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New UN Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution Established

23/06/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

A new UN panel has been established in the field of pollution. The panel aims to build a shared knowledge base for global action on the safe management of chemicals and waste, as well as the prevention of pollution. The panel was formally

Norway submits its new NDC under the Paris Agreement

26/06/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

Today, Norway submitted its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2035 under the Paris Agreement. Norway’s NDC for 2035 is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 70-75 per cent compared to 1990 levels.

Norway signs agreement with Croatia on EEA and Norway Grants

23/09/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway signed an agreement in Croatia today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.

Norway signs agreement with Cyprus on EEA and Norway Grants

06/11/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway signed an agreement in Cyprus today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.

Norway to increase support for Ukraine and global food security by NOK 120 million

19/11/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

This week, Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust is participating in the Fourth International Food Security Summit in Kyiv, Ukraine at the invitation of President Zelensky. The Summit, convened by the Ukrainian authorities, aims to

Norway increases support for fight against hunger in South Sudan

27/12/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is increasing support to the World Food Programme (WFP) in South Sudan. An additional USD Nok 128.6 million (approx. USD 12.7 million) will go towards the WFP’s emergency assistance and efforts that strengthen community resilience.

Milestone Launch from Andøya

31/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

- This is a milestone for Norway as a spacefaring nation. I congratulate Isar Aerospace and Andøya Spaceport on a successful test launch, says Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth.

Temporary collective protection for Ukrainian refugees

11/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Today the Norwegian Government has enacted a scheme to offer temporary collective protection for one year to people displaced from Ukraine. This scheme primarily covers Ukrainian citizens who were resident in Ukraine until the war broke out.

Meeting between Prime Minister Støre and President Sánchez on the war in Gaza

12/04/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and President of the Government of Spain Pedro Sánchez met on Friday to discuss a range of issues including the war in Gaza.

Summit on Peace in Ukraine

15/06/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

This weekend, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is taking part in an international summit on peace in Ukraine. Participants will include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and leaders representing some 90 other countries.

UN Summit: Defending international law more important than ever

23/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

This week, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is participating in various events during the UN General Assembly high-level week. ‘In a world rife with conflict causing increasing polarisation, it is more important than ever to safeguard the UN and

Changes among the state secretaries

23/01/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

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

Norway contributes to Czech procurement of artillery ammunition for Ukraine

07/03/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Ukraine has an urgent need for large quantities of artillery ammunition to defend themselves against Russia’s war of aggression. Norway already supports Ukraine with artillery ammunition both from its own stocks and directly from the industry.

New Norwegian Long Term Plan on Defence: 'A historic plan'

05/04/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance

The Norwegian Government is proposing to parliament a historic increase in defence spending with 600 billion kroner over the next 12 years, from this year to 2036 (approx. 60 billion USD). It is a historic boost for the Armed Forces. All services of

Changes among the state secretaries

19/04/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, Ms. Anne Marit Bjørnflaten was honourably discharged as State Secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre.

Changes among the state secretaries

19/04/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The Crown Prince Regent has honourably discharged Mr. Karl Kristian Bekeng, Mr. Ole Henrik Krat Bjørkholt and Ms. Ellen Rønning-Arnesen as state secretaries to Minister of Health and Care services, Ms. Ingvild Kjerkol.

A stronger NATO gathers at Washington Summit

09/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The heads of state and government of NATO member states are convening at the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington to set the Alliance’s security policy course moving forward, and to mark the 75th anniversary of its founding.

Greater and more long-term support to Ukraine

28/11/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

All political parties in the Storting (Norwegian parliament) today reached agreement on expanding and increasing the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine, which was established to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom. There is agreement between the

Construction of the permanent 22 July Centre is beginning now

22/02/2022 News story Ministry of Education and Research

The 22 July Centre is returning to the Cabinet Building in the Government Quarter. Statsbygg has been tasked with building the permanent centre, which will be completed in 2025.

Norway and the United Kingdom donate long range rocket artillery to Ukraine

29/06/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway and the United Kingdom will cooperate on the donation of long-range rocket artillery (MLRS) to Ukraine.- We must continue our support so the Ukrainians can continue their fight for freedom and independence. They need more weapons and the MLRS