Dual citizenship approved
From 1 January 2020, Norwegians can become nationals of another country without losing their Norwegian…
Category: Politics
Statement in relation to the international conference to end sexual violence in humanitarian crises
Statement by Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Jan Egeland ahead of the…
The Nordic countries make a difference in the Security Council
Small countries can achieve important results for the world when they build bridges and stand…
New Zealand deputy PM lays wreath at memorial for Breivik victims
Six weeks after the Christchurch mosque attacks, New Zealand’s deputy prime minister paid his respects…
Nordic ministers for the environment and climate call for a global framework on marine litter
During the meeting of the Nordic Council of Environment and Climate Ministers in Reykjavik, the…
UK’s opposition considers Norway-type deal as Brexit deadline approaches
The leader of the UK’s opposition, leftist Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, recently held talks with former Conservative…
The National Budget 2019 – Continued focus on transport and communications
“The government’s focus on transport and communications links the nation ever closer together. We are…
Restructured budget proposal for 2019 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has restructured its budget. The Ministry’s budget proposal for 2019…
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…
US President Barack Obama will travel to Norway to speak at Oslo Business Forum this fall
“We are honored to welcome President Barack Obama to Norway,” says founder and CEO of…
“Principles of Greek Foreign Policy : Emphasizing Stability in South-eastern Europe”
The Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs in NUPI to talk about the country’s foreign policy…
UK centrists endorse ‘off-the-shelf’ Norway model while government is split
Prominent Remain supporters David Miliband (Labour), Nicky Morgan (Conservatives) and Nick Clegg proposed European Economic…
UN chief: Highest number of conflicts globally in 30 years
The number of countries involved in “violent conflicts” is the highest in 30 years, while…
The Holberg Prize conferred upon Professor Cass Sunstein
(Bergen, Norway) – The Holberg Prize was conferred upon Harvard Law Professor Cass Sunstein by…
Nordic ministers address #metoo in the cultural sector
Since the autumn of 2017, the #metoo movement has had a huge impact around the…
Lords force UK parliament to vote on ‘Norway model’
Members of the British parliament will be offered a chance to vote on remaining in…
Foreign Minister regrets US decision to withdraw from nuclear deal
‘President Trump’s announcement this evening that the US will withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal…
Committee against Torture concludes sixty-third session
Adopts Concluding Recommendations on Reports of Belarus, Czech Republic, Norway, Qatar, Senegal and Tajikistan GENEVA…
What Norway’s finance minister thinks about the Norway option
There has been a lot of talk about the “Norway solution” for Britain after Brexit…
Steep rise in visa charge for international students
A sharp increase in the visa application charge for international students, plus a significant increase…
Norwegian statesman Jan Egeland critiques Trump’s reported vulgar remarks
President Donald Trump reportedly asked lawmakers on Thursday why America was accepting immigrants from “shithole”…
Norwegian Prime Minister caught playing Pokémon GO
It was the must-have game last year, and it seems that Norway’s Prime Minister is…
EU and Norway to convene an extraordinary session of the international donor group for Palestine
Norway’s Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide and EU’s High Representative Federica Mogherini have decided to…
Norwegian MP advocates gender parity in Parliament
The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Rogaland County on the ticket of the Christian…
Norway’s first woman foreign minister
Norway’s prime minister has presented three new government ministers in a minor reshuffle of her…