![Credit: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen Fargerike hus og diverse bygninger i snølandskap sett skrått ovenfra. Blått hav i bakgrunnen.](/globalassets/departementene/jd/bilder/temabilder/longyearbyen-spisshus-2022-16-9.jpg?preset=OneAndHalfColumn&v=356976365)
The Government wants to reinforce national control to strengthen the Norwegian community of families on Svalbard
The Government today presented a new Report to the Storting (the Norwegian Parliament) on Svalbard. The Government wants to strengthen the Norwegian community of families in Longyearbyen and shore up governmental control of important infrastructure.
![Statsminister Jonas Gahr Støre 2. mai 2023. Credit: Torbjørn Kjosvold / Forsvaret Statsminister Jonas Gahr Støre står på scenen i Marmorhallen. Han har bilde av et lokalsamfunn i bakgrunnen.](/globalassets/departementene/smk/nyheter2023/styrking-av-forsvaret-store-kjosvold-forsvaret.jpg?preset=OneAndHalfColumn&v=-827511477)
Why we recognized the state of Palestine
'This week, Norway recognized the state of Palestine, underlining that Palestinians have a fundamental, independent right to self-determination, and that both Israelis and Palestinians have the right to live in peace and security in their respective states', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
![Credit: Torbjørn Kjosvold/Forsvaret Kvinne i hvit skjorte og mørk jakke bak talerstol. Blå bakgrunn med riksløve.](/globalassets/departementene/jd/bilder/moter-og-arrangementer/mehl-trusselvurderingar-2024.jpg?preset=OneAndHalfColumn&v=-939506801)
Restricting the possibilities of entry for Russian citizens
The government is now further restricting the opportunity for entry to Norway for the purpose of tourism. The change will be in effect as of 29 May.
![Grått kartutsnitt av Europa med Ukraina framhevet i blått.](/globalassets/departementene/dss/forsideillustrasjoner/europa_ukraina_3.png?preset=OneAndHalfColumn&v=-671406501)
Attack on Ukraine
Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022. On this page you will find content about the war in Ukraine and its consequences for Norway.