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Andfjorden becomes Norway’s largest marine protected area
18/09/2026 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentThe Government has today established the Andfjorden Marine Protected Area in the municipalities of Andøy, Harstad and Senja. Covering approximately 1,848.5 km², the protected area is equivalent to almost 260,000 football pitches.
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No changes to the monetary policy framework
18/09/2026 Press release Ministry of FinanceThe Government has decided to keep the key sections in the Monetary Policy Regulation unchanged.
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Changes among the state secretaries
18/09/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, Mr. Ole Martin Stenberg Slyngstadli has been honourably discharged as acting state secretary to Minister of Health and Care services, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre, as of 23 September 2026. Mr. Stenberg Slyngstadli is
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The Government proposes that Ukrainians working in Norway can obtain a resident permit
17/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Labour and Social InclusionThe Labour Government proposes that Ukrainians with temporary collective protection, who are working in Norway, can apply for a residence permit on the basis of employment. The requirement is that they earn enough to take care of themselves and
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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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Changes among the state secretaries
11/09/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.
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Changes in the Government
11/09/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.
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Changes among the political advisers
11/09/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterAfter the changes in the Government today, Mr. Audun Otterstad resigns as political adviser to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Karianne Oldernes Tung.
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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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Strong interest in new exploration areas in APA 2026
11/09/2026 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian Ministry of Energy has received applications from 21 companies in connection with the announcement of this year’s licensing round on the Norwegian continental shelf.
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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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Støre met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
08/09/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Oslo this evening.
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Nordic Countries Enhance Cooperation on Security of Supply in Crises and War
08/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Industry, Commerce and FisheriesThe Nordic countries have signed a joint declaration on security of supply. The initiative aims to ensure access to goods and services during crises and war.
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Prime Minister attended opening of world’s first cross-border carbon capture project
07/09/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre took part in the opening of Yara’s new carbon capture facility in Sluiskil in the Netherlands together with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten. The facility establishes the world’s first complete cross-border value chain
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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.
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Allocation of Media Positions to Media Outlets for the Funeral of King Harald V
07/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe allocation of media positions on the day of the funeral, 9 September, is now final.
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Successful Launch from Andøya Spaceport
05/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Industry, Commerce and FisheriesToday, the Spectrum launch vehicle was launched from Andøya Spaceport. This marks a historic achievement for both Norway and Europe.
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Changes among the state secretaries
04/09/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has decided to extend Bård Flaarønning’s constitution as State Secretary to Minister of Finance, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg to 30 September 2026.