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Sport facilities

Information of VAT compensation for the construction of sports facilities and gaming funds for Equipment.

Contributions to the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports (NIF)

For 2026, NIF has received NOK 965 Million (EUR 89 million) from gaming proceeds from Norsk Tipping. The purpose of the funding is to ensure good framework conditions for the Norwegian sports movement. The rationale behind the funding is first and

The Minister of Finance received the Committee’s report on the Government Pension Fund Global

Today, the Minister of Finance Jens Stoltenberg received the report from the Committee that has reviewed the ethical framework for the Government Pension Fund Global.

Sports policy

The Ministry of Culture and Equality has overall responsibility for the administration of profits generated by Norsk Tipping AS (Norway’s national lottery and gaming provider) for investment in sporting activities.

Norway provides NOK 750 million for reconstruction and public services in Ukraine

Russia’s illegal war of aggression continues to cause widespread destruction in Ukraine. Norway provides NOK 750 million for repairs and reconstruction. The Norwegian contribution will unlock an additional three times that amount in loans to Ukraine.

Ukraine safeguards seeds at Svalbard Global Seed Vault for the first time since the outbreak of the war

Thousands of seed samples of important agricultural crops were recently secured in Svalbard as 21 genebanks from across the world participated in a seed deposit.

New Syria fund for reconstruction: ‘Taking charge of its own future’, said Aukrust

At the request of the Syrian authorities, the World Bank has decided to establish a multi-donor trust fund for Syria. Norway will contribute approximately NOK 90 million to the fund. The funding will support Syria’s reconstruction efforts, including

Norway and the World Bank strengthen efforts to combat corruption

Norway and the World Bank are entering into two agreements aimed at improving the management of public finances in low-income countries. The objective is to strengthen public financial management and combat corruption to ensure better public

Opening remarks, Russia Conference 2026

Dear colleagues and friends, Thank you to NUPI and FFI for bringing us together for this year’s Russia Conference. It is a pleasure to be here again, and especially to open a conference devoted to a subject that is difficult, but no less important:

By State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson

Meld. St. 1 (2026–2027)

The National Budget 2027

Chapter 2.2, 2.3 and 3.1

Aukrust in Tokyo: ‘Japan is an important partner for Norway’

How can development policy contribute to more jobs, greater investment and stronger international cooperation? These questions were a key topic during Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust’s visit to Tokyo on 12 and 13 October.

Poland is joining Maritime initiative

At the NATO Summit in Ankara this summer eleven European countries and Canada said that they will cooperate more closely on security in the North Atlantic, the Arctic and the Baltic Sea. Now Poland will join the initiative as well.

Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers regarding RAF Fairford and Iran State Threats

The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,

The Prime Minister's introduction at the joint press conference with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk

'The declaration we signed today on strategic partnership is an excellent illustration of the extensive cooperation between our countries. There are more than 20 action points, ranging through all areas,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Warsaw

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide: Regrettable that the Palestinian elections are being postponed

‘It is regrettable that the Palestinian leadership has decided to postpone the elections by close to a year. Although the conditions for holding elections are extremely challenging, it is crucial that the Palestinian people are able to choose who

Norwegian exports of defence-related products in 2025, export control and international non-proliferation cooperation

Summary of Meld. St. 12 (2025–2026) (White Paper)

Recommendation of 19 June 2026 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, approved by the Council of State on the same day. (White paper from the Støre Government).

Norway expresses grave concern over the situation in northern Ethiopia

Norway views with grave concern the continued escalation of violence in northern Ethiopia and the increased tensions between the countries in the Horn of Africa, particularly between Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Statement from Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the plans to expand sanctions against the International Criminal Court

It is deeply concerning that the United States has announced plans to expand sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC). This puts pressure on an important, independent court that must be able to carry out its vital work free from

Opening of the Norwegian National Counter-Drone Centre of Excellence

Dear all. First of all, it is great to see you all here in Norway. And I am grateful for your contributions to this important conference. A conference that also marks the official opening of the National Counter-Drone Centre of Excellence. We are

By State Secretary Joakim Sevrin Tranvåg Øren 8. oktober 2026

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide on the Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay

I congratulate Navi Pillay on receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. The prize sends a powerful signal of support for the cause of human rights, international law, and international humanitarian law, principles that Norway holds in the highest regard.