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Norway ratifies the BBNJ Agreement – “On duty for the Ocean”

04/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

Today, Norway ratified the new international ocean agreement (BBNJ) at the United Nations in New York. With this, Norway takes a leading role in the global effort to protect the world’s oceans and ensure the sustainable use of marine resources.

Changes among the state secretaries

16/09/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

Norway to increase support for Norwegian People’s Aid’s mine clearance activities in Ukraine

18/11/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Mines and other explosive objects are scattered across large areas of Ukraine and are disrupting vital agricultural activities. This is affecting not only Ukraine but also other countries that rely on Ukrainian agricultural products.

Norway Moves Forward with Age Limit for Social Media

11/06/2025 News story Ministry of Children and Families, Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Office of the Prime Minister

The Norwegian government is taking decisive steps to protect children online by presenting a public consultation proposal for a new law that would prohibit social media platforms from offering their services to children under the age of 15.

Norway contributes to Ukraine’s energy security

21/05/2025 News story Ministry of Energy

Energy is one of the main focus areas of Norway’s support to Ukraine. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Norway has contributed approximately NOK 6.2 billion to the Ukrainian energy sector. In addition, further contributions of NOK 4.5

Norway and France establish arrangement on cross border CO2 transport and storage

23/06/2025 News story Ministry of Energy

An arrangement between Norway and France paves the way for transporting CO₂ from French industrial emission sources to Norway for safe storage beneath the North Sea seabed. This marks a significant step towards a common European market for carbon

Norway joins international coalition for sustainable AI

11/02/2025 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance

Norway is supporting a French initiative aimed at ensuring that the development and use of artificial intelligence take place in a sustainable manner. Norway has been invited to join the collaboration at the AI Action Summit in Paris.

Ready for the Internet Governance Forum

20/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance

Norway is hosting the 2025 Internet Governance Forum (IGF) - the UN’s main platform for dialogue and collaboration on the future of the internet. On Sunday, the UN flag and the Norwegian flag will be raised in Lillestrøm.

APA 2024: 53 new production licenses awarded

14/01/2025 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Norwegian Ministry of Energy offers 53 new production licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf in the APA 2024 licensing round.

Norwegian support to initiative for Ukraine

05/08/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway, together with Sweden and Denmark, will contribute with funds to support the new initiative to secure highly prioritised American defence equipment for Ukraine through NATO.

Statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom

18/01/2026 News story Office of the Prime Minister

As members of NATO, we are committed to strengthening Arctic security as a shared transatlantic interest. The pre-coordinated Danish exercise "Arctic Endurance“ conducted with Allies, responds to this necessity. It poses no threat to anyone.

Statement from The Prime Minister

19/01/2026 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Statement from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre regarding communications with President Donald Trump.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visits Norway

11/02/2026 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide welcomed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the Government Guest House in Oslo.

Prime Minister gains new insight into use of drones and emerging technologies in Ukraine

28/02/2026 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

Drones are playing a key role in the war in Ukraine, and the Government is planning to provide more than NOK 12 billion in support to Ukraine in 2026 for the procurement of drones and autonomous systems. During his visit to Kyiv, Prime Minister

What happens when a monarch passes away?

28/08/2026 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Norway is in mourning after the death of His Majesty King Harald V, who was greatly beloved by the people. There are a number of rules governing the events that take place when a monarch dies and a new monarch ascends to the throne.

New report maps Norway’s role in critical raw materials

19/06/2026 Press release Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

The Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth today received a report from Prosess21 and the Research Council of Norway, providing the first comprehensive assessment of where Norwegian industry plays a role in strategic and critical

The Government’s Contribution to the Industrial Accelerator Act – The EU’s Proposed New Industrial Legislation

25/06/2026 News story Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth, has on behalf of the Norwegian Government, sent a letter to the European Commission Vice-President Stephane Séjourné, commenting on the proposal for a new Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA)

New life to international efforts in combatting religious intolerance

13/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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

Jordan vital to stability in the Middle East

20/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Jordan is an important partner for Norway. I am visiting Jordan to recognise the country’s stabilising role in the Middle East and its major efforts as a host country for Palestinian and Syrian refugees’, said Minister of International Development

Statement by the Nordic Baltic States on Russia’s destruction of energy infrastructure in Ukraine

24/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Foreign Ministers of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden, the Nordic Baltic 8, deplore Russia’s continued attacks on Ukrainian cities, residential areas and critical infrastructure.