Find news

A new normal for Norway

The Norwegian economy is booming. COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and we are heading out of the pandemic. Economic growth is strong, unemployment is low. A shortage of labor is leading to mounting pressure. At the same time, the war in Ukraine

Revised National Budget: Sound economic governance

The Norwegian economy is unusually strong and employment is at a record low. At the same time, however, Omicron, high electricity prices and war in Europe have necessitated unforeseen financial allocations. In the Revised Budget, the government has

New ambassadors from Venezuela, France and Uruguay

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 10 November 2022

New ambasadors from Bosnia-Hercegovina, Australia and Rwanda

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 10 February 2022.

Statement by Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on the blocking of Russian media outlets

Russia’s attacks on media freedom by blocking independent media outlets Ekho Moskvy and Dozhd are state censorship and human rights violations The Russian regime’s attempts to cover up its aggression in Ukraine will fail.

The Norwegian Statement at the Stockholm +50 Conference

Held by the Norwegian Minister of Climate and Environment at the Stockholm + 50 conference. 2nd of May 2022.

By Minister of climate and environment Espen Barth Eide

Statement at High-Level Pledging Event for Yemen

State Secretary Henrik Thune's statement at a High-Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen.

By State Secretary Henrik Thune

The refugee crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

By Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl Address to the Storting on 10 March 2022

Odd Roger Enoksen appointed new Minister of Defence

Odd Roger Enoksen from The Centre Party was appointed as Minister in The Ministry of Defence in Norway Oct. 14th 2021.

Norway participates in a project which will make it easier for military forces to cross borders in Europe

- The security situation in Europe has underlined the need for improvements in military mobility, and work to this end is taken forward in NATO, our European allies and in the Nordic context. One of the weaknesses with the current system has been

Amendment to the 2022 Fiscal Budget Proposal: Key figures in the Amendment to the 2022 Fiscal Budget Proposal

To ensure simultaneous access to information that might be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures prior to the budget launch at 12:00 am.

Amendment to the 2022 Fiscal Budget Proposal: A new and fairer course for the whole of Norway

Opportunities throughout the country, higher employment, labour market security, a fairer distribution of income and wealth and fairer climate policies are key priorities in the new government's proposed changes to the 2022 budget.

New rules on covered bonds

Today, the Government has proposed new legislation to implement the Covered Bonds Directive in Norway.

Norway donates cargo carriers to Ukraine

Norway will donate approximately 50 tracked cargo carriers to Ukraine. - These are important to get supplies to areas where there are no roads, says Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram.

Norway, Finland and South Korea have all signed an agreement to enhance Norwegian defence capabilities.

Both Norway and Finland have purchased the K9 artillery system from South Korea. The signing of this agreement facilitates an easier collaboration between Norway and Finland when it comes to the shipment of spare parts between the two nations, all

The Norwegian Government bolsters efforts for gender and sexual diversity in new action plan

The Norwegian government’s Action Plan for Gender and Sexual Diversity was launched today. The plan comprises 49 measures aimed at protecting rights, and improving quality of life for LGBT+ people, and increasing recognition of gender and sexual

Norway increases support to Combined Maritime Forces in the Red Sea

Norway will provide additional staff officers as part of an international effort to protect civilian shipping in the Red Sea.

Committee will Investigate Foreign Adoptions

The Norwegian Government has today appointed the Committee that will investigate foreign adoptions. Professor Camilla Bernt from the University of Bergen will lead the work.

Change in the mandate for the committee on long-term perspectives for the Government Pension Fund Global

The Government has decided to change the mandate for the committee appointed to review which developments internationally and in the financial markets may affect risk and return in the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) and assess what

Norway steps up efforts to combat anti-Semitism

Jews in Norway continue to experience hostile attitudes and anti-Semitism, and in recent weeks the extent of these incidents has increased in the wake of the war in Gaza. The Government has now announced a new action plan against anti-Semitism that