News and press releases

PCR test no longer required for people with three vaccine doses

26/01/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

Minister of Health and Care Services Ingvild Kjerkol is no longer requiring people who have received 3 vaccine doses or who have received 2 doses and have recovered from COVID-19 during the past 3 months to take a PCR test to confirm the presence of

The Norwegian Government’s position to the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) and Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA)

14/07/2023 News story Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

On 16 March, the European Commission presented a proposal for a regulation on the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) and the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA), following up the Green Deal Industrial Plan for a Net-Zero Age from February 2023. The

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the volatile situation in Israel and Palestine

23/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'As we enter holiday seasons for Muslims, Jews and Christians alike, the situation in Israel and Palestine is fragile. I urge all actors to refrain from statements and actions that fuel tensions,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

New ambassadors from Brunei Darussalam, The Gambia and Ecuador

14/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 13 April 2023,

Changes among the state secretaries

05/05/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has decided to extend Mr. Odd Steinar Åfar Viseth´s constitution as state secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry Jan Christian Vestre, in the period that state secretary Anne Marit Bjørnflaten is absent.

Changes among the political advisers

05/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Mr. Edvin Søvik is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Tonje Brenna.

Norwegian support to strengthen Moldova’s resilience

18/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Norwegian support to Moldova announced during the state visit of Moldovan President Maja Sandu to Norway in the spring has now been distributed. Approximately NOK 275 million of the total NOK 350 million in funding announced by Prime Minister

Remarks from the Norwegian Prime Minister on the UN Security Council resolution

25/03/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Remarks from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on the UN Security Council resolution.

Norway raises military readiness

01/11/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

At the advice of the Chief of Defence, the Government has decided to increase the readiness of the Norwegian Armed Forces as of 1 November. This means that Norway will now implement the next phase of its preparedness plans. The operations and

Norway increases funding for UN human rights efforts

24/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'The UN’s efforts to increase respect for human rights are more important than ever', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Strong unity in the fight against ISIS

10/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Much of the world’s attention is currently focused on Russia’s war in Ukraine. But all the while, violent extremism and terrorism are continuing to hamper development, and are spreading fear and uncertainty to more and more areas of sub-Saharan

Norway and Denmark cooperate on new donations to Ukraine

15/06/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway and Denmark agree to donate an additional 9,000 rounds of artillery to Ukraine. Norway provides the shells, while Denmark donates fuzes and propellant charges.

Statement from Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt

24/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement held at press briefing on the situation in Russia.

Norwegian Government to establish new agency for export control and sanctions

11/07/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The Norwegian business sector is contending with an increasingly complex situation when it comes to sanctions and the regulation of exports, particularly as a result of the war against Ukraine. The control of exports of strategic and sensitive

Changes among the political advisers

03/07/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Ingrid Nikoline Sand as political adviser to Minister of Defence, Bjørn Arild Gram.

Norway’s ninth periodic report to the UN Committee against Torture

20/05/2022 News story Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Norway has submitted its ninth periodic report to the UN Committee against Torture.

Changes among the state secretaries

10/06/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has decided to extend Kjetil Vevle´s constitution as State Secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre until 15 November 2022.

NOK 100 million in support for development of the judiciary in the Western Balkans

31/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

There is still a widespread need to support judicial reform in Western Balkan countries. The Norwegian Courts Administration is heading a five-year programme to strengthen the judicial systems in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro,

Norway provides support for civilians affected by earthquake in Afghanistan

22/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘It is terrible to see the scale of destruction and suffering caused by the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. The situation is critical, and time is of the essence to rescue people. The priority is to save lives,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

The government is extending the grant scheme for Ukrainian students in Norway

10/07/2022 News story Ministry of Education and Research

Ukrainian students who were already in Norway before the war started can continue to receive a subsistence grant for the next academic year. Russian and Belarusian students will no longer be covered by this scheme.