17 May – Norway’s National Day and International Day Against Homophobia

Last updated: 16/05/2012 //

Every 17 May, we celebrate Norway’s constitution. This is a day for commemorating the ideals of freedom and equality. It is also the date of the International Day Against Homophobia and transphobia, which will be marked all over the world.

Today, agreements were signed with Romania on a new round of EEA and Norway Grants. Within the €306 million investment from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, environment, justice and the situation for the Roma population are among the priorities.

Agreements on new round of Grants in Romania. "A new round of EEA and Norway Grants will further strengthen our good contact and cooperation", said Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre.

Norwegian-funded meeting place opened in Cyprus

09/05/2011 //

For more than 30 years, the building was deserted and falling into ruin in the buffer zone that divides the Cyprian capital, Nicosia. Until recently it was inaccessible for both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. It is now opened as a meeting place for the whole population on the island.

Last updated: 26/04/2011 //

The Parliamentary Assembly of Council of Europe (PACE) recently announced the election of Supreme Court Justice Erik Møse as the new Norwegian Judge at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.

Last updated: 29/04/2011 //

7/4-2011, the Committee of Ministers adopted the Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence. It is the first legally binding instrument in the world creating a comprehensive legal framework to prevent violence, protect victims and end the impunity of perpetrators. Read Deputy Secretary General Boer-Buquicchio's letter to the women of Europe here:

17 May – Norway’s National Day and International Day Against Homophobia

EEA and Norway Grants

Norwegian-funded meeting place opened in Cyprus

New Judge

Open letter to the women of Europe

Norway – Mission to the Council of Europe