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Norway to provide an additional NOK 465 million in humanitarian support to Ukraine

Humanitarian needs in Ukraine continue to rise steeply. Russia has intensified its attacks, forcing Ukrainians to flee their homes and causing more and more civilian casualties.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide: Israel must immediately end its unlawful occupation of Palestine

One year ago today, the UN General Assembly decided that Israel must end its occupation of Palestine no later than 18 September 2025. Norway and 123 other countries voted in favour of the resolution. The decision was based on the Advisory Opinion

International Day for Women in Maritime

May 18th is the International Day for Women in Maritime, an annual event initiated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) of the United Nations. The purpose of this day is to highlight women's participation in the industry and emphasize

The Minister of International Development warns against great danger for civilians in El Fasher

Statement from the Norwegian Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, on the the situation for civilians in the besieged town of El Fasher in Darfur, Sudan.

Joint statement: Offer to assist with treatments of patients from Gaza in the Occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem

As the humanitarian disaster in the Gaza Strip continues to unfold, there is an urgent need to scale up medical treatment of patients from Gaza.

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on the recent announcement by Hamas

'Hamas’ announcement that they are willing to release all hostages is a positive step that could contribute to a final ceasefire. It is also important that Hamas, in their statement, signals readiness to hand over control of Gaza to an independent

NOU 2024: 7 - Norway and the EEA: Development and experiences

Celebrating World Ocean Day aboard Statsraad Lehmkuhl

To mark Norway’s candidacy to the Executive Board of UNESCO for the term 2025-2029, Norway’s Permanent delegation to UNESCO hosted an event as part of the Ocean Wonders Parade from Monaco to Nice.

Norway to increase support to refugees in Ukraine and Moldova

‘Norway is allocating an additional NOK 170 million to the UN Refugee Agency for the refugee response in Ukraine and Moldova,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Mr Støre met today with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, who is in

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Ms. Sigrid Hagerup Melhuus as state secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Ms. Cecilie Myrseth.

Launch of the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership

16 September 2025: Fourteen small- and medium-sized countries have issued a Joint Declaration to establish the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership, a new international initiative committed to affirming open and fair trade, supporting

Ready for the Internet Governance Forum

Norway is hosting the 2025 Internet Governance Forum (IGF) - the UN’s main platform for dialogue and collaboration on the future of the internet. On Sunday, the UN flag and the Norwegian flag will be raised in Lillestrøm.

Prime Minister Støre visits submarine base in the US

On Sunday, Prime Minster Jonas Gahr Støre visited the US Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. US Navy submarines play a key role in maintaining security in the High North.

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Emma Svarva Giskås resigns as political adviser to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre 21 April 2024. Ms. Sunniva Bjerkaas is appointed new political adviser to Mr. Støre from 15 April 2024.

Statement from Foreign Minister Eide on report on Gaza

'Today, a report was presented by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, established by the UN Human Rights Council. The report concludes that Israel is responsible for failing to prevent genocide,

Statement by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Iran and the war in the Middle East

‘Norway is deeply concerned about the escalation of the war in the Middle East, following the U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear facilities last night. It is regrettable that efforts to find a diplomatic solution and a new nuclear agreement with Iran

Norway to purchase vital F-16 ammunition and air defence for Ukraine

The Norwegian Government is providing approximately NOK 3.2 billion in funding via the JUMPSTART mechanism (Joint Ukraine Multinational Program - Services, Training, and Articles Rapid Timeline) for the purchase of ammunition for F-16 fighter jets,

National budget 2026: The government proposes increased loan authorisations of around NOK 26 billion to start five new hospital projects in 2026

In the 2026 National Budget, the government recommends granting loans for five new hospital projects, with a total investment framework of nearly NOK 29 billion. This applies to: phase 3 at Sunnaas Hospital; a new radiotherapy and somatic building

National budget 2026: NOK 140 million more for mental health

The government proposes to increase funding for mental health by NOK 140 million to make support more accessible and to ensure that children and young people living in child welfare institutions have better access to health care.

Norway signs agreement with Croatia on EEA and Norway Grants

Norway signed an agreement in Croatia today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.