News and press releases

Three in ten daycare facilities do not meet educational standards

22/02/2022 Press release Ministry of Education and Research

New figures show that three in ten daycare facilities in Norway do not meet the required educational standards. The government is now initiating work to develop a new strategy to provide children with better daycare provision, which will, among

Russia suspended from Council of the Baltic Sea States

03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The members of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) - Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the European Union - have decided to suspend Russia from further participation in the Council’s

Norway increases funding for UN efforts to assist Ukrainian refugees

08/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is allocating NOK 250 million to UN efforts to provide assistance to Ukrainian refugees who have fled to Ukraine’s neighbouring countries. Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt announced the allocation during her meeting with the UN

Recently arrived students must receive quality education within three months

20/06/2022 News story Ministry of Education and Research

The Storting has adopted temporary legislative amendments as a result of the arrival of displaced people from Ukraine. Children who arrive in Norway must be offered quality education within three months. The municipalities have an obligation to

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt attends Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Helsinki on 13–14 June

14/06/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Foreign Ministers and representative from 20 Nordic and African countries are taking part in this year’s Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Helsinki. The main topics of discussion are peace and security, sustainable development and

Norway welcomes agreement on fisheries subsidies at 12th WTO Ministerial Conference

17/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I am very pleased that an agreement has finally been reached to end harmful fisheries subsidies. This is good news for the sustainability of fisheries around the world and for international cooperation,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

Adjusted production permits for several fields on the Norwegian shelf

06/07/2022 News story Ministry of Energy

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has approved adjusted production permits for several fields on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). Total sale of gas from NCS is expected at 122 billion standard cubic meters (Sm3) in 2022.

Statement on shipment of grain from Odesa

01/08/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Today’s shipment of grain from Odesa is an important first step in reducing global food insecurity.

Norway to provide support to victims of Pakistan flood disaster

31/08/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway is providing NOK 25 million following the catastrophic flooding in Pakistan for emergency relief and food security efforts to help those affected in this acute phase of the crisis,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Statement on Israeli settlements

26/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On October 24, Israeli authorities announced tenders for the construction of more than 1,300 housing units in occupied Palestinian territory, including in Givat Hamatos in East Jerusalem.

Two licenses under the carbon storage regulations awarded on the NCS

06/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

Today, the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has awarded two licences in accordance with the CO2 storage Regulations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). One in the North Sea and one in the Barents Sea.

New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

29/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Norway has introduced additional sanctions in response to Russia’s illegal attack on Ukraine. The new sanctions encompass restrictive measures prohibiting the transport of goods by road by Russian transport operators and access to ports of vessels

Norway to strengthen efforts to combat hunger and alleviate need in Horn of Africa

27/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Some 20 million people are facing severe hunger as a result of drought in the Horn of Africa. Norway is therefore strengthening its efforts to alleviate need and prevent famine in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

Chair's summary from AHLC meeting 10 May

19/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

This is the chair's summary from meeting of the Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) i n Brussels, 10 May 2022. Chair was Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway Ms Anniken Huitfeldt ant the host was EU High Representative Mr Josep Borrell Fontelles.

Nordic support for Finland and Sweden

16/05/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

‘Finland’s and Sweden’s security is important to our security. Together with Denmark and Iceland, Norway stands ready to assist its Nordic neighbours by all means necessary should they be the victim of aggression on their territory before obtaining

Revised National Budget: Key figures in the Revised National Budget 2022

12/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance

To secure equal access to information that might be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures prior to launching the Revised National Budget at 10:45 a.m. More detailed estimates will be published with the Revised

Statement on terror attack in Israel

06/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I strongly condemn the heinous terror attack in Elad as Israel’s Yom Haatzmaut was coming to a close, killing at least three and wounding several others. My thoughts are with the families and victims. To encourage and glorify such terror is deeply

Norway to increase support for civilians in Afghanistan

31/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Afghanistan is facing enormous political and humanitarian challenges. The situation for children is particularly grave. Norway will provide NOK 700 million in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan in 2022,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

Mehl: ‘The first refugees from Moldova may arrive next week’

31/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Moldova has asked Norway and a number of European countries for help to receive displaced Ukrainians, and the Norwegian Government will be transferring 2 500 Ukrainian refugees from Moldova.

Marie Lamo appointed new political advisor in MoD Norway

15/10/2021 News story Ministry of Defence

Marie Lamo is the political advisor for Minister of Defence Odd Roger Enoksen. They were both appointed Oct. 14th 2021 in the new Støre Government.