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Stolen, the debut feature film from Elle Márjá Eira, arrives on @Netflix today. Based on the novel by Ann-Helén Laestadius, it portrays a young woman’s struggle to defend her Indigenous Sámi heritage

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👉 Jenny Hval: I want to be a machine
📍@barbicancentre, London
📅 10-13 April

Catch the new multifaceted show from #JennyHval , which combines music from her new record with an on stage essay deconstructing the nature of what it is to perform live. barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2024/…

New Norwegian Long Term Plan on Defence:

A historic increase in defence spending proposed with 600 bn NOK over the next 12 years. All services of the NoAF will be strengthened, more personnel and new capabilities.

Read more here ow.ly/ZM2c50R9gNm

Forsvarsdepartement #WeAreNATO

Happy anniversary NATO! As founding members Norway and the UK have benefitted from the collective security of the Alliance for 75 years.

NATO is bigger, stronger and more united than ever. NATO remains the cornerstone of our defence and security cooperation.
#1NATO75years

Israel’s decision to deny UNRWA food convoys access to northern Gaza is unacceptable. Famine is imminent.

More life-saving humanitarian assistance is crucial & urgent. Israel must ensure increased access of vital food supplies and aid into, and within, Gaza - Espen Barth Eide

Finally the UN Security Council adopted a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during ramadan. With 32 000 lives lost and enormous humanitarian needs, a ceasefire and increased humanitarian access is urgently needed.

We share UK’s deep concern regarding cyber operations against democratic institutions attempting to influence political processes.

We need strengthened compliance with international law and agreed norms for responsible state behavior in cyberspace.

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Norway condemns Russia’s recent massive missile attacks, including the largest attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Russia’s disregard for human life and suffering is shocking, its violation of Polish air space reckless. We #StandWithUkraine - Espen Barth Eide

To mark the Arctic Science Summit Week 2024, Counsellor for Research and Education Dr. Øystein Lund from the Embassy in London, and the Norwegian Chairship of the Arctic Council hosted a successful networking event yesterday evening at the 🇳🇴Consulate General in Edinburgh

Did you know that the Nordic countries have their own constitution? Today marks 62 years since the 'Nordic constitution,' the Helsinki Treaty, was signed. We mark it every March 23rd to celebrate Nordic cooperation - and everything it has made possible. Happy #NordicDay ! 🎉

We celebrate 30th anniversary of the #EEAagreement at today’s #EUCO . In a more uncertain world, Norway needs a strong relationship with the EU - our by far largest trading partner. We share not only a single market, but common values.

The disastrous situation in Gaza casts a dark shadow over this year's observance of Ramadan, a period dedicated to empathy and peace.

Grateful for insights from Muslim communities in Oslo on ways forward for Palestine and the Palestinian people. #RamadanKareem Espen Barth Eide

A privilege to represent Norway in the UK at the official 🇬🇧 launch of Norwegian Refugee Council hosted by Jan Egeland

Norway MFA is a proud supporter of the work by Norwegian Refugee Council worldwide with presence in many countries across the globe. Their field work has a very real impact on people’s lives

Big congrats to Lola Arias, the winner of the International #IbsenAward 2024!

The coveted prize is awarded for «an extraordinary achievement in the spirit of Ibsen.» Read more about the winner below 👇

We carry a responsibility to stand up against violence and hatred towards Muslims worldwide.

On International Day to Combat Islamophobia we reaffirm that respect for human rights and freedom of religion and belief is key to fight intolerance and discrimination - Espen Barth Eide

The 🇳🇴 Standing Committee on Finance from Stortinget visited Parliament today for an insightful meeting with Harriett Baldwin MP and Stephen Hammond MP of the 🇬🇧 Treasury Select Committee! Great to discuss common legislative priorities, challenges, and lessons & take in the Palace of Westminster!

Together we are prepared to defend the Arctic waters.

#NordicResponse24 #SteadfastDefender24 #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

Over 90,000 troops from all 32 NATO Allies are currently taking part in the exercise Steadfast Defender

Watch the report on the exercise from James Mates in Northern Norway for ITV News

Norwegian Armed Forces | Forsvaret
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We congratulate the 2024 Holberg Laureate Achille Mbembe and the 2024 Nils Klim Prize Laureate Siddharth Sareen!

holbergprize.org/en/news/holber…

Kunnskapsdepartement
Wits University
WiSER
Universitetet i Bergen
Universitetet i Stavanger
Fridtjof Nansen Institute

Very good meetings between Norway in the UK University of Leeds and Nexus Leeds to discuss how we can further strengthen research cooperation within green energy, climate challenges and health technology

We also discussed how to further increase student mobility between 🇳🇴🇬🇧