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Norway and the EU to help Ukraine through the winter
26/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is entering into a new agreement with the EU to strengthen Ukraine’s energysecurity. Norway will provide NOK 425 million to help Ukraine rebuild a more resilientenergy system.
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Nordic and Baltic foreign ministers condemn Russian disinformation campaign in joint statement
22/05/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, 22 May, the foreign ministers of the Nordic and Baltic countries issued a joint statement strongly condemning the disinformation campaign and false claims by Russia and Belarus concerning airspace violations in the Nordic-Baltic region.
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NOK 203 million in new funding for the Red Cross’s efforts for Ukraine
22/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsWhen drones and missiles strike residential areas in Ukraine, Red Cross volunteers are among the first on the scene to get people to safety. Norway is now providing 203 million kroner to support their efforts to meet the urgent humanitarian needs of
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Norway contributes NOK 50 million to the WHO Health Contingencies Fund following Ebola outbreak
22/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is strengthening the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Health Contingencies Fund with a contribution of NOK 50 million following a new outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and Uganda.
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New ambassadors from Moldova and San Marino
21/05/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTwo ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 21 May 2026.
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New EEA and Norway Grants agreement with Slovenia to strengthen women’s rights
19/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway and Slovenia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants. Part of the funding will go towards cooperation to combat gender-based and domestic violence.
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Norway strengthens emergency preparedness at 1,000 hospitals in Africa
18/05/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is providing NOK 30 million to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) programme for basic emergency care. The funding will help strengthen life saving skills at around 1,000 hospitals in five African countries over the next three years.
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Norway joins EU cooperation on the Baltic Sea
18/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Local Government and Regional DevelopmentThe European Commission today announced the inclusion of Norway as a new member country in the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR). Norway will become the ninth member of the strategy.
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Statement by the Minister of International Development on hunger in Sudan
15/05/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The latest UN figures on food security and hunger in Sudan show that the situation remains extremely grave. It is difficult to comprehend that more than 19 million people are facing acute food insecurity, and that millions remain at emergency or
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New EEA and Norway Grants agreement with Romania: Contributing to the fight against disinformation
13/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide today signed a new agreement on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants with Romania. For the first time, measures to combat disinformation are included as part of the cooperation.
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Joint statement from the B9 and the Nordic Allies' meeting
13/05/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWe, the leaders of the Bucharest Nine and the Nordic Allies, met today in Bucharest. We welcome the participation of the NATO Secretary General, as well as the President of Ukraine. We also welcome the participation of the United States of America,
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Norway supports the fight for women’s rights with nearly NOK 700 million
13/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn 2026, Norway will provide substantial support to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and UN Women for their work to strengthen women’s rights globally.
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Norway allocates millions to trace missing persons
11/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is allocating NOK 30 million to the work of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to trace missing persons as a result of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
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Where and how can Norway make a difference? Concentration for greater impact
08/05/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoin an engaging dialogue seminar at NMBU, Ås, on 19 May, where Norwegian development policy is put under the spotlight. In a time of global crises and growing pressure on resources, we ask a critical question: how can Norway concentrate its aid
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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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Joint Statement by the Nordic-Baltic Ministers (NB8) of Foreign Affairs
30/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWe, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and government representatives of the NB8, met in Kuressaare, Estonia on 29-30 April 2026, at a time of rapid change in the international security environment, with heightened geopolitical tensions, Russia
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Norway provides NOK 1.7 billion to the World Food Programme to combat hunger and humanitarian need
29/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust today signed a new four-year agreement with the World Food Programme (WFP), committing NOK 1.72 billion to help people affected by hunger. The funding will contribute to saving lives at a time
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Norway allocates NOK 500 million to strengthen nuclear safety in Ukraine
24/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs26 April marks 40 years since the Chornobyl disaster. Norway is increasing its support to Ukraine to prevent nuclear accidents and safeguard electricity production in the country. For 2026, NOK 500 million has been allocated for this purpose.
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EU-Norway: Joint Press statement on the 5th Security and Defence Dialogue
22/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of DefenceOn 21 April, the European Union and Norway held their fifth Security and Defence Dialogue, in Oslo.
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Meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for Palestine: An independent Palestine is key to stability in the Middle East
21/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas co-chaired a meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for Palestine (AHLC) in Brussels on Monday, 20 April.