News and events 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. 08. Nov 2018 World leaders pledge US$1 billion to transform health and nutrition of world’s poorest women, children and adolescents The Global Financing Facility (GFF) in Support of Every Woman Every Child today announced US$1. 08. Nov 2018 Human rights as a key component of Norway’s foreign and development Policy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's opening address at a seminar on freedom of speech and freedom of the press - a collaboration between Fritt Ord, The Norwegian Union of Journalists, Article 19 and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Aff 08. Nov 2018 Statement at the Our Ocean conference Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's statement at the Our Ocean Conference in Indonesia 29 October. 23. Oct 2018 Norway increases support for humanitarian response in Yemen ‘I am deeply concerned about the grave humanitarian situation in Yemen. A large proportion of the population is suffering from a shortage of food and malnutrition. 11. Oct 2018 2019 National Budget: Priority given to countries affected by conflict and fragility, humanitarian assistance, and human rights ‘International institutions and joint solutions are under pressure. At the same time, global security challenges are becoming more complex. 18. Sep 2018 Norway’s priorities for the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly The 73rd session of the UN General Assembly will be formally opened on 18 September 2018 by the General Assembly’s newly elected President, Ecuadorean Foreign Minister María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés. 18. Sep 2018 Norway provides NOK 1.68 billion to UN humanitarian fund (CERF) ‘Humanitarian needs worldwide are record high. The Government has increased Norway’s support to humanitarian crises by about 50 % since 2013. 1 2 3 4 5 6 #