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Norwegian support to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

This is an overview of Norway’s support to Ukraine and neighbouring countries affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Development cooperation

The Government takes an integrated approach to Norway’s foreign and development policy. Our development policy is designed to promote economic development, democratisation, implementation of human rights, good governance and measures that can lift

National budget 2026: Over NOK 3.5 billion for the elderly

In the 2026 state budget, the Norwegian government is proposing over NOK 3.5 billion for the elderly. Funds are being allocated for grants to provide 1,500 nursing home places , subsidies to upgrade private homes, improved hearing care, and

First Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit of 2026

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault opened for its first deposit event of 2026 this week.

The economy

In the Government, it is the Minister of Finance’s responsibility to draw up and coordinate economic policy. The Ministry of Finance acts as the secretariat for the Minister of Finance. It is the political authorities - the Government and the

Economic Policy

The Ministry of Finance and numerous associated institutions report on the condition of the Norwegian economy. On this page you can find some of the most important sources of information about the subject.

Canada and Norway agree to modernize trade agreement

Changes to the trade agreement between Norway and Canada could help secure favourable conditions for Norwegian companies in public procurement and for the export of services.

Canada and Norway sign Letter of Intent on Space cooperation

Canada and Norway will further strengthen their defence cooperation in the space domain. This Saturday, a Letter of Intent between the two countries was signed in Oslo.

Film and media

The government aims to strengthen the Norwegian media and facilitate that all groups in society have a good media offer. Media is essential for freedom of expression and democracy. The need for credible, editor-controlled media of high quality is

ICT policy

The aim of the ICT policy is to influence ICT development in order to achieve simplification and efficiency improvement in the public sector, further innovation and value creation in the business sector and secure a sustainable and inclusive

Nordic countries and Canada to strengthen cooperation

The Nordic countries and Canada are intensifying their cooperation in the areas of defence, security, resilience and green economic growth.

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.

Law and order

The Government is working to ensure safe communities, to reduce everyday crime, and the individual's need for legal protection and Security.

Women's rights and gender equality

The aim of Norway's work for gender equality is to increase the opportunities available to women and girls, promote their right to self-determination and further their empowerment. This is crucial if all girls and boys, women and men are to have

The Norwegian Biodiversity Information Centre

The Norwegian Biodiversity Information Centre is a national bank of knowledge about biodiversity. Its main task is to provide society with up-to-date and easily accessible information about Norwegian species and biotopes.

Web page: https://www.biodiversity.no/

Drone Strategy for the Defence Sector

Norway’s main priorities for the 80th session of the UN General Assembly

Instructions for the Norwegian delegation

NAWSARH project

The work to phase in the new SAR Queen rescue helicopters is now in its final stages.

Strategy for Strengthening Resilience to Disinformation (2025–2030)

Disinformation can weaken public discourse and undermine trust in Norwegian society. To prevent this, the government has presented the first strategy for strengthening resilience to disinformation (2025-2030).

Prime Minister Støre's speech at the Norwegian Shipowners' Association

You are in fact more important than in decades. And more exposed than before, the Prime Minister said to the Norwegian Shipowners' Association.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo