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Residence permit extension for foreign workers News story | 22/03/2020 | Ministry of Agriculture and Food The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs is working on an amendment to the Immigration Regulations to allow foreign workers already in Norway to receive a residence permit extension. This amendment is of great importance to agriculture. News alert about: Food

Government to provide fixed-term benefits scheme for foreign employees in Longyearbyen Press release | 21/03/2020 | Ministry of Justice and Public Security The Government announces a fixed-term benefits scheme for foreign employees in Longyearbyen whose income is suspended due to the current corona virus epidemic. News alert about: Svalbard and the Polar Areas and The economy

Changes to the rules for temporary layoffs and unemployment benefits Press release | 21/03/2020 | Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs The number of people being laid off temporarily has shot up since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak. Both people who are laid off or lose their jobs and employers will receive more compensation under new rules. News alert about: Labour

Minister of International Development concerned about unreported cases of Covid-19 in vulnerable countries –calls for concerted international effort Press release | 13/03/2020 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs ‘The coronavirus knows no borders. If we are to combat this pandemic, we must immediately implement the necessary preventive measures both here in Norway and at the global level. A coordinated international effort is now vital to save lives and limit the long-term negative consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, including the economic consequences,’ said Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein.  News alert about: Development cooperation