News and events 12. Feb 2019 Vil du være studentpraktikant ved den norske ambassaden i Riyadh? Den norske ambassaden i Riyadh søker én eller to praktikanter for andre halvår 2019. Søknadsfrist er mandag 11. mars 2019 med tiltredelse i juli/august 2019. Oppholdets varighet er maksimalt seks måneder. 12. Feb 2019 The Security Architecture in Europe Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ine Eriksen Søreide, gave a keynote speech about the security architecture in Europe at the annual Leangkollen Conference in Norway on 4 February. 12. Feb 2019 Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of the TIPH contributing countries “The TIPH will close down in an orderly, safe and dignified manner within a realistic timeframe”, says the FM. 12. Feb 2019 Norway’s report to the UN Human Rights Council (UPR) “The Norwegian Government has done a great deal to strengthen human rights in Norway”, says the FM. 24. Jan 2019 Prime Minister Erna Solberg has expanded her Coalition Government The Christian Democratic Party has been included in the Government along with coalition partners The Progressive Party, the Liberal Party and The Conservative Party. 13. Jan 2019 New Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security The Norwegian Government launches new National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 19. Dec 2018 Government increases humanitarian efforts ‘Once again, it seems likely that humanitarian needs will reach record heights. The UN global humanitarian appeal estimates that more than 130 million people will need humanitarian assistance in 2019. 12. Dec 2018 New citizenship law The Storting (Norwegian parliament) has adopted a resolution that entitles anyone who is, or wishes to become, a Norwegian citizen to dual citizenship. 11. Dec 2018 Ny statsborgerlov Stortinget har bestemt at dobbelt statsborgerskap skal bli tillatt for alle som er eller ønsker å bli norske borgere. 02. Dec 2018 Norway takes over presidency of the Mine Ban Treaty The Mine Ban Treaty is perhaps the most successful multilateral arms-related treaty inrecent times. It was adopted in Oslo on 18 September 1997 and signed by more than 100countries in Ottawa on 3 December the same year. 28. Nov 2018 Visas during the holidays The holiday season is rapidly approaching. 20. Nov 2018 Learn Norwegian and spend a summer in Telemark Norgesskolen is a two and a half week summer school in Norwegian language and culture. It is open to children/youth aged 9 to 18 from all over the world, both beginners and those with previous Norwegian knowledge. 1 2 3 4 5 6 #