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Nordic summit in Oslo

08/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will host a Nordic summit in Oslo on Wednesday, 13 December, with President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Finland Sauli Niinistö, Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister of Denmark

Norway increases funding of marine protected areas

09/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway announces additional NOK 20 million in support to the Blue Action Fund. The Blue Action Fund works to protect vulnerable coastal and marine areas and to improve livelihoods and food security for coastal communities.

Norway leads the way in offering commercial CO2 storage

30/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

The government is pursuing an active policy to facilitate socio-economically profitable storage of CO2 on the Norwegian continental shelf. The policy allows industries with large emission sources to pay for permanent storage instead of releasing CO2

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.

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on settler violence in the West Bank

24/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

I am deeply alarmed by the recent surge in settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. Civilians are killed, homes and private property have been destroyed, and entire communities have been uprooted.

NOK 1 billion to prevent plastic pollution

23/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Plastic pollution is one of the fastest growing environmental problems in the world. We are now extending our initiative to combat plastic pollution in developing countries by providing up to NOK 1 billion over a period of four years’, said

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.

The contract for offshore wind at Sørlige Nordsjø II has been signed

19/04/2024 News story Ministry of Energy

Today, Minister of Energy, Terje Aasland met with the leadership of Ventyr SN II, the company responsible for developing the first major offshore wind project on the Norwegian continental shelf. They celebrated the signing of the contract earlier

Changes among the political advisers

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

Mr. Per Anders Torvik Langerød resigns as political adviser to Minister of Health and Care services, Ms. Ingvild Kjerkol.

Five northern European countries conclude international arrangements on transport and storage of carbon across borders

18/04/2024 News story Ministry of Energy

A European infrastructure for carbon capture and storage is underway. Today, arrangements between Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden allow cross-border transport and geological storage of captured CO2.

Norway condemns the recent attack against the diplomatic premises of Iran in Damascus

04/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Diplomatic premises and diplomatic and consular staff enjoy a special status under international law and must be protected.

Norway to increase support for protection of civilians in Ukraine

17/06/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is increasing its humanitarian support to Ukraine by a total of NOK 50 million. The funds will be channelled through the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and UNICEF to promote civilian protection and the reintegration of

New Sanctions against Russia Implemented in Norwegian Law

04/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. These sanctions mirror the EU’s tenth package of sanctions, which was adopted by the EU on 25 February 2023.

A historic day for Finland and NATO

04/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime Minister

‘We welcome Finland as a member of NATO. This is a historic day for Nordic and European security. Finnish membership will strengthen not only Finland’s security, but also Nordic security and NATO as a whole,’ said Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Israel

07/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I am appalled by the massive rocket attacks against Israel yesterday. Attacks against civilians are always unacceptable and must stop immediately’, says Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on executions in Iran

13/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Deeply troubled by the increasing number of executions in Iran. Norway opposes the use of the death penalty in all circumstances’.

Climate finance doubled four years ahead of deadline

05/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Environment

Norway’s climate finance totalled NOK 15.5 billion in 2022, partly through mobilisation of a high level of private capital.

Norwegian Embassy in Mali to close

31/08/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is closing its Embassy in Bamako.

Norwegian funding to secure energy supplies in Ukraine

24/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Russia is continuing its attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. That is why Norway has decided to provide NOK 1.5 billion to maintain gas and electricity supplies in Ukraine.

Norway to donate air defence missiles to Ukraine

24/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

‘Norway will continue to support Ukraine’s fight to defend itself against Russia for as long as it takes. Ukraine urgently needs more military support and equipment, in particular air defence missiles and ammunition. Norway is providing the support