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OECD and health

The starting point for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)’s work on health-related issues is that good health is necessary for individuals to succeed as citizens, family members, in working life and as consumers.

Canadian Prime Minister to visit Norway

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will be visiting Norway on 13-15 March at the invitation of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. On Sunday, the two Prime Ministers will be participating in a Nordic-Canadian summit in Oslo.

Municipalities in the Register

The municipalities listed below are registered in Register for Governmental Approval of Financial Obligations (Local Government Act § 28 nr. 1) The register was last updated: 09.03.2026 Registered municipalities: 27 Last changes: In: 05.01.2026

German Chancellor to visit Norway

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be visiting Norway on Friday 13 March at the invitation of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. This will be the first official visit by Mr Merz to Norway.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the situation in Lebanon

‘I am deeply concerned about the escalation of the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel in Lebanon’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Continuing Nordic cooperation on returns

On the invitation of Sweden, the ministers responsible for migration from the Nordic Countries met in the margins of the Justice and Home Affairs Council to further strengthen the Nordic cooperation on migration and return policies.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Ms. Sigrid Ina Simonsen as acting state secretary to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Bjørnar Selnes Skjæran, in the period that state secretary, Ms. Agnete

Discrimination based on ethnicity, religion or belief

The Government works to prevent and combat racism and ethnic discrimination in Norwegian society. Racism and discrimination are obstacles for an equal society and hinders individual opportunities. Racism and discrimination create insecurity and lead

Information about Ukraine in other languages

Translations of content will be published as soon as it is made available.

New Climate Agreement Between Norway and Jordan

Norway and Jordan have signed a new agreement on climate. The agreement can help reduce emissions from the waste sector in Jordan.

Threat level in Norway remains unchanged

The police and the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) continuously assess the very serious situation linked to Iran and its impact on Norway. PST assesses the threat level in Norway as unchanged.

The first Ukrainians to arrive will have their residence permits extended again

Displaced persons from Ukraine who have had temporary collective protection in Norway for four years will have their residence permits extended for a fifth year. This will take place in the same manner as previous extensions.

Foreign policy address to the Storting 2026

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide held at the Storting

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the war in the Middle East

‘We are now witnessing an extremely serious situation rapidly unfolding in the Middle East’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Anti-corruption

Corruption poses a serious threat to democracy, rule of law, human rights and national security. Corruption can hinder economic development, distort competition and severely undermine the trust in individuals and institutions. Preventing and

The Department for Societal Safety and International Cooperation

The Department for Public Security and International Cooperation is responsible for joint tasks and coordination in the Ministry of Health and Care Services within its areas of responsibility, and serves as the specialist department for security,

Acting Director General Rune Rimstad