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National services in the specialist health care services

National services is an umbrella term for national treatment services, multi-regional treatment services and national centres of competence in the specialist health service.

Regional planning functions

Given that many planning issues affect circumstances beyond the individual municipality, the county authority is the regional planning authority. In the regional planning area, the key tools are regional planning strategy, regional planning,

The importance of global cooperation

The purpose of international health cooperation is to promote and safeguard Norwegian health interests, contribute to multilateral solutions and ensure that national measures are developed in the context of what surrounds us.

International cooperation within energy and petroleum research

Participation in international R&D cooperation in the field of energy and petroleum has a high priority and is an important supplement to Norwegian national research. Norway participates primarily in co-operation activities within the EU, through

Statement by Minister Aukrust on the attack on a humanitarian convoy in Sudan

‘I am appalled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) drone attack on a World Food Programme convoy in North Kordofan,’ said Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust.

Tobacco control policy

Smoking is the most significant preventable cause of illness and premature death in Norway. The use of snus and e-cigarettes can also cause serious harm to health. Tobacco use is also a major cause of social inequalities in health.

Norway and Allies Contribute to New Military Support Package for Ukraine

Norway, with several Allies, will finance a new support package of defence materiel for Ukraine amounting to approximately NOK 5 billion.

Minister Aukrust's address at the Norad Conference Peace Out

The Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust's address at the Norad Conference Peace Out, 28 January, Sentrum Scene.

By Minister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust

The Norwegian Social Insurance Scheme 2026

This brochure gives a general overview of the Norwegian Social Insurance Scheme in 2026.

Areas of responsibility

The Ministry of Transport has overall responsibility for the framework conditions for postal activities, for the civil aviation, public roads and rail transport sector and ferry services forming part of the national road system.

Assistive aids

Assistive aids are intended to compensate for practical problems that individuals with disabilities may encounter in everyday life, society and in the workplace.

New ambassadors from Peru and Somalia

Two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 12 February 2026.

Utsira Nord

The Utsira Nord area is located off the coast of Rogaland and was opened for offshore renewable energy production on 12 June 2020. On 11 December 2025, the Ministry of Energy announced that two consortia will be awarded project areas.

Labour

It is the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs that has overriding responsibility for the Government’s labour policy.

Joint Ministerial Statement on Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Operations in Sudan

We express grave concern over the continued deadly unlawful attacks on civilians, civilian infrastructure and humanitarian operations as heavy fighting across the Kordofan and Darfur States continues.

Los esfuerzos de Noruega en favor de la paz y la resolución de conflictos en un mundo convulso

Los esfuerzos de Noruega en favor de la paz y la resolución de conflictos en un mundo convulso

Address to the Storting on the security policy situation

'Whereas in the past, the US was the leading proponent of rules-based international trade, tariffs are now being widely used. They are being introduced and used - against Allies as well - not only as trade measures, but also as a tool to elicit

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Norway to upgrade its presence in Moldova to a full embassy

Norway is strengthening its presence in Moldova and will upgrade the embassy office in Chișinău to a fully-fledged embassy from the autumn.

Norway and Germany sign defence arrangement

The Defence Ministers signed a historic defence arrangement, known as the "Hansa Arrangement". - It is more important than ever that European countries work closely together on our shared security, said Defence Minister Sandvik.

Norway to increase civilian support to Ukraine

The Norwegian Government is proposing an increase of NOK 15 billion in civilian support to Ukraine in 2026. The proposed allocations for support to Ukraine in 2026 will total a minimum of NOK 85 billion, thus maintaining the overall extraordinary