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Twelve countries agree to take greater responsibility for maritime security in the north
08/07/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceEleven European countries and Canada have decided to cooperate more closely on security in the North Atlantic, the Arctic and the Baltic Sea. This decision was announced at the NATO Summit in Ankara.
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Joint Commitment by European Allies and Canada to take greater responsibility for maritime security in the North Atlantic, the Baltic Sea and the Arctic
08/07/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterCanada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom have reinforced their commitment to take greater maritime responsibility for deterrence and defence in the North Atlantic,
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Further Norwegian support for Ukraine’s air defence
07/07/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceNorway is now providing an additional NOK 3 billion to strengthen Ukraine's air defence systems.
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Prime Minister Støre and Foreign Minister Eide met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Oslo
07/07/2026 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Oslo today. They discussed international issues and relations between Norway and China.
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Canada to enter into historic submarine partnership with Germany and Norway
07/07/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceCanada has decided to procure the same type of submarines as Norway and Germany. Canada’s participation in the German-Norwegian submarine programme will strengthen NATO’s overall defence capabilities in the north and open up new opportunities for
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Changes among the political advisers
03/07/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMs. Rikke Oline Grava resigns as political adviser to Minister of Children and Families, Ms. Lene Vågslid, as of 1 August 2026.
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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