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  • Continuing Nordic cooperation on returns

    06/03/2026 News story Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    On the invitation of Sweden, the ministers responsible for migration from the Nordic Countries met in the margins of the Justice and Home Affairs Council to further strengthen the Nordic cooperation on migration and return policies.

  • Threat level in Norway remains unchanged

    03/03/2026 News story Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    The police and the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) continuously assess the very serious situation linked to Iran and its impact on Norway. PST assesses the threat level in Norway as unchanged.

  • The first Ukrainians to arrive will have their residence permits extended again

    03/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

    Displaced persons from Ukraine who have had temporary collective protection in Norway for four years will have their residence permits extended for a fifth year. This will take place in the same manner as previous extensions.

  • The government proposes restrictions for Ukrainian men

    26/02/2026 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

    The Labour government intends to tighten the rules on residence for displaced persons from Ukraine. Ukrainian men between 18 and 60 years of age will no longer be granted temporary collective protection.

  • Presentation of this year’s public threat and risk assessments

    06/02/2026 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

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

  • Norwegian health service provides life saving assistance to Ukraine

    05/02/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

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

  • Norwegian Ministry of Justice Extends Option Deadline for Purchasing Additional Rescue Helicopters with Leonardo

    09/12/2025 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    The Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MoJ) has agreed with Leonardo to extend the option deadline for purchasing additional AW101 SAR Queen rescue helicopters by two months.

  • Norway signs agreement with Lithuania on EEA and Norway Grants

    03/12/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    Norway signed an agreement on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants in Lithuania. Through this funding, Norway will cooperate with Lithuania on preparedness and crisis management, including efforts related to health preparedness, fire

  • State Secretary Kallset participated in the G20 ministerial meeting in South Africa

    17/10/2025 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    State Secretary Kristine Kallset has this week represented Norway at the G20 ministerial meeting in Cape Town, South Africa. The ministers have discussed how to respond to the growing challenges posed by natural disasters.

  • Norway in the High North – Arctic policy for a new reality

    27/08/2025 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Kjersti Stenseng today presented the Government’s new High North strategy. With this strategy, the Government sets the course for its future High

  • Major celebration to mark Svalbard’s 100th anniversary as part of the Kingdom of Norway

    14/08/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    Today, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Justice and Public Security Astri Aas-Hansen are participating in the celebrations to mark that it is 100 years to the day since Svalbard became part of

  • New regulation on field safety in Svalbard – guides must be approved

    06/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

    Government has implemented a new regulation on field safety in Svalbard intended to ensure continued responsible development of tourism in a time of increasing activity and rapid climate change. The regulation includes, among other things, an

  • Norway’s Seventh Periodic Report to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

    28/05/2025 News story Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    Norway has submitted its seventh periodic report to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

  • Norway to receive more patients from Gaza

    23/05/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Office of the Prime Minister

    The Norwegian Government has decided to accept up to 15 new patients from Gaza.

  • Norway to extend agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine

    09/05/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    The Norwegian Government has decided to extend its agreement with the EU on the evacuation of Ukrainian patients until 31 March 2026. In addition to transport for medical evacuation, Norway is providing expertise and deliveries of medical equipment,

  • Norway has received eight more patients from Gaza

    11/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    ‘The health system in Gaza has collapsed, many clinics have been reduced to rubble and very little treatment is available. I am very pleased that Norway is able to help more patients from Gaza. So far, we have evacuated a total of 18 patients and 38

  • Better Measures to Detect Irregular Migration

    02/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    The Ministry of Justice and Public Security has sent out for consultation proposals for amendments to the Immigration Act and regulations to implement the Eurodac Regulation from 2024 into Norwegian law.

  • Displaced people from Ukraine may have their residence permit for Norway extended by a further year

    11/02/2025 News story Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today made an amendment to Norway’s Immigration Regulations allowing Ukrainians, who have had temporary collective protection for three years, to be granted continued residence in Norway for a further year.

  • Stricter subsistence rules for family immigration

    13/01/2025 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    The Norwegian Government is increasing the subsistence requirement for family immigration by approximately NOK 65,000. From 1 February 2025, the general rule will be that one must have an annual income of approx. NOK 400,000 in order to be able to

  • White paper on total preparedness: Prepared for crisis and war

    10/01/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl presented the white paper on total preparedness. The white paper sets the direction for efforts to strengthen civilian resilience and total

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