Search

Report No. 36 to the Storting (2004-2005) -

Report No. 36 to the Storting (2004-2005) Export of defence materiel from Norway in 2004, export control and international non-proliferation co-operation The complete report in PDF-format

Report no. 51 to the Storting (1997-1998) -

Perspectives on the development of the Norwegian fisheries industry

St.meld. nr. 42 (1997-98): Summary in English -

Report to the Storting Nr. 29 (1996-1997) Regional planning and land-use policy (Summary) -

Recommendations of 21 March 1997 from the Ministry of the Environment, approved by the King in Council on the same day

Wood-burning heaters

Main requirements Emissions requirements for wood-burning heaters Note: the regulation is under revision in order to align it to the ecodesign regulations by 01.01.2022. Disclaimer The body of Norwegian legislation is constantly evolving. However,

Organic fertilising products

The requirements apply to the production, marketing, storage and use of the following products: Organic fertilisers, organo-mineral fertilisers, soil improvers other than liming materials, growing media, mulching materials plus composting additives

New white paper on development policy: ‘We need a roadmap aligned with reality’

The Minister of Development is initiating work to develop new development policy, following extensive geopolitical and financial changes in aid in recent years. This will be summarised in a white paper to be presented to Parliament in its 2027

The Fosse Lecture 2026 to be delivered by Marilynne Robinson

The American author Marilynne Robinson has been invited to give the Fosse Lecture, and the Dutch translator Paula Stevens is the winner of the 2026 Fosse Prize for Translators.

Foreign Minister Eide and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas to take part in Arctic Frontiers conference

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas will be participating in the Arctic Frontiers conference in Tromsø on Tuesday 3 February.

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Munir Jaber resigns as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Ms. Sigrun Aasland. Mr. Jaber is appointed again as political adviser to Minister of Transport, Mr. Jon-Ivar Nygård.

Joint statement - UNRWA

We, the Foreign Ministers of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom strongly condemn the demolitions by the Israeli authorities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for

Norway and Zambia will cooperate on cutting emissions

Norway and Zambia have signed an agreement that will both reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy access in Zambia. The cooperation is organized under the Paris Agreement Article 6 and may contribute towards Norway’s climate targets.

Concern over Global Backlash against Gender Equality and Sexual and Health Rights

The Minister of International Development is deeply concerned about the announced tightening of US aid policies negatively affecting women and LGBTQ+ people.

Norway to Align with EU Sanctions against Those Responsible for the Mass Killings in Iran

The EU’s decision to introduce sanctions against concrete individuals that have contributed to the mass killings in Iran is important. Norway will also align itself with the sanctions adopted by the EU against specific individuals and entities. In

Press invite: Norway's Minister of Trade and Industry to Arctic Frontiers

Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth, will attend Arctic Frontiers in Tromsø, Norway on Monday 2., Tuesday 3. and Wednesday 4. February. The annual Arctic Summit joins people from academia, business, industry and politics from

A new chapter in the French-Norwegian collaboration

On February 2nd 2026, the French and Norwegian health ministers met and signed a declaration marking the intention to work in partnership to address major health challenges, and to promote mutual interests.

Presentation of this year’s public threat and risk assessments

The Norwegian Intelligence Service, the Police Security Service and the Norwegian National Security Authority today presented their public threat and risk assessments for 2026.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Ms. Siri Martinsen as acting state secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Ms. Cecilie Myrseth, in the period that state secretary, Ms. Sigrid Hagerup Melhuus, settles parental leave.

Norwegian health service provides life saving assistance to Ukraine

This week, Norway received its 500th patient who was medically evacuated from Ukraine.

Minister of Development condemns attack on hospital in South Sudan

On 3 February, one of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières' hospitals in Lankien, north-east South Sudan, was hit by an air strike carried out by government forces. The attack destroyed the hospital's main warehouse containing large