News and events


04. Dec 2018

Norway assumes presidency of the Mine Ban Treaty

On 30 November, Norway takes over the presidency of the Mine Ban Treaty.

29. Nov 2018

Increased funding for International Organization for Migration

Norway is to provide NOK 15 million in core funding to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The funding was announced during the annual session of the IOM Council in Geneva on 27 November.

28. Nov 2018

Holidays

The holiday season is rapidly approaching.

01. Nov 2018

Norwegian diplomat Geir O. Pedersen to be UN Special Envoy for Syria

‘I am very pleased that the UN Secretary-General has given one of our foremost diplomats the important task of leading the UN’s efforts in forging an inclusive and peaceful political solution in Syria,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Sø

31. 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.

30. Sep 2018

Norway to make extraordinary contribution to Palestine refugees

‘The UN’s agency for Palestine refugees (United Nations Relief and Works Agency, UNRWA) is in a critical financial situation following the US decision to cut all funding to the organisation.

26. Sep 2018

Ministerial meeting of the international donor group for Palestine

Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide is chairing the ministerial meeting of the international donor group for Palestine, known as the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), in New York on 27 September.

12. Sep 2018

Norway intensifies efforts in the Sahel region

Norway is stepping up its efforts in the Sahel, and today the Government is launching a strategy for Norway’s efforts in this region for the period 2018-2020.

11. Sep 2018

Praktikantopphold ved ambassaden i Abu Dhabi våren 2019

Den norske ambassaden i Abu Dhabi tilbyr et praktikantopphold (internship) for en student våren 2019 med oppstart i januar. Søknadsfrist er 8. oktober 2018.

15. Aug 2018

Transit at Oslo airport Gardermoen – do you need a transit visa?

Please be aware that some nationals are required to be in possession of an airport transit visa when passing through the international transit area of Oslo airport.

13. Jun 2018

Norway requests WTO dispute settlement consultations with the United States

‘In Norway’s view, the additional tariffs imposed by the US on steel and aluminium imports are a violation of the WTO rules. Today we have therefore requested dispute settlement consultations with the US in the WTO.

12. Jun 2018

UN Secretary-General to Norway and Oslo Forum

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide is hosting the annual Oslo Forum, a meeting place for leaders from all over the world, at Losby Manor outside Oslo on 19 and 20 June.