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Changes among the state secretaries

24/01/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Anette Kristine Davidsen as acting state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ms. Karianne Oldernes Tung, from 24 January to 2 March 2025.

Joint statement by the Nordic Defence Ministers

30/01/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

Today, 30 January 2025, the Nordic Ministers of Defence met in Helsinki under the Finnish chairship of Nordic defence cooperation (NORDEFCO).

Statement by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim

29/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim - Appalled by attack on hospital in Al Fasher, Sudan

Statement on the situation in Democratic Republic of the Congo

28/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway condemns the recent offensives by the M23, supported by Rwanda, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Norway to increase its support to Ukraine by NOK 50 billion

06/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Finance

Norway is now significantly increasing its support to Ukraine. The parties in the Storting have agreed to increase allocations to Ukraine for 2025 by an additional NOK 50 billion.

Changes among the state secretaries

14/02/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Eileen Fugelsnes as state secretary to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Ms. Sigrun Aasland.

Denmark acquires Norwegian Naval Strike Missiles worth 2 billion NOK

06/03/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

Denmark is acquiring the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) through a rapid procurement process in collaboration with Norway. The agreement strengthens naval defence in the Nordic region and enhances cooperation between two close allies.

Changes among the state secretaries

07/02/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Joakim Sevrin Tranvåg Øren as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms. Astri Aas-Hansen.

Cabinet minister Karianne Tung attends summit on artificial intelligence in Paris

11/02/2025 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance

Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Karianne Tung has been invited to attend the AI Action Summit in Paris on 10 and 11 February which will be hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. US Vice President J. D. Vance, President of the

Foreign Minister Eide: The Arab plan for Gaza’s reconstruction should receive broad international support

05/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

"I welcome the agreement among Arab countries on a joint plan for the reconstruction of Gaza. The plan clearly states that Palestinian ownership must be a guiding principle in reconstruction efforts and that the Palestinians’ right to remain on

Commemorative event at Auschwitz: Antisemitism is still a threat

27/01/2025 News story Office of the Prime Minister

On Monday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon were present at the International Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony marking the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. ‘The slaughter of

Changes among the political advisers

10/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Mr. Audun Otterstad is appointed political adviser to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ms. Karianne Oldernes Tung.

Changes among the political advisers

14/02/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Ms. Line Endresen Normann is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Lubna Jaffery.

Evaluation of the DEMO 2000 program

14/02/2006 Report Ministry of Energy

Evaluation of the DEMO 2000 program The institution NIFU STEP has carried out an independent evaluation of the technology demonstration program DEMO 2000. The evaluation was initiated by the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy. NIFU STEP concludes that

Norway steps up efforts for Ukraine’s reconstruction

15/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is contributing NOK 35 million to an international fund aimed at supporting Ukraine and facilitating reconstruction.

Norway signs agreement with Poland on EEA and Norway Grants

23/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide signed an agreement in Poland today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants. The agreement is intended to support social and economic development in Poland and to strengthen Norwegian-Polish

Zero-Emission Requirements for Passenger Ships in World Heritage Fjords

22/04/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

On behalf of the Ministry of Climate and Environment, the Norwegian Maritime Authority has enacted requirements for zero-emission from tourist ships and ferries in the World Heritage fjords.

Statement on the two-year mark of the Sudan Conflict

15/04/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

April 15 marks two years since the start of the conflict in Sudan. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide and Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust express their condolences and support to the Sudanese people who have suffered greatly, and

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Myanmar

17/04/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In this period of Thingyan, the Foreign Minister of Norway, Mr. Espen Barth Eide, expresses his deepest sympathies and condolences to all those affected by the Earthquake of 28 March in Myanmar and hope that this time can be used to stop the

Norway and the Netherlands signed a cooperation agreement

11/04/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

- The Netherlands is one of our closest friends and allies, and we look forward to developing the cooperation further in the coming years, says Minister of Defense Tore O. Sandvik.