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Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals' Board Meets to Advance Combined Operations Efforts

The Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals' Board convened on April 17, 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

The Revised National Budget: Key figures in the Revised National Budget 2026

To ensure equal access to information that might be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures prior to presenting the Revised National Budget at 11:45 a.m. More detailed forecasts will be published in the Revised

Biannual address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters

Held 12 May 2026 to the Norwegian Parliament.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Budget day

On 12 May 2026, the Støre government will present its proposal for the revised national budget for 2026. Below is an overview of the key timings.

The Central Government's Outstanding Debt

The Central Government's Outstanding Debt contains tables describing the debt issued by the State of Norway.

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Visit Norway

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Norway on an official visit, 18-19 May. There will also be a Nordic-Indian Summit during the visit.

Norway allocates millions to trace missing persons

Norway 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.

Today, we need the friendship between Norway and the EU more than ever before

Check against delivery Ambassadors, Friends, Ladies and gentlemen, Let me begin by giving a heartfelt thanks to Ambassador Nicolas de la Grandville – for a wonderful speech, but more importantly, for his time as the EU’s ambassador to Norway. As a

By Minister of Health and Care Services Jan Christian Vestre Europe Day hosted by the EU's delegation to Norway at the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo

Where and how can Norway make a difference? Concentration for greater impact

Join 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

Distribution of gaming funds for sporting purposes (the main distribution)

Gaming proceeds from Norsk Tipping are distributed as follows: First, 6.4 percent is distributed to health and rehabilitation projects. Of the remainder, 64 percent is allocated to sporting purposes, 18 percent to culture purposes and 18 percent to

Changes among the state secretaries

In 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

Biotechnology – an Introduction

Biotechnology is defined as 'all technology that uses microorganisms, plant, animal, and human cells.' The Ministry of Health and Care Services is responsible for the part of biotechnology that involves human cells and also for parts of the Gene

Further NOK 2.8 billion in support to Ukraine

‘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

Joint Statement – Nordic Defence Cooperation

On May 5-6 the Nordic Ministers of Defence gathered in Trøndelag under Norway's chairship of NORDEFCO in 2026.

Norway Joins the Pax Silica Initiative

Norway is joining the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, which aims to strengthen cooperation on securing robust and reliable supply chains for emerging technologies.

Announcement of APA 2026

Today, 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.