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Free Trade Agreement with Kosovo enters into force
01/10/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The agreement opens new doors for Norwegian businesses and contribute to bringing Kosovo closer to Europe,’ said Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Norway authorises defence exports to Moldova
29/09/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian Government has decided to allow exports of Norwegian defence materiel to the Republic of Moldova.
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Norway steps up efforts for deported Ukrainian children, detained civilians and prisoners of war
29/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is increasing support for humanitarian efforts in support of deported Ukrainian children, detained civilians and prisoners of war through UNICEF and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Norway is also co-hosting a conference
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Statement on International Safe Abortion Day 2026
28/09/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsOn the occasion of International Safe Abortion Day, Ambassadors, Envoys and Governments of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and Sweden have released the following statement today (28
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Statement Issued by Co-Chairs of Global Alliance for Implementation of Two State Solution
28/09/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNew York, September 25, 2026, SPA, The co-chairs of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution issued the following statement:
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Norway provides NOK 210 million for women’s health and rights
25/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is entering into a new agreement with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to provide NOK 210 million in funding for 2026 and 2027. The funding will help improve access to contraception, family planning and life-saving health services
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Billions in support for business development and job creation in Ukraine
25/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is increasing its efforts to promote sustainable business development and job creation in Ukraine. From 2027 to 2030, Norway will allocate EUR 350 million to this important work.
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The Government renews and strengthens Norway’s EEA efforts
24/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and FisheriesThe Norwegian Government is introducing extensive changes to its EEA work to ensure that the EEA Agreement functions as intended, to reduce the backlog and to strengthen Norway’s ability to safeguard Norwegian interests.
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Critical water shortage in Gaza
24/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway provides NOK 25 million to UNICEF to sustain critical water, sanitation and hygiene services in Gaza.
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New ambassadors from Italy, Iceland, Denmark and Lithuania
24/09/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFour ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Haakon VIII on 24 September 2026
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Norway increases support to Palestine
24/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The need for international support to Palestine is greater than ever. We are therefore providing NOK 125 million (appr. USD 13.2 million) to Palestine through UN and World Bank channels, including budget support to the Palestinian public sector,‘
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Norway strengthens global preparedness for future pandemics
21/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway will contribute a total of NOK 1 billion to the next strategic period of CEPI - the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations. The aim is to strengthen global capacity to detect and stop future epidemics and pandemics through research,
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Joint statement on Russia’s sham elections in Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories
21/09/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsAustralia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the UK condemn Russia’s sham elections in Ukraine’s territories breaching Ukraine’s sovereignty.
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Norway working to strengthen UN in a more turbulent world
20/09/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn a world marked by war, instability and heightened geopolitical tensions, global leaders are gathering in New York for the UN General Assembly High-level Week. Key priority areas for the Norwegian delegation include the wars in Ukraine and the
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Norway to support reforms in Ukraine through the EU
17/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is entering into an agreement to provide funding through the EU’s Ukraine Facility to help the Ukrainian government administration maintain critical services and to support reforms. NOK 1 billion has been set aside for this purpose in 2026.
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Norway provides guarantee for new solar power project in South Africa
14/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsSouth Africa is struggling with unreliable and innsufficient power , while many energy projects are stalled due to high levels of investment risk. Norway has just issued a state guarantee of up to NOK 150 million to a solar power trading platform.
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Norway to Open Embassy in Qatar
11/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Government has decided to open a new embassy in Qatar.
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Norway to Close its Embassy in Malawi
11/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Government has decided to close its embassy in Malawi.
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Press information: Guest List for the Funeral of King Harald V
09/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe guest list for the funeral of King Harald V is now available.
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Information meeting for the media about the Funeral of King Harald V
07/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe press is invited to an information meeting on Tuesday, 8 September at 11:00 a.m. regarding the practical arrangements for the day of the funeral.