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From State Secretary Andreas Kravik on the situation in Iran

'At a meeting with the Iranian ambassador today, I emphasized the gravity of the situation and strongly condemned the severe and disproportionate violence against the demonstrators,' said State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik.

Foreign war graves in Norway

There are 29 450 foreign war graves in Norway. All foreign war graves are maintained and provided for by the Norwegian Government.

Legislation and documentation

Legislation, regulations and the grant scheme for war graves and documentation relating to war graves.

Norwegian War Graves Service

The history, tasks and organisation of the Norwegian War Graves Service.

New life to international efforts in combatting religious intolerance

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is organizing an expert consultation in Oslo to strengthen international cooperation in combatting religious intolerance, from January 13-14.

International sports cooperation

The Ministry of Culture and Equality is involved in international co-operation on sport at various levels including the Council of Europe. There is also extensive sports co-operation between the Nordic governments.

Norway signs new two-year agreement with UNRWA

Norway today signed a new two-year agreement with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Under the agreement, Norway will provide core funding of NOK 175 million per year for the period 2026-2027.

APA 2025: 57 new production licenses awarded

The Norwegian Ministry of Energy offers 57 new production licenses to 19 companies on the Norwegian continental shelf in the APA 2025 licensing round.

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Petra Brinch is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Kjersti Stenseng.

Minister Eide unveiled replica of rune stone in Ukraine

‘The Alstad stone is a symbol of the historic ties between the people of Norway and the people of Ukraine,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Norwegian support to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

This is an overview of Norway’s support to Ukraine and neighbouring countries affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Nordic cultural policy

Nordic cultural policy is the oldest collaboration of its kind in the world. The Nordic Council of Ministers is the official body for intergovernmental co-operation among the Nordic governments.

Illicit trade in cultural artefacts

The illicit sale of cultural objects stolen from museums or looted from archaeological sites is a growing international problem. Countries in conflict and countries affected by natural disasters are particularly vulnerable.

Emergency support package for Ukraine

The Government is now providing an emergency support package of EUR 340 million to Ukraine. This was announced by Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide in Kyiv today. The funding will be used to support the energy sector and to help

Allocation of funding under the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine in 2026

In 2026, Norway will provide NOK 15 billion in civilian and humanitarian support to Ukraine and Moldova under the Nansen Programme Support for Ukraine. The key focus areas for Norway’s support to Ukraine are energy security, budget support for the

Energiministeren besøkjer Hitachi Energy

Energiminister Terje Aasland besøkjer Hitachi Energy sin serviceverkstad for transformatorar og høgspenningsutstyr. Besøket skulle opprinneleg vore gjennomført i 2025, men vart då utsett.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Jakob Vorren as state secretary to Minister of Transport, Mr. Jon-Ivar Nygård.

Democracy as a Mission

Ladies and Gentlemen, Excellencies, Dear Mr. President, Dear Frank-Walter, First of all: Congratulations! It is a great honor and a sincere pleasure to speak here today and to celebrate your 70th birthday. You and I, Frank-Walter, we are about the

By Minister of Finance Jens Stoltenberg Symposium on the occasion of the 70th birthday of Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier