russian embassy
A group calling itself The Norwegian democracy movement has sought permission from the police to play the song that won the Eurovision song contest, the song “1944” by…
Ukraine wins 2016 Eurovision Song Contest
Millions watch Jamala take the coveted trophy! Stockholm, Sweden –It was an exciting evening at the Globe Arena where in front of thousands of people…
Norway concerned about the situation of Nadia Savchenko – Ukraine
‘I am deeply concerned about the situation of Nadia Savchenko. We call once again for her immediate release. The Minsk agreements must be complied with….
