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New life to international efforts in combatting religious intolerance

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is organizing an expert consultation in Oslo to strengthen international cooperation in combatting religious intolerance, from January 13-14.

International sports cooperation

The Ministry of Culture and Equality is involved in international co-operation on sport at various levels including the Council of Europe. There is also extensive sports co-operation between the Nordic governments.

Norway signs new two-year agreement with UNRWA

Norway today signed a new two-year agreement with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Under the agreement, Norway will provide core funding of NOK 175 million per year for the period 2026-2027.

APA 2025: 57 new production licenses awarded

The Norwegian Ministry of Energy offers 57 new production licenses to 19 companies on the Norwegian continental shelf in the APA 2025 licensing round.

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Petra Brinch is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Kjersti Stenseng.

Minister Eide unveiled replica of rune stone in Ukraine

‘The Alstad stone is a symbol of the historic ties between the people of Norway and the people of Ukraine,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

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.

Nordic cultural policy

Nordic cultural policy is the oldest collaboration of its kind in the world. The Nordic Council of Ministers is the official body for intergovernmental co-operation among the Nordic governments.

Illicit trade in cultural artefacts

The illicit sale of cultural objects stolen from museums or looted from archaeological sites is a growing international problem. Countries in conflict and countries affected by natural disasters are particularly vulnerable.

Emergency support package for Ukraine

The Government is now providing an emergency support package of EUR 340 million to Ukraine. This was announced by Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide in Kyiv today. The funding will be used to support the energy sector and to help

Allocation of funding under the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine in 2026

In 2026, Norway will provide NOK 15 billion in civilian and humanitarian support to Ukraine and Moldova under the Nansen Programme Support for Ukraine. The key focus areas for Norway’s support to Ukraine are energy security, budget support for the

Energiministeren besøkjer Hitachi Energy

Energiminister Terje Aasland besøkjer Hitachi Energy sin serviceverkstad for transformatorar og høgspenningsutstyr. Besøket skulle opprinneleg vore gjennomført i 2025, men vart då utsett.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Jakob Vorren as state secretary to Minister of Transport, Mr. Jon-Ivar Nygård.

Democracy as a Mission

Ladies and Gentlemen, Excellencies, Dear Mr. President, Dear Frank-Walter, First of all: Congratulations! It is a great honor and a sincere pleasure to speak here today and to celebrate your 70th birthday. You and I, Frank-Walter, we are about the

By Minister of Finance Jens Stoltenberg Symposium on the occasion of the 70th birthday of Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Joint statement on support to UNRWA and NGOs

Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Slovenia and Spain condemn the latest Israeli legislation targeting UNRWA, including measures to cut water, electricity and communications to its facilities.

Commitment to provide security guarantees for Ukraine

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre participated in a summit of the Coalition of the Willing in support of Ukraine. The coalition members agreed that any future peace agreement must be backed up by security guarantees provided by European

Joint statement by the Nordic Foreign Ministers on Greenland

Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden on 6 January 2026.

Norwegian collaboration with EU in the area of health

The European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement is one of Norway's most important international agreements, and cooperation with the EU is of great importance to Norway. Through this agreement, Norway is fully integrated into the EU single market through

Statement from Minister Eide on the Situation in Venezuela

‘The developments in Venezuela mark a grave escalation of an already highly volatile situation. It is now imperative that the full facts of what has occurred are established,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. ‘The Maduro regime

Requests for Judicial Assistance in Civil and Criminal Matters (Letters of Request)

When assistance from the authorities of another State is required in connection with a civil or criminal case, a request may be submitted for such assistance.