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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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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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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.
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Press briefing on The Church of Norway's Order of Service for Funerals
03/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe press is invited to a briefing on Friday, 4 September at 11:00, at which the Church of Norway will provide information about the order of liturgy to be used at the funeral of His Majesty King Harald V. Representatives from the Royal Household
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Changes among the political advisers
03/09/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMr. Erlend Skaug Ingebrigtsen is appointed political adviser to Minister of Industry and Commerce, Ms. Cecilie Myrseth, as of 3 September 2026.
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Information meeting for the press on the role of the Armed Forces in the run-up to the funeral
02/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe press is invited to an information meeting on Thursday 3 September at 11.00 about the role of the Norwegian Armed Forces related to His Majesty King Harald V's passing.
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Information meeting for the media about accreditation and press press positions for the day of the funeral
01/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsOn Wednesday 2 September at 11 am, the press is invited to an information meeting about accreditation and press positions on the day of the funeral.
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Press information: Accreditation for the day of the funeral
01/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMedia wishing to access press positions along the procession route on the day of the funeral must apply for accreditation. The deadline for applying for accreditation and press positions is Friday 4 September at 15:00.
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Commemorative activities following the death of His Majesty King Harald V
31/08/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe death of His Majesty King Harald V will be marked across the country in the days leading up to the funeral. The Government has declared a period of national mourning from the day King Harald died until after the funeral has been held.