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Norway will implement EU rules to reduce deforestation

07/07/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Agriculture and Food

Preserving rainforests and other tropical forests is crucial to reduce climate change and halt loss of biodiversity. The Norwegian Government will implement parts of the EU Deforestation Regulation. This regulation introduces new requirements for

National budget 2026: Over NOK 3.5 billion for the elderly

27/10/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

In the 2026 state budget, the Norwegian government is proposing over NOK 3.5 billion for the elderly. Funds are being allocated for grants to provide 1,500 nursing home places , subsidies to upgrade private homes, improved hearing care, and

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

20/06/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

We will not lose sight of the ongoing horrors in Gaza, where the Palestinian population is clinging to life under hellish circumstances. In the face of further displacement, bombardment and starvation, new mechanisms for distributing aid have become

The speech from the throne by His Majesty The King on the occasion of the opening of the 170th session of the Storting

11/10/2025 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister

President, Representatives of the People. I greet the Storting as it takes up its solemn responsibilities with the wish that the fulfilment of these duties will be of benefit to our country.

Norway signs agreement with Latvia on EEA and Norway Grants

09/10/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

State Secretary Maria Varteressian signed an agreement in Latvia today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.

Meeting with President Macron to discuss Norwegian sovereign wealth fund

24/06/2025 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Finance

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Finance Jens Stoltenberg and French President Emmanuel Macron met with the Governor of Norges Bank Ida Wolden Bache and the CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) Nicolai Tangen.

Norway to provide NOK 6.5 billion for procurement of drones for Ukraine

24/06/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

Norway will provide NOK 6.5 billion for the procurement of drones and drone technology from Ukrainian and other European manufacturers.

Germany and Norway sign agreement on JSM missiles

25/06/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

The German government intends to procure Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) from Norway. During the NATO summit in The Hague, Defence Ministers Tore O. Sandvik and Boris Pistorius signed an agreement to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

Prime Minister congratulates Maria Corina Machado on Nobel Peace Prize

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

'On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to congratulate the winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, Maria Corina Machado. In its announcement, the Norwegian Nobel Committee stated that Ms Machado is receiving the prize for her tireless

Minister of defence Sandvik met President Zelenskyy: The Norwegian government boosting Ukrainian defence industry

27/06/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian Government and Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) announced development and production of low-cost air defence missiles and unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in Ukraine. During his first visit to Kyiv, the Norwegian

NOK 60 million to Ukrainian women’s organisations

26/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is providing NOK 60 million to Ukrainian women’s organisations under a new three-year agreement with FOKUS (Forum for Women and Development). The funding will be used to support initiatives to strengthen women’s rights, prevent gender-based

Historic decision at NATO Summit

25/06/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

The NATO member states have all agreed to invest 5 % of GDP annually to strengthen defence capabilities. The decision to invest more to ensure individual and collective obligations within the Alliance is presented in the Hague Summit Declaration.

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

Foreign Minster Eide condemns Russian attacks on Ukraine

29/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway condemns Russia’s massive drone and missile attack on Ukrainian cities. Attacks on civilians are unacceptable’, said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

Closer cooperation between Norway and Switzerland on CCS

25/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

Norway and Switzerland will strengthen cooperation on carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR). This is clear following today’s meeting between the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland and the Swiss

Joint Statement from the Venezuelan Dialogue and Negotiation Process

26/11/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding, signed on 13 August 2021 in Mexico City, the parties have resumed the Venezuelan Dialogue and Negotiation Process.

Changes among the state secretaries

02/12/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Kristoffer Thoner and Mr. Halvard Hølleland as state secretaries to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Norwegian Prime Minister and German Chancellor propose a NATO surveillance centre for subsea infrastructure

01/12/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In Berlin today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz agreed to propose that NATO should establish a surveillance centre to improve the protection of subsea infrastructure.

Milestone for humanitarian work in conflict

09/12/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The new Security Council resolution on humanitarian exemptions in UN sanction regimes will help save lives and alleviate suffering of people living where there’s armed conflict’, says Norway’s Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

Norway starts maritime training mission

15/02/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

This spring, Norwegian soldiers start training Ukrainian Marines specialized in small boat operations. The training will go on for at least a year. In addition, Norway will donate rubber boats and equipment to a value of approximately NOK 60 million.