News and events 19. Dec 2017 Gold mining and mercury in Myanmar – the case the for reform Levels of mercury, a potent neurotoxin which can seriously harm unborn children, are found at worryingly high levels in women of childbearing age from around the world. Above 1ppm, mercury can cause damage to brain, heart and kidney. 20. Oct 2017 | Oslo New Minister of Foreign Affairs In a session of the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Norwegian Government. 20. Oct 2017 | Oslo New Minister of EEA and EU Affairs In a session of the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Norwegian Government. NORAD’s new evaluation programme - Myanmar For 2017-2018, Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) will engage in a new evaluation programme for Norwegian aid efforts. Ambassador Tone Tinnes presents her credentials On Monday 10 October 2016, Ambassador Tone Tinnes presented her credentials to the President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, U Htin Kyaw. Greetings from the Ambassador Welcome to the website of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Myanmar. 07. Apr 2017 Women, Peace and Security in Myanmar: Call for proposals from local media Call for proposals from local media for media project to encourage and strenghten women's situation and participation in the peace process in Myanmar. 07. Apr 2017 Embassy is closed April 10.-17. The Embassy in Yangon is closed April 10.-17. 17. May 2017 Celebrating Norwegian Constitution Day 2017 Happy May 17th! 22. May 2017 Norway and Myanmar signing MoU for Oil for Development Friday May 12th, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Planning and Finance signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a 5-year Oil for Development program. 24. May 2017 Scaling Up Community Forestry in Myanmar The Embassy, represented by Ambassador Tone Tinnes and Counsellor Harald Mathisen, attended the Community Forestry (CF) Certificate awarding ceremony in Gwa Township, Rakhine, on May 22. 10. Jul 2017 Foreign Minister Brende to Myanmar Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende visited Myanmar from 5-6 of July 2017. 1 2 #