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Revised National Budget: Government announces changes to the ALIS subsidy

More and more Norwegians are becoming general physicians, recruitment of GPs has never been higher. This year, more than NOK 560 million has been allocated to the subsidy scheme for doctors specializing in general practice. In the revised national

National budget 2026: A hospital budget for faster hospital care

The government is proposing to strengthen the hospitals’ budget framework by NOK 3.4 billion in 2026. This will help ensure shorter waiting times and better cooperation between specialised health services and municipal services.

Better Measures to Detect Irregular Migration

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security has sent out for consultation proposals for amendments to the Immigration Act and regulations to implement the Eurodac Regulation from 2024 into Norwegian law.

IMF: Expect higher growth in the Norwegian economy

Economic growth will strengthen gradually and real incomes will increase, improving most households’ purchasing power. This is one of the conclusions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s yearly assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian

IMF on the Norwegian economy: robust and well equipped for turbulence

The Norwegian economy is strong and growth-strong, and in a good position to navigate highly uncertain international waters, the IMF states in its Article IV consultation for 2025.

The speech from the throne by His Majesty The King on the occasion of the opening of the 171th session of the Storting

President, Representatives of the People. I greet the Storting as it takes up its solemn responsibilities with the wish that the fulfilment of these duties will be of benefit to our country.

New target for waiting times in hospitals: Patients should normally have received treatment or have started treatment within 60 days

The Government is setting a new target for waiting times and introducing new measures to ensure quicker access to healthcare services. Through “Rett på time” ("Right to an Appointment”) and “Mitt sykehusvalg” (“My Hospital Choice”), patients will,

Norway strengthens global preparedness for future pandemics

Norway will contribute a total of NOK 1 billion to the next strategic period of CEPI - the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations. The aim is to strengthen global capacity to detect and stop future epidemics and pandemics through research,

Norway to strengthen cooperation with Canada

On Sunday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa. The two Prime Ministers said in a joint statement that Norway and Canada would be entering into an agreement on establishing even closer defence

Half of Ukrainians in Norway are in work

New figures show that almost 48 per cent of displaced working-age Ukrainians in Norway are in employment. This is an increase of 5 600 individuals compared with last year.

Statement from Foreign Minister Eide on Russia’s warning to foreign nationals in Ukraine

'The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation published a statement on 3 October 2026, warning foreign nationals, including diplomatic personnel, against remaining in Ukraine and purporting to place on them the “responsibility for any

The State acquiers increased ownership in the gas transportation system

The Ministry of Energy has entered into purchase agreements of interests in key parts of the gas infrastructure with 7 different companies.

Minister Eide's statement at the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) in New York

Excellencies, ministers, colleagues and friends, Welcome to this meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC). Thank you to the UN for hosting us today. And to our co-sponsor the EU, and the AHLC rapporteurs (World Bank, IMF, UN and the Office of

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Changes among the state secretaries

In 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

Andfjorden becomes Norway’s largest marine protected area

The 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.

How the Government plans to raise pensions for early retirees with long work records

Norway’s Labour Party Government wants to provide a secure pension and a dignified retirement to people who have to retire early after many years of work. The Government is now presenting its proposal for an early retirement pension supplement in

Almost 700 young people participating in the Government’s youth programme

Since last autumn, hundreds of young people registered with seven different NAV offices have been given a fresh chance in the labour market. They earn an income in return for taking part in work-related or training activities, and they do not need

Palestine: ‘The situation is untenable’

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre delivered Norway’s statement at the high-level meeting on the two-state solution. He emphasised that the Israeli settlements on the West Bank are illegal under international law and pose an obstacle to the

Norway working to strengthen UN in a more turbulent world

In a world marked by war, instability and heightened geopolitical tensions, global leaders are gathering in New York for the UN General Assembly High-level Week. Key priority areas for the Norwegian delegation include the wars in Ukraine and the

Norway provides NOK 210 million for women’s health and rights

Norway is entering into a new agreement with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to provide NOK 210 million in funding for 2026 and 2027. The funding will help improve access to contraception, family planning and life-saving health services