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Norway plays leading role in negotiations on global plastics treaty

23/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Every week, some 976 kilogrammes of the microplastics floating in the atmosphere fall back to the ground in New York, where the UN General Assembly is opening this week. This is equivalent to 100 000 half-litre plastic bottles. Correspondingly, the

Strengthened energy ties to Belgium

18/06/2024 News story Ministry of Energy

A large business delegation from Belgium is visiting Norway this week. Several Belgian energy companies participate in the delegation, which is led by Princess Astrid. During the visit, a joint declaration on offshore wind and an agreement of intent

Norway gives green light for seabed minerals

10/01/2024 News story Ministry of Energy

On 9 January, the Norwegian parliament (Storting) considered the government's proposal for opening an area for mineral activities on the Norwegian continental shelf. With the parliament’s decision, the basis is now laid for a gradual and responsible

Brazil – a growing market for Norwegian seafood

18/11/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Norwegian clipfish has an important place in Brazilian cuisine, and it is now possible to export Norwegian salmon to Brazil as well.

Norway providing support for more air defence to Ukraine

29/10/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

‘Norway will provide NOK 1.4 billion in funding to expand air defence systems in Ukraine. Together with other countries, Norway is providing funding that will enable Romania to send a Patriot air defence system to Ukraine,’ said Prime Minister Jonas

Changes in the Government

19/04/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In the Council of State today, the Crown Prince Regent has made changes in the Government.

Changes in the Government

23/01/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine

02/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services

Norway is extending its cooperation with the EU on transporting Ukrainian patients to Norway and other European hospitals for medical treatment. Norway will continue the medical evacuation operation until November 2024.

Large investments in the Armed Forces

31/03/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

- We must have a strong and modern defense that can prevent war and defend Norway. The government therefore proposes to start four new projects for around NOK 17 billion and change ongoing projects for around NOK 6.3 billion to strengthen the

Important dialogue with China

05/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘It's important to maintain dialogue and cooperation with China on current international affairs and the global economy. We have discussed the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, the situation in the Red Sea, and the need for cooperation on climate

Revised National Budget: Key figures in the Revised National Budget 2023

11/05/2023 Press release Ministry of Finance

To secure equal access to information that might be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures prior to launching the Revised National Budget at 10:45 a.m. More detailed forecasts will be published in the Revised Budget.

Nordic statement on the opening of the port of Ashdod and the Erez crossing 12 April 2024

12/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Nordic countries welcome the Israeli government’s announcement that life-saving humanitarian assistance to Gaza can be received in the port of Ashdod, that the Erez crossing will be reopened to facilitate entry to north Gaza, and that

Prime Minister Støre visits Ukraine

24/08/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is visiting Ukraine today. The Prime Minister is participating in Ukraine's Independence Day celebration in Kyiv. Today also marks a year and a half since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24

Change among the political advisers

02/01/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister has as of 1 January 2023 appointed Mr. Trond Ivar Bækken in at 60 percent position as political adviser to Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms. Emilie Enger Mehl. The appointment ends 31 July 2023.

Joint Nordic declaration of support for Ukraine

12/07/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Today the G7 countries announced agreement on a joint declaration of support for security assurances for Ukraine. The Nordic countries stand together in declaring their support for the initiative, and Norway joins the declaration.

New ambassadors from Argentina, Sweden and Costa Rica

25/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 25 April 2024.

Agreement on EEA and Norway Grants and exports of Norwegian seafood

08/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

Negotiators from Norway and the EU have reached agreement on a new funding period for EEA and Norway Grants and on tariff-free quotas for Norwegian seafood exports to the EU.

Norway to increase support for the Palestinians

24/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In response to the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, the Norwegian Government has proposed to increase support for the Palestinian people by NOK 470 million. This will bring Norway’s total support to the Palestinians in 2023 to more than

Providing life-saving humanitarian aid to Syria

09/01/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution allowing the continued delivery of cross-border humanitarian aid from Türkiye into Syria. This will ensure that help reaches millions of Syrians in need of assistance. Norway and Ireland led the

Norway increases support to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees

21/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘It gives hope that a first convoy of emergency aid has entered Gaza today. It is urgent to get food, water and medicine to civilians. The situation in Gaza is turning into a humanitarian catastrophe. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for