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New target for waiting times in hospitals: : Patients should normally have received treatment or have started treatment within 60 days
19/06/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Office of the Prime MinisterThe Government is setting a new target for waiting times and introducing new measures to ensure quicker access to healthcare services. Through “Rett på time” ("Right to an Appointment”) and “Mitt sykehusvalg” (“My Hospital Choice”), patients will,
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Norway to open Consulate General in Greenland
19/06/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is strengthening its presence in Greenland and will open a Consulate General in Nuuk to further develop cooperation with Greenland at a time when the Arctic is gaining increasing strategic importance.
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Changes among the state secretaries
19/06/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, the King has decided to extend Ms. Marte Ingul’s constitution as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Karianne Oldernes Tung from 1 August to 31 August 2026.
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Joint E4 Leaders’ Statement on the US-Iran peace deal: 14 June 2026
15/06/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterJoint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Albania, Denmark, Hungary, Iceland,
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Norway to provide NOK 1.2 billion for maritime drones for Ukraine
09/06/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian Government will provide NOK 1.2 billion under the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine for the development and procurement of maritime drones for Ukraine in 2026. The funding will also include deliveries of uncrewed surface vessels
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Prime Minister met with President of Kenya in Oslo
09/06/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterTuesday June 9th, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Kenyan President William Ruto for a working dinner. The official visit reaffirms the long-standing, close relationship between Norway and Kenya.
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Changes in the division of responsibilities between the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
29/05/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesOverall responsibility for trade policy is now being consolidated in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The King in Council has today decided to transfer responsibility for bilateral trade agreements and EFTA negotiations with third countries from the
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Norway and France sign mutual defence agreement
27/05/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceToday, Norway and France have signed a comprehensive defence agreement under which the two countries commit to come to each other’s aid should the need arise. Together with nine other European countries, Norway will also participate in a process to
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Statement from the Prime Minister following the drone and missile attacks against Kyiv
24/05/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterNorway condemns Russia’s massive drone and missile attacks against Kyiv overnight. In the morning hours, I have been in contact with President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Svyrydenko to convey our support. This attack is of a scale and character we
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Changes among the state secretaries
22/05/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Mr. Sindre Lysø as state secretary to Minister of Education, Ms. Kari Nessa Nordtun, as of 1 June 2026. Mr. Lysø is appointed as acting state secretary to Minister of Children and
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Nordic countries and India agree to strengthen cooperation
19/05/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterLeaders of the Nordic countries and Indian Prime Minister Modi met in Oslo for the 3rd India-Nordic Summit. At the Summit, the leaders agreed to strengthen their cooperation.
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Norway and India to strengthen cooperation
19/05/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a meeting in Oslo to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation between Norway and India in the areas of trade, the green transition, technology and international security.
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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Visit Norway
11/05/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Norway on an official visit, 18-19 May. There will also be a Nordic-Indian Summit during the visit.
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Changes among the state secretaries
07/05/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Ole Martin Juul Slyngstadli as acting state secretary to Minister of Health and Care services, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre, in the period that state secretary, Mr. Karl Kristian Bekeng, settles
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Further NOK 2.8 billion in support to Ukraine
06/05/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Together with our European partners, Norway is providing funding for military support packages to help Ukraine to defend itself. The military equipment is sourced from the US. Another important contribution is now under way. It is my hope that more
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Announcement of APA 2026
05/05/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of EnergyToday, the Ministry of Energy is announcing the annual licensing round for petroleum on the Norwegian continental shelf, APA 2026. The APA area is being enlarged by a total of 70 new blocks in the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea.
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Prime Minister attended summit on European security
04/05/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterOn Monday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre participated in the 8th Summit of the European Political Community (EPC) in Yerevan, Armenia. The EPC brings together leaders from all of Europe.
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Changes among the political advisers
30/04/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMs. Emilie Bersaas von Essen is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Energy, Mr. Terje Aasland.
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Changes among the state secretaries
24/04/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Bård Flaarønning as acting state secretary to Minister of Finance, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg, in the period that state secretary, Ms. Sissel Kruse Larsen, settles parental leave.
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Changes among the political advisers
24/04/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMs. Signe Ramson Høie resigns as political adviser to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Lubna Jaffery, and is appointed as political adviser to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in the period that Ms. Sunniva Bjerkaas settles parental leave.