News and press releases

Ghana genebank becomes the 100th depositor to Svalbard Global Seed Vault

25/10/2023 News story Ministry of Agriculture and Food

The deposit of new seeds from the Ghana genebank is an important step towards ensuring the long-term protection of the country’s major food crops.

The work for a Palestinian state continues

22/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On 22 September, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt chaired a meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), the international donor group for Palestine, at the UN Headquarters in New York.

The National Budget 2023: Key Figures in the National Budget 2023

06/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance

To ensure simultaneous access to information which may be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures at 8:00AM prior to the budget launch at 10:00 am. More detailed projections will be published with the National Budget.

Norway condemns Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian territory

30/09/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway condemns in the strongest possible terms the decision by Russia to annex four regions of Ukraine. This is a serious violation of international law and is totally unacceptable. It may lead to a further escalation of an already volatile

Regrettable that Lithuania withdraws from Convention on Cluster Munitions

18/07/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘It is regrettable that Lithuania has taken the decision today to withdraw from the Convention on Cluster Munitions. Even though the security situation in Europe has changed due to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, it is vital that states

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide: Norway strongly opposes the lawsuit against UNRWA staff

27/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'We strongly oppose the attack on UNRWA and their staff, including the Norwegian diplomat who previously served as Deputy Commissioner-General of the agency. The accusations against individuals coincide with a politically motivated campaign aimed at

The Longship project is near completion

07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Norwegian government continues its investment in the Longship project and proposes an allocation of 2.1 billion NOK in the state budget for 2025. In 2025, a large part of the full-scale project for CCS in Norway will be completed.

Norway condemns the recent attack against the diplomatic premises of Iran in Damascus

04/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Diplomatic premises and diplomatic and consular staff enjoy a special status under international law and must be protected.

Norway to provide NOK 745 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

16/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The UN estimates that nearly 15 million people - 40 % of Ukraine's population - are in need of humanitarian assistance. Norway is now allocating an additional NOK 745 million in support to Ukraine and its neighbouring countries.

Nordic statement on the opening of the port of Ashdod and the Erez crossing 12 April 2024

12/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Nordic countries welcome the Israeli government’s announcement that life-saving humanitarian assistance to Gaza can be received in the port of Ashdod, that the Erez crossing will be reopened to facilitate entry to north Gaza, and that

Norway to establish embassy in Senegal

10/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway will open an embassy in Dakar in the autumn of 2024. The mission will also be responsible for several other countries in West Africa.

Five months of war in Gaza: Ten ways in which Norway is working to improve the situation for the Palestinian people

19/03/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The situation in Gaza is a man-made disaster. Israel's use of military force is having a disproportionately severe impact on the civilian population and is not in line with international humanitarian law. There is an urgent need for a ceasefire and

Norway will meet NATO's 2% guideline in 2024

14/03/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance

'The security situation nationally and internationally require that we strengthen our defence now. Norway will meet NATO's 2% guideline this year. Norwegian and allied security is not to be taken for granted. We face a more dangerous and more

Clear Norwegian contribution to the International Court of Justice in The Hague (ICJ): Prevents the possibility of a two-state solution

28/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The Israeli occupation and the illegal Israeli settlements are the biggest obstacles to a two-state solution, which is the only solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine’, said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.