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Afghans in Norway: Joint statement after meeting in Oslo
25/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway hosted 23 January a meeting in Oslo between a group of Afghans from various sectors of the society and the de facto authorities - the first such meeting. The meeting was an opportunity to discuss pressing issues directly and to prepare ground
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Norway and German mark production start of world leading submarine design
12/09/2023 News story Ministry of Defence- Norway and Germany are now setting a new standard for allied cooperation by becoming the first countries to build and operate identical submarines. Today we marked the opening of the world’s most modern production facility for conventional
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Three new offshore wind areas considered for opening and tender in 2025
14/09/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Government has instructed the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) to commence strategic impact assessments of three offshore wind areas that may be suitable for opening and tender in 2025.
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Norwegian statements in the interactive dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights oral update on Sudan
14/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway in Geneva partook in two statements in the interactive dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights oral update on Sudan.
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NOK 1 billion to Ukraine before the winter
26/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion to provide Ukrainians with access to the protection and life-saving assistance they need.
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Norway is tightening its restrictive measures against Russia
30/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn response to Russia's unlawful war against Ukraine, Norway is tightening its restrictive measures against Russia.
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Changes among the state secretaries
10/03/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Ms. Nancy Lystad Herz as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion Marte Mjøs Persen.
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Norway congratulates the agreement in Ohrid, North Macedonia
19/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement from Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 'The agreement in Ohrid, North Macedonia, is an important step towards normalization of relations between Serbia and Kosovo, and stability on the Western Balkans. Congratulations to Kosovo,
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Norway contributes NOK 250 million to FAO crises response
03/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway increases support for crisis response under the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The funding will enable FAO to rapidly help people maintain food production in crisis situations.
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Changes among the state secretaries
31/03/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Sigrun Wiggen Prestbakmo as state secretary to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Sigbjørn Gjelsvik, as of 15 April 2023.
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Norway and Denmark to cooperate on artillery ammunition donation
03/04/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway and Denmark will donate 8,000 artillery rounds to Ukraine. Norway donates the shells, while Denmark donates the associated fuzes, propellant bags and primer cartridges.
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The Norwegian Government’s proposed resource rent tax on aquaculture
28/03/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of FinanceThe Government will today present a bill proposing a resource rent tax on aquaculture. The intention of the proposal is to ensure that local communities along the coast and society as a whole receive a greater share of the value that is created by
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Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the developments in Israel
27/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am deeply concerned by the developments taking place in Israel. Things are continuing to deteriorate. Norway is following the ongoing judicial reform process closely and the Israeli authorities are well aware of our position. The demonstrations
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Important milestone: Prime Minister opens Northern Lights visitor centre
19/10/2022 News story Office of the Prime MinisterOn Tuesday 18 October, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre officially opened the Northern Lights visitor centre in Øygarden near Bergen.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the tragedy in Seoul
30/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am devastated by news of the terrible incident in connection with Halloween celebrations in Seoul. My deepest condolences to families and friends who lost their loved ones. My thoughts are with those affected by this tragedy', Minister of Foreign
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Joint statement one year after the military takeover in Sudan
24/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsAs the Sudanese people prepare to mark the one-year anniversary of the military takeover, Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United
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The Prime Minister met Chinas Foreign Minister Qin Gang
12/05/2023 News story Office of the Prime MinisterBilateral relations, climate, the war in Ukraine and human rights were on the agenda in the meeting between Prime Minister Støre and Foreign Minister Qin.
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Statement on The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
02/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Norway has decided to increase our contribution to The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) by 25 million NOK, to 300 million for this year', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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An end to regular testing
01/02/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe infection rate is so high that regular testing is no longer expedient. Regular testing will therefore end with immediate effect.
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Syrian women’s group visits Norway
01/02/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsRepresentatives of the Syrian Women’s Advisory Board visited Norway last week. Syrian Women’s Advisory Board was established to provide advice to the UN Special Envoy for Syria in the efforts to find a political solution to the conflict in Syria.